Africa is blessed with over a thousand major languages spoken by millions of people in the continent’s 54 countries. Some languages are mutually intelligible as they share similar words and cross-national boundaries due to inter-marriages and similar geographical locations. Christmas is not an African festival but it was adopted into many cultures after the European invasion by formerContinue reading “How to say Merry Christmas in 25 African languages”
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Holiday gift guide, African style!
The holiday season has just started and gift-giving is an integral part of the Christmas and New Year spirit. The gesture is not only reserved for Westerners; Africans also exchange gifts including special food in some cases, to tighten the bond of friendship, partnership, and familial relations. The stress involved in finding the ideal gift for a loved oneContinue reading “Holiday gift guide, African style!”
South African man hand-builds replica of 1967 Ford Mustang entirely out of wire
The classic 1967 Ford Mustang GT500 alone is a beauty, how about the same car made entirely out of wire including its engine and seats? This work of art was made by a South African-based wire artist from Lesotho who is an ardent car lover. Conty Fonane spent seven months and R180,000 ($14,137) in a Johannesburg showroom toContinue reading “South African man hand-builds replica of 1967 Ford Mustang entirely out of wire”
Malawian pastor buys $125,000 luxury car as birthday gift for 5-year-old daughter
South Africa-based Malawian preacher has bought a new Maserati Levante luxury car for his daughter who is turning five on Christmas day. The controversial prophet Shepherd Bushiri on Wednesday shared photos of the gift on Instagram and Facebook with a moving message for his daughter Israella Bushiri. “I always count myself blessed during this time of the year becauseContinue reading “Malawian pastor buys $125,000 luxury car as birthday gift for 5-year-old daughter”
7 African teachers among top 50 finalists for $1 million Global Teacher Prize
Seven teachers from Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa have been shortlisted for the 2018 Global Teacher Prize awarded annually to an exceptional teacher who has made an impact in the profession. A $1 million-dollar prize is presented to the best teacher by the Varkey Foundation, a not-for-profit organization set up to improve the standards of education for underprivileged childrenContinue reading “7 African teachers among top 50 finalists for $1 million Global Teacher Prize”
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