Summer in Cape Town: A Local’s Guide to Culture, Cuisine, and Charm
Cape Town is no doubt one of the most charming cities in the world, blending relaxation with sophistication. The Mother City buzzes with energy and, beyond its charm, offers adventure. In summer, Cape Town is transformed into a playground—penguins waddle along Boulders Beach, fynbos bursts into bloom, and Chapman’s Peak Drive offers jaw-dropping coastal views. The […]
Van Gogh Through African Eyes: John Madu’s Bold Artistic Dialogue
Lagos-born artist John Madu—celebrated for his bold, vibrant style—is making waves at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam with his exhibition Van Gogh x John Madu: Paint Your Path. In just three months, Madu created ten striking large-format works that blended Van Gogh’s motifs with contemporary West African elements, including plastic chairs and Yoruba influences. Drawing inspiration […]
13 Powerful Reads by Black South African Women
This August, Women’s Month in South Africa, dive into 13 groundbreaking books by Black South African women writers who masterfully explore identity, resistance, and empowerment. From Khanya Mtshali’s witty dissection of iconic ads in “It’s Not Inside It’s On Top” to Dudu Busani-Dube’s gripping “The Blue House,” these works span genres and generations. Siphokazi Jonas’s poetry collection […]
Gabon’s Youmbidi Cave Rewrites Central Africa’s Prehistory
Deep in Gabon’s rainforests, the Youmbidi cave is rewriting Central Africa’s prehistoric story, having been continuously inhabited for 12,000 years. Led by French geoarchaeologist Richard Oslisly, a team of archaeologists has uncovered stone tools from 10,000 BC, a 6,500-year-old pottery fragment (one of the region’s oldest), and even a delicate snail-shell bead hinting at ancient artistry. […]
Why Tanzania Is Africa’s Hottest Destination in 2026
Tanzania is emerging as Africa’s most exciting travel destination for 2026, blending world-class safaris with idyllic beaches—all at surprising value, particularly for South Africans. Fresh off 50 World Travel Award nominations, the country is rolling out easier access with direct flights from Johannesburg and visa-free entry for SA passport holders. Beyond the classics like Serengeti game […]
Rural South Africans See Progress as a Partnership
In rural South Africa, the idea of progress isn’t a choice between “modern development,” meaning the provision of basic services and better living conditions, and Indigenous wisdom—it’s a marriage of both. Interviews in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape reveal that communities value infrastructure, jobs, and services just as much as they treasure Ubuntu, the ethic of care, […]
From Toxic Dump to Urban Oasis: Abidjan’s Remarkable Landfill Transformation
Abidjan has turned an environmental nightmare into a vibrant urban dream with the opening of Akouedo Park—a lush, 100-hectare green space built atop a former landfill. For decades, the site plagued residents with toxic waste, health hazards, and crime, but after a $221 million government-led transformation, it now boasts sports facilities, walking trails, and even biogas energy […]
Camel Milk Yogurt is Changing Somalia’s Economy and Nutrition
Somalia’s camel milk industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, blending tradition with innovation to tackle malnutrition and unemployment. At Beder Camel Farm on the outskirts of Mogadishu, modern techniques—like improved veterinary care, better feed, and enhanced milking practices—have doubled milk yields compared to traditional methods. The farm, holding 40% of Somalia’s camel milk market, has also […]
Nigeria’s Egusi Seeds Journey to Space in Groundbreaking Research Project
Egusi, a beloved Nigerian melon seed, has made history with its first journey into space. Recently, the seeds from Oyo State in southwest Nigeria launched aboard SpaceX Crew-11 as part of a NASA-backed research mission to the International Space Station. Led by 2021 FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 honoree Dr. Temidayo Oniosun, the project explores how […]
