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110 Beautiful Xhosa Names for Girls with Their Meanings

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 was born. Generally, naming a kid in South Africa, particularly among the Xhosa people, is a big deal because you don't just label your child for the sake of reference...

100 Authentic Zulu Names for Boys and Girls

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 more than one name as given by the immediate family and extended relatives. The names can be a reflection of anything from the time that the baby was born, to...

What Is The Biggest City In Africa And Where Is It Located?

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, socio-economic, infrastructural, human resource, and technological developments, obtained in some of these cities. It could be rightly argued that in as much as African countries are categorized under the third world...

Top 10 Markets In Cape Town For all Your Daily Supplies 

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 have markets with locally sourced goods. Before now, the citizens of this country were heavily reliant on malls. All shopping happened in one of the many malls that were easily...

Important Hausa Language Phrases to Know In Nigeria

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. Nigeria is home to over 500 languages but for a more unified front and easier means of communication, the country’s official language is English. One of the local languages, Hausa,...

Biggest Shopping Malls in Johannesburg

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 like entertainment facilities – and they have become a common trend in various affluent societies, including Johannesburg which prides itself as the home of some of the biggest shopping malls...

15 Popular Festivals in Ghana, The Regions and People Who Celebrate It

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 through the ages and in contemporary times. They are held every year in the West African nation, spread all year round and some of them are simply mind-blowing. Every year,...

How Did Sarah Baartman Die And Where Are Her Remains Now?

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 remains were initially displayed at the Museum of Man in Paris,' but she was finally returned to South Africa and was laid to rest on August 9, 2002. Baartman spent her...

Queen Nandi Zulu Biography: Who Was The Mother of Shaka?

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 Africa. However, there is no King Shaka without his mother, Queen Nandi Zulu. The mother-and-son bond the duo shared was admirable and was one of the major reasons King Shaka reign...

The 10 Biggest Malls In South Africa

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 can talk about the biggest malls in South Africa, and the list is quite long. From the Fourways Mall in Johannesburg aptly dubbed a shoppers' paradise to Menlyn Park Shopping...

Biggest Shopping Malls in Cape Town

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 to designer clothes and pieces of jewelry; they have something for everyone. Shopping malls are now so popular that new investors, entrepreneurs, and retailers in South Africa tend to latch...

Where is Kruger National Park and is there an Entrance Fee?

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 for children, adults, and foreigners. There are open roads with large trees like baobab spread across the park. The area is flat with hills, plains, forests, and bushes feathered with mountains,...

10 Tourist Attractions In Nigeria Every Visitor Must See

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 for business or pleasure. The list of beautiful tourist attraction sites in Nigeria is endless, from the Yankari Park in the North to the Ogbunike Caves in the East, the Sacred...

Abuja Postal Codes For All Area Councils and Districts

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. However, both terms generally refer to the same thing and they are used mainly to ensure the proper delivery of parcels to their rightful owners. In Nigeria, these postal codes are...

10 Most Entertaining Water Parks In Pretoria

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 of the world’s most preferred tourism destinations for the most memorable holiday or relaxation tour one could ever wish for. It is even better to know that these destinations are...

The 20 Most Developed Countries In Africa and Their GDPs

Most people may tend to define the most developed countries in Africa or other parts of the world for that matter, on the basis of infrastructural development or some singled out factors. While such indices are not unimportant, the most important factor brought to bear according to the United Nations Development Program when defining developed countries is the Human Development Index (HDI) which is quantified by the human development...

The Best Places for Bungee Jumping In South Africa

Standing on the edge of a 216m bridge and looking down might be quite enough thrill for people who don’t suffer from Acrophobia. However, adrenaline seekers have found a far better pastime by jumping off the bridge backed by the security provided with either a leg or a full-bodied harness. This adrenaline-pumping sport is known as bungee jumping and it's practiced in several continents of the world, Africa inclusive. South...

The 13 Most Beautiful Waterfalls In South Africa

If you are on the lookout for a country with a collection of the best blessings of mother nature, you won't go wrong with South Africa. The country boasts of some scenes of untouched natural beauty, including pristine beaches, stunning desert landscapes, dramatic coastlines, lush vegetation, towering mountain ranges, and beautiful waterfalls. These little hues of paradise have contributed to making South Africa one of the most popular destinations...

