http://www.africaheritagerivonia.com Africa Heritage Society Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:41:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As we approach the final of the historic FIFA Soccer World Cup hosted by South Africa in this historic year which marks the 50th anniversary of 17 African states, we need to explore the ideas and motives that underlay the colonial business model and the forces that precipitated the rapid ... http://www.africaheritagerivonia.com/?p=1182 Many of us have inspirations and visions on the kind of Africa we want to see, but wonder whether Africa will one day be what we would like it to be. Wonder is not knowledge, neither is it ignorance. It is something or a feeling that we believe ... http://www.africaheritagerivonia.com/?p=1175 Africa’s future must necessarily lie in underpinning its moral capital with supporting and reinforcing institutions. Ultimately, the accumulation and retention of moral capital is and should be inextricably linked to institution building. Reputation of moral conduct determines the value of moral capital as human existence and experience has not been able to ... http://www.africaheritagerivonia.com/?p=1153 Africa’s future belongs to builders.  Our civilization has evolved and contemporary African civilization is dualistic with one part based on laws and other institutions underpinned by a market system and another that is based on what can be described as African norms, traditions and custom. I was ... http://www.africaheritagerivonia.com/?p=1133 Africa is a unique continent. There are so many reasons why we should put a different face on Africa. It is a continent rich in natural resources, yet it is so poor. There are factors which shaped Africa into what it is today, and some factors ... http://www.africaheritagerivonia.com/?p=1130 http://www.africaheritagerivonia.com/?p=1124 On 1 November 2009, I began this series of 20 articles with the hope to provoke thought about what Africans can do to enhance their stock of social, political and economic but also moral capital. This being the last installment, I could not think of any better subject to complete the ... http://www.africaheritagerivonia.com/?p=1102 What is a gentlemen’s club?  What, if any, is its usefulness to nation building?  What role did it play in the consolidation and sustenance of the colonial political economy? The origins of gentlemen’s clubs is to be found in 18th century English society where members-only private clubs were ... http://www.africaheritagerivonia.com/?p=1096 [caption id="attachment_1028" align="alignleft" width="244" caption="from left to right Nathan Mariemuthu, Brian Rodgers and Dennis Henry"][/caption] On the 27th of May 2010 there was a special AHS members evening gathering. The day was dedicated to celebrating Nathan Mariemuthu’s birthday, a man Mr. Mawere described as a distinguished achiever and ... http://www.africaheritagerivonia.com/?p=1027 On 1 November 2009, I wrote the first of 20 articles under the theme: ”Pushing the envelope of knowledge” focusing on the concept of capital and its role in human progress and nation building. I was acutely aware that what I may consider knowledge might not have ... http://www.africaheritagerivonia.com/?p=1013