South African Teenage Girls Design Africa’s First Private Space Satellite
South African schoolgirls have designed and built payloads for a satellite that will orbit over the earth’s poles scanning Africa’s surface. Once in space, the…
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DISCUSSION: Is Donald Trump Good For Africa?
TAKE OUR POLL Throughout the campaign of the US President-Elect, Donald Trump, Africa was not on the agenda … not even as a footnote. His…
Sudanese Immigrant named the New South Wales Australian of the year
Deng Adut never dreamed he would have a positive future, let alone be named the New South Wales (NSW) Australian of the year. Kidnapped as…
African Teenagers Invent Award Winning Farming Solutions
While many teenagers are busy keeping up with social media and text messaging, 16-year-old South African, Kiara Nirghin, and 18-year-old Zambian, Mphatso Simbao, spend their…
2016 Rio Paralympics: African Countries Take Home 99 Medals
The 2016 Rio Paralympic Games are over and 13 African countries accumulated a total of 99 Olympian medals (36 Gold, 32 Silver, and 31 Bronze),…
The best and worst dressed on Ghana’s 2016 Glitz Style Awards Red Carpet
The second edition of Ghana’s Glitz Style Awards is now over. However, on the red carpet, we saw the usual mix of glamour, style, and…
South Africa’s Tshwane Mayor Is Putting A Stop To Luxury Vehicles For City Officials
South Africa has a new executive mayor for the City of Tshwane. He is not about to do business as usual. Executive Mayor Solly…
2016 Rio Olympics: How did African countries perform?
The 2016 Olympic Games are over. Africa is digesting its display in Rio with 11 African countries taking home a total of 45 Olympian medals…
Ankara Inspiration: Vlisco’s Bright and Beautiful Collection
Vlisco’s Bright and Beautiful collection is all about elegant and playful silhouettes that inspire contemporary African Fashion. Today we search through the all-new Vlisco collection…
Nigeria Puts A Stop To First Class Travel For Its Public Officials
Nigerian government officials traveling on official business have just been downgraded from First Class to Business Class for good reason. This move coupled with…