(The following is my interpretation of Roderick McIntosh’s book, The Peoples of the Middle Niger: The Island of Gold, first …
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How can we define time and why does it help us to know?
WHAT IS A MEASUREMENT OF TIME?
A measurement of time is the number of counts of time that passes between …
The advantages of breastfeeding for the mother and child
HOW DOES BREASTFEEDING HELP THE BABY?
Many mothers choose to breastfeed their children. The amount of time they do this …
What is infant mortality and how can it be reduced?
WHAT IS INFANT MORTALITY?
Infant mortality is when a child dies before they are 1. It is measured by infant …
Africans in the world: Explorers, traders and pilgrims
In the fourteenth century, two major expeditions set out from the Mali Empire in West Africa, which was reaching the …
What makes good governance? #5 in series: Protecting businesses through insurance
ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT GOVERNANCE
People look at governance so that they can understand the way things work in …
What makes good governance? #4 in series: The banking sector
ONE WAY OF LOOKING AT GOVERNANCE
Below is just one way in which to view governance. Governance comes in many …
What is the water cycle and how is it important to us?
WHAT IS THE WATER CYCLE?
The water cycle is the process water goes through. It is called a cycle because …
Recycling – what it is and how it is good for the environment and you
WHAT IS RECYCLING?
Conservation is about making sure that the world around us is being looked after. This can mean …
What makes good governance? #3: Infrastructure provides people with what they need
GOOD AND BAD GOVERNANCE
Governance is about the actions of those who have power. Sometimes these actions can be good …