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5 Trips Around South Africa That You Should Take When You Retire
When your retirement comes one thing that might tantalise your buds is the prospect of not having to plan an annual holiday in a specific time period.Why? Because you’re retired, and you now have...
Remittance Income Will Drive Economic Growth For Africa
Despite an economic slowdown, most African countries are reported to have a positive economic outlook. This is according to ICAEW’s (the institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) latest report. In Economic Insight:...
Africa Top10 Business News
Getting South Africa Out of its Economic SlumpPresident Cyril Ramaphosa will reallocate $3.5 billion of the national budget, set up a new infrastructure fund and implement a range of other measures...
eSwatini, Africa’s Last Absolute Monarchy, Heads to Polls
Mbabane, eSwatini – The tiny country of eSwatini, until recently known as Swaziland, is ruled by a playboy king with many wives and supreme control over a nation struggling with poverty and HIV.Ahead of...
Nigeria Declares National Disaster After Flooding Leaves 100 Dead
Nigeria has declared a national disaster after severe flooding left about 100 people dead across 10 states, the country’s main relief agency said on Tuesday.Heavy seasonal rains have caused the Niger and Benue rivers...
Nairobi Artists Participate In International Hip Hop Album To Educate Youth
'On The Peace Treaty That Birthed Hip Hop'
Kunta Kinte, Johnny Span-One, (Otieno Gracie and Elijah Moses) of Soulmate Music stand outside a music studio in the Eastlands neighborhood of Nairobi. They are posing for...
Three East African Cities You Need To Visit
East Africa is arguably the most beautiful region in Africa. Mesmerzing beaches, verdant forests and some of the most unique wildlife experiences make it a special place. Here are three cities in East Africa you...
5 Awesome Diabetes Superfood You Should Eat
Diabetes is a health condition which the sugar/glucose levels build up in the bloodstream. Insulin hormone assists move the sugar from the blood into your cells which is where the sugar is used for...
Zimbabwe Govt To Roll Out Cholera Vaccine In Worst Hit Areas
As cholera spreads in Harare, Zimbabwe is to start giving a cholera vaccine to residents in the worst-hit areas.The disease has killed at least 28 people since early this month, while more than 5,000 have...
From A Dusty Little Mining Town In South Africa To The...
Africa's Animator to the Stars - Michael Robertson has been making waves in the International Music Industry with his array of animated music & lyric videos that his company Toon53 Productions has Directed and...
6+ Simple Steps to Having a Healthy Pregnancy
Becoming a mother is one of the greatest moment for a lot of women. Having a good healthy pregnancy goes beyond physical health. Being healthy is essential during pregnancy as well as having mental...
Former Wall Street Banker Who Advanced the Cause of Women & Children in Africa
What is it like to work for the United Nations?
Many probably imagine little more than an almost endless round of boring speeches, bureaucrats and...
It’s Time For Africa To Tell A New Story
Throughout time, storytelling has largely influenced how people behave and perceive each other across the world. It is this single factor instilled in individuals...
Xenophobia in South Africa: Why It’s Time to Unsettle Narratives About Migrants
Loren B Landau, University of the WitwatersrandForeign nationals have, yet again, been attacked, displaced and had their shops looted in South Africa. This is...
Stress During Pregnancy May Correlate to ADHD
In the study (published in the journal Biological Psychiatry), associate professor Ian Colman, PhD, analyzed the lifestyle of moms and their children, using data...
A Quick Guide To Soma Bay – Egypt
On a small peninsula looking out over the pristine waters of the Red Sea is the exclusive Egyptian resort of Soma Bay.Featuring some of...
Lion Cubs Born Through Artificial Insemination A World First For SA
A lioness at the Ukutula Conservation Center and Biobank in South Africa’s North West province has given birth to two cubs conceived via non-surgical artificial insemination, using fresh semen from an adult male lion...
