Africa Matters

Doing well by doing good in places the average tourist never sees in Tanzania- Elly D. Kimbwereza

Elly D. Kimbwereza

By Elly D. Kimbwereza, Tona Lodge (tonalodge.org) I believe that Tanzania’s heritage of its cultural values should be recognized as our country’s most precious resource coupled by our wild land and animals because the rewards of wildlife and nature conservation can be reaped sustainably through multi- use  tourism  benefiting not only tourists but Tanzania’s land, animals and rural communities….

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Five Historic African Fortresses You Should Have On Your Bucket List

The African continent is extensive, diverse, rich and holds numerous social aspects throughout its territory. From its historical, scientific and cultural contributions, Africa is still able to positively offer diverse experiences by presenting itself as a land of contrasts and also of great architectural monuments. Among them are historic African fortresses, which help us to refer to a very…

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Alcohol confiscations on the up once more

The City’s enforcement staff have confiscated nearly 5 500 bottles of alcohol since 16 December CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Following a dramatic dip in confiscations last summer when beaches were summarily closed due to lockdown restrictions, the City notes with concern that many people continue to disregard the by-laws prohibiting alcohol in public spaces. The City’s enforcement staff have…

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Northern Cape Sport, Arts, Culture hosts National Youth Camp

National Youth Camp : Groblershoop 04 – 10 December 2021 CAPE TOWN, South Africa, The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts, Culture (DSAC) in partnership with the national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture; Northern Cape Department of Education, Love Life and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is hosting the 9th National Youth Camp in Grootdrink – Duin…

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Four Seasons Dubai Invites Guests to Embrace the Festive Spirit

Guests can share the most special of moments and embrace the season with a festive program designed to inspire warmth and closeness DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, This is the time of year where cheer, joy and love are here. While gifts are left under glittering trees, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach (https://bit.ly/3lj3Vs4) and Four Seasons Hotel Dubai…

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Hodi Mame: Unforgettable Icon of Southern Pare Mountains Cultural Tourism

By  Edson Gidion Baraukwa, Mass Impacts Writer Hodi Mame was his artistic name. His birth name was Emmanuel Mshote. His voice rings in the weaving and snaking hills of Mbaga in Southern Pare Mountains, six years on, after his spirit parted ways with his body and went to the hereafter. Hodi Mame, for nearly five decades of over eight…

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We can all make a difference- Francis Ndegwa

Engineers, doctors, teachers, preachers, reporters, scholars, all and sundry, we can help in filling up the holes that characterize our everyday experiences by doing quality jobs that will speak volumes to posterity. By Francis Ndegwa As the majority of local tourists travelled to the coast and other towns for the Easter Holidays, I preferred the bounty of the Rift…

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