Society & Culture

Africa Is The Most Dangerous Place To Be Born – UNICEF

A report released by the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) indicates that African countries have the world's highest incidence of newborn mortalities. The report posited that, “Eight of the 10 most dangerous places (where babies are) to be born are...

Marijuana Causes Less Brain Damage Than Alcohol, New Study Suggests

Researchers at the University of Colorado in Boulder find that alcohol is more damaging to the brain and that marijuana doesn't appear to alter its structure.... It’s a common stereotype that people who smoke weed are a bit unstable and...

Majority Of Black South Africans Live In Poverty, Report

The Petermaritzburg Agency for Community Social Action (Pacsa) has published its Food Barometer for January 2018 , showing how food prices have changed since the start of the year, and how South Africa’s most vulnerable are coping. According to data...

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in South Africa

Online jobs website CareerJunction has released its latest labour market findings, aiming to provide job seekers an idea of Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in South Africa The salary ranges are based on salary offerings published on CareerJunction between April...

Ethiopia Finally Bans The Adoption Of Its Children By Foreigners

Ethioia Finally Bans The Adoption Of Ethiopian Children By Foreigners On Tuesday, January 9, 2018, the Ethiopian parliament approved legislation banning international child adoption. Ethiopia is one of several popular destinations for individuals or families seeking to adopt kids with...

Top 10 Worst Terrorist Attacks In Africa

There was a time in Africa when there was no such thing as terrorism, terrorism then was just something we saw in TV. Although terror groups have always been present in Africa, they weren't always as sophisticated as their counterparts...

5 African Leaders Who Died Horribly Unfortunate Deaths

Being a president in Africa is a job with good benefits, fantastic pay, and great health coverage. That's why many people kill to be president. But it is not always a bed of roses. From body malfunctions and getting shot...

Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Africa 2018

Durban, South Africa is the most dangerous city in Africa in terms of crime, according to the Crime Index published recently by Numbeo, an online database of user contributed data about countries and cities worldwide.. Durban South Africa isn't the...

South Africa’s Zulu King Wants Circumcision Culture To Be Preserved

South Africa's Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has encouraged communities, especially those in KwaZulu-Natal Province, to preserve the circumcision culture, saying the practice is to ensure that it contributes towards the fight against HIV and AIDS. The passage which was banned...

Top 10 African Countries With The Highest Average IQ (2025)

Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is a measure of a person's cognitive ability, which has been the subject of much research and debate over the years. Africa, as a continent, has a rich history and culture, but has also faced many...
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The Untold Story of How African Rice Farmers Were Hunted, Stolen, and Enslaved on American Rice Plantations

When we think of the transatlantic slave trade, the brutality of capture, forced transport, and unpaid labour is rightly...
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