The African virtue of hard work is a noble character trait that has gained the African a good reputation. Hard work is great because the Bantu have a saying, “There is no food that comes to the bird” which means no work…
South Africa is a young democracy about 23 years removed from one of the most ruthless regimes in world history; the Apartheid regime. Millions of indigenous South Africans died at the hands of merciless mercenaries for the land of the Khoi, Zulu,…
Increased pressure from opposition parties, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Democratic Alliance are now forcing even Deputy President Ramaphosa to talk about economic freedom and land issues. Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the ANC Cadres Forum in Grahamstown on Sunday, May 8 and promised…
An African activist once said these words which are so fitting for this time in Africa. “One voice can change a room, and if one voice can change a room, then it can change a city, and if it can change a…
In 1971, President Nyerere issued Mwongozo (new leadership guidelines) that refocused the party and the government towards socialist principles. This included changes to the education system. Primary education switched from preparation for college to a focus on agricultural education. The government also…
Kenya’s region around Laikipia has become a battleground between ranchers and pastoralists. Western media outlets have made the argument about animals and ranchers but there is more that needs to be explored, particularly dealing with land ownership. About 67% of Kenyans own…
Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne star in this adaptation of Rebecca Skloot’s critically acclaimed, bestselling nonfiction book of the same name. Told through the eyes of Henrietta Lacks’ daughter, Deborah Lacks, the film chronicles her search, along with journalist Rebecca Skloot (Byrne),…
American has been the global leader for the past 50 years. The United States of America is a superpower and its might can never be underestimated. All countries want to be like America even her enemies imitate her. However, in admiring America,…
Intermational Organization for Migration (IOM) staff in Niger and Libya have documented shocking events on North African migrant routes, which they have described as 'slave markets' tormenting hundreds of young African men bound for Libya.
Operations Officers with IOM’s office in Niger, reported on…
Charlize Theron is a South African born actress who was raised under apartheid regime. Her ancestors who created apartheid perpetuated one of the worst atrocities of ethnic cleansing known to mankind far worse than Adolf Hitler. Africans who were exterminated have never…