In a time where often hunger and plenty coexist reviving neglected traditional crops could be a boost for plants, people and planet
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Results18Queer 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
The theft of art, the murder of knowledge
Art cannot be separated from history, knowledge, culture, development. The return of artworks plundered in colonial times entirely on the plunderers terms misses the point
It all began with a click: How language evolved in Africa
The click sound, integral to the beautiful Xhosa language, is the basis of all human language. It is a tragedy that most of us can’t even say the word Xhosa properly
Bonolo Kavula is Norval’s inaugural African Art prize winner
The winners of Norval Sovereign African Art Prize have ben announced and the benefit auction is open
Africans still not really free (to travel or trade in Africa)
We are stuck in our small worlds, sometimes grouped together in little clusters of countries. Wouldn’t it be great if we could unite into a powerhouse of an African universe
Interactive map gives snapshot of vaccination rollout in Africa
Amazing map provides an easy reference of where Africa is at re Covid-19 jabs (and might just introduce many to countries they had not heard of before)
An African violin, now that is music to my ears
Well wouldn’t you know it: “The African violin may probably be better suited for modern, or jazz music”.
Around a campfire on a dark and starry night …
Constellations, a series of magical campfire encounters at small hidden clearings tucked into the forest along the riverbed on Spier Wine Estate
Helping Africa to feed itself (and the world)
Technology, skills and finance that will end hunger on the continent and well beyond