FNB Confirms Measures To Help Customers Impacted By Covid-19
In recent weeks, the South African Government, business community, philanthropists and society at large have shown remarkable unity in a joint effort to protect our country against the impact of COVID-19. Working in unison with stakeholders, National Government made a prudent decision to invoke a 21-day national lockdown. As part of this decision, Government assured […]
Unique Experiences In Africa On A Budget
You could visit the African continent a hundred times and still be left awestruck by a completely new experience every time – that’s part of its charm. As the second-largest continent in the world, to say Africa is vast could be an understatement. After all, it comprises 54 countries, countless different landscapes, and an abundance […]
Coronavirus Proves Need For Free Healthcare For All– Now
The multi-layered crisis of the Coronavirus epidemic has been a dramatic shock to everyone. But, to communities affected by HIV and AIDS, the crisis has not only brought a further shock to already vulnerable people, it has brought other reactions too – a troubling sense of déjà vu, and a passionate, empathetic, fierce solidarity with […]
This Video Showcases Zimbabwe’s Majestic Falls in All its Glory
Victoria Falls isn’t running dry despite reports a few months ago that the world-famous attraction’s water levels were the lowest in over two decades. Victoria Falls, located on the Zambezi River, at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, is the largest waterfall in the world, measuring 1 708 metres wide and 108 metres high. According […]
The Magic of Winter in this Region is South Africa’s Best-kept Secret
Travelling to the Cape Winelands in the middle of April makes one appreciate the cool, rain-lashed months of Cape Town’s low season, which runs from June to August. Bundling up in ponchos and scarves and staying cozy near a crackling fire is what you’ll find many Capetonians doing at retreats like stalwarts Babylonstoren with its […]
Tourism Authority Urges South Africans To Stay Put, For Now
South African Tourism has produced two heart-warming videos encouraging locals to stay home during the COVID-19 lockdown, with the promise they will be able to travel again soon. The tagline, ‘Don’t travel now, so you can travel later,’ ends each video, which encourages South Africans to remain optimistic, united and calm during this difficult time. […]
Podcasts that Will Take You on a Musical Journey of West Africa
If your knowledge of African music stops at Youssou N’Dour and Fela Kuti, Afropop Worldwide will soon broaden your horizons. As its name suggests, the podcast takes listeners on a trip round the world, going everywhere African music has gone, sampling everything from hot salsa rhythms in Puerto Rico to the spiritual vibes of west […]
Go on a Virtual Tour of Zambia’s Beautiful Wildlife
With travel restrictions in place worldwide, turning to photojournalists can help transport you, virtually, to some of our planet’s most beautiful and intriguing places. Although highly appreciated by safari aficionados, Zambia has long flown under the radar for first-time visitors to Africa, overshadowed by its better known regional neighbors: Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana and South Africa. […]
Soundtrack to a Pandemic: Africa’s Best Coronavirus Songs
In an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus, a number of African artists and politicians have resorted to music to capture people’s attention and communicate prevention practices. While the necessary lyrics don’t always afford the greatest musicality, a number of efforts deserve recognition for their ingenuity and appeal. Here’s a review of some of […]
Yinka Ilori: ‘Why Should I Feel Like I Don’t Belong’
British-Nigerian designer, Yinka Ilori, skyrocketed to fame when he began the practice of refashioning decrepit chairs into colorful works of art. Today, his designs can be seen around the globe, and he’s become a go-to adviser for companies inspired by his aesthetic, but wary of running afoul of claims of cultural appropriation. SOURCE: FINANCIAL TIMES
