Amura By Ángel León: A New Immersive Marine Dining Experience To Launch At Mount Nelson
Today marks the official launch of the second edition of the African Voices of Science (AVoS), a continental initiative led by Speak Up Africa, dedicated to strengthening Africa’s voice and role in global health research, development, and innovation (RD&I). For decades, Africa has been portrayed as a passive recipient of solutions designed elsewhere. This narrative […]
Africa’s Tourism Boom: How Hospitality Can Embrace The Potential
By Michael Pownall, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Valor Hospitality Partners – AMEA There should be no doubt that Africa’s tourism potential is enormous. The continent’s 54 countries are home to some of the most spectacular natural wonders, cultural experiences, and culinary delights on the planet. Home to more than a billion people, there’s also […]
From Lab Coats To High Fashion: A Designer’s Journey To Entrepreneurship
World Entrepreneur Day, celebrated every 21st of August, highlights the global impact of entrepreneurs. In Africa alone, there are over 245 million businesses, many of which enrich communities far beyond their borders. Ramatallahi Abubakar, a Nigerian-born fashion designer who now lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, is among one of them. With a mission to […]
Sindiso Khumalo Opens First Flagship Store in the Heart of Cape Town
Internationally celebrated fashion designer Sindiso Khumalo has officially opened the doors to her very first flagship store in Cape Town, marking a proud milestone for the brand and a new chapter in its story. Known for her hand-illustrated prints, deeply considered silhouettes, and commitment to sustainability, the LVMH Prize finalist has spent the past decade building […]
Two NEWF Films Named Finalists Ahead Of The 2025 Jackson Wild Awards – The ‘Green Oscars’ Of Nature Filmmaking
The Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) is proud to announce that two NEWF-supported films, ‘Wild Hope: Pangolin Protectors’ and ‘O mar para Analine (Sea to Analine)’, both set against a Mozambican backdrop, have been named as finalists at the prestigious 2025 Jackson Wild Media Awards. These awards are aimed at celebrating excellence and innovation […]
Global Citizen And The Waislitz Foundation Announce The 2025 Global Citizen Waislitz Award Winners
OseI Boateng, Founder & Executive Director, OKB Hope Foundation, announced as the Global Citizen Waislitz Grand Prize Award Winner Maryanne Gichanga, Co-Founder & CEO, AgriTech Analytics, recognized as the Global Citizen Waislitz Disruptor Award Winner Joshua Ichor, Founder & CEO, Geotek Water Solutions, recognized as the Global Citizen Waislitz People’s Choice Award Winner Global Citizen, the world’s leading […]
A Powerful New Short Film Sheds Light On A ‘David And Goliath’ Battle To Protect South Africa’s Oceans
A new South African short film ‘SPOILED’ has premiered at a high-level workshop in Cape Town this week. This marine-focused event unpacked the findings of the WILDTRUST driven project highlighting the “Environmental, Social and Economic Risks and Impacts of Offshore Oil and Gas in South Africa”. The ‘SPOILED’ film carries an urgent call to protect […]
More Than Craft: Ceramic Art Shines at Grounded Practice Exhibition
At this year’s 100% Design Africa 2025, clay took center stage in Grounded Practice—a striking exhibition that celebrated ceramics as both artistic expression and emotional reflection. Curated by House Union Block in partnership with Spier Arts Trust and Spier Wine Farm, the showcase featured 23 thoughtfully selected pieces by 18 artists, selected from an original collection […]
Nigerian Designers Dominate UK Fashion Visa Race
Nigerian designers are leading the global charge for UK fashion visas, submitting more applications than any other nationality between 2019 and 2024. Likewise, they have received more endorsements than any other nation, with 145 in 2024, up from 3 in 2019. 71 of these endorsements were backed by the British Fashion Council (BFC), which seeks to […]
mRNA Breakthrough: New Hope Emerges in the Global Fight Against HIV
Exciting developments in the fight against HIV are emerging from two new mRNA vaccine trials, which show promise in overcoming the virus’s elusive nature. HIV has long stumped scientists due to its highly varied strains—making broad immunity difficult—and its ability to evade the immune system. However, early trial results hint at the potential for a single-dose […]
