When African nations gained independence from colonial powers in the mid-20th century, there was a collective wave of optimism and hope for a brighter, self-determined future. Leaders like Kwame Nkrumah, Obafemi Awolowo, Anthony Enahoro, Julius Nyerere, and Patrice Lumumba were celebrated as symbols of a new era. However, decades later, many African countries find themselves grappling with a new form of subjugation—one imposed by their own political leaders and exacerbated by global economic structures. This internal colonization has left many questioning whether there is hope for a second independence.The independence movements across Africa were driven by a desire for self-governance, econ

A man's good economic policies and determination can go a long way in charting a new course for a nation & bringing about real change. A year may be too early to judge though.Zambia defaulted on its sovereign debts in 2020 & won't be able to pay the $750m Eurobond that is maturing this year. To turn things around, HH canceled $2bn Chinese projects, consolidated their debts & got $1.3bn IMF loan. He reduced inflation from 24.6% in 2021 to 9.8% in August 2022GDP Growth 2020 - (-2.6%)GDP Growth 2021 - 1%GDP Growth 2022 - Projected 3.5%The nations' currency (Kwacha) has appreciated by about 31.7% in 2022 from K22.6 to a $ in july 2021 to K15.43 in Sept 7, 2022 becoming the 2nd best

CitiMEMO is "The Citizens Memo" - a tool for social change through civic empowerment and development, providing people with a clear overview of development indices and trends in their communities (whether positive or negative), allowing them to connect and participate in development when necessary.It is a leader-community social network designed for easy community access, civic engagement, and monitoring development progress in relation to leadership performance in a participatory manner.CitiMEMO was developed to empower citizens to bridge the gap created by the political class, making their voices count and holding leaders accountable in an organized way.Additionally, it facilitates easy ac