By Roxanne ReidFun, funky even wacky, these are words you might use to describe the Canyon Roadhouse not far from the Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia. Staid, dull and prim are definitely not. In fact, if you don’t have a sense of humour or a fondness for grinning like a basketful of baboons, don’t bother to visit; the place will be wasted on you. The incomparable Canyon Roadhouse pops up on the C37 about 25km to the east of the Fish River Canyon. You’ll stumble on a cavernous barn that’s the hub of all things – reception, shop, bar,…
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Big News!! Cape Town was recently named #14 among the 20 most beautiful cities in the world, according to Architectural Digest. The vibrant city, nestled between the mountains and the ocean, has so much culture and beauty to offer. It’s no surprise Cape Town made it on the list! Cape Town is the perfect destination for your next vacation. From hiking table mountain to relaxing on the stunning beaches and wandering through the Bo-Kapp neighborhood, you will be busy for days on end. For the Foodies: To the surprise of many, Cape Town is one of the hottest foodie destinations in the…
When Chidimma Adetshina entered Miss South Africa, she dreamed of being crowned and going on to represent – at the Miss Universe contest in November – the country she had lived in since birth. What she didn’t expect was a furious backlash that would end up with her winning the right to represent Nigeria instead.A saga over the 23-year-old law student’s nationality has exposed a deep vein of xenophobia in South Africa against immigrants from other African countries that has festered since the end of apartheid, feeding off endemic unemployment, poverty and inequality, and periodically exploding into violence.After she made…
Claim: In an interview with selected journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue in Abuja, Bill Gates claimed that Nigeria has the second-highest rate of food insecurity in the world and that climate change has been accelerating the problem. He explained that food insecurity is why the country receives the largest share of intervention funds allocated by his foundation in Africa. He stated, “Nigeria today has the second-highest rate of food insecurity on Earth, and climate change is only accelerating the problem. Arable land has disappeared, pests have wiped out harvests, and prices for staple foods have soared.…
East Africa, a stunning region of the African continent, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife, and diverse cultures.Some of the powerful destinations in East Africa include the Serengeti National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve, which are famous for the annual wildebeest migration, as well as the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. In Uganda, there is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwanda’s Volcano National Park known to be home to mountain Gorillas and other primates. The region is also known for its beautiful beaches along the Indian Ocean coast, such as Zanzibar and Diani Beach.…
The exceptional Azura resort rests on the idyllic shoreline of Benguerra Island. Built entirely by hand by the local community, Azura offers 18 splendid villas set amidst indigenous gardens only steps away from the beach. Each villa features a beautiful ensuite bathroom with an alfresco shower, a dressing area, a huge comfy bed, a private plunge pool, a beachside sala, a sundeck and day beds. Guests are assigned a dedicated Mozambican host, who will attend to their every need for the duration of their stay. Dining is a delectable affair, with a superb seafood menu. Meals can be savoured in…
Tanzania fans during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers match between Tanzania and Ethiopia at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 4 September 2024 ©Loveness Bernard/BackpagePix by Staff Reporter Wednesday Sep 04, 2024. 20:19 All of Gambia, Libya and Tanzania recorded draws in their first 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this week while Sudan saw out a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Niger in their initial Group F tie on Wednesday evening.In a match where little separated Sudan and Niger in Juba, Abo Eisa’s 51st minute strike was enough for Falcons of Jediane to bag…
AFPAt the reed dance Nomcebo Zuma was presented as the “liphovela”, which means which means royal fiancée in SwatiThe 21-year-old daughter of South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma is marrying the Eswatini king for love, a spokesman for Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy has told the BBC.Nomcebo Zuma’s engagement to King Mswati III was made official earlier this week at the end of the eight-day reed dance ceremony – a traditional rite of passage for young women and girls held every year.The 56-year-old monarch is currently in a polygamous arrangement with 11 wives – and has been married 15 times…
Looking ahead, the upcoming African Ministerial Conference on the Environment in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is another opportunity for Africa to flex its diplomatic muscles. It is possibly the last chance for all African Environment Ministers to gather in the same room to align policies and actions ahead of three critical global conferences on biodiversity, climate, and desertification later this year. In these discussions, the importance of finance cannot be overstated. Consider that 33 of Africa’s countries are part of the Least Developed Countries group, making them highly vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks. Consider that the average debt ratio in sub-Saharan Africa…
The person who said too many cooks spoil the broth should have made it contextual, as Nigerian celebrities have been on a sartorial roll these past weeks. Their ensembles could be likened to a three-course meal served on a platter at a Michelin-star-rated restaurant–the stars cooked with an array of high-slit numbers, almost like a leg-day buffet. The silhouettes were wide-reaching and potent enough to serve daytime and evening gatherings. A handful stood out with even more creative decorations, such as ruffles, cutouts, or metallics. It didn’t matter if they were wedding guests, launching businesses, attending film premieres, or strutting…