Archaeological sites can be important for very different reasons. Sites with the oldest evidence for some aspect of human behaviour are obviously important. Some sites are celebrated because of their visual splendour and evocative impact, others for the role they have played in public consciousness and popular culture. This list cites 10 of the most »
Cheering for a team at the World Cup Is hardly done arbitrarily even for those whose countries are not represented. The range of decisions that go into supporting some countries over others vary enormously and are based on critical analysis, formulas and decision making that we will all like to think will put a rocket »
Africa’s first high-speed urban train, the Gautrain was unveiled recently in time for South Africa’s World Cup. The train is capable of doing a 100mph/160km.h and is expected to help relieve pressure on other modes of transportation in South Africa. The Gautrain cost $3 bn (24 bn rand). Construction including tracks and tunnels began in September »
R Kelly’s “Sign of a Victory” song has been declared the official anthem for the World Cup. The collaboration with the Soweto Spiritual Singers choir — will be performed at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup. Lyrics to the song beow. I can see the colors of the rainbow, and I can feel the sun on my face, I »
Nollywood apparently makes billions of dollars and has become the staple entertainment for millions across the continent. But some believe mass production is compromising standards. What do you think? Is Nollywood ruining Africa’s young film industry? Do you watch Nollywood films and if so why? If not, why not? Do you think Africa’s film industry would »
I had the pleasure of attending Barcamp Ghana in December last year. It was an inspirational event that i will urge all to, if given the opportunity to attend. This week (saturday), on June 12th Barcamp Nairobi in conjunction with WhereCampAfrica will take place at Nairobi’s (Kenya) iHub and NaiLab, starting at 9am. “Barcamp is an ad-hoc gathering born »
During summer (4th June -26th September 2010), five internationally renowned artists of African descent will show their art on the grounds of the Nationalgalerie Berlin. El Anatsui, Zarina Bhimji, António Ole, Yinka Shonibare, and Pascale Marthine Tayou have been invited to present themselves in the various, architecturally significant buildings in which the Nationalgalerie accommodates its »
1. Between 11 June and 11 July 2010, you should read the sports section of the newspaper (no! not Ovation, True Love, Hello and OK – they don’t do sports and news about what Drogba’s wife is wearing to SA is not what I have in mind!) so that you are aware of what is »
Jonathan Dimbleby’s enlightening 7000 mile journey across Africa has now moved on from Ghana, Nigeria and Mali to East Africa’s rift valley. Those who liked the first episode will find the second episode enthralling, engaging and more educative. Starting in Ethiopia, where he was the first journalist to report on the 1973 famine, Dimbleby discovers that »
If ever there was a way of capturing the essence of Sole Rebels it would have to be summarised in three words, “Roots, Culture, Tires.” This Ethiopian outfit founded by Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu produce eco friendly footwear with 100% Ethiopian sourced materials. As Bethlehem Alemu stated recently in Tadias “We decided to create the “better life” »
