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Saturday, 19 September 2020
You pass through a wide doorway to a large space with good air circulation. Inside, an usher behind a screen scans your ticket and sends you onward. Signs on the carpet direct you to the large auditorium, which is arranged in clusters of seats, one per household. In the middle of the room, the stage is set for a full orchestra. Tomorro...
The travails of Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), have elicited high voltage nationalistic emotions. Commentary over commentary has exalted his impeccable academic credentials, unique experiences and exalted his almost futuristic, in the context of Nigeria, profile, as if these were the main issues in ...
The global management of the scourge of Corona virus-dubbed COVID- 19- has been overwhelmed by the international politics it has elicited. The context of the global pandemic has been difficult and problematic. The plague has come at a period of intense withering of the liberal order, mounting challenges from populist and nationalist po...
“I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.” These famous words were said by one of the 20th century’s greatest political leaders, Sir Winston Churchill on 10 May 1940 before his newly formed cabinet and in the House of Commons as the German threat loomed large over Europe. At the time the 3 million Nazi German forces un...
African scholars and policymakers face a tough challenge in analysing how the US presidential election on 3 November might affect Africa-US relations. This is because of the extreme polarisation of politics that has been growing for decades in the US. Simultaneous national crises have made matters worse. These suddenly erupted over ...
There has in recent times been a steep rise of nationalism that has permeated the world. The divorce of Britain from the European Union is one manifestation of this. The rise of Boris Johnson and his populist right-wing politics is a fur...
Dear Fellow South African, In many countries around the world, the coronavirus pandemic has required the limitation of many civil liberties and put social cohesion to the test. But countries with strong institutions, vigilant judic...
Raphaël Botiveau in his paper “The A.N.C. Youth League or the Invention of a South African Youth Political Organisation” argued that the ANCYL reinvented after the unbanning of political parties in the 1990s was a new organisation that i...
In his teachings on nationalism, University of Johannesburg’s Prof Mcebisi Ndletyana refers to a Polish leader who felt that the people of Poland needed to be taught to be Polish. Meaning that they were not, according to him, behaving li...
One of the major challenges that faces mothers who work is how to ensure their children are properly cared for while they are away.This is particularly true for women in low-income settings. For instance, in the informal settlements of K...
The in-hospital maternal mortality rate following a Caesarean delivery in Africa may be 50 times higher than in high-income countries. These were the findings of the African Surgical Outcomes Study that followed more than 3500 mothers fr...
This week the University of Oxford and Astra Zeneca temporarily postponed further vaccination in clinical trials of the COVID-19 candidate vaccine, AZD1222, after one of the participants fell ill. There are more than 15,000 participants ...
While preparing for the summer body, you need all the inspiration to keep the bodygoals going. Here are some of Naija's best fitness influencer. #BodyGoals!
There is a general perception that there is no film industry to talk about in Zimbabwe. This argument is mostly based on comparisons with other well-resourced film economies, such as Hollywood, or even South Africa’s.
The pause button that COVID-19 has put on our sport, entertainment and leisure liberties and privileges has forced us all to look at alternative ways of pursuing that instinctive human desire called happiness. It is a desire fuelled by ...
Food is a large part of every country’s culture. So, to get to know more about Egyptian culture, here is a list of 10 traditional Egyptian dishes that you have to try when visiting Egypt.
After bringing you a guide on the best spots for desserts in Nairobi, we’re bringing you another equally exciting guide because “Nairobians” love their seafood. Despite the city being inland, seafood in Kenya goes beyond the tilapias fri...
Industry Total Sales: 46 077Toyota Sales: 10 142Hilux Sales: 2 996Market share: 22%The Hilux remained Toyota’s top-selling vehicle, with 2 996 bakkies finding new homes during the month of July in South Africa. Toyota South Africa Motors...
Lexus South Africa is pleased to announce that the revised RC F range, including the first-ever sharp-specification RC F Track Edition, is now available in South Africa.
As diverse as its people are, so is Nigeria’s geographical location. With a landmass spanning over 923,768 square kilometres (356,669 square miles) the country is wide and varied. Within it are tropical rain forests, highlands, islands a...
The giant of Africa is often skipped on travel bucket lists but Nigeria is a fascinating country and will probably be the most memorable country you visit. If you know these things, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful time!The energy ...
You pass through a wide doorway to a large space with good air circulation. Inside, an usher behind a screen scans your ticket and sends you onward. Signs on the carpet direct you to the large auditorium, which is arranged in clusters of...
There has in recent times been a steep rise of nationalism that has permeated the world. The divorce of Britain from the European Union is one manifestation of this. The rise of Boris Johnson and his populist right-wing politics is a fur...
There has in recent times been a steep rise of nationalism that has permeated the world. The divorce of Britain from the European Union is one manifestation of this. The rise of Boris Johnson and his populist right-wing politics is a fur...
In his new book, “Betrayal: The Secret Lives of Apartheid Spies”, award-winning journalist Jonathan Ancer explores why it is that spies spy. This interest, and this book, follow on the publication in 2017 of his acclaimed book, Spy. Unco...
