blogolobNorm Geras writes about Trevor Ncube, who has been awarded the 2007 IPA (International Publishers Association) Freedom Prize. He quotes this excerpt from Ncube’s speech:
For Africa to claim its rightful place in the community of [nations] African politicians need to begin to understand that Freedom of Expression and the freedom to publish are twin partners and not enemies in the task of creating democratic societies. Vibrant newspapers and a book reading culture free from political control are a vital ingredient to creating a market place of ideas to propel Africa’s growth and development. Societies which live in perpetual fear of their politicians can never be creative and robust nations particularly in the knowledge based times we live in. Africa desperately needs to let loose the creative energies of her people by allowing them to think and express themselves freely. Indeed, only by setting her people free does Africa stand a chance of catching up with the rest of the world.
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