Why Africans don't read

I was searching something online today and came across this debate that was posted online in 2005 on News BBC site. I am intrigued that the conversation about reading in Africa has been going on for a longtime. Many of the response were very interested. One thing that I found interesting is that no one talked about teaching children how to read in the schools.  I would like to continue this conversation. What is your thought? Continue this conversation by responding to the questions below. You may want to read the original conversation.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4365958.stm

1. Does Africa lack a reading culture? 
2. Why do you think Africa lacks a reading culture?
3. What do you think can be done to create a reading culture?