The Republic of Cameroon is a west African country bordered by Chad to the northeast, the Central African Republic to the east, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south, and Nigeria to the west. The country’s coast, on the Bight of Bonny, is part of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. Due to its geological and cultural diversity, it is called “Africa in miniature.” Cameroon has beaches, deserts, mountains, savannas, and rainforests. Mount Cameroon is the highest point. Douala, Yaounde, and Garoua are the largest cities. The country has 200 different languages. Native…
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Infrahub.Africa is the product of a collaboration between the African Centre for Cities (ACC) at the University of Cape Town, the Urban Futures Studio (UFS) at Utrecht University and the Centre for Sustainability Transitions (CST) at the University of Stellenbosch, exploring the use of sustainable infrastructure examples from Africa as an entry point for imagining more sustainable, equitable cities. This project sits within a larger concern about alternative futures for African cities. In December 2024, the research partners spent three days to reflect on what the theoretical, political, pedagogic and policy implications of this work might be. Lee Middleton joined…
After weeks of anticipation and hype, singer Bahati and his wife, content creator Diana Marua, finally unveiled The Bahatis’ Big Day a lavish, star-studded affair that had everyone talking. Contrary to speculation, the grand event wasn’t a wedding yet but the official launch of their new betting company. The couple also took the opportunity to announce their wedding date, set for October 20, 2025.Did They Nail It? Kenyan Celebs and the Bahati’s White Dress CodeAfter weeks of hype, singer Bahati and wife and content creator Diana Marua finally unveiled The Bahatis’ Big Day.The grand event wasn’t a wedding yet but…
We’re thrilled to launch our 2025 project initiatives, aimed at creating lasting, positive change in the communities and wildlife areas surrounding African Bush Camps Experiences. Our 15 community and conservation projects across Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are focused on addressing some of the most pressing challenges these regions face, including high unemployment, food insecurity, limited access to education and healthcare, low school attendance, lack of financial empowerment, wildlife poaching, and the preservation of natural resources. Within these efforts, we are committed to fostering sustainable growth and conservation, strengthening local economies, and protecting the rich biodiversity of these areas. Here is…
By Roxanne ReidOne thing you learn very quickly about Stanford in the Overberg is that it’s hard not to fall under the spell of its numerous restaurants and wineries. But wining and dining aren’t the only things to do in town, not by far. Here’s my pick of 18 things to do in Stanford. You’ll find Stanford just a two-hour drive from Cape Town in South Africa, an attractive 22km drive south-east of Hermanus on the Cape Whale Coast. It’s the perfect blend of country atmosphere and small-town living, mountains, rivers and lagoons. I love it for its natural surroundings…
Rigobert Song arrival during the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Draw at Theatre Mohammed, Rabat on the 27 January 2025 ©BackpagePix by Austin Ditlhobolo Tuesday Mar 04, 2025. 15:00 Cameroonian football legend Rigobert Song has been unveiled the new head coach of the Central African Republic (CAR) national team.The former Cameroon head coach inked a two-year contract on Monday in a press conference that was attended by CAR’s Minister of Sports.The Central African Football Federation (FCF) officials were absent during the event as they are against Song’s appointment.“Rigobert Song Bahanag signed, this March 3, 2025, his contract with the…
With the holiday season approaching, many of us wish to escape the daily year-round Christmas celebration for a fresh and thrilling adventure. What if, instead of a chilly season, you could escape into the warmth of the sun and relax to the roaring of the lions across the Serengeti in Africa?It’s time to think differently and take an adventure-filled Christmas that is sure to leave you mesmerized by its scenic beauty.A Unique Serengeti Christmas ExperienceA holiday trip to the Serengeti is sure to give a new adventurous twist to your Christmas. Combined with the holiday magic and the famous African…
As the University of Cape Town‘s 2025 academic year kicked off mid-February, we welcomed students from near and far who will pursue their MPhil in Urban Studies – Southern Urbanism degree at the African Centre for Cities over the next two years. The 2025 MPhil cohort boasts professionals and recent graduates from the social sciences and humanities, land valuation, commerce and risk management backgrounds. In line with the ethos to foster the next generation of urban scholars rooted in southern city perspectives, the students are from Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, United States and Zimbabwe. To prepare…
There’s something deeply fulfilling about travelling – experiencing new places, meeting new people, and learning about cultures different from our own. But for some, travel is about more than what you take away; it’s about the impact you leave behind. This is called “Altruistic Travel” – when someone doesn’t just visit a destination but actively contributes to its well-being, whether through conservation, community support, or education initiatives – directly or indirectly. And the beauty of it? It turns out that being an altruistic traveller is profoundly good for you, too. Nowhere is this truer than in Africa, where opportunities to…
Jay-Jay Okocha has weighed in on the Jamie Carragher debate after the pundit was criticised over his Africa Cup of Nations snub.Carragher has faced the heat in the last couple of days after giving a reasoned argument for why he thinks the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is not a ‘major tournament’.On Sunday, the Liverpool legend suggested that Mohamed Salah is disadvantaged in the yearly debate for the Ballon d’Or due to not being able to win a ‘major’ international tournament – in his eyes, the Euros, Copa America, or the World Cup (for which Egypt are not heavily fancied). Carragher has since…