Representing the SADC
One hundred years ago, during the American general elections in 1920, a deadly event occurred, which many critics have termed the bloodiest day in modern American political history. It went down in history as “The Ocoee Massacre,” yet despite the gravity of the crime committed against Blacks, this piece of history has been swept under … Read More “The Story of America’s Bloodiest Election Violence against Blacks You Didn’t Know” »
Apart from causing major inconvenience, a broken appliance brings up the question of whether it should be repaired or replaced. Some appliances may still have a little life left in them, so replacement may not be the best choice. Others, though, might just cost you money if you keep fixing them instead of chucking them … Read More “Should you Repair or Replace Broken Appliances?” »
One of the most embarrassing myths about Africa is that it lacks infrastructure and jaw-dropping structures like those in New York, London, or Beijing. To say this propaganda is not only untrue but shameful – is to say the least. Africa has had skyscrapers as far back as 1973 after the construction of the Carlton … Read More “10 Tallest Buildings in Africa” »
In a historic decision, the South African Parliament has approved a motion calling for the closure of the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. The motion, which garnered widespread support, was met with emotional outbursts from some members of parliament who chanted “free free Palestine” as they celebrated the decision. The motion to shut down the Israeli … Read More “South African Parliament Approves Closure of Israeli Embassy Amidst Calls for Palestinian Liberation” »
In Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Black people had two men at the forefront of racial equality, justice, and the civil rights movement. However, during their lifetime, both men only met each other face-to-face once and didn’t speak much to each other. Although both men fought for the same cause, their methods were different. … Read More “6 Similarities Between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.” »
In less than 20 years, Twenty20 Cricket has taken its pride of place among the list of top sporting events in the global sports calendar. Cricket has risen from a second-degree sport to a tier-one sport that attracts substantial sponsorship deals, television rights, international participation, and recognition. Also, it has been able to put countries … Read More “3 Shockers from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup” »
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with its rich natural resources and diverse economy, faces a critical challenge in ensuring a consistent water supply. Water tanks can play a transformative role in supporting various sectors of the DRC’s economy – from mining and agriculture to services and government functions. Water Tanks: Supporting DRC’s Economic Pillars … Read More “Securing a Sustainable Future: The Role of Water Tanks in Enhancing the DRC’s Water Infrastructure” »
In a recent incident that unfolded in the world of social media, members of the Himba tribe found themselves at the center of a controversy after several women were spotted shopping while adorned in their traditional cultural attire. The incident has sparked a heated debate online, with opinions divided on whether this act is a … Read More “Himba Tribe Women’s Shopping Outing Sparks Debate on Cultural Appreciation” »
The brilliance of Africa is what is usually heralded whilst its innovations are kept under wraps. Africa is usually shown as a follower of world trends whereas it is responsible and led the way in a lot of ways. The African continent is responsible for being trailblazers in a lot of things that we do … Read More “10 Important Innovations that Began in Africa” »
The African stories are by far some of the most interesting stories in the world, this is mainly because it is not one story. The African continent is culturally and ethnically diverse this results in multifaceted literature coming out of the brilliant writers. African authors’ will often have important themes in their stories these include … Read More “10 African Authors You Should Know” »
