The story of how a standard form of this global language was created in ‘moments of freedom and unfreedom, oppression and empowerment, official and unofficial knowledge production’
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Africa’s hidden treasure
Tunisia is a land of an extraordinarily rich multi-cultural history but most tourists know only the beach and the jazz
Africa neglects a treasure trove of edible crops
In a time where often hunger and plenty coexist reviving neglected traditional crops could be a boost for plants, people and planet
Queer life in Africa is also full of joy
Turning away from the rather tired focus on ‘African homophobia’ researcher highlights histories and spaces in which queer African cultures have flourished
A 4-day dance party in a country where it is illegal to be gay
In the Luganda language, “nyege nyege” is interpreted as an irresistible urge to dance; in Kiswahili it is slang for “horny, horny”
As Zim goes to the polls, let us not forget Matabeleland
Prepare to have your heart broken …
Scribbling in the sand, like 140,000 years ago
The urge to draw circles or write love-notes in the sand is irresistible; it is also ancient
How Swahili became Africa’s most spoken language
Swahili, which was moulded by immigrants from inland Africa, traders from Asia, Arab and European occupiers, European and Indian settlers, colonial rulers, and individuals from various postcolonial nations, has evolved into Africa’s most internationally recognised language
Food gardens at schools to feed the body and the mind
Former president’s foundation installs food gardens at schools to teach children and to feed them
Gruesome, gorgeous and gritty, that’s Jozi
Documenting the lives of some of the barbers, butchers, artists and angels on the streets and in ‘abandoned’ buildings in Jozi