For decades, Congolese music has been king on the African music scene. Congolese artists are legends that have filled the world’s biggest concert halls, and people have long loved, cried, lived, and danced to the rhythms of Congolese bea...
After securing the video for "Fall," which has just under 140 million streams on YouTube, as the most viewed Nigerian music video on the platform, the artist has set another record, becoming most viewed Nigerian artist on the platform ac...
In December 2019 Wuhan a city in the Republic of China was hit by Corona virus the first of its kind. Within the blink of an eye it had crossed to different regions, cities, towns, countries and continents. This was a dilemma which dro...
We plug breathtaking Instagram pages that share our values; changing the Africa narrative, shed light on Africa’s beauty & potential, promote black beauty, highlight black excellence and tell the stories of ALL THINGS AFRICA. This wee...
China has enjoyed a close economic relationship with a number of African countries for many decades. It has been particularly involved in supporting African countries’ infrastructure projects. As far back as the 1960s it helped build the...
Statistics South Africa, the country’s statistical service which gathers and analyses a range of data, recently released its mid-year population estimates for 2019. The data places the country’s estimated population at 58,78 million peop...
In 1960, at the age of 18, I made my debut for Transvaal. In April of 1961 the Transvaal captain captain, Johny Waite, probably South Africa’s best ever wicket keeper batsman, phoned me. He had accepted an invitation to select a Trans...
SABC soccer analyst David Kekana has died. Kekana's family confirmed in a statement on Monday morning that the veteran journalist passed away on Sunday after a long battle with diabetes. He was 47.
The global management of the scourge of Corona virus-dubbed COVID- 19- has been overwhelmed by the international politics it has elicited. The context of the global pandemic has been difficult and problematic. The plague has come at a pe...
African scholars and policymakers face a tough challenge in analysing how the US presidential election on 3 November might affect Africa-US relations. This is because of the extreme polarisation of politics that has been growing for d...
In his teachings on nationalism, University of Johannesburg’s Prof Mcebisi Ndletyana refers to a Polish leader who felt that the people of Poland needed to be taught to be Polish. Meaning that they were not, according to him, behaving li...
As the conversation surrounding the idea of a Basic Income Grant (BIG), the impact of the Covid19 relief grant and the broader intention of state welfare progresses concerns regarding labour market participation also appear to be increas...
South Africa has exceedingly high rates of rape of women and girls by non-partners. It’s estimated that between 5% and 12% of women may have been raped by a man who is not a romantic partner. This, however, could be an underestimate. In ...
Could the worst be over ? South Africans battle mixed emotions as the country gears up to the reopening of its borders while adapting to what is said to be the "new normal" On Wednesday night ( 16 September 2020) President Cyril Ra...
Award-winning actress and director, MoMo Matsunyane performs Unlearn, a play about a young lady called Angel Mojapelo who loves stand-up comedy and hopes to have a successful career in it one day. However, one night at a party changes th...
Emerging South African director Carla Fonseca and her cast of four actors tackle the dilemma of what it is to live in a time of societal drought in South Africa today, with a new play, Modjadji in Absentia. Through combining different st...
The travails of Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), have elicited high voltage nationalistic emotions. Commentary over commentary has exalted his impeccable academic credentials, unique experiences and exa...
The political crisis in Ethiopia is not showing sings of abating. Ongoing riots in Oromia and Wolayta; state fragmentation in the Amhara region, and the standoff between the federal government and the Tigray region have put the survival ...
The sudden stop of the global economy in 2020 has brought to everyone’s attention the interconnectedness of supply chains across countries and continents. Add to this the mounting tensions between the US and China, with President Trump n...
Since President Trump tweeted about imposing new tariffs on China, global equity markets have gone into a tailspin. Trump’s more recent announcement that the new tariffs would be delayed has not calmed the markets, with recent days seein...
The new African free trade zone came into effect at the end of May 2019. All of the African Union’s (AU) member states are now legally bound to allow African goods to be traded without restraint throughout the continent. But there are so...
China has enjoyed a close economic relationship with a number of African countries for many decades. It has been particularly involved in supporting African countries’ infrastructure projects. As far back as the 1960s it helped build the...
The mix of bold, bright, brilliant and elegant colours that define the stunning prints and fabrics used in creating Congolese fashion are as surreal as a dream. They caught the Western tune, but with their vibrant hues and striking print...
The Republic of Congo is a land of fashion enthusiasts – a fact that’s undeniable, seeing as the country is home to the sapeurs, one of Africa’s most dynamic fashion movements. Amid this creative landscape, one talented designer is takin...
95 years ago, a writer whose literary work and reputation would grow increasingly significant in the South African literary landscape was born. Daniel Canodoce “Can” Themba! He was born in Marabastad, Pretoria in 1924. He saw through h...
“South Africa belongs to all the people who inhabit it by RIGHT and NOT by MIGHT” – A.P Mda (1955)Early YearsAs a young boy, Ashby Peter Solomzi Mda listened attentively as his grandmother related tales of how his family trekked from the...