Author: Chukwu Godlove
ADDIS ABABA — The Hosanna City Administration has announced the commencement of a 35-kilometer corridor project worth 3.8 billion Birr to attract tourism and investment while creating jobs. Hosanna City Mayor Dawit Tumdedo told the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) that the corridor project, which will create two thousand jobs for citizens, is expected to be completed within three months. The Mayor stated that the first phase of the corridor development, which is 2.6 kilometers long, is nearing completion, while work on the remaining sections has already begun. The project includes pedestrian walkways, bicycle lanes, and accessible paths for individuals with…
When I was a kid, my parents used to take me to Chefchaouen regularly. Decades later, whenever I visit Morocco, I make sure to include Chefchaouen in my trip. Located in northeast Morocco in the Rif mountains, Chefchaouen – also known as the blue city – is a charming city filled with blue-tinted homes, colorful flower pots, and charming narrow streets. A unique spectacle for sure. But there is more to be found in the city. Chefchaouen was not always painted its famous color of blue. There are different stories about how the blue came about, but one of the…
A groundbreaking conservation partnership between Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and Peace Parks Foundation is set to transform the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem into a world-class conservation and tourism hub. Picture: Supplied The historic co-management agreement has led to the appointment of Kule Chitepo as the first director of the ecosystem. ‘I envision the partners and communities involved in the landscape working closely together towards a common goal of fostering ecologically thriving fauna and flora to boost tourism and promote sustainable natural resource use,’ Chitepo said. Encompassing 9,636 km² within the Lower Zambezi-Mana Pools Transfrontier Conservation Area, the…
BEIJING — China has declared it will not be intimidated by the United States following the implementation of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. “We never allow ourselves to be domineered or bullied,” asserted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, emphasizing China’s readiness to defend its national interests. On March 4, 2025, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, alongside increasing tariffs on Chinese goods from 10% to 20%. These measures aim to pressure these nations to address issues related to the production and distribution of fentanyl, contributing to the U.S.…
She aims to beat the current record set by two Indians in Melbourne, Australia, on 7 December 2022. 26-year-old Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi is gearing up to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest journey across all seven continents. She announced her quest at a media briefing in Lagos on Thursday. Scheduled to commence on 15 March, Ms Asinobi’s ambitious expedition seeks to complete her route in under 70 hours. The goal is to beat the current record of 73 hours set by Sujoy Kumar Mitra and Ali Irani in Melbourne, Australia, on 7 December 2022. The…
Hear about travel to Eswatini as the Amateur Traveler talks to Sam and Theo about the small African country (formerly known as Swaziland) they both used to call home. Sam says, “I feel like Eswatini is, I wouldn’t even say, an underrated country, but I feel like when people think about going to the African continent, Eswatini is of considered as like a country you can pass through on your way towards maybe a larger country and the region. I’m hoping for a day whereby people are like, no, I wanna fly across the world just to go to Eswatini…
Image: Pexels When choosing a travel destination, safety is a key concern. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) has ranked the world’s safest places to visit in 2025. When it comes to travel safety, some destinations have consistently stood out. According to the latest BHTP rankings, Canada, Northern Europe, Australia, and New Zealand remain top choices for travellers seeking security. But year over year, the list shifts—sometimes dramatically. This time, Iceland has surged from ninth place to claim the top spot, while New Zealand rebounded to sixth. The UK and the Netherlands, however, have slipped in the rankings, and Brazil, which…
Mogorosi Motshumi is finishing two graphic books Veteran Free State cartoonist Mogorosi Motshumi’s biggest fear is that he will die before finishing his life’s work. He has decided to move to Cape Town to finish two major works of graphic literature: his own autobiography, and the biography of boxing legend Jacob “Jake” Ntuli. Motshumi, 70, has lived in Batho township near Bloemfontein for much of his life, but he says it’s hard to work there. “The kind of work I am doing needs quiet, and this place is very distracting,” he says. “Township life is township life. When someone wants…
Hear about travel to Tanzania on a luxury safari as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jane Horlings about her recent trip to 3 of Tanzania’s National Parks. In answer to the question, “why should someone go to Tanzania?” Jane says, “Oh my. It’s the animals. I’m a biology professor, retired now. So for me, vacations are often about the wildlife and the scenery, and this never disappoints. There’s animals big and small that you see all of the day when you’re out on safari.” Jane and her husband timed their trip to see the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebra…
At Rhino Africa, we believe in providing honest, informed, and responsible travel advice. As Africa’s most awarded luxury safari company, we have a deep commitment not just to our guests but to the destinations we work in, the wildlife we strive to protect, and the communities that rely on tourism. The question of whether one should book a gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda or Uganda right now is not a simple one. The situation in the region is complex, evolving, and requires careful consideration, but let’s unpack it thoughtfully.The decision to book a gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda or Uganda…