Sundowners Overlooking One of Namibia’s Most Picturesque Spots
The Moon Landscape is a famous tourist spot in Namibia, attracting hundreds of travellers from all around the world. Believed to be around 500 million years old, the Moon Landscape is only accessible via 4×4. Once we exited the vehicle, everyone scattered to different corners of the Moon Landscape, some announcing on Instagram that they […]
Rediscovering South Africa
South Africa is a big country with lots to experience. Often some of these experiences are over looked for the big name attractions. One such province is the Eastern Cape. This province has been a source of inspiration for many writers over the years and it’s no surprise why. Take a trip to the Wild […]
Camouflaged in the African Landscape
It’s easy to miss this desert structure altogether, its earth tones blending entirely with the surroundings in a trompe l’oeil effect. A 93-room spread wedged in the Sahara, the long-awaited Anantara Tozeur—marking the Thai group’s first step into North Africa—overlooks the sweeping Chott el Djerid salt pan at the fringes of a historic oasis town […]
3 Luxury Safari Brands Streaming Live Game Drives to Spot Wildlife
Although you can’t go on safari right now, it doesn’t mean you can’t experience it virtually. Thanks to the enterprising folks at Singita, andBeyond, and Virgin Limited Edition, you can stream live game drives from the comfort of your home. Happening twice a day (morning and sunset) through the month of April, andBeyond’s live game […]
Virtual Literary Festival Connects Writers of African Origin and Readers throughout Globe
Book events worldwide are on hold, but Afrolit Sans Frontieres uses social media to host frank discussions around writing, creativity, sex and violence. A series of hourlong readings and question-and-answer sessions held entirely on Facebook and Instagram, kicked off on March 23 and returned for a second edition in April. A third is scheduled to […]
African Food ‘Belongs on the Global Food Stage’
In her new book, Through the Eyes of an African Chef, South African Nompumelelo Mqwebu sings the praises of indigenous African cooking and champions for it attaining a prominent place in kitchens across the globe. Mqwebu strongly advocates for the inclusion of African gastronomy into the culinary sphere. She says that it is alarming that […]
5 Emerging African Designers to Know
African fashion is having a moment with celebrities from across the globe sporting some of the continent’s most inspiring designs. A good deal of this popularity can be attributed to powerful influencers, such as Anna Toure, a publicist for the industry, who is based in Dakar. With her finger on the pulse of what’s hot, […]
Is Afrikaans in Danger of Dying Out?
Once the language of dominance and power in South Africa, Afrikaans may now be at risk of disappearing. Developed by white settlers, it cemented race barriers and rose to prominence under apartheid. With the rise of Mandela and equal rights in South Africa, the country grapples with the role that such a controversial language should […]
Elaine, A-Reece, Oxlade and Many Other African Artists Share Playlists That Are Helping Them Get Through the Lockdown
To ease the pain and isolation of lockdown, Apple Music has released the playlists of famous musicians from across the globe. Among the roster of greats are many African artists, such as Elaine, A-Reece, Oxlade, Simi, Diamond Platnumz, Fireboy, DML, Adekunle, Gold, Rayvanny, Sun El-Musician, Ami Faku, Master KG and Die Heuwels Fantasties who have […]
Dodging Cyberattacks – The Time Has Come To Focus On Prevention, Not Reaction
By Simeon Tassev, Managing Director and Qualified Security Assessor at Galix In terms of risk versus reward, cybercrime is a highly lucrative industry. Research from Atlas VPN suggests that cyberattacks generate more than $1.5 trillion in revenue each year, and this figure is growing. This indicates that incidents of cybercrime are on the increase globally, and South […]
