Stealing Africa (2012)
Zambia's copper resources have not made the country rich. Virtually all Zambia's copper mines are owned by corporations. In the last ten years, they've extracted copper worth $29 billion but Zambia is still ranked one of the twenty poorest countries in the world. So why hasn't copper wealth reduced poverty in Zambia? Once again it comes down to the issue of tax, or in Zambia's case, tax avoidance and the use of tax havens. Tax avoidance by corporations costs poor countries and estimated $160 billion a year, almost double what they receive in international aid. That's enough to save the lives of 350,000 children aged five or under every year. For every $1 given in aid to a poor country, $10 drains out. Vital money that could help a poor country pay for healthcare, schools, pensions and infrastructure. Money that would make them less reliant on aid.
Cast
- Christoffer Guldbrandsen - Narrator
- Bernhard Elsener - Self
- Ivan Glasenberg - Self
- Marc Rich - Self
- Eva Joly - Self
- Wylbur Simuusa - Self
- Frederick Chiluba - Self (archives footage)
- Jan Isaksen - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
africa, switzerland, poverty, tax evasion, imperialism, neo-colonialism, exploration of africa, zambia, copper, glencore, francafrique, colonial slavery
Trailer
Stealing Africa TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Stealing Africa about?
- Zambia's copper resources have not made the country rich. Virtually all Zambia's copper mines are owned by corporations. In the last ten years, they've extracted copper worth $29 billion but Zambia is still ranked one of the twenty poorest countries in the world. So why hasn't copper wealth reduced poverty in Zambia? Once again it comes down to the issue of tax, or in Zambia's case, tax avoidance and the use of tax havens. Tax avoidance by corporations costs poor countries and estimated $160 billion a year, almost double what they receive in international aid. That's enough to save the lives of 350,000 children aged five or under every year. For every $1 given in aid to a poor country, $10 drains out. Vital money that could help a poor country pay for healthcare, schools, pensions and infrastructure. Money that would make them less reliant on aid.
- Who directed Stealing Africa?
- Stealing Africa was directed by Christoffer Guldbrandsen.
- Who stars in Stealing Africa?
- Stealing Africa stars Christoffer Guldbrandsen, Bernhard Elsener, Ivan Glasenberg, Marc Rich, Eva Joly, Wylbur Simuusa.
- How long is Stealing Africa?
- Stealing Africa has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Stealing Africa?
- Stealing Africa is a Documentary film.
- Where was Stealing Africa produced?
- Stealing Africa was produced in Zambia, Switzerland.