Sabrina Simader: Breaking the Glass Ceiling on Alpine Skiing During the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, there will be one competitor’s name that will surely standout from the rest in the alpine skiing events: Sabrina Wanjiku Simader. The February 9th to 25th games will be an opportunity for the 19-year old…
NYFW 2018 It’s that exciting time of year when style lovers and style creators come together for New York Fashion Week (Feb. 8-16). It’s a huge event, and all eyes on are on the fashion capital and the amazing collections from designers ready to hit the runway. One of the key moments will be held…
The South Korean city of PyeongChang is ready to welcome athletes from around the world for the major international sporting event known as the Winter Olympics. Even though news preceding the opening day ceremony have mostly centered on the participation of North Korean athletes and the reinstatement of Russian competitors previously banned for doping violations,…
On the second Friday of 2018, officials from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) gathered in Casablanca to formally start the fifth Total African Nations Championship, a continental tournament that features players actively signed to local leagues. This competition, which goes by the name Total CHAN Morocco 2018, is important for many reasons, and one of…
Across Africa, tech entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the burgeoning consumer trend of online shopping and delivery services. In Ghana, Farmart is bringing the farmers market experience directly to consumers who can have the freshest produce, meats, poultry and seafood delivered to their doorsteps by placing orders right from their smartphones. Grocery and food delivery…
Officials from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) had a tough choice to make when selecting the male player who would be designated the best footballer of the year in 2017. With the Continent producing lots of talent in the 21st century, CAF officials narrowed down their choices to three players whose careers in top…
With 2017 in the rearview window, it’s time to look down the road to 2018. In addition to setting personal goals and resolutions for the new year, there are a number of big things for us all to look forward to this year. Here are a few things that might get you excited about 2018.…
Our cuisine like our peoples, over time has become a melting pot of indigenous, Spanish, British, French, African, Indian, Chinese, Lebanese, and in more recent times, German and Italian influences. However, this article pays tribute to the culinary creativity of our African ancestors who crossed the Atlantic in chains, with meal preparation a distant memory.…
The 2018 Winter Olympics are expected to unfold against a backdrop of political tension in the Korean Peninsula, particularly between the leaders of the United States and North Korea; nevertheless, sports analysts are expecting lots of excitement as winter athletes from some previously non-participating nations will make their debut in February. One such athlete is…
As one of the few countries around the world where Christianity is actually on the rise, the Advent season is observed and celebrated by more than 70 percent of the population of Ghana. The majority of Christians in Ghana are Pentecostal; however, a strong ecumenical council advocates unity across the nation. Similar to many other…
