After years of investments, African telescopes are emerging as global leaders in frontier astronomy. From South Africa’s MeerKAT capturing the universe’s most distant gigamaser to Ghana’s radio observatory joining precision…
Africa’s skating culture is experiencing an explosive rise, evolving from a niche subculture into a global force. With South Africa bidding to host the 2028 World Skate Games, the continent…
South Africa’s wine industry is bouncing back with a premium push and bolder export plays, favoured by near-perfect weather. As global rivals falter, local producers are raising their glasses to…
A rare cosmic discovery from South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope has marked a major milestone in space research. It underscores the continent’s expanding influence in the global space industry as more…
From Cian Oldknow to Gerda Steyn and Irvette van Zyl, South Africa has a fast-rising crop of women marathoners eager to contribute to Africa’s Olympic marathon magic as the Games…
South African marathon stars are drawing on the excellence of East African athletes as motivation to elevate their performance, a strategy that is clearly paying off given their success in…
Across continents and languages, African authors have penned captivating narratives that resonate with readers worldwide. bird story agency has compiled the following list of best-selling books and their authors in…
30 boys and 30 girls from more than 20 African countries will take part in this year’s camp. They are poised to reap benefits, bordering on a lifetime opportunity to…
Growing up around a grandmother who loved storytelling inspired Bheki Dube to become a walking tour guide in Johannesburg. Almost two decades later, his love for travel, stories, art and…
Visual artist Bambo Sibiya’s latest solo exhibition, “Ngemva Kokuqubuka – After Precarity,” at Circa Gallery in Johannesburg, honours the beauty, dignity, and strength of everyday women. Inspired by his mother,…
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