Plan To Save Kenya’s Rhinos Turned Into Disastrous Blunder
It was a disaster that left wildlife lovers around the globe appalled and baffled.Eleven of Kenya's precious black rhinos were transferred to a new home in what was supposed to be a routine operation...
A Climate Smart Future For Zambia
By Zuneid YousufSub-Saharan Africa is at the forefront of the devastating effects of climate change. The African continent will endure the greatest burden of climate change, with temperatures set to rise at a faster rate...
Hypertension in Africa: A Rising Deadly Epidemic
Hypertension is a global problem that has affected many people and families not only in Africa but across the globe. According to statistics, one billion people across the globe live with high blood pressure....
World Water Week: Finding Safe Water for Remote Parts of Kenya
As part of the Kenya Resilient Arid Lands Partnership for Integrated Development (Kenya RAPID) under the coordination of the Millennium Water Alliance (MWA), IBM scientists in Kenya have unveiled a water management service platform...
Insomnia Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Africans
A new study has linked the high incidence of cardiovascular disease in people of African descent to insomnia. The study published by the National Center for Biotechnology was conducted by medics from the Sleep Disorders Center...
US and Kenya Agree to Build Superhighway From Nairobi to Mombasa
The US and Kenya agreed on Monday to build a superhighway from Nairobi to Mombasa, the White House said.After President Donald Trump welcomed his counterpart President Uhuru Kenyatta in the Oval Office, the pair...
Depression in Africa: Causes and How Africa Can Conquer Depression
Africa is famous for its beauty, rich cultural diversity and enchanting landscapes. Unfortunately, depression is bedeviling the continent with statistics showing an increased number of depressed people across the continent. Even though depression is...
Seasoned South African Alternative Xhosa Musician – Obie Mavuso
OBie Mavuso, uses traditional chants from her Xhosa tribe in her music and creates a wholistic cultural and spiritual experience.About the EP: Andizi (I'm not coming) is the 3rd offering from OBie Mavuso, recorded...
Infrastructural Growth Is Steering The Growth Of The Real Estate Sector...
By Reuben KimaniThe National budget for 2018/2019 Financial Year allocated infrastructure the biggest amount of funds standing at Shs112.99 billion, Transport Sh90.42 billion while energy was allocated Shs 59.89 billion and in total, development will...
Wendy Luhabe Talks About Her Book ‘Defining Moments’
Looking back at the history of South Africa, through colonial rule and apartheid, the cards were actively stacked against black participation in business and the professions. CNBC Africa’s Jill de Villiers speaks to entrepreneur...
6 Health Issues African Millennials Need to Pay Attention To
More than 1.2 billion people live in Africa and approximately 41% of the African population is under the age of 15. Although many people think millennials make up a large portion of African population,...
A Star Bed Experience Awaits In Mozambique
Many people who yearn for a private escape with their loved one will find Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort new Star Bed Experience rather fascinating.The Mozambique resort was created for guests who want some alone...
What’s Stopping Young African Scientists from Achieving Their Potential
Young African scientists face persistent barriers which cause them to leave their own countries, and even academia.
SA Calls Trump ‘misinformed’ Over Land Policy
South Africa rejected a tweet by Donald Trump about the country's land reform policy and the "large-scale killing" of farmers saying the US president was "misinformed".
Trump said on Wednesday he directed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to "closely study...
Top 6 Places To Check Out In West Africa
From the bustling city of Accra in Ghana to the coast of Senegal or the serene lagoons of Gambia, West Africa is a spot on the continent that has hidden jewels that have recently come out...
Rural Areas and Small Cities Hold the Key to Economic Growth
Rural areas are poised to be a significant driver for economic growth in developing countries. According to the State of Food and Agriculture report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the key to achieving...
Sustainable Economic Development Assessment (SEDA) Results 2018
In the 2018 SEDA index of wellbeing, South Africa ranked 113th out of 152 countries - placing it in the third quartile of SEDA scores. Over the last decade, South Africa improved its scores across most...