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CONTENTS
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4 carousel: in the bag
6 books: a taste of sweet medicine
4
from the editor 8 unpacking: doing business
in africa
I n isiZulu, there is a powerful saying that goes: 12 art of africa: esther mahlangu’s
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ukuhamba, ukubona. It translates to ‘to travel is to see’ indelible mark

in English, a sentiment that I agree with wholeheartedly.
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One of the greatest proponents of this saying is my outbound
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paternal grandmother. Her suitcase is always ready to go. 16 luxury: pressure makes
In 2009, I travelled with her to Maputo to attend a family diamonds
friend’s wedding. As we journeyed, I was dazzled by the 18 destinations: lusaka, a
booming town
rich, green flora. I marvelled at the brightly painted houses,
the flurry of taxis, the beauty of the people and the white 22 destinations: victoria falls,
30
sunsets and safaris
sand of the endless beaches. I watched boys play soccer
on a stretch of beach sand that had crept into their village. 26 destinations: tanzania,
conquering mount kilimanjaro
I came, I saw; I was in awe.
Travelling gives you the opportunity to learn new 28 legacy: the long walk to early
childhood development
languages, taste unexplored delights and to see a blue sky
turn moody grey before a great storm.
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Africa’s people, the diaspora and her majestic animals spotlight on
have borne the mark of migration throughout history. 30 dr paula kahumbu: an eye on
elephant conservation
Beyond borders, beyond the Serengeti and across the sea.
Whether migrating for food, as part of a nomadic 32 girma berta & robert slingsby:
art flourishes in ethiopia
lifestyle, in pursuit of work and new opportunities, or
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for love, ours are a people who have been on the move
for millennia.
Whether you are travelling with fastjet to soak up the 32 touchdown
34 wine: salt of the soil
38 flavour: loco for cocoa
sights, spend time with those close to you or to pursue
prosperity in your business deals, we wish you a safe and 40 6 degrees of separation
pleasant journey. 42 fastjet news
Let’s go places.
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44 translation
Tshepang Molisana
runway
48 mozambique: taibo
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ALC Man
"The fabrics and cuts we wear tell us about our
society." These are the words of seasoned South
African designer Amanda Laird Cherry. After
three decades of creating womenswear, Amanda
has expanded to produce a ready-to-wear range
Khula Bags
for men. Fold into ALC Man's dynamic use of Moniek van Erven is a social
fabric and pattern with a casual sling bag from entrepreneur who holds an MSc
The Space or online from Spree. in Business Economics. Khula is
an Nguni word that means growth,
which supports the brand's ethos
of growth through art. Moniek
explains, “Our bags are high-quality
pieces of wearable art.” Khula Bags
are available online.
THE
Ice Cherry
Salama Jappie, founding owner of Ice Cherry, has been
in the fashion industry for several years. She uses her
CAROUSEL AKINTUNDE MARINHO ON THE GO
Akintunde Marinho is the media entrepreneur heading up
Lagos-based Utopia Media and a savvy traveller.
experience in the luxury goods market to find and
import unique items she finds during her travels. Carry A FEW GIFTS AND TREATS
the unmissable crimson and bamboo bag from Ice ON OUR BAGGAGE A slice of paradise
Utopia Media was established in 2010. The company provides a digital
Cherry to make a real style statement. Bags available
from the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cape Town. CLAIM CAROUSEL communication service and works with prestigious brands such as Reckitt
Benckiser, AB InBev and Heinz Nigeria. Utopia Media also partners with
South African Tourism in West Africa.
Package the passion

“I had always had this idea about how digital and delivering the right
content to the right consumer could influence a purchase or at least
stimulate interest,” Akintunde explains. After realising the importance
of this concept, he took an online course to understand the science
behind digital marketing. Today, Utopia Media has grown into a group
of companies that includes Utopia Media, Arcadia Mobile TV, Arcadia
Digital Networks and Section 84 Entertainment Africa.
African ambition
Akintunde has always been an avid global traveller, but he is particularly
passionate about Africa’s rich culture, traditions, heritage, natural wonders
and stories. “It has been my mission to tell the African story and really
showcase the wonders, beauty and uniqueness of Africa to show a different
narrative from what we see in the media today,” he says.
Swinging into South Africa

