NamPower, City to Electrify 1000 Informal Households
The Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) and the City of Windhoek are set to provide electricity to some parts of the city’s informal settlement. This forms part of the ‘Project Development…
“American Wisper,” the Film Hollywood Hoped Would Never Get Released, Now Streaming After 9 International Film Festival Wins
American Wisper is the true story of the unsolved murders of an African American family. In the summer of 2016, three children and their mother were found shot to death in…
Ghana initiates “Decade of African Renaissance 2020-2030”
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, on Thursday, announced in Accra that a 10 – year programme, called the “Decade of African Renaissance 2020-2030” has been initiated to grow…
Zimbabwe: Govt Offers Mbanje Growers 100 Percent Farm Ownership
The Health Ministry has announced that all local and foreign investors venturing into the production of cannabis (mbanje) will be offered 100% ownership of their farms and licences to improve…
Entrepreneurs Launch Online Platform to Help African Americans Get Started In Real Estate Investing
Real estate entrepreneurs Lena Claybon and Kayela Ceron are looking to create a path to financial independence for more African Americans via their new website, RockTheRealEstate.com, which helps new investors get…
No More Importation Of Overaged, Accident Cars From October
The law banning the importation of salvaged and used cars older than ten years will come into force in October this year. The Customs (Amendment) Bill, 2020 which was opposed…
“Words are powerful and, if we’re ready for change, the right WORDS have the power to facilitate it.”
Daily Fix is a daily dose of thought-provoking quotes by Author and Personal Development Coach Richard Akita. The essence for the fixes is to stir your curiosity and encourage you…
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The Crown/ Congolese Artist, Nicole Rafiki, Reveals the Secret Behind Her Latest Project
Nicole Rafiki, a Norway-based Congolese visual artist who uses symbolism to challenge stereotypes in a critical way, has, in a recent interview on Okay Africa, stated that, as an interdisciplinary…
When you get to Naa Gbewaa
You must go With these words of my heart That’ll break Gbewaa’s heart You must cross The rivers of tears You must swim through The oceans of heartbreak You must…
“Kami”, the Rwandan Comic Book Shortlisted for Continental Prize
Rwandan comic book “Kami” is now among the Best 2019-2020 Comics in Africa, and emerges a potential candidate to win a prize at the 2020 Nommo Awards. The annual awards…
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Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema
Starting off with simple smash and grabs, and petty crime, Lucky Kunene quickly graduates to more aggressive heists such as armed robbery and carjacking. Soon, Lucky realizes he needs a…
10 Things to Know About Africa Day
On the 25th of May, 1963, Africa made history with the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the precursor to the African Union (AU). Africa Day is intended…
Maduka to Compete With World’s Leading Entrepreneurs in Monaco
Cosmas Maduka, founder and president of Coscharis Group of Companies, a leading Nigeria’s indigenous conglomerate, is set to join 60 other top entrepreneurs from 51 countries to compete for the…
Black STEM ‘Jeanius’ Earns Master’s Degree in Environmental Science at 14
Chicago teen genius Dorothy Jean Tillman has always excelled. At eight-months-old, she began talking, and by age four, she was doing math. Now, at 14, the STEM-focused teen has earned…
This Psychotherapist Is On A Mission To Make Sure Black Women Feel Supported In A Global Pandemic
Bea Arthur’s online platform The Difference offers tools to make therapy accessible to those who are historically denied emotional support: Black women. As the world reels from the devastation and…
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How to Make Agushi or Akatewa Soup
Usually served with fufu or any other carbohydrate foods, this soup is filled with loads of nutrients. Ingredients 2 Cups Powdered Agushi / akatewa 6 Tomatoes Ginger Garlic 3 Large…
Representation Matters – Africa In Media.
Model, actor and entrepreneur Mame Adjei opens up about representation of black people in the media and the numerous police brutalities against black people through an outlet she knows best;…
Eating for Your Period
Your menstrual cycle can be A LOT, and that is even before you add the cramps and endometreosis many women go through without relief. One way to make it all…