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Africa's Next Top Model Team Jets in

Africa’s Next Top Model hostess supermodel Oluchi Onweagba is in the country together with her team of four judges and six chaperones for the search of the Zimbabwean representative. The team includes Onweagba who is also the host of the production, South African fashion editor, writer, photographer and model Josie

Hope Rising for African Entrepreneurs

The unveiling of finalists in the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is expected to produce young African entrepreneurs that would transform the continent. Globally, access to finance is key to inclusive economic growth. Regrettably, in sub-Saharan Africa, less than a quarter of adults have access to formal financial services. The

Ultra-Defensive Firewall

DAVID Mandigora appears to have turned to the same Ultra-Defensive Firewall, which he used to end Dynamos’ 10-year wait for the Premiership title eight-years-ago, as he plots another success story in his comeback season at the Glamour Boys. The DeMbare legend was the architect of his team’s championship victory in

Trevor Noah Takes Over ‘The Daily Show’

NEWSWATCH: Top SA stand-up comedian Trevor Noah is taking over as host of ‘The Daily Show’. Mail amp Guardian: Trevor Noah to replace Jon Stewart as host of ‘The Daily Show’… aIt’s the break that most comedians can only dream of… South African comedian Trevor Noah is to be the

Reviving Africa

With the announcement of the inaugural set of winners in the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme, Solomon Elusoji writes that Africa, the continent of promise, has received a fillip in its journey to economic boom At a press conference in Ikoyi, Lagos, the air was chilly. The seats, filled by men

River King Claims Soprani Trophy After Winning Derby Trial

Oliver Gray trained “River King” claimed Sunday’s Derby trial, walking away with the Soprani Challenge Trophy at the Ngong racecourse in stimulating fashion. The bay colt by South African “Secret War” had won the majority vote to dominate this challenge. With stable jockey James Muhindi aboard, “River King” finished third

Pieter-Dirk Uys and Mzilikazi Khumalo – and the Many Uses of History [analysis]

The performing arts scene in Johannesburg is getting increasingly busy with large-scale oratorios as well as much comedy on various stages. J. BROOKS SPECTOR listens to and contemplates the oratorio, ‘Ushaka’, as well as Pieter-Dirk Uys’ examinations of his own comedic gift and the questions they have in common. The

A Case for Social Workers

As the world continues to tumble into a plethora of social and economic problems, diverse views have been formed on how to steer humanity from falling off the cliff. Although some of these views have potential, most are just bombastic noises emanating from a myopic view of the human condition.

SA youth called on to reclaim their future

Johannesburg- Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela has called on the youth of South Africa to push the boundaries and claim their future by starting to “re-imagining” youth development. “Let’s take youth development to that place where it encounters and fuses with the unique characteristics of being young. We

Lagos Motor Fair, Autoparts Expo Set to Thrill Visitors, Participants

As arrangements for the hosting of the 10th edition of the flagship auto-fair in West Africa ‘The Lagos Motor Fair’ & Autoparts Expo Nigeria, continue, Visitors, Exhibitors and the general public that would be at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, venue of the event have been assured of bumper

SA Fashion Week 2015 Glamourous Collections [analysis]

The 2015 South Africa Fashion Week SpringSummer was launched recently at the upmarket Crowne Plaza in Rosebank. The bi-annual, four-day fashion event saw more than 20 of South Africa’s top designers showcase their “luxury, ready-to-wear” collections. It had works by Black Coffee, Amanda Cherry, Clive Rundle, Lalesso, Urban Zulu, Fundudzi,

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