South Africa: Donkey Carts Stand Idle As Tourism Dies in Cederberg Village

[ad_1] Heuningvlei was devastated by flooding for two consecutive years but the residents are determined to keep their town alive For years, people in the remote village of Heuningvlei in the Cederberg have relied on tourism and subsistence farming. But devastating floods and heavy rains since 2023 have wreaked havoc on the roads and infrastructure. Popular donkey cart trails had to close for months. "Many tourists say it's the most beautiful place ... I agree. But to visit here and […]

October 21, 2024 4

Entertainment

Namibia’s Albertina Haimbala Jets Off to Philippines for Miss Earth Competition

[ad_1] Miss Earth Namibia 2024 Albertina Haimbala is travelling to Manila in the Philippines, where she will be representing Namibia in the Miss Earth competition. Haimbala (24) will compete for the coveted title of Miss Earth 2024 against about 80 other delegates from around the world. The pageant, which promotes environmental awareness alongside beauty, will include various pre-pageant activities and competitions leading up to the coronation. Haimbala says the thought of wearing her nation's sash fills her with pride. "I […]

October 21, 2024 4

Africa

Africa: Malam, an Artist Taking the Idea of a ‘Collection’ to a New Level

[ad_1] Made up of hundreds of discarded toys, household items, broken cables and bits of plastic, Cameroonian artist Malam's giant head-shaped sculptures are deceptively playful. Invited to the Also Known as Africa contemporary art and design fair (AKAA) in Paris, the artist says his giant installations are in fact a harsh critique of society's obsessive consumerism and disregard for the environment. Upon arriving at the fair, visitors are immediately confronted with a huge mass of mixed materials in the shape […]

October 21, 2024 2

Entertainment

Nigeria: Seun Kuti Set to Release Highly Anticipated Album ‘Heavier Yet’

[ad_1] Afrobeat virtuoso Seun Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti, is poised to release his latest musical masterpiece, "Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)." This album comes six years after his Grammy-nominated project "Black Times" and marks a significant evolution in Kuti's career as both an artiste and an activist. Produced by music icon Lenny Kravitz and Fela Kuti's original engineer Sodi Marciszewer, "Heavier Yet" promises a unique sonic experience that honors the roots of afrobeat while pushing contemporary […]

October 21, 2024 2

News

Nigerian Striker Victor Boniface Involved in Car Accident After Bundesliga Win

[ad_1] The 23-year-old posted photos and videos on social media, showing the wreckage of his vehicle and a bloodied hand. Nigerian striker Victor Boniface was rushed to the hospital after a terrifying car accident following Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. The 23-year-old posted photos and videos on social media, showing the wreckage of his vehicle and a bloodied hand. Fortunately, Boniface avoided serious injury and shared an update with his followers, writing, "God is the […]

October 21, 2024 3

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Braai Fest Lives to Billing

[ad_1] IMBIBERS and foodies had a memorable weekend at this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival held at Old Hararians last Saturday in the capital. Known for attracting thousands of festival goers, this year's edition lived up to expectations as the turnout was impressive. Entertainment-wise, Winky D performed to perfection. Love or loathe him, the Ninja president is no doubt one of Zimbabwe's finest entertainers who delivers effortlessly on stage. He simply showed his class last weekend with a playlist of […]

October 21, 2024 4

Africa

Africa: Egypt Is Certified Malaria-Free By WHO

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The achievement follows a nearly 100-year effort by the Egyptian government and people to end a disease that has been present in the country since ancient times. "Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history and not its future," said Dr Tedros Adhanom […]

October 21, 2024 4

Africa

Africa: AU Gives Positive Grade On Women’s High-Level Forum of Great Lakes Region

[ad_1] Luanda — The special envoy of the chairperson of the African Union Commission for Women, Peace and Security, Bineta Diop, made a positive assessment of the high-level forum of women in the Great Lakes Region on Saturday in Luanda. At the end of the two days working diplomatic journey, Bineta Diop said the objectives and targets have been reached, as women expressed their readiness to contribute to effective peace in the region. The AU official highlighted that during the […]

October 21, 2024 3

Africa

African Port Growth Hindered By Poor Road, Rail Networks, Report Says

[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — Africa has seen the capacity of its ports grow significantly over the years, but a report from the Africa Finance Corporation says the expansions, upgrades and investments have not led to better inland logistics and supply chains. Since 2005, African ports have received an estimated $15 billion in investments, allowing them to accommodate larger ships and offload more cargo for transportation across the continent. According to the African Development Bank, port development has led to increased […]

October 21, 2024 2

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