The entrepreneur has travelled to Johannesburg,
Cape Town and Durban several times. On a recent
journey, digitally archived under the hashtags
#Travel2SA and #NigeriaMeetsSA, Akintunde says
that a major highlight of his experience was the big
swing and a ziplining experience in Durban. He was
also a guest at the festive Durban July horserace.
Aya Goods
Zambian-born Lucy Mulima is a Continent-wide contentment
fashion entrepreneur whose unique “Nigeria is one of the greatest countries in Africa,
use of print turns fashion into art. I am not saying this because I am Nigerian, but
CONVOY
NDULI, CONVOY
Aya Goods sources fabrics from because of the great economic potential and the
across Africa and uses local, creativity and natural wonders,” Akintunde shares.
bespoke craftsmanship to create the
MANDISA NDULI, He also says that despite various challenges,
distinctively modern items. The line’s Nigerian people remain some of the happiest. If you
inspired designs include women’s MAROCS are travelling to Nigeria, he suggests that you visit
SHOWSPACE, MANDISA
clothing, shoes, bags and other Marocs accessories are handmade by attractions like the Obudu Cattle Ranch, Yankari
accessories, all available online or at
Pam Samasuwo- artisans in Morocco. The collection includes National Park, Lekki Conservation Centre, Osun-
Convoy stores. Nyawiri bags, leather briefcases, sandals, hammam Osogbo Sacred Grove, Kajuru Castle and Freedom
THE SHOWSPACE,
Multi-award winning designer Pam throws as well as towels. Marocs is available Park in Lagos.
Samasuwo-Nyawiri hails from Zimbabwe at the Mojo Market, an all-day market at the
and has an eye for detail. Her A Non- Mojo Hotel in Cape Town. Travelling with Akintunde
Existant Tribe collection uses leather, Five items that Akintunde often carries in his hand luggage are a rosary,
PHOTOGRAPHY: THE
bast and alpaca wool to create six unique power bank, phone, laptop and camera.
designs for only 50 bags per year. The His five bucket-list destinations are Morocco, Zanzibar, Tanzania,
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Traveling to South Africa? If you’re flying with

contemporary designs draw inspiration fastjet, follow the #Travel2SA hashtag on Mozambique and Egypt.
from the Himba tribe of Namibia and Instagram and share the experiences of travellers
Ecuador’s indigenous people. and adventurers like Akintunde (@Marineboi84).
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Sweet Medicine tells the story of a young

Zimbabwean woman, Tsitsi, who lives life by the
rules set out by society and enforced by her strict
Catholic mother.
For much of the time, that plan works for
her – except when it comes to her education.
Despite the words of her Catholic priest, Fata
Masika, who says that “educating a girl too much
is asking for trouble, asking her to become a
prostitute”, Tsitsi continues to work hard at
school and dedicating herself to her studies. PANASHE CHIGUMADZI’S
The hard work pays off and Tsitsi racks up numerous distinctions and eventually DEBUT NOVEL IS
a degree in economics. She lands her first job, working as a glorified assistant for SWEET MEDICINE
a government minister and earning barely enough to afford the kombi fare to and
This easy read is a spoonful
from work.
The year is 2008, when Zimbabwe’s economy took a dramatic downturn, throwing its of sugar for contemporary
people into a spiral of insecurity and instability. Tsitsi slowly comes to the painful African readers.
realisation that her dreams of becoming the head of Zimbabwe’s reserve bank will likely
never materialise.
For Duwa Mubaira, this story reflects the singularity of African women’s existence,
something that up until recent years has not been adequately portrayed in the media.
Born in Ethiopia, Duwa grew up in Malawi and has called South Africa her home for the
past few years. Having visited 11 countries in Africa, including Zimbabwe, and with even
more on her bucket list, it’s safe to say she has a true African spirit. Added to this, her
professional experience as Managing Director at Malawi’s Guardian Publications and now
as a personal and business coach, she knows first-hand the struggles faced by women.
Having been exposed to so many aspects of life on the continent, Duwa immediately
acknowledges that this is more than just an African voice telling an African story. It draws
parallels to the experiences of real people, especially women. “I’ve seen the desperation
and resulting exhaustion of women who are carrying too much responsibility, sacrificing
for everybody else and yet are still plagued by self-doubt and wrestle with the insecurity
of finding or keeping a man,” she says. The setting is 2008
While this book deals with some heavy issues – patriarchy and feminism, and
the rigidity of Christianity as it has traditionally been practiced versus modern day when Zimbabwe’s
charismatic churches, all juxtaposed against traditional African cultural practices – economy took a
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it is a quick and easy read.

