Ventures Africa Releases its new Entertainment Business Edition – VA BizHive
The New Wave of Nigeria’s Soft Power – Ventures Africa, venturesafrica.com an online platform that tells stories about an evolving Africa, has released a new edition of its business magazine, Ventures Africa BizHive. The magazine covers news analysis and discussions around entrepreneurship, evolving business trends and innovations around Africa. The latest issue, titled ‘The New […]
Zimbabwe’s Food Security Ambitions In El Niño’s Crosshairs
Zimbabwe is riding a wave of food security assurances after what officials said was last year’s bumper grain harvest, but recent El Niño forecasts could test the country’s agriculture production ambitions. The devastating phenomenon could further bring the spotlight on Zimbabwe’s disaster preparedness as the country has, over the years, received early warnings of impending climate-induced humanitarian […]
Match Made
Alarmed by the lack of voter participation in South Africa, a group of young people created a novel way of engaging the population: a dating app. Called “Yoh, Vote,” the app ‘matches’ users with the political party that most closely hews to their stated ideals. The welcoming, pastel-hued website opens with a countdown to the […]
Eight African Filmmakers on the Legacy of Ousmane Sembène, a Hundred Years On
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ousmane Sembène, the revered Senegalese filmmaker, often called the father of African cinema. In celebration, retrospectives and festivals across the globe have honored his contribution to, and enduring impact on the art form. His contributions remain numerous: Over his career, which spanned five decades, Sembène […]
Meeting Charlotte Mensah Transformed My Natural Hair Journey
In this moving piece by photographer and visual reporter, Malin Fezehai, we learn how cultural sensitivity can turn strangers into family. For a young, mixed-race girl in Sweden, a chance encounter with a British-Ghanaian hairstylist introduced her to a whole new world and sense of self. “Meeting Charlotte was transformative. Although she came from the […]
54kibo is Making African-Inspired Home Decor Accessible Around the World
For Nana Quagraine, preserving African artisanal heritage is a passion and one that spawned her business, 54kibo. Realizing that very few homes included African-made design, she developed a platform to showcase designers and make their works available to homeowners across the globe. Quagraine uses her experience, travels and connections to source and create her shop’s […]
Viewpoint: It’s Time to Rid Ourselves of Reductive Views on African Food
Chef Ebenezer Sogunro knows the London food scene extremely well, and laments the way that African cuisine has been marginalized, overlooked, or reduced to an understanding of a few basic dishes. Through his restaurant, Cally Muncho, at the Africa Centre, he’s embarking on a multi-step plan to transform the city’s perception of African cooking. Tackling […]
Morocco has Invested Heavily in Modernizing its Tourism Offerings
This country has a ton of beautiful places to visit, but don’t try to see it all at once. Instead, select a few places based on your interests and start making plans for your next trip. From Unesco World Heritage–listed cities to modern metropoles, arid deserts to snowy peaks, wild Atlantic beaches to secluded Mediterranean […]
Namibia’s Minister of Tourism Highlights the Need to Balance Conservation with Community Welfare
Speaking at the 21st African Wildlife Consultative Forum in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, Pohamba Shifeta expressed concern over the global trend of restricting hunting and emphasized the importance of addressing this issue and developing mechanisms to counter the ongoing onslaught against hunting. Shifeta said that wildlife conservation is a vital economic activity in many […]
Soak Up the Energy and Joie de Vivre of Zimbabwe’s Capital City
Harare is like the rebel child of the family – unpredictable, a little unkempt, edgy… and exciting to hang out with. The CBD has gone the way of many cities worldwide – buildings that once housed vibrant businesses stand empty as the suburbs have unfurled their green lawns and spacious grounds to beckon trade. One […]
