Africa: How deep is corruption in Africa?

"Corruption today is not only a vice but is gradually becoming a way of life in every sector of our society. From political circles to business board rooms to educational institutions to the health and judicial sectors. This vice is literally dismembering the African continent." This is one of the comments in a debate on the website of the BBC which asks: How far does the culture of corruption go in Africa? Is it only perpetuated by big business, government officials or does it start with you? Read the comments by clicking on the URL provided.