The Best Zoos To Visit In Cape Town

Cape Town is a magnificent coastal city in South Africa. As locals often call her, the Mother City is the oldest and second-largest city in the country. She is one of the three capitals of South Africa, being home to the National Parliament building where legislative activities take place. Cape Town accounts for a large percentage of tourist visits to South Africa. Most of the over 14 million tourist...

7 Most Amazing Water Parks In Cape Town and Surrounding Cape Provinces

Kids have so much fun whenever there is water around. The exhilarating feeling that comes from a day out with kids in a water park is equal to none. These places feature water play areas like water slides, swimming pools, water playgrounds, splash pads, and lazy rivers where fun activities can take place. We have seen some water parks equipped with many types of artificial surfing and bodyboarding facilities...

All Kenya Airways Contacts and Branch Addresses

When Kenya Airways Ltd was birthed in 1977, it operated under the watch of the Federal Government of Kenya for 18 long years until 1995 when it became a public-private partnership. This development led to private firms like KQ Lenders Company 2017 Ltd and KLM buying into the company. From what we know, privatization was a good move for the company as it has been recording improvements in several...

9 Most Powerful African Empires and the Kingdoms They Represented

Before the coming of the Europeans and even after they had started taking over some parts of Africa, the continent was ruled by some very powerful African empires which represented various kingdoms. These kingdoms have formed the basis for the claims that Africa is the mother of modern civilization. In those times, there were many empires and kingdoms all over the African continent that had their own sophisticated structures, ranging...

10 White Sand Madagascar Beaches To Visit On Vacation

The Island of Madagascar is bounded by two oceans and has 5000 km of coastline and several islands which are notable for their white sand beaches. Most of these white sand Madagascar beaches are concentrated in the Northern region of the country but you can still find a couple of them in the South and South-Western regions. It would also interest you to know that white sand beaches stand unrivaled...

15 Famous African Gods, Goddesses and Mythological Deities of Significance

Most Africans today are now adherents of either Islam or Christianity. However, long before the Europeans and Arabs stormed the shores of Africa to colonize the region, many African gods and goddesses, as well as mythological deities, dictated the religious realities of the people on the continent. In that era, traditional practices like worshiping different local African gods and deities formed the core tenets of religion among the various...

Who Killed King Shaka Zulu and Did He Have Children With His Wife?

Shaka Zulu, a military genius who founded the Zulu Kingdom and is known as the fiercest warrior in the entire history of the Zulus, was murdered by his two half-brothers, Dingane and Mhlangana. The duo killed Shaka as he suffered from a mental illness that threatened to destroy the entire Zulu tribe. Shaka was never married, and there is no concrete evidence to prove that he ever had children. It...

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Who Is La Fonda Sue Honeycutt, Duane Chapman’s Ex-wife?

La Fonda Sue Honeycutt is the ex-wife of Duane Chapman, the American television personality, bounty hunter, and former bail bondsman. She was born on January 20, 1953, and is years old. Honeycutt and Chapman married on April 1, 1972, and divorced in 1977. They had two sons while they...

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Who Is Riley Gaines’ Husband Louis Barker?

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Dana Perino’s Salary and Net Worth

Dana Perino's net worth is $85 million as of 20. She is an American political commentator and author who earns about $12 million annually from her contract with the Fox News Channels. Perino was the White House Press Secretary during the tenure of President George W. Bush. She later...

Who is Dana Perino’s Husband? Unveiling Peter McMahon’s Story

Dana Perino’s husband, Peter McMahon, is a British-American businessman who has been married to her since 1998. He was born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, on June 6, 1954, and is currently years old. The couple’s almost two decades and a half marriage has been free of any scandal or...

Kim Hasse: Bio and Age of Gordon Lightfoot’s Youngest Spouse

Kim Hasse is an American actress who is known for being the youngest wife of Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, a popular Canadian singer and songwriter. She gained popularity for her role in movies like My Sister’s Keeper (2009), Pleasantville (1998), and The Brady Bunch Movie (1995). Hasse was born on April...

Who Is Anton James Pacino, Al Pacino’s Son With Beverly D’Angelo?

Anton James Pacino is the oldest son of American actor Al Pacino. The -year-old was the only male child of his father for more than two decades, and they've shared a very special bond and friendship over the years.  For several years, no one knew anything about Anton James or...