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South Africa Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Figures Receiving 7.6 Million Tourists

The country aims to welcome 10 million international visitors by 2026, promoting a strong tourism rebound. Over the past two years, international tourism has regained momentum as the world moves on from the pandemic. Borders have reopened, airlines have reinstated routes, and travelers are once again filling airports, hotels and ....

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Amura By Ángel León Opens At Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town: An Immersive Marine-led Restaurant By The “Chef Of The Sea”

Where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet at the foot of Table Mountain, a new culinary chapter unfolds at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town with the official opening of Amura by Ángel León. For the first time outside of his home country Spain, Michelin-starred Chef Ángel León brings his pioneering culinary philosophy across […]

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Drumstruck – Preserving And Celebrating Africa’s Musical Heritage For New Generations

For more than two decades, Warren Lieberman has travelled across Southern Africa sourcing rare musical instruments and collecting the rhythms that carry our oldest stories. What began as a personal passion has grown into a mission to preserve and celebrate Africa’s musical heritage for new generations. Drumstruck at Silvermist is the living expression of that mission — an […]

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Ghanaian tops global art list

Artist Ibrahim Mahama has made history as the first African to top ArtReview magazine’s annual power list, which ranks the most influential figures in the contemporary art world. Known for transforming found materials—such as textile remnants, train carriages, and hospital beds—into evocative art, Mahama blends history, community, and cultural commentary in his work. His recent projects include […]

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Inside Wizkid’s historic HBO documentary

HBO’s upcoming documentary Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, directed by Karam Gill, chronicles the journey of Nigerian superstar Wizkid as he prepares for his historic sold-out show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Featuring insights from mentors, collaborators, and fans, the film explores the immense preparation, technical innovation, and cultural significance behind one of Afrobeats’ most iconic moments. Co-producer […]

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Ancient Egypt’s secret diplomatic network

The Amarna Letters, 3,000-year-old clay tablets discovered in Egypt, reshaped our understanding of ancient Egyptian diplomacy. Unlike traditional Egyptian papyrus, these tablets were written in cuneiform Akkadian, the lingua franca of neighboring civilizations, revealing that the messages originated outside Egypt. Dating to the 14th century BCE, during Pharaoh Akhenaten’s reign, the letters capture communications between Egypt’s […]

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Exploring Africa’s Great Rift Valley

South African photographer Shem Compion has spent over two decades capturing the majesty and complexity of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, a 4,000-mile geological scar stretching from Mozambique to Djibouti. His journey, now compiled in the art book The Rift: Scar of Africa, captures the stunning landscapes, wildlife, and lives of the Rift’s human communities, blending them with […]

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