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The message is unmistakable: allies must contribute to the US-Israeli campaign against Iran or face consequences for the partnership itself. Yet, as the conflict enters its…
Blood dollars to water pistols: Tale of the unwanted tourist
After the stall during 2020’s pandemic, travellers have come storming back exponentially each year
Germany’s media resilience: Lessons for Africa?
South Africa plans to leverage its G20 presidency to highlight the barriers to AI readiness and opportunities facing developing countries
Monageng ‘Vice’ Motshabi’s book and play question the real new South Africa
The The Red on the Rainbow is a story many South Africans can relate to as it asks the hard questions of where the rainbow is
Ngoma Nites: From rumba and benga to the digital revolution in Nairobi
This extract from the book Ten Cities details the evolution of the club scene in Nairobi, with a focus on the mid-1990s
Q&A sessions: Jeremiah Lemohang Mosese:
Jeremiah Lemohang Mosese grew up in a village, taught himself to use a camera and has gone on to win prestigious awards at international festivals
Elnathan John: Finding the balance of things in strange, new places
Like flotsam you float from one unknown place to another, to seek and establish equilibrium — only to have it all disrupted by a pandemic
The Berlin Wall fell 30 years ago, but new walls are going up everywhere
The Berlin Wall fell 30 years ago but today we have more borders and walls than ever
Our universities need relevance and excellence
In shaping Africa’s universities we should take the best from two examples: Dar and Makerere
The heat is on to find global saviours
We face a current crisis unlike any other in history — this one affects everyone everywhere
Semenya war reaches new impasse
The athletics world will fail to turn unless the IAAF placates a new opponent
Italy says Berlin terror suspect killed in Milan by police
German authorities, after temporarily detaining another suspect, said they believed Amri drove the truck that ploughed into a Berlin Christmas market
Berlin Biennale curator Gabi Ngcobo gets organised
Gabi Ngcobo’s speciality is to contribute to global discussions about how best to curate art.
Soundcloud expands into mainstream with paid streaming plan
After signing deals with major labels, including holdout Sony Music this month, Soundcloud is adding a subscription plan for consumers.
Berlin Boy: Electro producer Muzi is set to conquer Europe
After moderate success producing for South Africa’s A-list hip-hop acts, South African electro producer Muzi has set up shop in Berlin.