Art & Culture

Written accounts tell the story of the Zanj rebellion – a slave revolt that took place in the late 9th century in southern Iraq.

As cities expand and global landscape design styles become more common, however, the bond between people and their everyday environments is weakening.

The South African media have remained silent about their historical role in Cape slavery. Slavery in the country lasted for more than 170 years between 1652 and 1838. Precise numbers are difficult to calculate. But according to the historian Robert Shell, approximately 63,000 enslaved people were imported to the Cape from four main areas: the rest of Africa (26.4%), India (25.9%), Indonesia (22.7%) and Madagascar (25.1%). In 1838 around 37,000 were emancipated.

Amid the hum of engines and the ceaseless choreography of traffic, I kept searching not just for respite from the heat or wifi or good coffee, but for something literary. I was looking for the celebrated writer Abdulrazak Gurnah. Not the man (he hasn’t lived in Zanzibar for decades), but the essence of his writing, informed by this place: the ache of exile, the weight of history, the restless question of belonging he grapples with.

The Widows’ Empowerment Program is an initiative dedicated to giving hope, nurturing resilience and fostering independence among the widows who have continued to face increased vulnerability due to economic hardships, social isolation, legal discrimination and emotional distress.

In Africa, colonial languages remain entrenched in governance, education, law, trade and different cultural identities across the continent today. However, digital technologies, especially AI-powered language tools, are offering unprecedented opportunities to dissolve these barriers and amplify Africa’s voice.

Africa's animation industry has seen remarkable growth in recent years, captivating audiences worldwide with its unique storytelling and creativity. From South Africa to Nigeria, these studios have been making waves and significantly contributing to the vibrant animation landscape across the continent.