Author: Ewang Johnson

Newmark Hotels & Reserves’ ultra-luxury retreat in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, invites guests to experience curated moments and nature-inspired, intentional luxury above the Zambezi River. Newmark Hotels & Reserves is pleased to announce that Bupenyu Lodge, its highly anticipated ultra-luxury property above Zimbabwe’s Batoka Gorge, will welcome its first guests from 1 December 2025. Reservations are now open for those seeking to reconnect with nature’s quiet magnificence in one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Set just 28 kilometres from Victoria Falls, above Rapid No. 22 of the Zambezi River, the lodge honours its setting through seamless integration with the landscape and…

Note: This article contains heavy spoilers for The Substance.A Blood-and-Neon Drenched Spectacle“Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? Younger? More beautiful? More perfect?”I expect most women have, at least by the time they hit my age (forty-four). That question is the hook for The Substance (2024), a shocking story written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, who turned down directing The Black Widow to make this dark gem instead. Universal Pictures was set to distribute the film, but lost its nerve after executives at a test screening found the ending “disgusting,” and Fargeat refused to change it. Universal…

FRANCE 24’s Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with British musician, poet, playwright and author Kae Tempest. He is back with “Self Titled”, his most personal album to date, which among other topics talks about his recent transition. Source link

In 1986, Jane Goodall told the BBC how similar chimps and humans really are Source link

Newmark Hotels & Reserves’ ultra-luxury retreat in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, invites guests to experience curated moments and nature-inspired, intentional luxury above the Zambezi River. Newmark Hotels & Reserves is pleased to announce that Bupenyu Lodge, its highly anticipated ultra-luxury property above Zimbabwe’s Batoka Gorge, will welcome its first guests from 1 December 2025. Reservations are now open for those seeking to reconnect with nature’s quiet magnificence in one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Set just 28 kilometres from Victoria Falls, above Rapid No. 22 of the Zambezi River, the lodge honours its setting through seamless integration with the landscape and…

The 11th century Bayeux Tapestry will return to Britain for the first time in almost 1,000 years, when it goes on display at London’s British Museum in September 2026. The 68-metre-long artifact, which depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of England, will be exchanged for artifacts from British archaeological sites. Source link

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is taking bold steps to modernize agrifood systems in Zimbabwe through the adoption of digital technologies. As part of its Fostering Digital Villages Initiative (FDiVi), FAO recently hosted a Digital Fair in Masvingo Province’s Bikita District, bringing technology directly to rural communities. The fair served as a vibrant platform where farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, digital service providers, and key stakeholders converged to explore how digital solutions can improve agricultural productivity, market access, and rural livelihoods. This initiative is part of a larger FAO project aimed at transforming rural agriculture in Malawi, Rwanda,…

Bad Bunny’s marathon show in San Juan late Friday was a night of palpable emotion for the reggaeton megastar whose latest artistic endeavor brings him back to his roots. Bad Bunny’s most recent tracks underscore injustices in the US Caribbean island territory, but the evening was one of celebration: a lens on Puerto Rico that focuses on its resistance, pride and joy. Source link

Reports Showcase Impact of EUR 360 Million Outstanding loans to MSMES, Farmers and Women Across Africa Advans has today announced the release of its 2024 Impact and Financial Reports. The reports highlight Advans’ substantial deposit and loan growth, demonstrating the Group’s continued commitment to providing financial services to small businesses and farmers, to foster economic development across its countries of operations. In 2024, Advans delivered solid growth, with its outstanding loan portfolio in Africa reaching EUR 360 million. This reflects a 14% year-on-year increase, nearly double the size of the portfolio at the end of 2020. The Group’s deposit portfolio…

As the Haute Couture collections wrap up in the French capital, we take a look at some of the highlights in a season where arrivals and departures have cast a shadow over many of the major houses’ collections. Fashion editor Samantha Tse talks us through a transitional collection for Chanel, as the label awaits the arrival of its new artistic director, Matthieu Blazy. Echoing the Met museum’s glitzy annual gala, the Bal d’Eté in Paris brought together celebrities like Keira Knightley, Sofia Coppola, Penelope Cruz and Diane Kruger to raise funds for the Louvre’s Decorative Arts Museum. Source link