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African faces, European minds
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Politics and Society African faces, European minds

By Sandile Memela on March 17, 2014

When one looks and listens to business, political and cultural leaders, we are most likely to see and hear speeches of African people that not only reinforce white supremacy but are rooted in European thinking. Our present orientation is not necessarily rooted in African thought, culture and heritage.

100 dead in central Nigeria shooting
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Politics and Society 100 dead in central Nigeria shooting

By Khanyo Olwethu Mjamba on March 16, 2014

Government officials have confirmed that over 100 people were killed by gunmen in Kaduna state over the weekend. Police also ratified the incident but declined to give an official death toll. The area has seen many disputes over land, ethnicity […]

Mali begins reconstruction of Timbuktu tombs
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Politics and Society Mali begins reconstruction of Timbuktu tombs

By Khanyo Olwethu Mjamba on March 15, 2014

Work has begun on rebuilding the desecrated tombs of Timbuktu. The rebuilding takes place to rectify the damage that was caused by Islamic militants who destroyed the talismanic earthen structures in 2012. The Jihadist group involved in the destruction stated that […]

Zimbabwe’s poor planning for a ‘rainy day’
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Politics and Society Zimbabwe’s poor planning for a ‘rainy day’

By Khanyo Olwethu Mjamba on March 14, 2014

A month after the president’s birthday celebrations and his daughter’s extravagant wedding, flood-stricken Zimbabwe is up in alms following the heavy rains of the past fortnight. Having spared no expense on the lavish festivities amounting to $16 million, the state […]

Media circus for white murder trials only
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Politics and Society Media circus for white murder trials only

By Sandile Memela on March 13, 2014

With so much media attention on the Oscar Pistorius case, you’d be forgiven for thinking the killing of women by their partners is a rare occurrence in South Africa. It’s not. Are murder victims only newsworthy if they’re white or famous?

Ugandan civil society to challenge anti-gay law
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Politics and Society Ugandan civil society to challenge anti-gay law

By This Is Africa on March 12, 2014

Ugandan rights activists and politicians have filed a legal challenge to overturn the anti-gay law that was recently signed in law by president Museveni.

Welcome to Africa, Yasiin Bey
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Lifestyle Welcome to Africa, Yasiin Bey

By Kimon de Greef on March 11, 2014

Mos Def, who is now known as Yaasin Bey, delivered the keynote address at Music Exchange 2014, a music industry conference hosted in Cape Town, his new home.

Lupita Nyong’o acceptance speech at Essence Black Women Awards
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Sport, Arts and Culture Lupita Nyong’o acceptance speech at Essence Black Women Awards

By This Is Africa on March 7, 2014

“I remember a time when I too felt unbeautiful. I put on the TV and only saw pale skin, I got teased and taunted about my night-shaded skin”

Made in Africa: how much do we value this label in fashion?
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Lifestyle Made in Africa: how much do we value this label in fashion?

By Melinda Ozongwu on March 7, 2014

All that goodness attached to African textiles is valuable, but more for the purpose of international marketing, not for Africans. We do care, but an organic tag doesn’t quite make the sale; we also want fashion, style and quality and we don’t want to wear “charity”.

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