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Legends, myths and memories of the most precious resource in South Africa’s dry heartland
From ancient myths to modern struggles ... Things changed dramatically after windpumps arrived in South Africa, able to pump ...
World Bank10mon
Women, Agriculture and Work in Africa
COMMON WISDOM #6: Women provide the bulk of labor input in African agriculture, regularly quoted to be 60 to 80%. Two messages emerge. First, the findings question prevailing assertions that ...
GQ South Africa1mon
Christian Saint brings Ghanaian culture to life through a lens focused on African stories
It focused on documenting and sharing contemporary African myths and legends that circulate in Ghana, from the slave trade to our Independence Day all reflected in digital storytelling. The story is ...
AllAfrica.com10d
South Africa: Three Common Myths About U.S. Funding Cuts to South Africa
Many of these falsehoods have been reinforced by US and South African officials. Spotlight and GroundUp dissect some of the most popular misconceptions. Myth 1: USAID cuts only apply to South ...
Cartoon Network's 'Iyanu' has roots in Africa — and St. Louis
"Iyanu," a new TV show inspired by Nigerian folklore and myths, was animated by Lions Forge Entertainment, which was founded by St. Louisan David Stewart II. It shows on the Cartoon Network, and ...
Variety24d
Dominican Psychological Thriller ‘The Day of the Storm’ Uses Christian and African Mythology to Explore Perceptions of Reality
“This region in the deep south is rich in myths, supernatural stories and Santería ... in a town near where I grew up, combined with legends and popular tales that marked my childhood and ...
AllAfrica.com10d
Africa: Three Common Myths About U.S. Funding Cuts to South Africa
US and South African officials have contributed to misinformation about the cancellation of funding There is no shortage of myths about the cancellation of US foreign assistance. These include the ...