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Stone Town, Zanzibar

By Craig Ouellette on October 12, 2009 in Africa, East Africa, Photos, Tanzania

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The coast and Zanzibar are HOT and Humid and pretty frickin awesome! After my day off from Traveling in Moshi, I headed here. In Moshi the power went out around noon and was out until maybe 10pm....

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Cape Town: The Silicon Valley of Africa?

By Renee Blodgett on October 2, 2009 in Africa, Cape Town, Photos, South Africa, Southern Africa

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Silicon Cape is a new event in South Africa started by investors and entrepreneurs who have spent time in Silicon Valley.More than an event, it's a brand, an idea that everyone could 'rally around' in...

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South Africa Softens Tone on Climate Change

By John Gartner on September 23, 2009 in Africa, Photos, South Africa, Southern Africa

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(Reuters) - South Africa appears to have softened its stance on carbon emissions, saying on Wednesday it would support cuts to prevent global warming.The apparent change comes against the backdrop of international meetings designed to...

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Mobility Hubs to Help Reshape Urban Transit

By John Gartner on September 17, 2009 in California, North America, Photos, San Francisco/Bay Area, South Africa, USA

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In Cape Town, South Africa, as well as in many U.S. cities, wealthy suburban dwellers choke roads driving into the city, eschewing the public transit that shuttles blue collar workers. The addition of bus and...

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Four Thumbs Up for District 9

By Renee Blodgett on August 29, 2009 in Africa, Johannesburg, Photos, South Africa, Southern Africa

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Having lived in South Africa twice, both times before Apartheid was officially abolished, seeing District 9 -- the movie, was incredible, no unbelieveable, no so damn authentic, that you find yourself wanting to see it...

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mixed feelings

By Rebecca Hunt on August 11, 2009 in Africa, Photos, Togo

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I have said good bye to my friends and colleagues in Sokode. It was not easy, but they threw lots of parties for me. Several going away events were thrown in my honor, 2 at...

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Malawi’s History, Economy & Agriculture

By Renee Blodgett on August 1, 2009 in Africa, Malawi, Photos

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The Republic of Malawi (pronounced /məˈlɑːwi/; Chichewa ) is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique...

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Me , Worry?

By Rebecca Hunt on July 28, 2009 in Africa, North America, Photos, USA

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So I’ll be back in America in just a few weeks. I’m looking forward to burritos, peaches, and goat cheese. But I’m also a bit concerned about being able to adapt. I know it should...

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Rebecca Hunt

After 10 years as a techie in the United States, Rebecca Hunt joined the
Peace Corps in Togo, West Africa. She taught computer skills and
business skills in a medium sized city. After 2 years in Togo, she
moved to Accra, Ghana to work in a internet and mobile telephone
startup.

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