Nairobi News
Latest developments on the Coronavirus in Africa
The African Union has requested African countries not to prevent their citizens from returning home. The first confirmation of the coronavirus internationally was reported on January 7. Ever since, th...
Cairo News
Camping spots in and out of Cairo
There is one thing in particular that strikes at the very heart of an adventure in and around Cairo - camping.
Cairo dates back to 949 AD and hosts relics of its grandeur past resting across the Nile...
Accra News
Top 10 International Schools in Accra
We have compiled a list of the Top 10 International schools in Accra, Ghana. This list is based on the school’s educational system, co-curricula activities and the state of their facilities.
Ameri...
Cape Town News
Best Malls & Outlets in Cape Town
Cape Town is known for a lot of things including Table Mountain, lush wine farms, pristine beaches, and a vibrant art scene. The Mother City is also home to some of the most renowned shopping malls in...
Dar Es Salaam News
Highlights from the 2020 African Drone forum in Rwanda
The Rwandan President Paul Kagame welcomed the world to Kigali for the African Drone Forum. The event revealed some of the tremendous strides and successes witnessed across the continent in regards to...
Cape Town News
Top 10 International Schools in Cape Town
Cape Town is a home to a host of international schools; some are coeducational, while others are just for boys or girls. The teaching standards in these schools are very high. Their teachers are speci...
Arusha News
Arusha, Tanzania, is one of the most beautiful places to explore on the Black Continent. Home to many exciting activities and attractions for both locals and visitors here are top 5 shopping spots in...
Lagos News
If you are looking for any city in Nigeria that takes shopping malls seriously, or if there's a must-try brand you want in Nigeria, chances are you will find it in one of the many huge shopping malls...
Cape Town News
Vegan Restaurants in Cape Town
Plant-based eating has skyrocketed in popularity in Cape Town over the last few years with trendy vegan eateries popping up everywhere. Although vegetarian food has been quite easy to come by for quit...
South Africa is known for many things including a rich yet diverse culture, plentiful natural resources, a pristine coastline and, of course, and abundance of animal life.While the Kruger National Par...
Nairobi News
Somalia declares a national emergency as locusts ravage the horn of AfricaAccording to the Food and Drug Authority (FAO), if the current situation goes uncontrolled, the situation will worsen from a '...
Nairobi News
World-renowned English explorer William Burchell once said: “Nothing but breathing the air of Africa, and actually walking through it, can communicate the indescribable sensations.” There are few bett...
Nairobi News
Are you looking forward to a time of relaxation and leisure on the Kenyan coast? Here are 10 of the best sea resorts straddled along the Indian Ocean. The randomly listed resorts are in Watamu, Kilifi...
Cape Town News
When you dream about skiing on snow-covered slopes Africa is usually one of the last places that come to mind. Skiing is typically associated with exotic European destinations like France, Switzerland...
Cape Town News
Top 10 Things To Do In Cape Town
If you haven’t added Cape Town to your traveling bucket-list, you might want to reconsider.
The glorious Mother City of South Africa offers a plethora of outdoor and cultural excursions in captiva...
Cape Town News
How to Open a Bank Account in South Africa
If you want to receive funds and make transactions while in South Africa you need to have a South African bank account which will also enable you to set up debit orders to pay for your taxes, utility...
Nairobi News
Number of female taxi drivers increases in Nairobi
But still not safe for women – drivers or passengers.
Like in many other countries and cities, until the launch of ride-hailing apps the taxi business in Kenya used to be considered “a man’s job” and...
Nairobi News
Kenya expecting “blockbuster inward investment” in 2020
Already $2.9bn investments announced.
Foreign domestic investment (FDI) in Kenya is looking forward to a bumper year in 2020, reports the authoritative London daily Financial Times.
Kenya is...
Cairo News
Egypt reportedly tried to cover up arms deal with North Korea
“Largest seizure of ammunition in history.”
Internal Egyptian government documents show officials in Cairo scrambling to do damage control after U.S. spy agencies uncovered an alleged scheme to smugg...
Lagos News
China to build Lagos’ Lekki deep sea port
A $1,100 million deal.
Nigeria’s Lekki deep sea harbour, planned as West Africa’s biggest port, is to be built by a Chinese consortium in a $630m loan agreement signed with the China Development...
Nairobi News
Eliud Kipchoge breaks marathon record
Eliud Kipchoge, world’s greatest marathoner and a name that has pretty much been the talk of many Kenyans and the world at large for the past one week but before we dive into what has caused so much e...
Nairobi News
September 5, 2019 was a big day for the Orange Democratic Movement as they released a list of 10 candidates approved for the nomination for the Kibra parliamentary seat after falling vacant following...
Arusha News
Arusha Women Unite to Improve Tourism and Uplift Communities
Tanzania is one of the most picturesque countries on the African continent and home to magnificent tourist attractions such as the Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge, and Mafia Island. As much as...
Cape Town News
New Year’s Eve Celebrations in the Cape Town
It feels like yesterday that we were ringing in 2019 and here we are, counting down the days to 2020. If you are lucky enough to call Cape Town home, or have spent a festive season here before, you...
Nairobi News
Alarm over pollution of Nairobi River
There are major concerns about the state of the Nairobi River, which runs through the heart of Kenya’s capital. And Kenya’s national environmental management agency is cracking down on industries...
Arusha News
5 Favorite Foodie Destinations Worth Visiting in Arusha
Situated at the foot of the awe-inspiring Mount Meru, Arusha is probably best known for its majestic natural scenery, its bustling markets, and its somewhat tumbledown colonial building standing proud...
Arusha News
Gran Meliá Makes Long-Awaited Debut in Arusha
World-renowned Spanish hotel brand Gran Meliá Hotel & Resorts finally opened their first establishment in Africa. The Gran Meliá Arusha opened its doors on 01 September this year and boasts 171 ro...
Cape Town News
Gang Wars Continue in Cape Town Despite Army Presence
A mere two days after President Cyril Ramaphosa extended the deployment of the army on the Cape flats, four people, of which three primary school children, were shot and killed by gangsters in Clarke’...
Cairo News
Cairo’s Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashana
Wife of a US diplomat lead the service.
The dwindling Jewish community of Cairo celebrated Rosh Hashanah in the city’s Sha’ar Hashamaim synagogue, with a service led by the wife of a US diplomat, rep...
Cape Town News
Cape Town unites against women abuse
On Monday, 2 September 2019 a very emotional night vigil was held at the University of Cape Town (UCT) after a 42-year old man confessed to raping and killing 19-year old student Uyinene Mrwetyana. A...
