Water wells provide major opportunities to better lives in arid communities across Africa. While many parts of the globe take water as a human right, safe water is non-existent in many African villages. Sub-Saharan Africa has only 61 percent water coverage, as per the United Nations. This issue is avoidable, with the help of…
Throughout African fashion circles, bright fabrics and bold designs are closet staples. Dominating the runway and the streets are multi-coloured, traditional patterned skirts, blouses and dresses such as the Mashua Dress, a maxi length chiffon material dress which features brown and white triangular patterns. The Lalesso Resort Collection features patterns similar to the Mashua in breezy…
Find your perfect safari in Southern Africa for game viewing, amazing beaches, and more, by perusing these eight local places: 1. Kruger National Park For a self-drive safari, Kruger National Park is at the top of the list. Opt for a private lodge for access to expert rangers, trackers, and vehicles, not to mention…
When the World Health Organization’s (WHO) local representative made the official announcement on November 7, 2015 that Sierra Leone was free of Ebola, the cheers of the African people could be heard for miles and miles. The 18-month outbreak that killed close to 4,000 people in Sierra Leone had finally come to an end.…
Ghana is making medical history, thanks to an effective medical training program collaboration between the United States Government, the University of Michigan and Kwame Nkrumah University, the division of science and technology, as well as Ghana’s own College of Physicians and Surgeons. All this under the supervision of the (MEPI) Medical Education Partnership Initiative. …
AIDS, Tuberculosis, and the Ebola viruses have been threatening the lives of South Africans for years. The National Institutes of Health and other health organizations have partnered to reduce the outbreak of these diseases. These organizations are awarding South African and U.S. scientists 31 grants, totaling more than $8 million dollars, during the first…
The new birth control called, Implanon Nxt is part of new national guidelines in South Africa. The main focus of the new birth control is to provide women with more contraceptive choices. Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi who introduced the first under the skin implant to the South Africa’s women. The idea is to effectively…
Unlike in the United States and other developed countries, many countries in Africa don’t have access to adequate health care. Without access to adequate health care, large numbers of women and children find their health compromised, and may even die. Many African women die during childbirth because they go into labor and end up…
People play sports for many different reasons. However, most people do it for the love of the game. Players are recruited to play on teams on a regular basis, whether for high school, college or for professional sport teams. Athletes from the disadvantaged neighborhoods of South Africa who desire to play sports but can’t…
These days African families are feeling the stress of working long hours and being away from each other too long. How do they find time for what matters and still be able to enjoy African culture, events, time together, and learning experiences? Here are ten ways for you to spend time and be with…
