Merck Foundation “Our Africa” Tv Program Marks International Day Of Zero Tolerance For Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) 2023
Merck Foundation has also collaborated with various music talents from Africa and released songs that address issues such as supporting girl education and women empowerment Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with African First Ladies, marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2023 as a part of the Merck […]
African Excellence Highlighted At The Canada-Africa Reception In Cape Town
Ethiopian Airlines is the sole airline connecting Canada directly to Sub-Saharan Africa, and onward to over 120 destinations from the African Union capital of Addis Ababa The continent’s largest, award-winning airline commended for accelerating Canada-Africa trade and investment in the context of its global role as one of the world’s largest carriers. Ethiopian Airlines’ ongoing […]
Businesses Must Rethink Efficiency To Navigate Uncertainty In The Near Future
Zuko Mdwaba, Area Vice President & Country Leader for Salesforce South Africa. The world has faced unprecedented headwinds for the past two years – pandemic, war, labour and supply chain challenges, and economic shocks. Maintaining a durable, resilient business that can drive success now is increasingly challenging. Whilst we cannot predict everything that lies ahead […]
ThinkYoung And Boeing Partner To Empower African Youth In An Increasingly Digital World
● ThinkYoung and Boeing hosted the 17th edition of ThinkYoung Coding School in Kenya. ● Classes covered a wide range of activities, such as robotics, drones and aviation workshops. ● In the past seven years, ThinkYoung and Boeing have trained over 1,300 teenagers in coding, 60% of whom were girls. The ThinkYoung Coding School organised in partnership with Boeing has successfully concluded its […]
Angélique Kidjo & Ibrahim Maalouf on ‘Queen of Sheba’
At this weekend’s Grammy Awards, one of the nominees for Best Global Music is ‘Queen of Sheba,’ a 7-years-in-the-making collaboration between artists Angélique Kidjo and Ibrahim Maalouf. Intrigued by drawing a connection between the musical traditions of Africa and the Middle East, Kidjo (Beninese) and Maalouf (Lebanese) settled on a starting premise of the riddles […]
Discovery of Embalming Workshop Reveals How Ancient Egyptians Mummified the Dead
For centuries, scientists were only able to guess at the substances used in ancient Egyptian mummification based on discovered texts. Thanks to molecular analysis of residues found in pots unearthed in 2016 from Saqqara, an ancient burial ground, they have been able to identify the actual materials. These include plant oils such as juniper, cypress […]
On a Walking Safari in Zambia
As the world’s fascination with African safaris continues to grow, increasing numbers have traveled to the continent and obtained a look at its amazing wildlife from the safety of guided transports. For a decidedly different type of experience, this travel writer decided to do it on foot in one of the less-traveled and more remote […]
theGrio Style Guide: A Glimpse Into the Robust African Fashion Industry
The African fashion industry is exploding, but it can still be difficult for brands to get their well-deserved attention, and consumers often have misperceptions about what defines contemporary African fashion. For anyone looking to get a leg up on the latest, theGrio has developed its own style guide to hook you up with the top […]
Top 5 African Cities Food Lovers Must Visit in 2023
If you’ve never heard of the Global Foodie Index, and you love food and travel, it’s time you learned about it! Each year, the Index produces its list of the world’s top 150 cities for exceptional food, based on a number of factors, including variety and quantity of cuisine offerings, number of Michelin-starred restaurants, and […]
SA’s First Black African Freediving Instructor On her Favourite Ocean Spots along Cape Town
“The ocean is the only place where I am perfect as I am,” says Zandile Ndhlovu, pioneering freediving instructor and founder of The Black Mermaid Foundation, which advocates for diversity in the waters of South Africa and beyond. “It’s where I feel safest in this body.” Born hundreds of miles from the coast in Soweto, […]
