Over the past few decades the boundaries of tourism have grown to include festival, cultural and ecological attractions. But the benefits of this development haven’t been extensively explored. These include attracting tourists who in turn make contributions to the development of the community. And stimulating the diffusion and commemoration of local culture as well as custom and […]

In a 1967 article, the late Professor Ali Mazrui spoke about “Tanzaphilia”, explaining it as “a romantic spell which Tanzania casts on so many of those who have been closely associated with her.” Mazrui was an internationally renowned Kenyan-born professor, historian and author. This description of Tanzania aligns with the vision of the first president of Tanzania, […]

  Click here to save album   Johannesburg, Friday, 5 March 2021 – Earlier this week at the BlackBrick hotel rooftop, in Sandton the leader of The 4th Republic, Prince Kaybee, was joined by the media and community members of the republic to inaugurate fellow citizens who are featured on his 4th studio album, The […]

  By Kim Harrisberg JOHANNESBURG, March 4 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Wind could power Africa’s energy demands 250 times over and create jobs lost in the move away from fossil fuels but the continent has only tapped into 0.01% of its potential, wind experts said on Thursday. Wind projects are growing fast, with 724MW of […]

  ADDIS ABABA, March 3 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As an Ethiopian working as a maid in Dubai, life was far from easy for Yemisrach. But when the coronavirus pandemic struck, forcing her to return home and take up sex work, things got a whole lot worse. Hiding her bruised face behind dark glasses, Yemisrach […]