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Making Money Making Honey

[image error]The communities in Bié Province's commune of Cassumbi have been producing honey for a number of years. They perfected their methods to produce good quality honey, but had no way to sell it. It was a wasted resource.

"We spend a lot of time and have a lot of skills in producing honey, but the problem is we don't know who to sell it to. The roads are so bad here that even if there were people who were interested in buying it, it is hard for us to go to market to sell it," said Domingos...

Ghana

Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast and the Togoland trust territory, Ghana in 1957 became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gain its independence. Ghana endured a long series of coups before Lt. Jerry Rawlings took power in 1981 and banned political parties.

After approving a new constitution and restoring multiparty politics in 1992, Rawlings won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996, but was constitutionally prevented from running for a third t...

Newtown

Newtown is a vibrant area with a unique and extraordinary character based on existing cultural facilities, new commercial and residential developments, and a rich historical past.It's an ideal inner city location with a distinctly European feel with its early post Victorian industrial buildings, period or modern feel, large open spaces, historic houses, pavement restaurants, colorful markets, period buildings and facades. Johannesburg's cultural precinct is set in the heart of the 'old...

Mauritius Festivals

One of the most unique aspects of a holiday in Mauritius is seeing first hand the melting pot of cultures and traditions that the island has adopted from its people. Throughout history, people of many different races and religions have all chosen to settle on the shores of this paradise isle, bringing with them their own folklore and religion. As you can imagine this accumulates in some fantastic festivals. Here are the five best that Mauritius has to offer:

Maha Shivaratree

If you are...

Drinks in South Africa

Every country or society has some speciality products that are found nowhere else, or for which they like to take the credit. South Africa is no different and there are a number of delicious or unusual beverages available in various parts of the country.

Fruit juices: There are lots of inexpensive good quality 100% fruit juices available from even the most informal outlet. A perennial favourite is Appletiser – a slightly dryish, sparkling apple juice. Although it is now available all over the ...

World Cup Komkommer Slaai (Cucumber Salad)

Everyone shares the bond of food. This strong social bond helps us to flourish in all aspects of life. Celebrate the FIFA World Cup being played in South Africa this year by making a wonderfully easy South African dish, Komkommer Slaai (cucumber salad).  

Komkommer Slaai  (Cucumber Salad) Makes 5 Servings

Ingredients

3 medium peeled and seeded fresh cucumbers

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 clove garlic finely minced

½-1 teaspoon red pepper flake depending on taste 

Directions1. Grate...

Cape of Needles

The early Portuguese navigators named Africa's southernmost tip Cabo das Agulhas, or Cape of Needles, after noticing that their compass needles showed little magnetic deviation and pointed almost due north when passing this point. The dangers of this treacherous coastline prompted the construction of a beacon to warn mariners to stay clear.
 
The original Agulhas lighthouse, commissioned on 1 March 1849, stood 27 m in height and was built from limestone in the style of the ancient Pharos...

Finally! The positive side of Africa | African Forums

Finally! The positive side of Africa | African Forums

The Drakensberg Mountains

The Drakensberg Mountains are a spectacular example of a unique type of mountainous landscape. To climb or drive over the mountain are both very rewarding. These mountains are the tallest in southern Africa, with the highest being Thabana Ntlenyana at 3,482 metres and they well earn their name Drakensberg which is Afrikaans for Dragons Mountains. The mountains are located to the east of South Africa in the Kwazulu-Natal Province and the northern end of the range forms part of the...

Sweeter than Candy

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Other natural foods are much sweeter than processed sugar. Whether sugar is in the form of honey, sugar cane, beets or refined sugar it is a universal and versatile ingredient. African sweets will surely satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. You will find that "sweet is sweet" no matter what continent you happen to live on. Sweet is one of the five central human tastes. Sugary desserts across the world are looked upon as a satisfying experience. Sugarcane is much sweeter than processed sugar. Native ...