“This book will not dramatically change my life, but it certainly has given me a different
dramatic downturn,
perspective on things that I have experienced and, to some extent, a sense of closure on throwing its people into
some of them.”
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“You have to believe in Africa,” Aliko Dangote
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achieve anything at all.”
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Aliko is the founding owner of Nigerian
conglomerate Dangote Group. Aliko made
these remarks at the Annual General Meeting
of the African Export-Import Bank
(Afreximbank) in Kigali in 2017, where he
signed an agreement on behalf of Dangote
Industries Limited with the bank to secure a
US$1 billion credit facility.
Dangote Industries Limited’s agreement
was part of Afreximbank’s seven-year facilities
and agreements to secure US$1.1 billion for
entities focused on intra-African trade. Heirs
Holdings Limited, a pan-African property
investment company, received US$100million.
The Development Bank of Rwanda signed a
third, US$10 million agreement in support of
Whether you are travelling internationally, shopping online power and manufacturing projects in Rwanda.
or watching the markets to trade in foreign exchange, Aliko is said to generate his own power for
all but three of his cement factories. “Power is
keeping an eye on trends will help you to score the best an issue everywhere in Africa, so we produce
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currency deal. We take a look at five factors that influence our own,” the Nigerian businessman
the foreign exchange market. explained. However, Dangote remains
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Get social
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Social media is one of the best ways to promote

your business and acquire new clients. Social
Media Strategist Vincenzo Cosenza tracks the
most popular social networks across the globe.
1. Facebook is ranked as the most popular social

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DEVELOP were analysed.
AN APP IN 2. LinkedIn leads in several African countries.
AFRICA 3. Instagram is the preferred social network in

Botswana and Mozamique, and ranked second
in 37 other countries globally.
4. Twitter is big in Japan; it also came second
in the US and much of Western Europe.
1 Identify a problem or need

This will help you to develop an app
that’s both wanted and needed.
5. Reddit was the second favourite network
in Norway, New Zealand, Denmark, Canada
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Understand what’s important to your
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features and functionality
Figure out what you will need to make the
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the cost of the app. Illustrious Parisian department store Le BHV Marais
hosted more than 40 South African luxury brands from
4 Test your app

