By Walter Marwizi, bird story agency The rapturous applause that rang out during the graduation ceremony at the University of South Africa on October 4, 2022, must have been particularly
In 2017, two South African National Geographic Explorers and filmmakers, Noel Kok and Pragna Parsotam-Kok created the Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF), which empowers Africa’s next generation of storytellers
Seth Onyango, bird story agency African economies looking to attract fresh investments are turning to innovative programs that offer residence and dual citizenship opportunities to investors with deep pockets. Migration
By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly turning to social networking sites and mobile apps to tap into the burgeoning African internet economy, seen more
Bonface Orucho, bird story agency A surge in funding for nature-based solutions worldwide is opening opportunities for green startups in Africa, with a resultant increase in cleantech startups, according to
You find yourself on the second highest peak in eastern Kenya, in the thick of the Iveti forest, with its famed cedar and pine trees. Near the top of a
by Daminiyi Solebo In light of another Nigerian election cycle filled with voter intimidation, suppression, rigging and fear, it is time to update our voting processes for the safety of
By Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu In 2019, Khadijah Awwal, Khalil Halilu, Olajide Abiose and Khadijah Awwal began developing a solution for a burning issue for victims of sexual violence – how
Seth Onyango, bird story agency Startup Safiri Salama has ushered in an entirely new tech sector for Africa, with in an end-of-life, e-services platform that offers digital death notices, memorials,
“…Ladies and Gentlemen, on the basis of these trends, problems and facts set out above, and in line with the provisions of Section 2(b), Section 18(a) and Section 19 (a)(b)
By Gabriella Opara At only nine years old, Adejoke Lasisi began learning to weave aso-oke under the watchful eyes of her mother. It would take her another 15 years to
In the music world, it’s very common for songwriters and artists to channel other figures as metaphors. On his 2023 debut, Dboi channels Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and
Being an artist in a community with rich cultural heritage and history is one thing; being an artist in a society plagued by eroding cultural values emanating from modernization and
By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency African countries are turning to new-generation banknotes to help curb corruption, runaway inflation and money laundering. From simple alterations like changing colour schemes to
by Gbemisola Esho, bird story agency For Modupe Ademola, Corporation road in Lagos state is a place that will forever be etched in her memory. It was on this street