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Contemporary, minimalist and authentic: Travis Obeng-Casper, a fashion designer from Ghana, is redefining the country’s traditional kente fabrics. He is the Creative Director of AJABENG, a contemporary Ghanaian unisex brand which he founded in 2018 while still in fashion school. DW
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In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and even death. Vehicle emissions also contribute to global warming. Electric vehicles could help solve these problems but they’ve been slow to take off in the region. Its biggest economy, South Africa, had only about 1,000 […]
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Police Detain Hundreds Without Notifying Their Parents Mozambican security forces deployed to suppress nationwide post-election protests have killed at least 10 children and injured dozens more since October 24, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Police have detained hundreds of children, in many cases for days, without notifying their families, in violation of international human […]
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New Single Celebrates Global Unity and the Spirit of Christmas A beautiful fusion of South African folk tradition and American songwriting talent has arrived just in time for the holiday season. The highly anticipated new single, “Christmas All Around the World,” brings together the electrifying voices of Afrika Mamas, the renowned six-member acappella group from […]
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Confections X Collections 2024 at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Curated by Twyg Now a firm fixture on Cape Town’s cultural calendar, the third edition of Confections x Collections (CxC) was, once again, hosted this November by Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel. This annual five-day showcase brought together slow African fashion through intimate salon-style shows […]
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The initiative is spearheaded by the International Livestock Research Institute to help meet rising demand for meat, milk and eggs while keeping emissions in check. A new hub launched at the COP29 climate talks will provide a one-stop-shop for solutions to help the livestock sector in developing countries meet rising demand for animal-source foods while […]
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It follows the indictment of billionaire Gautam Adani in New York on Wednesday. President William Ruto announced that the controversial multimillion-dollar deals in the energy, transport and health sectors would be scrapped during his state of the nation address to parliament on Thursday. He cited the emergence of “credible information on corruption.” The US Department of Justice […]
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A report by Moniepoint highlighted the proliferation of informal businesses in Nigeria. The growth of this sector is directly linked to the country’s high unemployment rate and challenges Nigerians face when trying to run a business with all due protocols. Said challenges have forced many aspiring business owners to opt for an alternative that exempts […]
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In an era where global narratives about Africa often oscillate between despair and paternalism, Dr Paulin Basinga the newly appointed leader of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Africa, spoke of a vision of philanthropy that prioritizes dignity and partnership over dependency. In an insightful interview with Africa.com, he was clear about his vision: […]
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Foreign policy in less powerful nations is not merely pragmatic or imposed. Ideology is key in balancing national priorities with global realities. Ghana wove ideological commitments into economic diplomacy. It shows that smaller states, despite dependency, can assert agency and stay accountable to their citizens. The varied approaches of Nkrumah, Rawlings and Kufuor show that […]
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A report from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) states that the continent’s housing deficit is estimated at over 97 million units and “this is expected to increase as the continent’s population grows, and urbanization continues”. In a village in the Mtwara region of Tanzania, a project borne from the concepts of architectural innovation, sustainability and […]
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Mauritius is increasingly becoming a favourite location for South African businesses looking for a stable environment in which to access global markets and preserve their wealth. African countries are increasingly looking to attract South African businesses as they grow much faster than the continent’s most industrialised economy. Botswana has become a very attractive destination for […]
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