If you will be in Harare at any point between April 30 and May 5, you cannot afford to miss HIFA. The city will be buzzing with performances, workshops, people and products. There will be something for everyone, we guarantee it! If you have not made plans to attend HIFA, it is not too late, [...]
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Mozambican designer Taibo Bacar uses gorgeous Capulana fabric for his elegant Autumn/Winter 2013 collection. For those wondering what Capulana is, it is a length of printed cloth worn in Mozambique, similar to a sarong. A capulana is often worn by women, either wrapped around the chest or waist or it tailored into outfits. Sometimes it [...]
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As we mentioned on Twitter and Facebook, World Malaria Day was on April 25. The theme was “Invest In the Future: Defeat Malaria.” The theme is a reminder that there is a need for continued investment and commitment to Malaria prevention and treatment. The World Health Organization said in a statement that, “the world has made [...]
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If you are in need of some inspiration. This book will be where you find it! When he was only 14 years old, William Kamkwamba dreamt up a windmill that would produce electricity for his village in Malawi. William had read about windmills in a book called Using Energy, and he dreamed of building one [...]
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TEDxEuston is an independently organized TED conference focused on sharing inspiring ideas about Africa. According to the official website, “TedxEuston aims to reflect ideas and inspired thinking of a new generation of African thinkers and leaders.” The theme of the 2012 conference was “challenging conventional wisdom.” It included speakers such as Jason Njoku of IrokoTV and [...]
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The theme of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair is “Building Value, Enhancing Sustainable Growth.” The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company organizes this event which is “one of the key business development sector trade shows in Zimbabwe.” The multi-sectoral, intra-regional event is taking place at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo from April 23-27. Malawi’s [...]
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