Da Nang is fast becoming one of the premier digital nomad destinations in the world. With its huge strip of beach, vibrant city life, and very affordable cost of living, it’s hard to see why more digital nomads haven’t flocked to this sunny Vietnamese beach side city.I spent a few weeks in Da Nang while waiting to get suits made (this is also the premier bespoke tailoring spot in Southeast Asia). Thankfully, there’s plenty to do in Da Nang including amazing cafes to work from.Da Nang was a part of my wider Vietnam itinerary where I went from Hanoi all…
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Patrice Motsepe (CAF President) addressing the media during the 2024 African School Football Championship CAF President Arrival at the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar on the 24 May 2024 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix by Austin Ditlhobolo Thursday Jun 20, 2024. 14:45 Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s executive committee is set to meet on Friday, June 21, 2024.They are expected to discuss several issues including the dates of the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.Both tournaments will be hosted by Morocco and there were reports of the AFCON finals being pushed forward,…
Cyril Ramaphosa gestures on the day he takes the oath of office for his second term as South African President at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, 19 June 2024. REUTERS Read < 1 minuteCyril Ramaphosa took the oath of office and began his second five-year term as South Africa’s president on Wednesday. But he will have to lead a government in which no party has a majority. His African National Congress(ANC) party lost the majority for the first time in 30 years. The ANC, along with the rival Democratic Alliance and Inkatha Freedom parties, will lead a coalition…
Exclusive-use is becoming more and more the thing to do in bush circles. Your very own camp in which you determine the activities, the timetable, the meal times, and everything you would do if you owned a home in the bush. Daunara Safari Camp, one of the newest lodges in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, epitomises everything that is good about the exclusive-use option, and so much more. Conceptualised by legendary safari guide Matt Copham, and designed and built over a two-year period, Daunara has finally opened its doors, and is redefining what “experiential” means in the broader safari context. Set on…
The most underrated destinations in Tanzania are going to leave you amazed. The main attractions of Tanzania like Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro are spectacular, but the country offers far more , and if you’re a second or third time visitor, you may want to explore other parts of the country while on your holiday. Below are some underrated places in Tanzania that need to be on your bucket list for next time. 1. **Ruaha National Park**: believe it or not, this is Tanzania’s largest national park and offers fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities without the crowds found in more popular parks…
United States-based Nigerian sprinter, Favour Ofili, has dedicated her 100m title at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Olympics Trials to her coach, who has “tolerated my stubbornness.” Ofili ran a new personal season’s best of 11.06 seconds to secure her first Nigeria Championships 100m title on Sunday night at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. She defeated African Games silver medalist, Olayinka Olajide, who came second in 11.37s and Justina Eyakpobeyan, the Commonwealth Youth Games silver medal winner, who came in third in 11.47s. The time also secured Ofili’s place in the 100m at the Paris Olympics. She has now…
In recent times, Nigerian statesman Olusegun Obasanjo has spoken repeatedly of his conviction that Nigeria and other African countries “made a mistake” by adopting “Western liberal democracy,” a system that, being a unique product of “Western history, culture, and way of life” is poorly suited for African conditions. In the same breath, Obasanjo has canvassed for “a model of democracy that is true to the African heritage,” a model that, in his telling, “encompasses our culture, our traditional ways of life.” Obasanjo’s pedigree is one reason his assaults on liberal democracy have continued to attract attention. One of two individuals…
Police in Tanzania guarding the North Mara Gold Mine have been linked to the killing of least six people and injury of several others during clashes since February 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The Tanzanian authorities should promptly undertake independent and impartial investigations into the killings and other abuses in northern Tanzania’s Tarime district. The police have accused those killed and injured of “invading the mine” and conducting illegal small-scale mining inside the mine’s premises. The police have made no arrests related to these abuses. “The growing number of unaccounted for killings connected to Tanzania’s North Mara Gold Mine reflect a…
Daniel Keulder, the recently appointed winemaker at Groot Constantia, offers insight into what lies ahead for South Africa’s oldest and most beloved wine producer. Raised in the Swartland, just an hour or so from Cape Town, Daniel developed an early interest in wine after being introduced to Bukettraube’s delicate muscat flavours while a boy. As the rare cultivar lingered on his young palate it left a lasting impression, likely setting the trajectory for his life in motion and sparking Keulder’s desire to one day produce his own wines. At around the same time, Daniel was introduced to Groot Constantia through the evocative words of Afrikaans author Karl Kielblock, who brought the romance of the valley and its history to life. The intrigue prompted a family visit to the farm which inspired visions of a…
Emmanuel Wanyonyi reacts after winning the men’s 800m final at the Kenyan Olympic trials. (PHOTO/Matthews Mutai) Read 2 minutesMultiple Olympic and world champion Faith Kipyegon and world silver medallist Emmanuel Wanyonyi produced stirring displays on Saturday to cap the Kenyan Olympic Trials in Nairobi. Kipyegon clocked 3:53.99 to win her 1500m specialty, having led from gun to tape as she punched her ticket to Paris 2024 where she will be gunning for her third Olympic gold. That victory came after she had already secured her place in the 5000m by beating a stacked field that featured Beatrice Chebet, the World…