Africa

South Africa’s Gizzelle Uys Wins Miss Eco International Title for 2021

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 13, 2021 1,545 0

Gizzelle Uys made South Africa proud by winning the title of Miss Eco International 2021 and flying the flag high on the international stage.   Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (13…

A More Flexible and Fairer Future of Work Beckons in 2021

by Nunu Ntshingila@FacebookApril 12, 2021April 16, 2021 453 0

Nunu Ntshingila, Regional Director for Facebook Africa, discusses how 2021 beckons a more flexible and fairer future of work.   South Africa (12 April 2021) – Ways of working that go…

South African Woman brings Home the Forbes Young Achievers Award

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 11, 2021 4,278 0

The 6th annual Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit honoured the continent’s most inspiring women, and South African Rabia Ghoor earned herself a top award!   Pretoria, South Africa (11…

‘LeadHERs: Life Lessons From African Women’, Book Celebrates Female Leaders in Africa

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 3, 2021 588 0

Facebook released a book filled with life lessons from Africa’s top female leaders in business, entertainment and more in celebration of International Women’s Month.   South Africa (03 March 2021)…

Facebook Launches Climate Science Information Centre in South Africa and Nigeria

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 18, 2021 385 0

Facebook rolled out its Climate Science Information Centre to sub–Saharan Africa, providing accurate, expert advice and information about global developments that affect their lives.   South Africa (18 February 2021)…

For The First Time In 21 Years, A Rhino Has Not Been Killed In Kenya By Poachers

by Frank Philips@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 18, 2021February 18, 2021 318 0

Not a single rhino was poached in the East African nation in 2020 – something that hasn’t happened since 1999.   Nairobi, Kenya (18 February 2021) – Kenya Wildlife Services…

African Bronze: A Career Highlight for Madibaz Judo Star

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 14, 2021 240 0

Madibaz judo exponent Lwazi Mapitiza achieved a major career highlight, returning with a bronze medal from the African Judo Championships in Madagascar.   Johannesburg, South Africa (14 January 2021) – Madibaz…

Zambia Hails Return of Cheetahs to one of Africa’s Most Important Wetlands

by Endangered Wildlife Trust@TheEWTDecember 18, 2020December 18, 2020 1,046 0

Bangweulu Wetlands in Zambia has become the home of a founding population of cheetahs who started their journey in South Africa.   Lusaka, Zambia (18 December 2020) – Bangweulu Wetlands in…

Community Built Custom Raft to Rescue Giraffes Trapped by Rising Waters in Kenya

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 9, 2020 2,901 0

Save Giraffes Now, an organisation based in Kenya, recently built a raft to rescue an isolated female giraffe and reuniting her with her kind.   Kenya (09 December 2020) –…

SA Woman Raises Funds so Eswatini Toddler gets Life-Saving Radiation

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 26, 2020 424 0

Luzuko Mtande came to South Africa to access radiation treatment that would save his life but because he is not an SA citizen, the process is more complicated.   Johannesburg,…