A continent’s secret history is brought to life in every paint brush stroke, chisel mark, and a strand of weaving. Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada houses 600 works of art from 19 West African countries waiting to tell these tales. The large collection, known as the Justin and Elisabeth Lang...
The rising cost of borrowing money in South Africa has dampened the hopes of would-be homeowners. Not only are people having trouble making ends meet, but they also have a harder time putting together a sizable down payment. But if you’re determined to buy a home, putting together a sizable down payment could be...
There is not the slightest bit of significance to human people. There is a very good explanation behind why you are not allowed to display your teeth in your passport photo. The vast majority of us have been aware, ever since we were young children, that whenever we pose for photographs, we should always...
From the sweeping savannahs to the jagged mountain peaks, South Africa is a land of unparalleled beauty. As a freelance entrepreneur, you might be seeking a unique way to explore this vast country, and what could be more fitting than a journey aboard a luxury train? South Africa is home to some of the...
Early on Sunday morning, residents of various areas in Gauteng, most notably Johannesburg South, were startled by a significant earth tremor that spread shockwaves throughout the region. The earthquake, initially measured at a magnitude of 4.7, has set off a social media frenzy and a robust response from locals. Warning: Unsteady Alarm Clock At...
Benefiting from the Untapped Potential of Rooftop Areas The South African commercial real estate sector has the potential to end load shedding during daylight hours across the country. Gmaven, a provider of commercial real estate software and data services, did a study that found this sector can solve the problem of load shedding and...
Even in more remote areas and low-income neighborhoods, mobile phone use has grown commonplace. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals recognize the potential of these technologies to bring about profound societal transformation, as evidenced by the aforementioned study. However, while the potential of mobile phones and other ICTs to empower women has been debated at...
A 57-year-old geologist from Gauteng defied the odds in what can only be described as a lotto miracle. In a stunning turn of events, he bet twice on the same lotto numbers and won both times! Thanks to his good fortune, he won both prizes in the April 14 Lotto Plus draw, for a...
In the middle of Durban, there lived a young man named Hoosen Bobat whose love of tennis took him beyond himself. He was a tremendous 18-year-old talent, but a cruel social system kept him from taking his position on the Wimbledon court where he belonged. University student Bobat showed great promise, and in 1971...