7 Young African Women Dominating the Turntables
Across the globe, there’s an astonishingly low percentage of DJ’s who are women, and of that number even fewer are African. Inroads are being made, however, by an intrepid and talented group, whose sets have the clubs vibing and the music world paying attention. Kikelomo is a DJ, Presenter, Boiler Room Host and co-founder of […]
Meet the Founders of Kitchens of Africa
Being named one of “Oprah’s Favorite Things” could be just the ticket for growing a business, and Kitchens of Africa is about to find out. Originally from the Gambia, Janaiba Jeng missed the flavors of home after moving to the US. Frustrated that she couldn’t find ready-made sauces and ingredients, she decided to create them […]
Seychelles Shines Again at the World Travel Awards
This year marks the third consecutive year that the island nation walked away with the “World’s Most Romantic Destination 2022” title, having contended against other world-class destinations, such as Antigua and Barbuda, Bali and Maldives. North Island – World’s Leading Luxury Private Island Resort 2022. It is one of the 44 inner islands that make […]
Planning to Honeymoon in the African Bush?
So, whether you are looking for an adventurous getaway, a spa retreat, or a gastronomical paradise to honeymoon at, these luxurious properties will undoubtedly fit the bill. Imagine an exclusive farmhouse in Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch and an untamed Zannier Hotels Sonop in the Namib. Top that with beachfront luxury @ The Sea in Swakopmund […]
For the Ultimate Trip, these are the Best Hotels in Marrakech
Morocco’s glittering bohemian city is brighter than ever – with a flash-pack of fabulous places to stay. The city is known for its riads – a traditional property set around a central courtyard – as well as its grand-dame hotels made from marble. There are a cluster of big-name players scattered across Marrakech – The […]
Ghana is also a Great Destination for Keen Walkers
While this compact West African may lack any showstopping hiking icons, a well-organized network of reserves and community-based ecotourism projects offers some great guided day walks in lush tropical settings inhabited by elephants, monkeys and other wildlife – and few other humans. Although Mole can be explored on a network of 4WD tracks, a more exciting […]
Mozambique: Mended Boreholes Restore Hope In Montepuez
In Cabo Delgado, where violent insurgency has displaced many from their homes, ForAfrika is restoring hope and water with a simple maintenance project By Arcénio Macuende Communications Officer for Mozambique ForAfrika successfully carried out the rehabilitation of boreholes and pumps in various rural villages in Montepuez, Cabo Delgado, recently. The municipal pumps had stopped working […]
Cattle Turn Into New Currency Amid Inflation In Zimbabwe
By Jeffrey Moyo In 2007 as inflation walloped the Zimbabwean currency, rendering it valueless, then 54-year-old Langton Musaigwa of Mataruse village west of Zimbabwe in Mberengwa district switched to cattle as his currency. He wasn’t alone; scores of other villagers in his locality followed suit. In no time, cattle became a new currency as the Zimbabwean […]
Compliance Is Now Established On Africa’s Agenda, Both By Necessity And Also By Choice
Written by Thomas Kendra, Partner in Hogan Lovells’ Paris international arbitration practice & also co-head of Hogan Lovells’ Paris-Africa group The general growth of compliance The focus on compliance is growing worldwide: whilst once a term that concerned only a sub-set of specialist industries, compliance is now becoming an essential concern for all companies. For instance, since […]
