South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi is the new Miss Universe and the internet is rife with comments about her hair. While most black contestants opt for hair extensions or chemically straightened hair, the new Miss Universe wore her hair the way her Creator intended it to grow from her scalp.
Politics and Society Why Kenya is failing to integrate technology into secondary schools
Integrating technology into schools involves understanding the dynamic relationship between technology, how it’s used in the classroom and the content of the curriculum.
Lifestyle Rwanda scraps tax on sanitary pads as Tanzania reinstates it
Rwanda has followed in the footsteps of South Africa scrapping the 18% Value Added Tax on sanitary pads. African countries are taking the step in order to combat period poverty especially for young girls and vulnerable women.
Politics and Society Algeria to Hong Kong: protests, crackdowns and concessions
Citizens are using unorthodox ways to ensure their voices are being heard.
Africans rising Meet Sarah Chan: The first African woman to be Manager, Africa Scouting for an NBA franchise
Sarah Chan is the first African woman to be the Manager, Africa Scouting for an NBA franchise. The inspirational South-Sudanese women rights activist is currently the African Scouting Manager for the current (2019) NBA champions Toronto Raptors.
Politics and Society Gabon given access to EU airspace after 11 years
Gabonese airlines have been removed from the European Union Air Safety blacklist after 11 years. The country was withdrawn from the list following its “improvements in aviation safety”.
Politics and Society Magufuli is driving Tanzania further from human rights
The president is denying his people recourse to the African Court at a time they need it most.
Politics and Society Being darker makes being a migrant much harder
For migrants, prejudice can be a life and death matter. Research in India and South Africa shows life is considerably harder if migrants have a darker skin and come from a poorer country.
Politics and Society Zimbabwe’s currency crisis is far from being resolved
Could joining the Common Monetary Area rand zone be the most promising option?