Bill Maher once again stepped way out of his lane and ignited a new firestorm when he chastised Lin-Manuel Miranda for apologizing for not having more Afro-Latinx representation in the movie “In the Heights.”
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The highly contagious Delta variant is driving a surge in South African COVID-19 infections that is testing the capacity of hospitals and forcing authorities to mull tighter restrictions, the government and scientists said on Saturday.
The Republic of The Gambia actively participated at the 1st Regional Conference on Strengthening Brand Africa for the swift recovery of the tourism sector under the auspices of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) held in Namibia from the 14th to 16th June 2021. The opening ceremony was presided over by the President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Professor Hage Geingob. Hon. Hamat N.K. Bah, the minister of Tourism and Culture led the Gambian delegation. The Minister was accompanied by Mrs. Cordu Linguere Jabang-Senghore, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and Mr. Abubacarr Camara, the director…
It was August 2017. I was leading my first private tour in Kenya for two couples from the US. I was hanging out with my friends Dickson and Mike, two Maasai from the village next to Mara Explorers, owned by my friends Laura & Moses. I met Dickson and Mike a few years ago and we became friends. We talk very openly. I can ask them anything about their culture (and often do) and they are also interested in my culture too. Often we talk about just regular things, like the news, politics, safari, people. They often call me by…
The Slow Food approach is based on food that is good, clean, and fair. The focus is on fresh and ethically sourced produce that are locally grown, dishes made with the health of the body and soul in mind, and meals that are appreciated when eaten. At COPA Restaurant we are embracing winter and the slow food movement with a delicious 3-course menu that features delicious locally sourced ingredients to make for a hearty winter meal. Our chef, Shane Louw, is born and bred in Cape Town where he has trained in catering and hospitality at Cape College. He undertook…
Are you on the fence about whether you should book an African safari now? We break down ten reasons why there’s no time like the present. Phrases such as “Timing is everything” and “Perfect timing” refer to luck or fortune in making decisions and the eventual outcomes. However, we prefer to take the approach of Stefan Edmunds, who said, “Time is an illusion, timing is an art.” Travel is also subject to this, as many of us experienced over the past year. However, now and then, the stars align, and there seems to be the perfect moment waiting to be…
It was a sunny day in December of 2018 when President Muhammadu Buhari proudly unveiled the new international departures terminal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to great fanfare, confidently announcing that it would lead the way in making “Nigerian airports amongst the best in the world”. Two years later, as I was flying out of Abuja, my experience at the terminal left me wondering if I was at the same airport the president had unveiled. Pulling up to the building in a silver Toyota Camry, I had asked my taxi driver, Emmanuel, if he was sure we were in…
Uganda’s tourism industry is set to be hard hit by latest ban on flights from Uganda as the second wave of coronavirus disease pandemic continues to ravage the country. The United Kingdom (UK) yesterday joined the list of countries that have imposed travel ban on Uganda effective June 30. The ban follows the spiraling wave of community infections and death from various Covid-19 variants in Uganda. The Ministry of Tourism economic growth forum budget for 2019/2020 financial year indicates that tourism is the leading foreign exchange earner for Uganda, generating $1.5b in revenue. Uganda earned $1.6b (about Shs5.8 trillion) from…
“Instead of seeking the spectacular, you are absorbing the miraculous” In episode 4 of our ‘Safari Planning’ series with Jenman African Safaris’, professional guide Steve Bolnick reminds us of our origin with and connection to nature – and that a walking safari is just like coming home. His passionate and knowledgeable manner is a reflection of his expertise and love for wildlife, and in partnership with Jenman, curated an itinerary which mirrors the same. Steve speaks through the magic of Mana Pools as an iconic and spiritual location – its wild character best accessed on foot in a visceral and…
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing an extraordinary and inspiring woman named Dot Bekker. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Dot left in 1981 after the Entumbane uprising and moved to Cape Town, South Africa and since then she’s also lived in the UK, Portugal and Spain before settling down in Luxembourg. At the age of 58, Dot decided to leave her unhappy marriage and move back to Zimbabwe. In her words “there was no turning back”. But she wouldn’t just move there, she decided to drive back to Zimbabwe overland via West and Central Africa in…