Africa as a whole is strong in the faith – it is the only continent where numbers are still growing and it ordains the highest number of priests in the world. With over 52 million believers, the Democratic Republic of Congo has the most Catholics, followed by Nigeria with around 35,000 members. Also, Victor the First was the first African and 14th Pope, back in around the year 186… Later Melchiades and Gelasius also served, representing the continent and having a lasting impact on the early foundations of the Church.Europe has long been the largest source of cardinals, but today, with Africa’s…
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Gamedze, who creates garments under the brand For the Afterlife, confirms that this is a lifetime project, one that she believes will continue to evolve through the sharing of the garments and journaling, just as a book is passed down and shared. Keke Nkadimeng on the work of Thulile Gamedze Installation view Literature Worn and Felt: A review on Thulile Gamedze’s After Library After Library is an exceptional thought-provoking project by “librarian”, designer and artist Thulile Gamedze who also holds a M.Phil. from the University of Cape Town. I like many others am amazed by Gamedze’s cross-disciplinary approach to…
Beware of malicious website We clicked on the link in the post, hoping it would take us to the commission’s website. Instead, we were redirected to a webpage filled with advertisements. The page says the information provided will “guide and direct you on how to check the 2025 FCSC list of shortlisted candidates and other related information”. At the bottom of the page is a warning that the list has not yet been published and that we should “be patient”. We also noticed a glowing blue tab that said “Earn Cash”. This is a tactic known as engagement bait. The…
I: Putting on a brave face amidst impending economic chaosAmid the turmoil in global markets caused by America’s protectionist turn, there have been attempts across Africa to put a positive spin to the chaos. For instance, Kenya’s Ministry of Trade & Industry issued a statement arguing that it remains a competitive frontier market destination for FDI because it only got hit with a 10% tariff. Others noted that African countries’ low trade volumes to the U.S. mean that they’ll be shielded from the worst effects of the tariffs. Yet others have argued that this is an opportunity for African states…
To understand Paul Biya’s seemingly interminable tenure, one must first understand Cameroon, its neighbors, and Biya himself. Despite over four decades in office, he remains an enigmatic figure to many Cameroonians, including his own ministers—an observer who is rarely observed. His speeches are highly scripted, his protocols rigid, and he rarely grants interviews; the last interview he had with a local journalist was in 2002. He addresses the nation only thrice a year, leaving Cameroonians to catch brief glimpses of their leader during National Day celebrations or as he departs for one of his frequent trips abroad—a habit that has…
Power Dynamos players regroup during the CAF Champions League 2023/24 game between Simba and Power Dynamos at Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 1 October 2023 © Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix by Staff Reporter Monday May 05, 2025. 15:00 Power Dynamos were crowned Zambia Super League champions on Saturday with one game of the season remaining after a 1-0 victory over Green Eagles at the Arthur Davis Stadium.The Kitwe-based side secured the title at their home ground in dramatic fashion as Brian Masanyinga scored from the penalty spot in the ninth minute of stoppage time to hand his side…
Social media is playing and increasingly large role in Ugandan politics, even after Facebook was banned, writes Solomon Winyi. Ugandan politics is in a digital maze. Platforms, regulation, and a tweeting general have become ingrained in the country’s political, as well as digital, landscape. X has become the most actively used platform for political action in the country. Posts include satire as activists use of humour or ridicule to expose and criticize vices of politicians. One hashtag, #KampalaPotholeExhibition, created a digital depository of poor governance and broken promises. Meanwhile, the Chief of the Ugandan Armed Forces is using X to…
4.9K In a move that has stunned both political and fashion circles alike, the President of Ghana has officially pledged to make a historic appearance on the catwalk at the inaugural edition of Ghana Fashion Week. The unexpected announcement came during a press briefing on national creative industry development, where the President highlighted the government’s renewed commitment to the fashion and arts sectors. In a light yet confident tone, the President stated: “It’s time we not only support Ghanaian fashion from the sidelines but become part of the moment. I look forward to walking that runway with pride — in…
One thing about us is that we, up to this point, have always loved the idea of snow. We road-tripped around the whole country, sure that if we landed in the right place at the right time, we would get to experience this particular weather phenomenon. However, despite being in the right place, our timing was always off, and we would get all the cold and frost, but the snow would wait for us to leave before falling on the very place we had just left. We even tried booking a cottage at Klondyke Cherry Farm 2 years ago in…
“Mike, you are a maverick!” The elderly gent thought he was paying his pastor a compliment, labelling him a maverick. But Mike didn’t appreciate his well-intended comment. You see, Mike has been called a maverick—or something like it—on many occasions. One family member branded him the most counter-cultural person he’s ever known. Just a couple of days ago, Mike was chatting to a church leader, whom he scarcely knew, and the man called him a maverick. Mike wasn’t chuffed. “How can he say that?” he wondered. “We’ve only ever had two short, very ordinary conversations.” Then there was the author…