One aspect of life on our continent that I really cherish is our sense of community. Although we all live in separate homes, there is a sense of belonging to one another that I do not readily see elsewhere. Neighbours not only know one another but they are also interested in the way their children behave. The whole church must be involved in watching over one another. I recall when growing up that it was not uncommon for my parents to go and visit a home in the neighbourhood primarily to report to their fellow parents in that home about…
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Does a trip from Sedgefield to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) qualify as a road trip? I maintain that anything that requires me to pack padkos and check my tyres is a road trip. And, when my bestie and I left kids and husbands at home to do the trip, it was almost worthy of our own chick flick We met in Sedgefield – also known as the slow town, for very good reason. There are cute shops and friendly locals, and the little village is peppered with an eclectic collection of art and sculptures. From mosaics at the traffic circles and…
Posted on 16 January 2023 A dream holiday awaits you at this coastal gem in Mozambique! Stay in a safari tent with friends for 5-nights in the lively town of Bilene. Enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Sip on sundowners and look out onto the shimmering lagoon. Nothing beats a tropical, laid-back atmosphere. Your accommodation in the self-catering safari tent offers panoramic sea views and endless activities on-site and within the surroundings. The Deal: Value: R8 250 You pay: R4 199 You save: R4 051 Luxury Tent Facilities: Sleeps 4 1 queen bed 2 single beds 1 en-suite bathroom…
by Staff Reporter Thursday Mar 30, 2023. 12:55 Benin head coach Gernot Rohr insists they will keep working towards securing qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw with Rwanda in Kigali on Wednesday.The Cheetahs aren’t mathematically out of contention yet as they trail Mozambique by just two points at the bottom of Group L with two matches left to play.Rohr’s side took the lead through Jodel Dossou in the 57th minute at the Kigali Pele Stadium but they were unable to hold on for victory as Thierry Manzi drew the Wasps level on 71 minutes…
B eing an art that would continue to last through the ages, fashion often makes its way into the itinerary of the busiest individuals. This is especially true if this person loves a stylish twist to their everyday style. And because the inspiration to create promising looks is a style prerequisite, it’s natural to look to others when we choose to boost creativity. In this regard, one thing about Nigerian style stars is that they are the gifts that keep giving. Last week, these celebs spun the wheel of fashion in ways that resonate with them. For sure, they gave…
Posted on 2 February 2023 Stay in coastal heaven with this 5-Night Stay in Zanzibar for 1, based on a sharing basis for two. It’s everything you need this year to unwind and relax. The Accommodation deal: Value: R17 161 You pay: R4 129 You save: R13 031 The offer: 5 nights for 1 person on a sharing basis for two At The Hakuna Majiwe Beach Resort Travel in March Includes: Breakfast Daily Excludes: A flight Flight deal: Value: R13 800 You pay: R8 999 You save: R4 801 The offer: A flights-only special offer to Zanzibar On Kenya Airways…
Nothing says honeymoon quite like photogenic landscapes, idyllic beaches and a sense of being somewhere truly magical… Enter, Morocco! The North African country checks all those (and plenty more) boxes and in a country where snow-capped mountains loom over the desert, there’s an experience for everyone. As for the accommodation, choose from secluded Bedouin camps to plush, revamped mansions and the most incredible of kasbahs. So, what are you waiting for? Delve into our Morocco honeymoon guide for some serious inspiration… Enjoy a private picnic at Dar Ahlam, Skoura and surrounds A luxury Moroccan escape On this trip, you’ll be…
It is now ten years since Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit to Africa, with Tanzania being his first stop on the continent. Data now shows that since that maiden visit, 845 investment projects have been activated, totaling an investment value of $7.8 billion. China has become Tanzania’s number one trading partner as manifested in the official data where the current trade volume between the two countries stands at 6.74 billion dollars. According to Gilead Teri, who heads the Tanzania Investment Centre, hundreds of Chinese projects have not only brought revenue but created over 100,000 jobs in the…
Annan Affotey 27/03/23 at 06:20 am by admin Annan Affotey Ghana, b. 1985 Backyard_2022 About:The introspective paintings Annan Affotey creates are influenced by the world around him, from the place of his birth to those he has since travelled to. Born in 1985 in Accra, Ghana to an artist father who inspired an early interest in creative expression, Affotey spent his early life in this city before moving to Milwaukee, USA in 2014 to live there for five years before setting up a more permanent abode in Oxford, UK. Deeply affected by the…
This is Britain’s most diverse street, where residents speak 70 languages from dozens of different ethnic groups. Barton Street, in the quiet cathedral city of Gloucester, is home to residents from as far away as India, Nigeria and Iraq, who describe the multicultural community as ‘amazing’.The area was traditionally the Jewish quarter but over the centuries a large number of Muslim and Eastern European families have made the street their home. Now the minaret of Jana Mosque points high above the quiet road filled with grocery shops, hairdressers, and restaurants serving the many different communities who live there.Further down the street, a…