Africa Cultural wealth can drive economic growth in African cities By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency With the right policies, African cities hold immense potential to drive significant economic growth by capitalizing on their rich cultural heritage and harnessing the creativity of their youthful populations, according to a new report. “Africa’s urban landscapes are not just repositories of heritage and tradition; they are dynamic centres of innovation, awaiting the right policies to support unlocking their full potential,” the […] todayMarch 25, 2024 18
insert_link Local The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup: Holds a critical role in youth sports development. With less than three weeks to go before the 22nd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup which will be held in Gobabis from 29 March – 2 April, sportsmen and women who have taken part in the games previously say that the competition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young and upcoming athletes. Nedbank Namibia is returning as headline sponsor of the tournament. The youth sport competition […] todayMarch 14, 2024 6
insert_link Africa African football won the 34th Afcon, with Côte d’Ivoire a close second By Chuka Onwumechili, Howard University The 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) came to an end in Côte d'Ivoire with millions of viewers around the world shouting at TV screens, and an astonishing performance by Côte d'Ivoire both on the field as champions and off it as hosts. The west African country beat Nigeria 2-1 in the final but the good news was bigger than the match. […] todayFebruary 14, 2024 5
insert_link Entertainment South African models shine on global stage at World Fashion Week in Dubai It is no secret that South Africa is full of talent. We have witnessed and celebrated a bevy of talented people in our history. While talent is everywhere, the opportunities are sometimes few and far between. Not anymore! CEO and Chairperson of 33 and Me Talent Agency and Producer of The International Arts Talent Showcase is changing things up and giving local talent a platform to showcase and utilise their […] todayNovember 15, 2023 5
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
