Africa : another side of the coin : Northern Rhodesia's final years and Zambia's nationhood / Andrew Sardanis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sardanis, Andrew.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sardanis, Andrew.

Businessmen--Zambia--Biography.

Businessmen.

Zambia--History--1924-1953.

Zambia.

History.

Zambia--History--1953-1964.

Zambia--History--1964-.

Zambia--Politics and government.

Politics and government.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

ix, 340 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2003.

Summary:

'Africa is a lost cause.' This is a cynical view held widely in the West, in much of the world and even in Africa. Many people in the old European colonial powers - and not only the dwindling band of 'old Africa hands' who served in the colonies - are in despair, lamenting maladministration, corruption, civil and interstate wars, poverty, famine and the seemingly unstoppable march of AIDS. And all in a great continent with abundant human and natural resources.

The other side of the coin is that hope, is beginning to dawn as Africa's plight is recognised by the Africans themselves and its vital strategic, political and economic importance in the age of globalisation is gaining universal appreciation. An 'African renaissance' may seem far-fetched but there is perhaps light at the end of the tunnel.

This is the backdrop against which Andrew Sardanis's fascinating story is set. It begins with his work as a journalist in Cyprus - on the receiving end of British colonialism - and moves to Northern Rhodesia where he played a leading role as an international businessman and in the politics of: independence leading to the new nation of] Zambia. He was at the heart of Zambia's political and business development, and always a sympathetic but critical, observer and adviser, both in government and in business, as well as a close but objective friend of leaders including Kenneth Kaunda. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I

1 Cyprus, island of 'beauty and longing' 7

2 Northern Rhodesia, land of the bwanas and... 'boys' 19

3 'The roots of heaven' 27

4 The officers and... clerks 36

5 The rider mounts the horse 45

6 Strikes and boycotts 52

7 Governor Benson's 'democracy' 59

8 Colonies in revolt 67

9 Signs of change 73

10 The horse bucks... 79

Part II

11 Dancing the Isaiah and the Chachacha 87

12 The 'boys' woo the bwanas 94

13 Back to the roots 101

14 A vital election 107

15 The reluctant candidate 113

16 Celebrations and intimidation on the hustings 117

17 Dashed hopes? 127

18 Harry rises to the occasion 130

19 The black coalition 136

20 ... and the rider is thrown off 143

21 'One Zambia, One Nation' 155

Part III

22 The first steps 161

23 Development or contingency planning? 167

24 Hostages to the Rhodesian sanctions 173

25 Development and dissent 182

26 UNIP in turmoil attacks the Chief Justice 190

27 Rhodesian spies and intimidation 204

28 Economic awakening 212

29 Mixing business with government 222

30 The mines under government control 229

31 Confusion and pressures 240

32 Moving on 247

Part IV

33 In King Tiny's court 255

34 'One-party participatory democracy'! 261

35 A costly mistake 266

36 Hunted 279

37 A gentlemen's coup 285

38 Paralysis and stagnation 292

39 A rude awakening 303

40 Taking stock 308.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 334) and index.

ISBN:

1860649262

1860649459

OCLC:

51993954