Nikiwe Dlova is a young creative from Soweto, South Africa who expresses herself through her hair, fashion, music and art. She started a Hair Street Culture platform, which showcases freedom of hair expression in individuals, art and media productions.
Politics and Society The guardian angels of South Sudan’s Maban County refugee camps
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees recently published the story of Mama Elizabeth, a 65-year-old Sudanese refugee who is among the volunteer “guardian angels” who have opened their homes in the four refugee camps in South Sudan’s Maban County to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
Arts and Culture Chadwick Boseman to play the first African Samurai
Chadwick Boseman, the star of Black Panther, has signed on to portray Yasuke, a native of Portuguese Mozambique who became the first African samurai. The movie, which is set in the 16th century, is based on a true story.
Politics and Society Rwanda on track to provide universal water access by 2024
With the inauguration of the new Nzove Water Treatment Plant and the upgrade of Nzove II in City of Kigali, Rwanda’s prime minister, Édouard Ngirente, says the country is on course to achieving universal access to water by 2024.
Arts and Culture Trevor Noah under fire for his comments on Julius Malema
The Daily Show host is facing criticism for his portrayal of the South African opposition politician, comparing the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters to Donald Trump.
Politics and Society The story of Oromo slaves bound for Arabia who were brought to South Africa
Book adds a great deal to our understanding of how children were ensnared into the Indian Ocean slave trade.
Africans rising Zimbabwean academic Dr Tererai Trent to be honoured with Statue of Equality
Dr Tererai Trent a Zimbabwean academic will be honoured with a life-size statue in New York alongside Oprah Winfrey, Nicole Kidman, and Cate Blanchett, and others for their work fighting for gender equality. She is among 10 women named as the most inspiring women in the world.
Africans rising South African student, Ghaneshree Moonsamy, has Masters thesis converted to PhD
Master’s degree student Ghaneshree Moonsamy has been awarded a PhD for her breakthrough work in the farming of the highly threatened foodstuff abalone.
Politics and Society When tragedies occur in Zimbabwe, its citizens open up their wallets
Rather than relying on traditional aid donors when disaster strikes, individual Zimbabweans have been stepping up to the plate, says Ray Mwareya.