Tag Archives: South Africa

07Jul/23

Why is the mining of Sugilite controversial in Zambia?

July 7, 2023EnvironmentCyclosilicates, Gemstone, Gemstones, Japan, Ken-ichi Sugi, Li, Mining, Russia, Silicate mineral, South Africa, Sugilite, United States, Zambiaadmin

July 7, 2023 /Environment/ — Sugilite is a relatively rare cyclosilicate mineral with a complex chemical formula of KNa₂(Fe, Mn, Al)₂Li₃Si₁₂O₃₀. It is typically found in shades of pink to purple, but can also be colorless, pale pink, or reddish violet. Sugilite crystals are rarely found and the form is usually massive. It has a hexagonal crystal system and a Mohs hardness of 6 to 6.5.

Sugilite is named after the Japanese petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi (1901-1948). It was first discovered in 1944 in the Iwagi island in the Ehime Prefecture, Japan. Since then, it has also been found in other countries, including South Africa, Russia, and the United States. Continue reading →

21Jun/23

Europe cannot survive without Africa

June 21, 2023EconomyArticles, Business, Economy, Iis, Outsourcing, South Africa, Sustainability, Western influence on Africaadmin

June 21, 2023 /World/ — The statement that “Europe cannot survive without Africa” is a bit of an exaggeration. While Europe does rely on Africa for a number of resources, it is not entirely dependent on the continent. However, it is true that Africa plays an important role in the European economy.

Here are some of the ways in which Africa contributes to the European economy: Continue reading →

19Jun/23

‘Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa Foundation’ and the ‘Kenneth Kaunda Memorial Public Lecture’ brief history

June 19, 2023PoliticsAfrica, Countries, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Kenneth Kaunda, Lusaka, Nigeria, Pretoria, Prime Ministers of Zambia, South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, Zambiaadmin

June 19, 2023 /Politics/ — The Kenneth Kaunda Children of Africa Foundation was founded in 1989 by former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. The foundation’s mission is to “provide care, support, and education to children orphaned by or affected by HIV/AIDS.”

The foundation is headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, and has offices in several other African countries. It operates a number of programs, including: Continue reading →

13Jun/23

Is Elon Musk Zambian, just asking

June 13, 2023Human InterestBusinesspeople, Elon, Elon Musk, Errol, Errol Musk, Hyperloop, Pretoria, South Africa, SpaceX, United States, White South African people, Zambiaadmin

June 13, 2023 /Technology/ — Elon Musk is not Zambian. He was born in Pretoria, South Africa, to a Canadian mother and a South African father. He moved to the United States when he was 17 years old to attend college.

The confusion may have arisen because Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, once owned an emerald mine in Zambia. However, Elon Musk has never lived in Zambia and has never claimed Zambian citizenship. Continue reading →

09May/23

Gospel music by Amy Grant

May 9, 2023MusicAmy Grant, Calgary, Evansville, Greatest Hits, Michael W. Smith, Musicians, Nashville, Pretoria, South Africaadmin

There is no upcoming tour for Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant. The last time they toured together was in 2022 for their Christmas tour. However, they are both still active musicians and have solo tours scheduled for 2023. Continue reading →

08May/23

The Mbale

May 8, 2023Human InterestAfrica, Chewa people, Commonwealth republics, Continents, Countries, Eastern Region, Geography of Africa, Gomani II, Landlocked countries, Least developed countries, Malawi, Mbale, Mbale District, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Mwase Kasakula Mbale, Nguni people, Republics in the Commonwealth of Nations, South Africa, Tanzania, Tumbuka, Tumbuka people, Uganda, Yao, Yao people, Zambiaadmin

Mpelembe Media –The Mbale family is a royal family from Malawi and Eastern Zambia. They are the descendants of Mbale, a Yao chief who ruled over the area in the 18th century. The Mbale family has a long and rich history, and they have played an important role in the development of Malawi and Eastern Zambia. Continue reading →

01May/23

International Jazz Day 2023 Worldwide Celebration Concludes with Extraordinary All-Star Global Concert