Develop a prototype to determine
whether consumers need the app.
June to July 2017. Situated near Notre Dame and the
Pompidou Centre, Le BHV Marais attracts over 60 000
visitors a day.
This will save money in the long run. The store, in partnership with Artlogic, Brand SA,
South African Tourism, the Department of Arts and
5 Decide on a platform
The platform on which you choose to
launch your app should be determined by
Culture, the Department of Small Business Development,
the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency and This
is Cape Town, showcased products that represented “a
the operating system used by your target South African wayof life”.
market and the functionality required. The unique initiative exposed South African brands
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producing artisanal, beauty, homeware and furniture
Money matters to the international market.
Applications without finance are a “These brands have been nurtured on home soil
nuisance. Figure out how you’re through the Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair. This
going to monetise your app. trade and export opportunity is just one step in the
pursuit of getting our high-quality South African
Crecencia Chauma holds a masters' degree products, which we so love, into homes and stores all
in project management. She currently across the globe,” explains Artlogic Director
works in product management Mandla Sibeko.
at a software development company. Among the brands included were Ardmore, Maxhosa
by Laduma, RialHeim, Thula Sindi, Wild Olive and Yswara.
Doing business in Africa? fastjet was “This project will craft a progressive narrative around the
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Esther ARTISTS 1 2 3 4
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AFRICAN ARTISTS latest international bright and bold taught artist best Thenjiwe is one of
ARE BREAKING project, uses site- colour scheme, known for his the creators of the
INTO THE GLOBAL specific materials to Nardstar* is colourful mural on film Jetsam,
repair cracked considered to be the face of the
ART WORLD, showcased at the
objects based on the the first lady of Ogilvy & Mather 2015 Venice Biennale.
TELLING AFRICAN
indelible
Japanese art of street art in South offices in The New York-born
STORIES AND kintsukuroi. These Africa. With work Johannesburg. The
EXHIBITING artist creates
objects resonate appearing in Cape artist’s latest global paintings of South
THEIR CREATIVE when touched, Town, New York project, To the Bone, African political
TALENTS IN generating a song and Paris, was launched in New figures and
IMPRESSIVE from the land in Nardstar* is York last month to
mark
architectural
WAYS. TAKE A which they existed. dominating in a raise awareness and landmarks.
Jenna begins a traditionally male funds for
LOOK AT THESE
With deep roots in the FIVE YOUNG
residency at the UK’s
Yorkshire Sculpture
industry. endangered wildlife.
SOUTH AFRICAN
Ndebele culture, Middelburg ARTISTS MAKING
Park in September.
Mandisa Nduli \ @ma_nduli native Esther Mahlangu WAVES WITHIN

THE LOCAL AND
has made her mark on the GLOBAL ART
COMMUNITY.
international art world.
E sther Mahlangu is bringing global

