In February 2020, the years 2020 to 2030 were declared as the new decade of financial and economic inclusion of women by the Member States of the African Union. Engaging in this decade, the AU was very keen to immediately start working on recommendations for expanding opportunities for women entrepreneurs …

The herald Talent BopeArtistic journalistLocal celebrities urged Zimbabweans to defend and preserve African culture to ensure it is passed on to future generations. Celebrities said this ahead of Africa Day, which is commemorated today. The Africa Day was born from a collaboration of all African States in 1963 in order …

Housing income fell 35.9% year-on-year in March 2021. (iStock) The impact of coronavirus-related closures and travel bans is still being reflected in the tourist accommodation sector. Data released by Stats SA shows a negative year-on-year trend for tourist accommodation in March this year. Hotel accommodation took the biggest hit. Unadjusted …

Mobile technology is at the heart of Africa’s digital journey through its ability to provide communities with improved work and economic improvements. An excellent example of how access to online resources is The Haller Foundation award-winning mobile app – Haller farmers. To unpack further, IT News Africa Jenna Delport spoke …

“Business basically dropped 75% overnight,” he says. Restaurants around the world have faced an unappetizing reality in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, as closures and indoor dining restrictions crippled the industry. In South Africa alone, more than half of restaurants have closed permanently since the start of the pandemic, said …

As part of efforts to promote and deepen understanding of African culture among young people, Academic City University College has organized a program called “Diversity Day”. This year’s event, which is a student initiative, was themed “Breaking the Stereotype”. The one-day event aimed to celebrate and appreciate the different African …

In a bright room at St Paul’s African House in Shepparton, children move to the rhythm of the Afrobeat. Preparations are well underway for the fifth day of the “A Taste of African Cultures” festival, which begins on Saturday May 15th. The festival was born out of consultation with local …

Held over four days last week, the Emthonjeni Heritage Film Festival in Cape Town presented films of heritage and historical interest. Ling Shepherd attended the festival and found it educational and cathartic. Film festivals in Cape Town are usually concentrated in Cape Town’s CBD. The Emthonjeni festival was held in …

If you ask Amanda Adé which Jollof rice she prefers – Ghanaian or Nigerian – she doesn’t hide her bias. “I’m going to be biased because I have Nigerian blood but from my experience I would also say that Nigerian jollof rice is so much better,” she laughs. The traditional …

The event aimed to celebrate and appreciate the different African cultures and origins As part of efforts to promote and deepen understanding of African culture among young people, Academic City University College has organized a program called “Diversity Day”. This year’s event, which is a student initiative, was themed “Breaking …