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Gran Meliá Makes Long-Awaited Debut in Arusha

Tourism 09 Oct, 2019

World-renowned Spanish hotel brand Gran Meliá Hotel & Resorts finally opened their first establishment in Africa. The Gran Meliá Arusha opened its doors on 01 September this year and boasts 171 ro...

Cape Town News

Gang Wars Continue in Cape Town Despite Army Presence

Crime 04 Oct, 2019

A mere two days after President Cyril Ramaphosa extended the deployment of the army on the Cape flats, four people, of which three primary school children, were shot and killed by gangsters in Clarke’...

Cairo News

Cairo’s Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashana

Religion 03 Oct, 2019

Wife of a US diplomat lead the service. The dwindling Jewish community of Cairo celebrated Rosh Hashanah in the city’s Sha’ar Hashamaim synagogue, with a service led by the wife of a US diplomat, rep...

Cape Town News

Cape Town unites against women abuse

Civil rights 01 Oct, 2019

On Monday, 2 September 2019 a very emotional night vigil was held at the University of Cape Town (UCT) after a 42-year old man confessed to raping and killing 19-year old student Uyinene Mrwetyana. A...

Lagos News

Best International Schools in Lagos Nigeria

Education 29 Sep, 2019

Nigeria is unarguably the biggest country in Africa and the most populous black nation in the world. It has an estimated population of roughly over 200 million inhabitants, as of September 26, 2019, a...

Cape Town News

3 Exquisite Cape Town Beaches worth Visiting this Summer

Blog 27 Sep, 2019

With Cape Town being the city that consistently boasts the highest number of blue-flag beaches in the country, it is no wonder that thousands of people flock to its sandy shores on any given day – wea...

Nairobi News

Best Hotels in Nairobi

Blog 27 Sep, 2019

You need a change of scenery from time to time. Getting away from your busy schedule and enjoying luxury living. If you are looking for such a place, Nairobi is the city for you. Nairobi is Kenya’s ca...

Nairobi News

Best shopping malls in Nairobi

Retail 27 Sep, 2019

Nairobi is the gateway to Africa. It is the capital city of Kenya and home to some of Eastern Africa’s top shopping malls. They come with state of the art facilities and can go toe to toe with some of...

Accra News

A Travel Guide: Top 7 things to do in Accra

Blog 24 Sep, 2019

Ghana’s capital, Accra is a small but a beautiful city with a number of amazing things to do ranging from restaurants to museums, shops, bars, markets, schools, sightseeing and lots more. The city...

Nairobi News

The Story of Tob Cohen Murder

Crime 20 Sep, 2019

The body of 71-year-old Dutch tycoon Tob Cohen was discovered buried in a septic tank at his Kitisuru home in Farasi Lane. He had been missing for two months. The body was discovered blindfolded and w...

Nairobi News

Top Ten International Schools in Nairobi

Education 20 Sep, 2019

This is a list of the top ten international schools in Nairobi. The list is based on the school’s education system, co-curricula activities and the state of their facilities. International School o...

Nairobi News

Top Museums and Art Galleries in Nairobi

Culture 18 Sep, 2019

Looking for the best museums and art galleries in Nairobi? Check out listing to find out where the most important and well known are. The Nairobi National MuseumStanding on Museum hill within the cit...

Accra News

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Accra

Blog 16 Sep, 2019

Travel Guide - Top 5 Reasons to Visit Accra Accra, Ghana’s capital is an interesting tourist attraction center to behold. This cosmopolitan city boasts of various historically tourist destination si...

Arusha News

How to get to Arusha from Dar es Salaam and Nairobi

Blog 13 Sep, 2019

Arusha, the main gateway to Serengeti and the Tanzanian Maasai Mara, it’s among the most popular Tanzanian destinations for safari lovers. Getting to Arusha may prove quite difficult as there are no...

Cape Town News

Nelson Mandela statue unveiled at Cape Town city hall

History 27 Jul, 2018

Bronze tribute part of Mandela centenary celebrations in Cape Town.A monumental statue of the late South African president and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela has been unveiled on the balcony of...

