Author: Ewang Johnson
Stuart Taylor has been making waves with his new Learner Husband Podcast, a hit with fans who tune in for candid, hilarious conversations about everything between “I do” and “What did I do?” Now, audiences can catch him in real life on stage with his latest stand-up masterpiece, Odd Man Out, this November.Fans in Cape Town can see Taylor from 13 to 15 November 2025 at the Concert Hall, Baxter Theatre Centre, while Johannesburg audiences can enjoy the show from 17 to 23 November 2025 at Theatre on the Square in Sandton. Tickets range from R180 to R220, depending on the venue.Known for his razor-sharp wit and storytelling style,…
Dreaming up creations that resemble a garden of earthly delights, filled with beauty, decay and poetry: Precious Okoyomon is a Nigerian-American artist who embraces dark and light, matter and impermanence. Their new exhibition is called “It’s important to have ur fangs out at the end of the world” and the artist tells us why this new work has a fairytale quality, encouraging the viewer to open up to the softness at its heart. We also discuss the wild and urban Brazilian landscapes that inspired a recent installation, and learn how the unique energy of Lagos and its people was distilled…
By Bradley Claassen, Operations Manager at Workforce Staffing AfricaNamibia’s maritime sector is the lifeblood of its economy. The ports at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are gateways for trade, logistics and regional connectivity and are critical not only for Namibia but for Southern Africa as a whole. At the heart of these operations are marine pilots: highly trained professionals responsible for guiding large vessels safely into and out of harbour.Today, Namibia faces a shortage of qualified marine pilots, a challenge with both immediate and long-term consequences. Without enough pilots, ships cannot berth on schedule. Cargo handling slows down. Supply chains are…
From creepy costumes to scary movies and games, we tell you how to take advantage of all the thrills that Halloween has to offer, without any of the nightmares. Digital parenting expert Elizabeth Milovidov gives us her top tips for this fun holiday. Source link
PBS(Credit: PBS)9. The American RevolutionNext year will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence, and ahead of that landmark Ken Burns takes what promises to be a fresh, bracing look at the US fight for independence and the founding of the country. Beyond the conventional wisdom and familiar images of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and the other Founding Fathers, this history has a broader perspective as it also considers the roles of black and indigenous people, of women, and of the loyalists who resisted splitting from Britain. Resisting any simplistic glorified myths, Burns has…
Delta Air Lines strengthens U.S.–Morocco ties and positions Marrakech as a major destination for American travelers with three weekly flightsMARRAKECH, Morocco, 27 October 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL)/ – Delta Air Lines has officially launched its first nonstop flight between Atlanta (ATL) and Marrakech (RAK), marking a historic milestone for the U.S. carrier and a significant step forward in U.S.–Morocco connectivity. Operated by a Boeing 767-400ER, the inaugural flight touched down at Marrakech Menara Airport this Sunday, October 26, inaugurating a new three-times-a-week service that opens Morocco’s iconic “Red City” to more than 125 U.S. destinations via…
Spoiler Alert: This article contains heavy spoilers for Sunrise on the Reaping.Several months ago, I had the honor of being the only male at a meeting of an all-woman’s book club named The Ladies of Loudoun Poets Society, which welcomes men to join discussions upon invitation.1 This meeting focused on Suzanne Collins’ Sunrise on the Reaping. We loved the novel’s engaging narrative and excellent characters, and we enjoyed discussing its connections to other books in the series. I considered the specific type of redemption I was noticing… “to release from blame or debt” (clear), and “repair, restore.”During our talk, I proposed…
Amadou and Mariam, the musical duo from Mali, performed together for more than four decades, until the passing of Amadou last April. Their ninth and final album together, ‘L’Amour à la Folie’ or ‘Crazy Love’ in English has just dropped. It’s a posthumous love letter from Mariam to her late husband, with help from their son Sam Bagayoko. France 24’s Marion Chaval and Yong Chim spoke to Mariam about performing without Amadou. Source link
When Townsend returned from Belgium in October, Margaret said that if she were to marry him, she would have to renounce her right to succession, her annual £6,000 Civil List income, her HRH title, and status as a member of the Royal Family. Public opinion was split over what she should do, while some royals also felt conflicted. Craig Brown’s biography of Princess Margaret, Ma’am Darling, notes how when the Queen Mother fretted about where a future Mrs Townsend might live, Prince Philip, “with heavy sarcasm”, replied that it was “still possible, even nowadays, to buy a house”.More like this:•…
KAMPALA , Uganda, 23 October 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- A group of 48 landslide survivors are appearing once again before the Mbale High Court today in Uganda, just weeks before the heaviest rain season could threaten to bring similar disasters to the area.Following a landslide in December 2019 that killed dozens in the Bududa district of eastern Uganda, survivors took legal action in 2020 with the support of Ugandan NGO Greenwatch and Kakuru & Co Advocates.They argued that by failing to establish effective disaster management in Bududa, the government was in breach of the Constitution and other existing laws. [1]The…