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A few years ago, two economics professors, Quamrul Ashraf and Oded Galor, published a paper ,“The ‘Out of Africa ’ Hypothesis, Human Genetic Diversity, and Comparative Economic Development,” that drew inferences about poverty and genetics based on a statistical pattern.[5] Check also: Why Africa Is Regarded As The Poorest Continent The world’s most genetically diverse countries (using their measure of ...

When you first started your business, you probably did a lot of research. You may have sought help from advisors; you may have gotten information from books, magazines and other readily available sources. You invested a lot-in terms of money, time and sweat equity-to get your business off the ground.[1] So…now what? Check Also: Meet Mulewa, A 22-Year-Old Kenyan Woman Who ...

Muhwezi: Cabinet has approved a $11.2million loan (sh36billion) from Kuwait Fund for power distribution and extension in six districts. Minister of Information and National Guidance Jim Muhwezi said the project will introduce 285km of new power lines in Kasese, Kibaale , Nebbi, Bushenyi, Rukungiri and Kiryandongo.[1] The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development will seek parliament’s approval soon, Muhwezi ...

Reasons why Africa is the poorest Continent are numerous to list, but first of all a gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.[2] The country holds natural resources worth trillions of dollars but the population is blighted with extreme poverty and violence. Katanga province in the Democratic Republic of Congo is blessed with enormous natural wealth, including vast deposits ...

Magufuli, the son of a farmer,[1] took over from Jakaya Kikwete, whose government was scarred by scandals and excesses, and it’s already clear why the can-do, cost-cutting, austere, corruption-hating new leader is known as Iron Fist and the Bulldozer.[1] Check also: All Ghost Workers Must Be Removed From Public Service Payroll, Says Magufuli There might be tongue-in-cheek celebrations on Twitter – the hashtag ...