You’re not alone if you’ve ever wished to work as a model. With the correct strategy, you may make your goal come true. The fashion and beauty sectors are constantly seeking new talent. But where do you begin? Are you required to be a specific height? Do you require expertly taken photos? You’re in the proper place if you’re wondering about these things. Starting a modeling career is made easy with this guide, which will cover everything from picking the best route to developing your portfolio and getting your first job. Recognize the Various Modeling Types Being a model is…
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Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa Review Over a decade ago, long before I started writing about my travels, I visited Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa with my family. We were so impressed by the resort that it carved a place in our minds as one of the best places we’ve stayed at in South Africa. We returned there recently to see if it was still the case. Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa Part of the Southern Sun Group, the five-star resort is located in the UNESCO-designated Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve in the Cape Overberg, one of the world’s richest floral reserves.…
In SummaryDigital transformation across Africa is accelerating e-governance. Verified data remarkably highlights South Africa’s 0.86 EGDI, Mauritius’s streamlined services, Tunisia’s rigorous reforms, and Rwanda’s innovative Irembo platform. Nations like Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco drive progress through extensive broadband, digital identity, and interoperable systems. Automation, digital identities, and interoperability are reducing bureaucracy and improving service efficiency across Africa’s digital governance systems.Deep Dive!!Governments across Africa are rewriting the playbook on public service delivery, and they’re doing it with digital power. Billions are flowing into broadband expansion, cybersecurity, and streamlined e-governance, accelerating a shift that once seemed decades away. This isn’t just modernization—it’s a digital takeover.…
A significant debate erupted recently when popular gospel musician Ayanda Ntanzi visited the Nazareth Baptist Church (commonly known as the Shembe Church), and performed one of his songs during their gathering. His visit sparked conversations across South Africa, with some Christians arguing that the Nazareth Baptist Church is a true church; others firmly disagreed, referencing the church’s motto: “Shembe is the way.” This motto, which many interpret as a claim to Isaiah Shembe’s messianic role, has long been a source of theological contention within the broader Christian community. Scholars who have written about Shembe hold different views on the church,…
Experts agree that Africa can accelerate its development by investing in infrastructure, which stimulates trade and economic growth. Yet, 13 years after PIDA—the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa—was launched, research by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) indicates that Africa’s infrastructure deficit reduces economic growth by 2 per cent annually and cuts productivity by up to 40 percent. To catch up, an impressive list of 69 PIDA projects is now in place, adopted by the African Union in 2021, with an estimated cost of US$160.8 billion. The projects cover transport, energy, water, and digital connectivity. If fully implemented,…
AiW Guest: Tanaka Chidora. AiW note: Today’s post is the final in our 2024 Caine Prize Shortlist Reviews series (in full, with more coverage, here). Tanaka Chidora reviews the winning story by Nadia Davids, ‘Bridling’, published in The Georgia Review, in 2023. NB: Our reviews may contain spoilers! Read ‘Bridling’, available via the shortlisted stories page on the Caine Prize website. C. Caine Prize After I had read the 2024 Caine Prize-winning short story, ‘Bridling’ by South African writer Nadia Davids, I knew I was not going to write a review right away. The story is that kind that…
Awards season is a celebration of fashion’s most dazzling celebrity moments. While the accolades are the main event, the red carpet is where the stars truly shine, making bold statements with their sartorial choices. This past week was a spectacle of style, with events like the GQ Super Bowl Party and the BAFTA Awards setting the stage. However, New York Fashion Week F/W 2025 brought its own unique energy, turning the city into a runway of eclectic ensembles. As reactions to these standout looks pour in, the fashion landscape for 2025 is already taking shape. One thing is clear—florals in all…
By Roxanne ReidVictoria Falls is the place to be if you love adventure, nature, food, culture, or just relaxing in a romantic spot. Whether you’re looking for thrills or just to chill out, there’s something for everyone in this gorgeous spot in northwest Zimbabwe. Check out my pick of the top 20 things to do at Victoria Falls – from adrenaline-packed activities and wildlife to cultural and community experiences. The Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits along the Zambezi River that divides Zimbabwe from Zambia. These amazing Falls have been forming for millions of years, with water slowly wearing down…
Amidst the slew of executive orders issued by US President Donald Trump—ranging from reinstating plastic straws, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, and proclaiming that only two genders exist—one, in particular, reverberated around braais, brandies-and-cokes, and bakkies from Brackenfell to Benoni: the executive order “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa,” which included the policy that the “United States shall not provide aid or assistance to South Africa” and that the “United States shall promote the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees escaping government-sponsored race-based discrimination, including racially discriminatory property confiscation.” The reaction to the announcement that Afrikaners—historically beneficiaries of the…
The road out of Goma is a river of humanity – women, children, the elderly, and men carrying bundles of belongings. Theirs is a story of fear and uncertainty, and each footstep is a plea for survival. “There is not a minute to lose,” says Peter Musoko, the World Food Programme’s country director for DRC. For the people of eastern DRC, this is not the first time they have had to flee their homes due to violence. This time, however, the scale of displacement and suffering is staggering, with communities being uprooted overnight under heavy artillery as violence escalates At…