What was South Africa like during imperialism?
The impacts of imperialism were very evident. Pre imperialism South African society was comprised of tribes and indigenous cultures, while after the British imperialized South Africa that ancient culture was partially lost. The imperialism of South Africa also lead to some civil unrest between different groups.
What makes South Africa unique in geography?
Most of South Africa’s landscape is made up of high, flat areas called plateaus. These lands are covered with rolling grasslands, called highveld, and tree-dotted plains called bushveld. Interestingly, South Africa has another country within its borders. Nestled in the Drakensberg is the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho.
What are some social problems in Africa?
Top challenges facing Africa today
- Poverty.
- Poor Education.
- Ill Health.
- Violence.
- Hunger.
- Sustainable agriculture, nutrition and food security.
- Access to financing.
- Economic growth rate is far too low.
Why is there underdevelopment in Africa?
By most measures of wellbeing, African states lag behind other regions. This school of thought blames Africa’s leaders in the post-independence period for bad policy choices and sheer corruption. It is argued that bad choices by inept and corrupt political leadership is the reason for underdevelopment in the continent.
What are the opportunities and challenges facing Africa?
While new opportunities are guaranteed to surface, African nations are struggling to make the most of some that have been present for many years already.
- Intra-African trade.
- Manufacturing.
- Technology innovations.
- Entrepreneurship.
- Leadership.
- Insecurity.
- Economic stress.
- Food security.
What are 5 top challenges facing Africa today?
These include colonial legacy; foreign aid; foreign direct investment (FDI); the climate change debate, Africa and the challenge of the MDGs; and cultural diplomacy as a new tool.
What do you think is the greatest challenge facing developing African countries today slader?
Some of the greatest problems facing Africa today are environmental. Deforestation threatens Africa’s rich forest ecosystems and imperils agriculture, as it contributes to topsoil erosion. Oil drilling, mining, and farming meanwhile, threaten to pollute Africa’s water supply.