Travel and History

In the African fashion industry, Xhosa traditional dresses and attires are considered to be another stripe of glory and in the global apparel industry, it competently competes with wears from other continents of the world. These strikingly beautiful attires...

There are more than 145 road signs in Kenya, all of which are designed to ensure that the roads in the country are safe for everyone. Most road accidents in Kenya are caused by drivers and pedestrians who either...

Zulu people make up the largest ethnic group in South Africa, this Bantu tribe that made their home in the Kwa-Zulu Natal region of South Africa is big on tradition. From their rich history to their coming-of-age and marriage...

One indigenous South African tribe that has gained global prominence over the centuries is the Bantu ethnic group known as the Zulu tribe. With their rich landscape, history, beautiful scenarios, majestic craft, culture, and abundant wealth yet untapped, the...

The Tsonga people of Africa are rich in culture; their belief systems, norms, values, and marriages are not far removed from what is obtainable in other African tribes. The Tsonga people originated from East and Central Africa before spreading...

When it comes to naming children, the Xhosa tradition is one of the most fascinating in South Africa. Many Xhosa names refer to the child's clan, religious belief, circumstances surrounding the birth, or the home/family into which the child...

Names used in the Zulu community, just like other African tribes, are of strong significance. Authentic Zulu names are mostly given even before the child is born. It is also not out of place to find Zulu babies having...

The African continent has been witnessing rapid growth and development over the years. Most of its cities have been rated among the fastest-growing cities in the world. This has been attributed to the statistical level of constant, and sustained,...

South Africa is one of the more popular countries in Africa and its fame is reliant on several things. However, it would appear that the country that is known for its cultural and racial diversity only recently started to...

Nigeria is a country with a population that is estimated to be close to 200 million people. In a country with this many people, it is not a surprise that cultural behavior and languages differ on a large scale....

In the past, a shopping center was just a place where you could walk in, buy anything you wanted, and leave after the transaction was over. However, over time, shopping centers have grown into something more fun - more...

Festivals are a big deal in Ghana and they attract people from all over the country as well as people from other parts of Africa and the rest of the world too. Some of these festivals have been sustained...

Sarah Baartman (born 1789) was a South African woman who died on December 29, 1815, in Paris at 26. According to sources, her death resulted from "inflammatory and eruptive disease," which is related to alcoholism, syphilis, and pneumonia. Her...

Queen Nandi Zulu is the mother of Shaka Zulu, the patriarch of the Zulu nation of South Africa. The story of Shaka the Zulu as the emperor and founder of the Zulu nation is crucial to the history of South...

In South Africa, shopping centers have shifted from those age-old traditionally organized places where people can walk in and purchase stuff off the shelves. They have now been transformed into advanced and sophisticated forms of recreation centers. Today, we...

Cape Town, one of the major cities of South Africa, is quite known to be a paradise for shopaholics. Its streets are replete with several shopping malls, stores, boutiques, etc., where you can find anything ranging from household items...

Established in 1926, Kruger Park is located between Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces and occupies an expanse of over 19,485sqkm^2 land that is 320km long. Even though it is a national park, it does have an entrance fee that varies...

Nigeria is undoubtedly one of the most naturally endowed countries in Africa. It is blessed both in mineral resources and human capital and remains one of the most visited countries, not just in Africa but in the world, either...

Postal codes help direct the post office to the particular location where mails, packages, or parcels are delivered. Although postal codes can also be referred to as Zip Code - this term is only common in the United States....

One thing that South Africa is renowned for in the entire African continent is its collection of exotic, state of the art, Avant-grade water parks, as well as beautiful tourism sites. These features have turned the country into one...