by Austin Ditlhobolo Thursday Jan 09, 2025. 11:00 The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has increased the prize money of the winner of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) ahead of the 2024 edition. It has been increased by 75% and the winner of the tournament will now receive $3.5 million. The African football’s governing body also announced that the total prize money increased to %10.4 million which is an increase of 32%.The 2024 CHAN finals which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are set to start on Saturday, 1 February 2025 and the final will take place on…
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ART 300 (1) NEW ORLEANS “At around three-fifteen in the morning, an American terrorist from Texas, under the banner of ISIS, had plowed down a bunch of pedestrians on Bourbon Street with a Ford F-150 electric pickup truck, crashed, and jumped out shooting. Fifteen people, including the attacker, were dead.” This almost chilly announcement hit me hard. New Orleans is held in high regard for me. From the first time I visited – in 1975, when the SuperBowl had claimed all the hotel rooms – I felt at home. The warm residents, their creativity, their survival spirit, their music…
With mind – blowing wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, Tanzania is a top destination for safari lovers. Here are some of the best safaris to consider in Tanzania for the year 2025: 1. Serengeti National Park: Great Migration: Experience the iconic migration of wildebeest and zebras, typically from July to October. Game Drives: Explore the park’s diverse ecosystems, with opportunities to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros). 2. Ngorongoro Crater: Crater Safari: Visit this UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its rich wildlife in a unique caldera setting. Cultural Encounters: Engage with the Maasai people and learn about their traditional lifestyle. 3. Tarangire National…
The Citizen Canvas is a short film produced for the 2024 UTA-Do workshop by the collective, @ajabuajabu1630. A beautiful visual chronicle of Dar es Salaam is assembled, and brings together many of this city’s landscapes, practices and histories. Wangui Kimari gives a brief background about the film: “For our UTA-Do workshop processes, we also take instruction from local artists and how they live and document their experiences in their cities. The objective is to contribute to re-narrations of this metropolis from its margins, documenting, at once, the dependable and ironic violence of “independence,” but, as well, the understanding that cities like Dar es…
Zimbabwe is a destination worth exploring for many reasons, and 2025 is the perfect time to embrace your adventurous spirit and plan a holiday in this African gem. With its breathtaking landscapes and authentic wildlife safari experiences, it stands out as one of Africa’s top destinations. Zimbabwe boasts incredible landscapes, offering nature enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate in the great outdoors or embark on thrilling adventures. As more travellers discover its wonders, the country has seen a rise in tourist numbers, with many booking flights to Zimbabwe to experience its unique attractions. Better still, 2025 promises to bring even…
Photo Credit: BellaNaija Beauty /Instagram Tiwa Savage was an absolute vision in a stunning three-piece ensemble designed by TUBO. The outfit, part of TUBO’s ‘Everyday Royalty’ collection, featured a golden corset paired with a fitted, ankle-length skirt in lush green adorned with golden patterned streaks. Completing the look was a matching long kimono jacket, adding a touch of regal elegance. To elevate the look, Tiwa accessorised with a gold purse, matching gold heels, and golden jewellery. From the crown of her head to the tips of her toes, the Afrobeats superstar embodied sophistication and glamour, glowing in every sense of…
For one of our travel specialists, Meg, being in Africa is never just about the wildlife but getting to know the people as well. After finding her feet and enjoying a few luxuries at Latitude 0°, Meg met Tony, her marvellous guide who saw to every detail of her safari in Uganda. On their way to Murchison Falls National Park, they stopped at roadside markets, meeting the local people and picking up a few pineapples – Meg maintains they’re the best in the world. Meg cooling off in the spray of the impressive Murchison Falls There was also time for…
Civilians Killed, Towns Destroyed in Rapid Support Forces Attacks Photo: Screenshot of a video filmed by men wearing RSF uniforms that Human Rights Watch geolocated to the village of Tungul, close to Habila, South Kordofan, Sudan. Houses on fire can be seen along the road. The video was recorded sometime between February 11 and 14, 2024 The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias carried out numerous abuses against civilians in Habila county in Sudan’s South Kordofan state from December 2023 to March 2024, during conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–North. The abuses…
By Roxanne ReidHaenertsburg village lies on the edge of the Great Escarpment in Limpopo, above the Magoebaskloof Pass that snakes towards Tzaneen around hairpin bends that drop about 600m over just 6km – one of the steepest passes in South Africa. Nature lovers come for the forests, waterfalls and birding, adventure lovers for a flock of adrenalin activities. Here’s my pick of things to do in Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof. Here in this Land of Silver Mist and high rainfall, you’ll find an abundance of lush forests, waterfalls, mountain and gorge views. Adventure enthusiasts will be on cloud nine choosing their…
Jibrin K. Bukar is the president of the National Sunflower Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria. An indigene of Borno State, Jibrin began his career as a banker before transitioning into sunflower farming in the mid-2010s. As president, Mr. Jibrin is responsible for advancing the organization’s goal of making Nigeria one of the top sunflower-producing countries in the world. In this interview, he reveals the motivation behind the founding of the association and what he and other members hope to achieve. He also discusses the challenges plaguing the sunflower value chain in Nigeria and what his organization is doing…