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Minor Hotels boosts luxurious experiences in Zambia and Mozambique with new leadership
New Hotel Managers and Executive Chef set to enhance guest experience Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, appointed new Hotel Managers and Executive Chef at their luxury hotels in Zambia and Mozambique. These dynamic professionals are set to elevate the guest experience and culinary offerings to new heights, reinforcing their commitment to excellence and innovation. New Hotel Managers and Executive Chef in Zambia In Zambia, The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel By Anantara welcomed Longa Mulikelela as the new Hotel Manager of this luxury hotel in Zambia. With…
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YouTube Black Voices Fund to help 26 African creators
While the group of creators from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa comes from varied professional, social and academic backgrounds, one common thread connects them all: the desire to make a difference in their communities and Africa through relatable and insightful content. For example: Kenyan creator Justus Nandwa, who hosts the popular online series Shared Moments with Justus, puts a human face to issues faced by ordinary African men and women by telling inspiring and life-changing stories encourages his audience to make the best out of life. Fisayo Fosudo from Nigeria, who has a background in economics and communication, uses his channel, under his own name, to analyse trends and developments…
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SA Style Awards to bring colour to the world
For its 25th run, the SA Style Awards is evolving with the times. “The world is our canvas and we can colour it in a thousand different ways.” Partnering with Peroni Nastro Azzurro to elevate the platform that has always honoured individuals across various industries, the awards have pivoted in its format and celebration style while still celebrating those who have become powerful vehicles for change around the world. On Sunday, November 21, the SA Style Awards were celebrated with an intimate judges dinner, hosted by Peroni Nastro Azzurro, in the heart of Hyde Park. Commencing with artful aperitivo in the Zebra Square Gallery, guests were elevated to the Southern…
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Solid and Fabulous: 13th annual Feather Awards
Now in its 13th year, the Feather Awards took place at the iconic Market Theatre in Johannesburg. As usual, the awards were filled with colour, bug personalities and fun. Setting off the star-studded evening in true glitz and glam, the entrance to the Market Theatre was transformed into a pink floral wonderland. Pink Carpet hosts Rorisang Thandekiso, Zanele Potelwa and Ayanda Makuzeni welcomed guests as they entered the precinct. Lethabo Joy, Ayanda Ncwane and Phupho Gumede Kardashian impressed on the pink carpet with the glamorous gowns while award hosts Lumko Johnson, Penny Lebyane, Ditshego Ditshego and Zizo Tshwete kept the audience entertained for the 3-hour long ceremony. Live performances from…
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Jameson Distillery on Tour comes to South Africa
Jameson Irish Whiskey has launched an exclusive Distillery on Tour Experience in the heart of Sandton from the 12th November until 12th December 2021. The unique Jameson Irish Whiskey Experience will welcome all South African whiskey enthusiasts and novices for a taste of its spiritual home based in Dublin. The Jameson Distillery on Tour Experience will host a series of tailored, interactive experiences that will highlight the proud Irish Whiskey heritage that stretches over 241 years in history. The month-long festival will be filled with great music, premium food and drinks and most importantly, togetherness. Hosted by Brand Ambassadors that embody the Jameson values and personality, guests will enjoy best…
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway gets the artists’ touch
As a tribute to Cape Town, and a symbol of support to South Africa’s tourism industry, Wall Designer Cara Saven partnered with botanical artist Hermien van der Merwe to donate two unique wallpapers installed at the top station of the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway in the Kiosk and The Shop at the Top. A larger than life oil paint landscape with Lion’s Head and vibrant proteas, pays homage to the beautiful flora found on Table Mountain. The artwork used in the Kiosk, is a bright red lino print of the King Protea. Hermien, a Cape Town-based artist lives close to the foot of the mountain and takes inspiration from the…
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Coke celebrates the ‘real magic’ of humanity
Coca-Cola in South Africa unveiled the ‘Real Magic’ brand philosophy and platform that invites everyone to celebrate the real magic of humanity. The platform refreshes the Coca-Cola brand promise – to unite and uplift people every day – with renewed relevance for the world we live in today. The platform is built from lessons of the last 18 months: that we can find magic all around us when we come together in unexpected moments that elevate the everyday into the extraordinary. It also acknowledges the many contradictions experienced as new generations find harmony and human connection in a virtual and divided world. ‘Real Magic’ is being launched alongside a refreshed…
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Bubbly Celebration Festival promises to be a good time
What better way to round out what’s been a tough year than with a celebration of bubbly? That’s what’s in store for lovers of South African Cap Classiques with the announcement of The Bubbly Celebration festival which will take place at the Plaisir Wine Estate on the weekend of December 4 & 5. Says organiser Darielle Robertson: “After all we have been through, I think we need to treat ourselves, our friends and our family to a little bubbly love, and what better way to do that than with a festival at which visitors can taste fabulous bubbly from a variety of producers, as well as listen to live music…
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Create your own yummy lunch for Sandwich Day
Americans eat more than 300 million sandwiches a day. An amazing statistic when you consider that there are only a little over 320 million people living in the US. It’s also no wonder that the sandwich has its very own day – celebrated every year on November 3 as World Sandwich Day. To mark the occasion, we dig up some interesting sandwich facts and asked for a few recipes from the chefs at Capsicum Culinary Studio. The sandwich is named after John Montagu (1718-92), the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who started a craze for eating beef between two slices of toast. In South Africa, the slang word for a sandwich…
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TRACE launches CODE docuseries to decode afro-urban trends
Trace, the global platform dedicated to afro-urban cultures and youth empowerment, has today announced its new original creation CODE. Premiering on TRACE Urban and TRACE Africa this Friday, 5 November at 16:00 (CAT), CODE is a 16-minute docuseries hosted by the fabulous Ninka Mbaye. The show will decode afro-urban trends and put the spotlight on talents from different origins to empower the new generation. “TRACE not only plans to offer great content on our platforms but also to create programs that promote diversity and inclusion for all. We want to put the spotlight on the success stories of artists, creators and entrepreneurs in order to make talents from all over the world shine…
