The African Development Bank Fashionomics Africa initiative’s second online competition is offering $6,000 total in cash prizes, mentoring, new branding packages and other support for winning African designers of sustainable and circular fashion. Fashionomics Africa, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme, Parsons School of Design, strategic consulting and communications agency BPCM, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, invite interested African fashion brands to apply to the sustainable fashion online competition. Entrants must be pursuing environmentally friendly measures, sustainability, and circular economy actions to qualify. The designer or design team submitting the “best sustainable design” will win $3,000 along with…
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A fitting tribute for their Mane man! Senegal superstar Sadio has a stadium in his home country named after him after the forward inspired them to their first ever AFCON triumph in CameroonSadio Mane scored the winning penalty for Senegal in their tense AFCON final The forward converted from 12 yards to help his country beat opponents Egypt Their triumph was their very first in the competition, with Mane hailed as a hero Mane will have a stadium in his home country named after him, it was revealedBy Daniel Davis For Mailonline Published: 10:23 EST, 11 February 2022 | Updated: 10:29 EST, 11…
The first of a three-episode launch series features Dr. Joy Kategekwa, a trade law and policy expert and one of the architects of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement that set the stage for the creation of one single African market for goods and services. Leading African podcasting experts Melissa Mbugua and Josephine Karianjahi of Africa Podfest and organizers of the Africa Podcast Day say they are delighted to collaborate with DGC to produce the podcasts. “We are excited that the Africa Renewal Podcast will be one of the top products that will be showcased on the Africa Podcast Day,…
T he irresistable thing about slipping into a nice lingerie, whether on-trend or a classic underwear, is the undeniable confidence it inspires. When standing in front of a mirror admiring oneself or slipping out of that scintillating robe to the fascination of your partner, the lingerie wields enough power to change your strides to peacock status. Why be in tune with lingerie trends when most people can’t tell the difference between fresh out-of-the-runway lingerie and the ones lying in your mom’s drawers? First, why miss out on the fun of adorning a seductive see-through to being comfortable in a subtler…
An auction of 200 pairs of the Louis Vuitton and Nike Air Force 1 sneakers designed by the late Virgil Abloh has fetched a total of $25.3m, according to Sotheby’s. This is more than eight times the initial $3 million estimate, the auction house said Wednesday. The size US 5 pair of the Louis Vuitton and Nike Air Force 1 sneaker reached the price of $352,800, making it the most expensive pair to have sold. All in all, the sneakers, which ranged in size from five to 18, averaged more than $100,000 per shoe, according to AFP, adding that the…
SOLD OUTThe ‘Silo Art Trend’ is infusing Australians with newfound energy and enthusiasm. It’s encouraging people from all walks of life to journey along what is now considered Australia’s ultimate road trip. There are currently seven painted silos in New South Wales and on our 6 day/ 5 night exploration of regional NSW we will visit a selection of these fascinating art works whilst exploring picturesque country towns and spend a night in an African Safari Retreat.Contact us for more information on the Silo Art Trail of NSW. Day 1: Saturday, 14 May 2022 – Sydney – Hunter Valley –…
Dear President Ramaphosa, Tinotenda (blessing in Shona), is a beautiful bright-eyed one-year-old, who lives with her mother, a Zimbabwean refugee, in the safety of the Tsietsi Mashinini Centre, which is known to the community as the Soweto Community Centre. Famously named after Tsietsi Mashinini, one of the 1976 Soweto Uprising leaders, it has always served as a place of refuge. Owned by the Methodist Church, this mission house has also been the home of the “selfless people’s priest”, Bishop Paul Verryn, since 1987. Hundreds of people across decades have sought safety here from persecution in their own countries. And many…
Ralf Rangnick reveals ‘promising talent’ Hannibal Mejbri – who caught the eye during Cristiano Ronaldo’s first training session back at Man United – has been promoted to the first team squad… and he could feature against Middlesbrough tonightHannibal Mejbri made his Manchester United debut on final day of last season He had yet to make senior United appearance this term but was on AFCON duty Ralf Rangnick has revealed he caught the eye in last year’s Arab Cup in QatarThe 19-year-old Tunisia international could now figure in FA Cup fourth round By Kishan Vaghela For Mailonline Published: 07:19 EST, 4 February 2022 |…
By The Experts at Travel Beyond A journey to Africa is life-changing. For some, it triggers a subtle shift in perception of the world around them. For others, it marks a change in the course of travel plans for the rest of their lives. The vast grasslands of the Serengeti, the void of human noise in the Okavango Delta, the massive herds of elephant in Mana Pools and the predators lurking in the Kruger National Park ecosystem will not easily be forgotten. A Safari is a Journey Plan a safari, and you’ll be exposed to jargon like bomas, open…
Nairobi as Kenya’s capital city is a hub of heaving cars and busses, khaki-clad tourists and cool fashionista locals proudly embracing the infectious energy of the country’s largest gateway city.A place that allows you to experience Kenya’s multi-ethnic culture, blending people from all walks of life in a fusion of old and new. Adorned with modern skyscrapers, world-class restaurants, fully equipped hospitals, modern shopping malls, abundant transportation options, and universities and colleges making their mark – you will find it all in this city that seems to never sleep.Nairobi is also often used as a jumping-off point for safari trips…