The Generation Equality Forum which was held in Paris and virtually, concluded with bold gender equality commitments, including the launch of a global 5-year action journey, and US$40billion in investment pledges, to help accelerate gender equality and end injustice against women by 2026. Here is a roundup. (Photo: UN Women/Fabrice Gentile) The Generation Equality Forum […]
The House of Mandela, the African family dedicated to the preservation of its history, culture, and family, has launched new apparel, which features interpretations of Nelson Mandela’s own and original artwork. The initial collection, in partnership with Represent, features the interpretation of two original, charcoal drawings from Madiba’s Struggle Series, including ‘Struggle’ and ‘Freedom.’ Both […]
Aviwe Gxotiwe, an award-winning farmer from the Eastern Cape, has big dreams – not only for his farm but for his community and his country. He wants Africa to take its rightful place under the sun. Talk is cheap, but Lindiwe Sithole, host of African Farming Season 2, discovers Gxotiwe is the real deal. He […]
Advocacy thinktank Speak Up Africa and renowned Senegalese fashion label Tongoro joined forces for African LeadHERS – a fashion show held to amplify calls for more commitment to gender equality among stakeholders in the arts and creative sectors. The show took place during the Generation Equality Forum held in Paris, France recently, and was convened by UN Women, with […]
By Sara Brown Professor of Molecular and Genetic Dermatology Skin is our largest organ and something we may take for granted when it’s healthy. As an academic dermatologist, I frequently hear misleading “facts” that seem to be stubbornly enduring. Here are some of the most commonly shared myths that can be cleared up immediately, and […]
Ingenuity and innovation are the combined driving force helping Nigeria’s LifeBank save lives and stand out in the field of medical tech companies in Africa. And Temie Giwa-Tubosun (pictured above), the driving force behind it, has just announced yet another major milestone from her health-tech company. Temi founded LifeBank, a medical logistics company that uses […]
Aviwe Gxotiwe, the chairperson of Soutvlei Farming, welcomed Lindiwe Sithole, host of African Farming Season 2, to the farm and shares with her his big plans to expand the business further. Aviwe Gxotiwe is a third-generation farmer who gave up a career in law to invest in the family farm. He manages the sheep and […]
In celebration of its fourth birthday, Rovic Africa is awarding two lucky winners a knapsack sprayer, as well as a pair of Bellota secateurs and a lopper to the value of almost R1 700. Since July 2017 Rovic Africa has served commercial, small commercial and subsistence farmers north of the South African border. This led […]
Aviwe Gxotiwe, a third-generation farmer from the Eastern Cape, is first and foremost a business owner rather than a traditional farmer. Although he treasures the mentorship of his father, he believes in pushing himself and his family by introducing new ideas to expand the business. He takes Lindiwe Sithole, host of African Farming Season 2, […]
Trading off the back of his bakkie in the former homeland of Ciskei taught Aviwe Gxotiwe to respect the work ethic and business skills of immigrant Somali and Pakistani businesspeople. Today he applies the same principles in his own business – the 2 300ha lucerne and sheep farm Soutvleij in the Somerset East district of […]