Author: Ewang Johnson
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp will retain its name and branding while leveraging Lemala’s operational expertise and established presence in East Africa.Lemala Camps and Lodges, a member of the Tourvest integrated tourism group, and a premier provider across East Africa, today announces the acquisition of Tulia Amboseli Camp, a much-loved property located just outside Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. This strategic addition marks the company’s first camp in Kenya, enhancing Lemala’s regional presence and reinforcing its enduring commitment to preserving the unique character, culture, and conservation value of East Africa’s most iconic landscapes.Perched just beyond the borders of Amboseli National Park, with sweeping…
“Pac-Man [the character] was designed to represent the core concept of the game, ‘to eat’, in the simplest way possible,” Michiko Kumagai, the licensing manager for the iconic character at the game’s publisher, Bandai Namco, tells the BBC. “Just like the McDonald’s arches, he’s become an internationally recognised symbol. At one glance everyone can understand what Pac-Man means instinctively, [which] is why Pac-Man has reached such a wide audience.”Reach a wide audience it certainly has. Originally called PuckMan in Japan, a reference to the Japanese phrase “paku paku taberu”, which means to gobble something up while producing a greedy, jaw-snapping sound,…
You’ve put in the hours, written the exams, and now graduation is on the horizon. But when should you start applying for jobs, and how early is too early?Whether you’re completing a diploma, higher certificate, degree, or even a postgrad programme like an MBA or DBA, knowing when to take that first confident step into the working world can make all the difference. Regent Business School offers some tips and pointers on how to approach your search.1. Don’t Wait for Graduation DayStart applying before you finish studying. Many employers advertise roles months in advance, especially for graduate programmes or internships that kick off in…
OverviewOver the next two decades, the Gates Foundation will work together with its partners to make as much progress as possible towards three primary goals:Help end the preventable deaths of mothers and babiesEnsure the next generation grows up without having to suffer from deadly infectious diseasesLift millions of people out of poverty, putting them on a path to prosperityThis focus builds on the extraordinary global progress in health and development between 2000 and 2025—a period when child deaths were more than halved, deaths from deadly infectious diseases were significantly reduced, and hundreds of millions of people rose out of poverty.…
In the weird, wild, and wonderful era of the ’90s, my brothers and I had a ritual that defined our week: watching Monday night wrestling.I was the oldest, with Sean three years behind me and Andrew trailing another four. Our age gaps were big enough for bickering but close enough to create a kind of tag-team loyalty.Every Monday night, without fail, we’d inhale dinner like a pack of raccoons and then launch ourselves onto the living room floor for what mattered most: the Monday Night Wars on our console TV. This was before HD and 4K. We were grateful to…
Throughout July, as FBI agents continued to scour the Mississippi swampland looking for the three missing civil rights activists, they repeatedly came across the remains of other black murder victims. One of these was the body of 14-year-old Herbert Oarsby, who was discovered wearing a Core T-shirt. Charles Eddie Moore, who had been one of 600 students expelled from Alcorn State University in April 1964 for participating in civil rights protests, was found alongside the body of his childhood friend Henry Hezekiah Dee. The two 19-year-olds had been abducted in May 1964 by the KKK, who had brutally beaten them…
Airbus has officially opened a new Customer Support Centre dedicated to commercial aircraft in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone in nearly five decades of partnership with Africa’s aviation sector. The facility will bring Airbus closer to airline customers across the continent, enhancing customer proximity and offering a full range of services to help operators maintain safe, efficient, and reliable fleets. The centre will provide technical assistance, engineering and maintenance solutions, fleet performance analysis, training services, and on-site customer support for all Airbus commercial aircraft families, including the A220, A320, A330, and A350. “The new centre expands Airbus’ presence in Africa and underscores…
By Yolisa Koza, Head Brand Experience, Standard Bank GroupIn today’s rapidly shifting world, the question of legacy has taken on new urgency. For leaders, especially those in Africa, legacy is no longer just about financial success or institutional longevity. It’s about meaning. It’s about what we choose to preserve, uplift, and pass on. And increasingly, it’s about culture.Africa’s histories have long been fragmented, erased, or rewritten, in this context, legacy must go beyond the transfer of wealth, it must include the transmission of values, identity, and imagination. One of the most powerful ways to do this is through investment in…
By Dr Ali Hamdulay, CEO, Metropolitan Health Corporate In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, ensuring accessible and equitable healthcare for public sector employees remains a critical priority, particularly for lower-income individuals and those outside the formal employment sector. Public private partnerships continue to be an essential part of the journey towards universal access to healthcare, and it is essential to promoting the well-being of all South Africans and supporting those who deliver vital services to the public. Navigating complex public healthcare systems can be challenging, especially for public sector employees in high-stress roles like law enforcement and emergency services. Despite available support,…
A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying an international team of four astronauts docked on Saturday with the orbiting International Space Station (ISS) just 15 hours after it launched. Source link