May 1, 2023MusicAmbrose Akinmusire, Antonio, Austria, Beijing, BEIRUT, Brazil, Bridgewater, Christian McBride, Croatia, Cyrille Aimée, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Emmet Cohen, France, International Jazz Day, Israel, Jazz culture, JOHANNESBURG, John Beasley, Kurt Elling, Marcus Miller, Mexico, Musicians, New York, Oran Etkin, Rio de Janeiro, Rwanda, Sérgio Mendes, South Africa, Thandi, Tom Gansch, United States, Vienna, Zimbabweadmin

The 12th annual International Jazz Day came to a thrilling close with a spectacular All-Star Global Concert featuring performances from Beijing, Beirut, Johannesburg, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Vienna and beyond. The All-Star Global Concert showcased celebrated jazz artists including Cyrille Aimée (France), Ambrose Akinmusire (USA), Thana Alexa (Croatia), John Beasley (USA), Dee Dee Bridgewater (USA), Musekiwa Chingodza (Zimbabwe), Emmet Cohen (USA), Kurt Elling (USA), Oran Etkin (Israel), Tom Gansch (Austria), Christian McBride (USA), Sérgio Mendes (Brazil), Marcus Miller (USA), Thandi Ntuli (South Africa), Dianne Reeves (USA), Antonio Sánchez (Mexico), Somi (Rwanda) and many others. Continue reading

24Apr/23

Sudan: violence between army and militia is a symptom of an old disease that is destroying Africa

April 24, 2023Conflict and WarAbdel Fattah al-Burhan, Afghanistan, Africa, Central African Republic, Countries, Creative Commons, Dyck Advisory Group, Egypt, Federal republics, Hemedti, Iraq, Janjaweed, Khartoum, Least developed countries, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Meroe Gold, Mobutu Sese Seko, Mohamed Hamdan, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Moscow, Mozambique, Omar al-Bashir, Paul Jackson, Politics of Sudan, Rapid Support Forces, Robert Mugabe, Russia, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, War in Darfur, Yemen, Yevgeny Prigozhin, Zimbabweadmin

Paul Jackson, University of Birmingham

A three-day ceasefire to mark the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr in Khartoum appears to be dead in the water as fighting continues in the Sudanese capital. According to the World Health Organization, more than 330 people have been killed over the past week. Now, with reports emerging that arms are being sent from Egypt and Libya, there are growing fears the situation could develop into a civil war that could draw in regional powers.

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18Apr/23

Debt dangers in Africa: how defaults hurt people, and why forgiveness isn’t the answer

April 18, 2023EconomyAngola, Austerity, Cabo Verde, Caroline Southey, Creative Commons, Debt, Debt of developing countries, Debt relief, Economy, Egypt, Eritrea, Finance, Fiscal policy, Ghana, Ghanaian Cedi, Government debt, International Monetary Fund, Malawi, Money, Namibia, Philippe Burger, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, United Kingdom national debt, United States, Zambia, Zambian Kwacha (Rebased Jan 2013), Zimbabweadmin

Philippe Burger, University of the Free State

Public debt repayments in some African countries are at their highest levels since 1998. The Conversation Africa’s founding editor Caroline Southey talks to dean and economics professor Philippe Burger about the danger of debt problems some African countries face.

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15Apr/23

Why democratic countries around the world are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia

April 15, 2023Conflict and WarArgentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Countries, Creative Commons, Cuba, Cyril Ramaphosa, El Salvador, Gazprom, Germany, India, International relations, International relations theory, Jair Bolsonaro, Japan, Jose Caballero, Kievan Rus', Member states of the Council of Europe, Member states of the United Nations, Mexico, Moscow, Neutral country, Non-interventionism, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Soviet Union, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela, Worldadmin

Jose Caballero, International Institute for Management Development (IMD)

After over a year of the Ukraine war, efforts at building a global consensus against Russia seem to have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality.

The number of countries condemning Russia has declined, according to some sources. Botswana has edged towards Russia from its original pro-Ukraine stance, South Africa is moving from neutral to Russia-leaning and Colombia from condemning Russia to a neutral stance. At the same time, a large number of countries have been reluctant to support Ukraine.

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