With African carriers paying a 17% premium on Jet A-1 and 16 landlocked nations reliant on air freight, aviation energy strategist Bernard Omboto Onguso argues the continent’s challenge is one of architecture, not capital. His blueprint: localized refining, upstream blending and SAFc Book & Claim accounting. Nairobi, Kenya — The hard data confronting African aviation…
For many Zimbabwean families, a plate of sadza served with muboora is far more than an everyday meal. It is a vessel for cultural heritage, indigenous knowledge, and agricultural tradition. It speaks to the resourcefulness of communities who have relied on locally available foods for generations, turning simple ingredients into sustenance that feeds both body and spirit.
A visiting angler lands a redmouth grouper in Seychelles that is almost twice the size of the standing world record. For Dr Ameer Ebrahim, the real story isn’t the fish — it’s what 60-odd IGFA records might be worth if the archipelago ever decided to count.
As Zimbabwe’s tourism sector grows, passionate individuals like travel agent and content creator Nick Shinmah are bridging the gap between local heritage and global exploration. From the misty peaks of the Eastern Highlands to the beaches of Mozambique and Zanzibar, discover how digital storytelling and expert travel planning are shaping the future of African tourism….
Nothing transforms a kitchen quite like the aroma of a slow-braised main course simmering away in the oven. Crafting a restaurant-quality dish at home is all about patience, high-quality ingredients, and a few pro-chef foundational techniques. This masterclass recipe for Slow-Roasted Short Ribs—developed by Executive Chef Mohammaed Khawaldeh of Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos, Ikeja—yields four…
Traveling is a beautiful way to explore new cultures, see breathtaking landscapes, and create lasting memories. And what better way to capture and preserve those memories than through photography? Whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned professional, here are some valuable dos and don’ts to enhance your travel photography skills. In conclusion, travel photography is…
Booking flights can feel like a gamble—prices fluctuate constantly, and it’s hard to know when to hit “buy.” But with the right strategies, you can save hundreds of dollars on airfare. Here’s how to book smarter and travel for less. 1. Book at the Right Time Timing is everything when it comes to flight prices….
“Salone man nor dey fraid moto car.” I tell myself this after serenading the ears of a pedestrian walking unattentively along Howe Street with the car horn; one would think I was lining up a remix for DJ Kent’s “Horns In The Sun” (great track). It always comes as an inside joke between me and…
Food travels. Technique remembers. Jollof rice has always been more than a dish. It is a method, a rhythm, a system built on reduction, layering, and patience. The ingredients may shift across regions — Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, The Gambia, etc., — but the intention remains the same: build depth, allow the rice…
When we speak of tourism, we speak of waterfalls, mountains, monuments, sunsets — the places. But rarely do we speak of the people. Yet it’s in community that tourism truly comes alive. A destination isn’t fully experienced when it’s only seen. It’s felt — often in the hands of an informal curio vendor who places…
