Inside Africa’s Leading Fashion Week
The 12th edition of Lagos Fashion Week just concluded, and it provided some interesting insights into the evolution of the fashion business in West Africa. Despite tremendous inroads being created into the global fashion system, African fashion still struggles to get its due attention and resources, but designers are becoming increasingly savvy about how to […]
African Consciousness Illuminated
Beginning this weekend, a new exhibit at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art in Cape Town focuses on black representation in art from 1920 to the present. Called ‘When They See Us,’ its name is borrowed from an Ava Duvernay-produced miniseries about the young black men, who were wrongfully accused and convicted in the rape […]
Top 3 of Africa’s Most Underrated Travel Experiences
Gishora Drum sanctuary in Burundi made the top spot and is a wonderful experience, where the art of Burundi’s ancient drum rituals is celebrated. The ritual embarks you on a journey through history. the Roots Yard Off Grid camping experience in Ghana is a time for you and the family to spend quality time, away […]
This Moroccan Desert Oasis is the Perfect Otherworldly Escape
Caravan Agafay is the latest hotel by the Habitas group, who have carved a niche with their sustainable-yet-luxurious eco retreats for travellers who eschew the usual bells-and-whistles amenities in favour of communal vibes and engagement with nature. Set among the lunar dunes of the Agafay desert, yet only a 45-minute car drive from Marrakech, this […]
Connecting to Accra’s People in its Community Spaces
Accra, Ghana’s capital, is full of energy and chances to connect with both the city and its people. Frenetic, bustling markets, new community spaces like skate parks and creative spaces for artists to gather plus a nightlife with a great music scene, you can’t help but connect with the people and culture of Ghana. LONELY […]
Namibia Introduces Entry Fee for Popular Dune
The approved park entry fees will assist in ensuring that the standards of the popular recreational facility are maintained and the experience of the visitors enhanced, said park officials. The ministry, with co-funding from the Game Product Trust Fund, is currently renovating the existing ablution facilities and constructing two new ones. The existing braai facilities […]
A Rescue Mission in Kariba Town
Two exhausted bull elephants were successfully pulled out of the mud on the shore of Lake Kariba by a dedicated team of wildlife funds and Kariba Town civilians. It’s determined that the two were probably stuck for at least five days before they were discovered. Wildlife Rescue and local park rangers were called out to […]
A Looming Debt Crisis Is Threatening Global Health Security – It Is Time To Drop The Debt
By Jaime Atienza and Charles Birungi In this moment of profound challenge in international relations, it was understandable that the conclusion of the G20 meeting left leaders feeling relieved that the meeting took place without a breakdown. Leaders were justifiably proud too of important steps forward they made including the launch of the new pandemics fund. But G20 […]