Addis Ababa News

Ethiopia and Eritrea declare end of war

Politics 10 Jul, 2018

Ethiopia and Eritrea sign peace agreements. The successful high-level meeting between the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea has laid the foundations for a new era of peace between the two countries wh...

Addis Ababa News

Arrests after Addis Ababa bombing

Politics 25 Jun, 2018

Some 30 arrests have been made as a result of the bombing in Meskel Square on 23 June that killed three people and injured over 150. Among those held are the deputy police commissioner of Addis Ababa...

Cairo News

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed swears to protect Egypt's interest in the Nile

Infrastructure 13 Jun, 2018

Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed confirmed during his visit to Egypt's president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, that he will protect all Egypt’s interests in the Nile waters. Egypt’s worries over the N...

Addis Ababa News

Ethiopia visa applications now available online

Tourism 05 Jun, 2018

Ethiopian e-visa system now available. Visas for Ethiopia are now available online. The programme to allow online applications for all nationalities has been in the making since 2017, in collaboratio...

Cairo News

Cairo begins third phase of metro line

Transport 24 May, 2018

New section of metro will connect Ataba to Cairo University. Construction has begun on the third phase of Cairo's third metro line which will extend more than 17 km above and below ground. The metro'...

Cairo News

Egypt ups level of talks on Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam

Infrastructure 22 May, 2018

Egypt president invites Ethiopia prime minister to high-level talks on Ethiopian Renaissance dam. Egypt’s president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has invited Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed to Cairo for...

Cape Town News

Cape Town launches first desalination plant

Infrastructure 22 May, 2018

Desalination plant at Strandfontein is first of several under construction.Cape Town's first desalination plant became operational on 21 May as the drought-hit city looks to its sea for alternative wa...

Maputo News

Maputo-Catembe bridge to open in June

Infrastructure 19 May, 2018

The new Maputo-Catembe bridge, built by the China Road and Bridge Corporation, is due to open in June. The 3km bridge will be Africa’s longest suspension bridge and will link Maputo to Catembe sou...

Cape Town News

Patricia de Lille gets more time as Cape Town mayor

Politics 17 May, 2018

Court asks more time to deliberate de Lille suspension by the Democratic Alliance. Patricia de Lille has returned to work as mayor of Cape Town after the high court of the Western Cape decided that h...

Cairo News

Cairo increases metro ticket price again

Transport 12 May, 2018

Fare hike follows doubling of metro ticket price in 2017. The cost of travelling on Cairo's metro network has increased from 11 May with passengers now being charged on the length of their commute ra...

Cape Town News

Mayor of Cape Town fights back against dismissal

Politics 09 May, 2018

Patricia de Lille is taking her case against the Democratic Alliance to court. Patricia de Lille, the mayor of Cape Town, who has been dismissed from her party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), and as...

Nairobi News

Women taxi drivers are fashionable in Nairobi

Transport 08 May, 2018

Women passengers favour women taxi drivers in Nairobi. Women taxi drivers are on the increase in Nairobi thanks to the spread of taxi-hailing apps. Women e-drivers also say that flexible hours, gua...

Addis Ababa News

Ethiopia and Sudan sign port agreement

Trade 08 May, 2018

Ethiopia signs agreements for Red Sea access. Sudan and Ethiopia have agreed that Ethiopia should invest in the development and administration of Port Sudan, Sudan’s principal port on the Red Sea....

Lagos News

Lagos water transport to develop new routes

Transport 07 May, 2018

During the Lagos Boat Regatta at the beginning of May the head of the Lagos state government, Akinwunmi Ambode, confirmed that nine new jetties and shelters for ferry transport are in various stages o...

Cape Town News

Icebergs could solve Cape Town water crisis

Infrastructure 02 May, 2018

Marine salvage experts consider towing icebergs from Antarctica.A plan to tug icebergs from Antarctica to Cape Town is under consideration in a radical bid to stave off the Western Cape’s worst drough...

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