Namibia’s Interesting Aviation Story
Air Namibia is quickly running out of runway. Without the backing of the government, it will have to find some other source of funding to keep moving forward. With passenger revenues remaining low and foreign investors likely feeling skittish about investing in the airline, there may be few other options. Air Namibia is a government-owned […]
Here’s the Latest on Air Travel to Africa
From 1 June 2020, the Seychelles gradually started reopening its borders to visitors from low-risk countries travelling via private jets and direct chartered flights. The government of Tanzania announced on 18 May 2020 that it will lift the ban on international flights arriving and departing from the country. Scheduled and non-scheduled international flights will reopen […]
A Safari-to-beach Trip to Tanzania
Zanzibar is recognizable by its characteristic sailing dhows, fishing villages, and quiet shores. Once an important trading hub for traders from mainland Africa, India, and the Arab Peninsula, and that unique mix of influences can now be seen in everything from the food served, to the islands’ religious beliefs and architecture. In recent years, the […]
Where to See Snow in South Africa
Along with the cooler temperatures, parts of the country have received some early winter snow. The major cities are in for a chilly few days and areas like Sutherland and the Drakensberg are in for a few sub-zero mornings. Disruptive snowfall is expected over the southern high grounds of the Northern Cape until Friday, including […]
Cabo Verde Prepares to Safely Receive Visitors
The West African country, famed for its rugged beaches and volcanoes, will welcome tourists to their country to pick up the pieces following Covid-19 in July. According to voyagesafriq.com, the country depends heavily on tourism as a catalyst for economic growth. Cabo Verde joins the likes of Seychelles and Tanzania who have already opened their […]
Swansilva’s White Brick House in South Africa Emerges Through Indigenous Vegetation
See the beautiful and ingenious home that architecture firm, Swansilva, created in a small town in South Africa. With nods toward traditional building concepts, such as the centralized courtyard, the architects have created a very modern reinterpretation of the form, which they’ve integrated in a beautiful and simple way with the surrounding shrubland. Overlooking the […]
Made in Africa
During the recent Lagos Fashion Week, Essence magazine teamed up with Target to showcase top fashion talent from across the African diaspora. Through panel discussions, exhibits and runway shows, the series of events demonstrated the huge diversity in African design and made evident that African fashion is having its moment in the sun. Manufactured in […]
The World’s First Freddie Mercury Museum is on an African Island
Thanks to recent biopics, many people now realize that rock legend, Freddie Mercury, was born in Zanzibar, an island off the coast of Tanzania. It’s only fitting then that the first museum dedicated to the Queen frontman should arise here. In the wake of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the hit 2018 film that earned Rami Malek an […]
Expressing Solidarity Through Design
Spurred by Blackout Tuesday, Design Indaba shines a light on creatives who are using their talents to address social injustice and drive the world to a better place. “We are at a point in time where black people are five times more likely to go to prison than white people, which is insane…” says US […]
In Conversation: Yvonne Orji on Her Groundbreaking HBO Comedy Special ‘Momma, I Made It’
With the huge success of Issa Rae’s HBO series Insecure, Yvonne Orji received acclaim and fame for her role as the lead character’s best friend, Molly. She didn’t just appear out of nowhere, however, and had already established herself on the comedy circuit. In recognition of this talent, HBO offered her her own comedy special, […]
