Q&A: Ageing Africa Left out of COVID-19 Policies
Nearly three quarters of respondents in a survey across 18 African countries have claimed that their countries’ COVID-19 responses are gravely lacking in addressing the ageing population. The survey, conducted by the Stakeholder Group on Ageing (SGA) Africa, found that factors such as inadequate social protection, health care infrastructures and multi-sector engagement mechanisms on ageing […]
Covid Pandemic Business Selling Guide For South Africans
The economic uncertainty that surrounds us due to the Pandemic has made many business owners in South Africa worried about their options. If you were thinking of selling your business before the lockdown or you have come to this conclusion during it, here are some tips and reassuring advice. While you may be nervous about […]
New Report On Covid-19 In Africa Highlights Need For Increased Access To Health Care Services
And Protections For Health Care Workers  More than 24,000 adults in 18 AU Member States provide insight into indirect impacts of virus Most African Union (AU) Member States swiftly implemented public health and social measures (PHSMs) to contain COVID-19; these measures likely slowed the spread of the virus, and caseloads in Africa have remained lower […]
Emirates Resumes Flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Harare and Mauritius
The addition of the five points will expand the Emirates’ global network to 92 destinations, as the airline gradually resumes its operations while prioritising the safety of its customers, crew and the communities it serves around the world. Emirates’ African network will also now extend to 19 cities. Customers flying in and out of Emirates’ three […]
Driving along Southern Africa’s Outback
Twice the size of California but with only two million inhabitants, Namibia is the domain of the ancient Khoi/San nomads who once followed herds of wild animals between watering holes and etched petroglyphs into sun-bleached rocks. It was here that filmmaker George Miller realized his post-apocalyptic fantasies in his bigger, badder reboot of the Mad Max […]
EgyptAir’s Passenger for Life
Hiyam Nasr Naji Daaban was travelling on an EgyptAir flight from Cairo to London when she went into labour. The pilot diverted to Munich, Germany hoping to reach a hospital in time. But, with limited time, a doctor flying on the same flight managed to help her give birth to a healthy baby midair. The baby has […]
Zimbabwe Elephants Dance to Viral Tune
As the Jerusalema dance challenge sweeps across Africa, in Zimbabwe the wildlife are joining in. Staff at a Zimbabwe sanctuary for rescued wildlife have seen their online dance video with elephants, giraffes and other animals go viral. SOURCE: VOA
In 1980, Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba Performed Inside
South Africa Against the Government’s Wishes As part of its podcast about the 1980s, KCRW shines a light on the historic concert that Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba performed in South Africa amidst the turmoil of apartheid. SOURCE: KCRW
Industrie Africa Makes It Easy to Discover African Fashion Brands
Nisha Kanabar was a woman on a mission when she founded Industrie Africa in 2018. Recognizing the difficulty of obtaining information about African fashion, she launched a site intending to educate the world and to showcase amazing talent from across the continent. In just two short years, she has turned it into a go-to authority […]
To Protest Colonialism, He Takes Artifacts from Museums
Using social media as his platform, Congolese activist Mwazulu Diyabanza has staged a variety of protests against colonialism within museums he accuses of looting African art. As his unique approach has involved his trying to remove certain artifacts from the museums, he now faces trial in France for attempted theft. Given the heightened focus on repatriations […]
