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in Innovation, Science and Technology, Manufacturing and Industry, Mining and Minerals, Politics and GovernmentThe Russia-Africa Summit, Are We Witnessing the New Scramble for Africa?
I do not share the excitement about these summits happening between Africa and the developed world. Why? Because we seem not to notice that there are two new sheriffs in […] More
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My Journey in Clinical Trial Safety Monitoring
In August, I completed a Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) training course facilitated by Africa CDC, SPEAC, and CEPI. The training aimed to expand the pool of qualified DSMB members […] More
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Pharmacovigilance Compliance Among Local Manufacturers in Africa: Are We Overlooking a Critical Gap?
A question I am often asked during conversations with pharmacovigilance (PV) colleagues in Africa is: How compliant are local African pharmaceutical manufacturers and marketing authorisation holders (MAHs) with PV regulations […] More
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in Fiction, Writing and LiteratureOn a Hot Summer’s Night, Catherine Shepherd
On a Hot Summer’s Night The heat is as familiar to him as the smell of Hudson Street. “Hey my sweet,” he pats the neck of his hound, then scratches […] More
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in Events, Music and Dance, Travel and AdventureMark These Vibrant African Music Festivals On Your Calendar
Music is an art that brings souls together. It is what binds hearts, speaking the deepest of languages that is understood by thousands around the world. Now, imagine mixing music […] More
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in PoetrySomehow we survive
Somehow we survive and tenderness, frustrated, does not wither. Investigating searchlights rake our naked unprotected contours. . . . boots club the peeling door. But somehow we survive severance, deprivation, […] More
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in Fiction
The Fountain of Youth
Noqhayiso’s mother observes her daughter’s uninspired movements as she drags herself through her chores. A gloomy shroud obscures the magic that’s been vivid in Noqhayiso’s eyes of late. The old […] More
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SLOW DEATH
I It is a normal day in the dusty streets of the small rural town of Ingwavuma as eonian litter and eye-poking dust fly in the air behind a speeding […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Events, Fashion and BeautyFashion Designer and Ciroc Ambassador, David Tlale, to grace #ASFA2016
Renowned South African designer David Tlale will headline a fashion showcase at the annual Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards. Tlale, a Ciroc brand ambassador for South Africa will be in good […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Sports and Fitness, Travel and AdventureThrilling White Water Rafting Locations In Africa
If there is something the African continent was blessed with, it’s plenty of everything beautiful. Every country on this continent has something worth exploring, something that will give you an […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Diaspora, Family, Friends and Relationships, Fiction, Health and MedicineDark days in Egoli
Their journey was one of sheer terror and calamity but propelled by a determined grit. Dilek and Asim had eventually reached Johannesburg a year later. The memories of their teen […] More
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in Family, Friends and Relationships, Podcasts, TheatreMy Little Brother by Lubwama Duncan | Tebere Arts Podcast
Brought to you by the Tebere Arts Foundation and supported by Pro Helvetia Johannesburg, the Swiss Arts Council. More Tebere Arts Podcast More
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in Community & Opinion, Family, Friends and Relationships, Politics and Government, Religion and SpiritualityWe brought nothing into the world and can certainly take nothing out…
So here we are on this planet called earth with all it’s splendour and mysterious cycle of life and death.The living creatures,vast natural resources,stunning beauty and all who inhabit our […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Politics and GovernmentThe 2026 Battle Between PLU and NRM: A Reflection of Jacob Zuma’s Ghost in Uganda.
In the rich tapestry of African politics, the past often weaves threads of insight for the present. A fascinating parallel emerges between Jacob Zuma’s masterful manoeuvres within South Africa’s African […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Travel and AdventureThe Ultimate African Travel Bucket list
“I hope you have an experience that alters the course of your life, because after Africa nothing has ever been the same again…” Suzanne Evans To many of us in […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Travel and Adventure#MuwadoSADCtour
Muwado has grown and is ready to serve the bigger African storytelling community tangibly with content monetisation tools for its storytellers. We are based in Uganda and most of the […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Writing and LiteratureHow Flame And Song Came to East Africa: Part One
Nov. 2014: I am in Bellagio. I am here at the invitation of Uganda Women Storytellers’ Association (FEMRITE) and Hilda Twongyeirwe. Being in Bellagio alone is everything, of course, but […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Fiction, Writing and LiteratureFirst Cut, Catherine Jarvis
[box type=”info” align=”aligncenter” ]This is one of the stories that came out of the Writivism 2014, a project of the Centre for African Cultural Excellence, with the assistance of several partner organisations, which identifies, trains […] More




















