The problems are daunting but, as for Africa as a whole, despair is no more use than callous indifference.
Flintoff blasted 78 in a 158-run stand with Pietersen and then took two for 46 as South Africa were dismissed for 255.
He calculates that the US spends almost three times as much on subsidies for cotton as it does on aid for the whole of Africa and argues the harm done by unfair trade cancels out any benefits from aid.
The timing of FIFA's report into match-fixing involving the team known as Bafana Bafana comes at a bad time for South Africa, as it is just one month away from hosting the continent's showpiece football event -- the Africa Cup of Nations.
Developed countries have an average of ten times as many newly registered businesses for every adult as countries in Africa and the Middle East.
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While Hook did not enjoy a regular position as his region's pivotal fly-half, he earned himself a late call for the 2009 Lions tour to South Africa as a replacement for Leigh Halfpenny.
As we set out for Africa we knew we were in for a remarkable journey.
Would the money come, if it came at all, with strings attached or as reparations for damage to Africa's atmosphere?
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So as South Africa prepare for their historic 2010 challenge, Parreira should have plenty of time to mould the team to his pattern.
As South Africa prepares for the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's report, opinion in the country seems as divided as ever.
Van der Merwe, playing on his home ground, then picked up the key wicket of David Hussey for 27 as South Africa's spinners took control, restricting Australia to 139-8.
Few countries are as mad about sport as South Africa: for whites especially, rugby and cricket are the prime sources of national pride in victory and shame in defeat.
Most people are surprised about the beauty of these places, which should become as iconic for Europe as Yellowstone is for North America or the Serengeti is for Africa.
To the contrary, these investments are an opportunity for South Africa to leverage infrastructure as the foundation for economic and technological renewal.
The vuvuzela's were getting louder with each minute as the potential for a huge upset grew stronger as South Africa's work-rate stifled Brazil.
As well as an energy source, Chinese companies see Africa as a new market for their low-cost consumer goods (including weapons) and as an opportunity to get around U.S. and European quotas on Chinese textiles by investing in textile factories there.
The World Cup is seen as a huge opportunity for South Africa to improve its sports facilities.
Maui has successfully touted itself to the film industry as a stand-in for Africa, the Caribbean and even Mars.
It can go wrong: prizes, such as that for honest government in Africa, may be too small, given other incentives.
He draws on his experiences as the South Africa correspondent for the Independent, a British newspaper, during the transition to democracy.
The progress of the Snow Leopard will be keenly followed as he pits his skills against the elite of world skiing, but he will lack nothing in determination as he carries the flag for Africa.
In the past 15 years it has swelled by an average of 8% a year, dipping slightly to 6% during last year's global meltdown, with nearly 7% expected this year, well above the 4% the World Bank forecast for southern Africa as a whole.
The Byzantine emperor Justinian is still known as "the Great" for reconquering Italy, north Africa and south-eastern Spain as well as codifying Roman law in a way which forms the basis of legal systems in many countries today.
Long a gateway for investment into Asia, Mauritius now promotes itself as a stable jumping-board for investment into Africa.
For example, China is currying favor with emerging countries such as those in Africa by making low-cost loans for infrastructure and other projects.
West Bromwich Albion defender Abdoulaye Meite failed to make the cut for South Africa, as did goalkeeper Vincent Angban.
He and Hashim Amla put on 220 for the second wicket as South Africa soared past New Zealand's feeble 188.
She served as a presenter for FashionTV in South Africa, was an FHM cover girl and was the face of cosmetics company Avon.
You've covered Africa as a journalist for 20 years and then you have had positions in the government working with the National Security Council, for example.
As a result, foreign enthusiasm for Africa has been fickle and aid has become patchier because rich countries do not trust African ones to spend their money wisely.
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