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10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Shona People
The Shona people, the largest ethnic group in Zimbabwe, are a unique group that embrace a variety of different cultures and traditions. Although Mozambique, South Africa, and Botswana all claim Shona...
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Seychelles, Mauritius & Australia To Explore Indian Ocean Opportunities
Written by Hajira Amla | From Seychelles News Agency Seychelles and Australia have indicated their willingness to partner up in their efforts to harness the potential of the Indian Ocean. Seychelles’...
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Scandal Links France Ex-Prez Sarkozy To Gaddafi’s Investments
On August 15 an invitation to investigate two nationals on the behalf of France was extended to authorities in Mali. One of them was Amadou Cheick — popularly known as Bani Kante — whose advice could...
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South Africa’s Platinum Miners Leave Shanty Towns For Housing Project
Written by Ed Stoddard | From Reuters South African platinum miner Vincent Nyeleka has just moved up in the world, leaving behind a cramped hovel that he rented for a new, three-bedroom house he can...
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Ebola Patients Hunt For Survivors’ Blood On The Black Market
A black market for blood from Ebola survivors has emerged as desperate victims of the virus search for a cure to the deadly disease, but the World Health Organization has warned that this could lead to...
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U.S. Pledge Spurs More Support For Ebola Hit West African Countries
The U.S. pledge to help West African countries affecting by the Ebola Scourge has spurred more support from other countries and international organizations to fight the worst outbreak of the disease...
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Nigeria Imposes 35% Levy On Imported Vehicles To Support Local Assembly
From BusinessDay As part of its determination to encourage newly licensed automotive brands that aim to build assembly plants in Nigeria, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the full...
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Facebook Hosts Its First ‘Creative Hackathon’ In Africa
From PC Tech Facebook has revealed that it is hosting its first ever ‘creative hackathon’ in Africa on 18 September. The event which is dubbed the ‘Creative Hackathon’, is planned to take place in...
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How Java Became East Africa’s Largest Coffee Chain
Written by Dinfin Mulupi | From HowWeMadeItInAfrica When three US-born former relief workers started the Nairobi Java House in Kenya 15 years ago, all they wanted was a place they could “get a good cup...
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Security Footage Of Nigerian Church Collapse Shows ‘Strange Airplane’
As if to vindicate Nigerian preacher T.B. Joshua’s claims that a ‘strange Airplane’ was responsible for a building collapse at his church compound, a raw security footage actually shows a plane flying...
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Lesotho Prime Minister Against Lifting Parliament Suspension
Written by Peter Clottey | From Voice of America Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane will not re-open parliament as demanded by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), until a renegade army...
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Igbo People
The Igbo are an ethnic group of Southeastern Nigeria who constitute a significant portion of the Nigerian population. Their language, traditions, and culture are immensely influential in Nigerian...
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Rape & Disease In Peacekeeping: Who Protects From The Protectors?
“In late 2013, 15-year-old Qamar R. went to the [African Union controlled base in Mogadishu] to get medicine for her sick mother. An interpreter told her to follow two Burundian soldiers who would give...
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Race To Succeed Mugabe In Zimbabwe Hots Up With His Wife’s ‘Gucci PhD’
Written by MacDonald Dzirutwe | From Reuters Soon after being shoe-horned into the top ranks of Zimbabwe’s ruling party, the wife of ageing leader Robert Mugabe has gained a PhD in orphanages, seen as...
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Ebola-Chan Meme Spreads Fear Among Nigerians
From International Business Time A theory that blames Western countries for creating the deadly virus of Ebola, which has killed at least 2,400 people in West Africa this year, is being spread among...
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South Africa Postpones Tough New Travel Rules To June 2015
From The Independent South Africa has delayed the implementation of tough new immigration rules for young travelers. The requirement for families to take birth certificates for under-18s, with...
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Uganda Seeks $8B China Loan To Fund Railway Construction
Written by Elias Biryabarema | From Reuters Uganda is hoping to secure an $8 billion loan from China to build a railway network to revamp the country’s transport infrastructure as it prepares to start...
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South African Reserve Bank Governor To Step Down In November
Written by Patrick McGroarty | From WSJ South African Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus said Thursday that she will step down when her contract expires in November, bringing to an end a tenure that...
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A Conversation With James Suter, Safari Guide and Photographer
James Suter is a safari guide and photographer based in Cape Town, South Africa. He worked for several years for the world-renowned Singita Game Reserves before becoming a freelance guide in 2012. He...
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SABMiller Brewery Open For Business In Namibia
Written by Nick Hedley | From Business Day Live SABMiller’s first Namibian brewery, which cost $33m (R367m) to build, has started producing its Carling Black Label brand, and will be fully operational...
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