recognition to Ndebele art. The
81-year-old’s colourful paintings and
murals have attracted international attention
and are fast becoming synonymous with some
developments, she continued to use chicken
feathers to create her masterpieces and still
does so today.
According to Artsy, Esther felt that taking
her work to canvas would put Ndebele art on
“I was working at Botshabelo Museum and
at that stage they were coming to Africa to
select artists to participate in the Magiciens de
la Terre,” Esther explained in a recent interview
with Hannah O’Leary for Sothebys.
of the world’s most recognised brands. the map. “I started painting on canvas and “They took pictures of the different
At the tender age of 10, Esther’s mother and board as I realised not everybody will be able decorated houses in the area; I wasn’t home
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grandmother passed the Ndebele painting to see the Ndebele painting in Mpumalanga when they were taking these photos. They
tradition down to her. Now, more than seven where I live, and I felt I need to take it to them came back a second time, went to my house
decades later, the artist is ensuring that the to see. This is how my work started to be and asked the children: ‘Where is the mother
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colourful spirit of Ndebele art lives on. exhibited in museums and galleries around the of this house?’; ‘She is at the museum,’ they
During her iqhude, the coming-of-age rite world,” she says. said. So they went to the museum and asked,
of passage for pubescent Ndebele girls, Esther Raised in the small town of Middelburg, it ‘Who is Esther?’ I replied, ‘I am Esther!’ They
learnt the craft of beading. It was here that her might seem unlikely that her name would didn’t say anything else and instead took a
natural artistic talent first became evident, she appear among the biggest in the art world, photo of my house and gave it to me. I told
told Destiny magazine. but her decades-long career has been filled them ‘This is my house!’ ‘Then you are the
In the 1940s, she began using modern with impressive achievements. In 1989, Esther's person we are looking for,’ they said. ‘We
paints and introducing geometric shapes to work was exhibited at the Pompidou Centre in want you to come to Paris.’”
the traditional art form; this inspired her to Paris as part of the Magiciens de la Terre One of Esther’s most notable pieces is the
experiment with her art. However, despite exhibition; it has been attracting global BMW 525i she designed for the company’s Art
these modern influences and other attention ever since. Car Project in 1991, when she became the first
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ON A JOURNEY
female artist to paint one of the vehicles. Despite the difficulties with keeping the
Following in the footsteps of art world Ndebele art culture alive, Esther insists on
greats like Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons and Roy making it a possibility. “The problem now
Lichtenstein, the weeklong project resulted is the whole industrialisation process. There
one of the boldest and most unique cars in is no more time to teach children. I was
OF THE SOUL
the collection. scared. I could see that the culture was
Since painting her signature BMW, Esther dying out and that was one of the reasons
has collaborated with international alcohol why I am trying to get children involved in
brand Belvedere Vodka (RED) and singer- this education process,” she told Sothebys.
songwriter John Legend in efforts to fight Esther Mahlangu’s global success has
Aids. “It was easy to accept because this is a undoubtedly inspired young South African
disease that has plagued my community and artists to reach for the stars. Showing no
many other places in Africa and the world. signs of slowing down, she continues to
It is always a pleasure to paint for a cause,” lead by example and pave the way for young
she says. artists in a multitude of creative industries.
“I was scared. I could see that the culture was dying out
and that was one of the reasons why I am trying to get
children involved in this education process.”
– Esther Mahlangu
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Lusaka, Zambia Harare, Zimbabwe A fine art photography This history and Africa
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princess cut combine classic sparkle with it to be worn facing either way, making it a
efficient and sustainable than those involved in the natural a modern shape. Women who love to mix versatile shape. A gem shape for those who
formation of stones. tradition with modernity will fall for the love a showstopper.
princess shape.
“Secondly,” he adds, “they are conflict-free. We
commit to selling only laboratory-grown diamonds, Asscher
Cushion Beloved by Hollywood, the Asscher
which eliminates the possibility of mined diamonds of Recently brought back into the spotlight cut, with its cropped corners and distinctive
questionable origin making their way into our supply chain.” by The Great Gatsby, the cushion cut is an X-shape, is sure to make you stand out from
The third factor is the affordability of these precious antique design evoking the glamour of the the crowd and attract plenty of attention.
Man-made diamonds may not be formed deep stones. “They are more affordable than mined diamonds.
’20s. This diamond emits a sense of
romance, elegance and luxury.
Marquise
This allows you to save or be able to afford a bigger,
underground, but their manufacturing process makes brighter and better diamond,” says Ross. Emerald
Created by King Louis XIV’s jeweller when the
king requested a new cut for the woman he
them ethical and cruelty free, which some might argue The gems are grown from carbon in the same way as The elongated shape emphasises the clarity loved. The shape gives the gem the greatest
the mined stones, so will also last forever. “Inception's of the stone, making this dramatic and size per carat of all the popular cuts.
adds an extra sparkle. Ruth Atuhaire \ @tlotlina
diamonds have the same exact crystal structure, chemical
distinctive diamond perfect for those who
don’t feel sparkle is the ultimate priority.
composition, optical properties and physical properties as Heart
C
The ultimate symbol of love, the heart shape
utting-edge technology and a mined diamond because the carbon atoms are arranged Radiant is for the truly romantic. The unique and rare
expertise have brought about a in a cubic crystal structure. Similar to an emerald shape, but with facets shape is carved by exceptionally skilled
“Inception Diamonds are not fake, simulants or cheap incorporated for more sparkle. The jewellers to create a dazzling diamond.
brilliant revolution in the jewellery elongated shape is great for women who
industry: cultured diamonds. These man-made substitutes. Created diamonds, like mined diamonds, are feel their fingers are shorter than average.
stones combine elegance and consciousness in a the hardest material on Earth and are approximately 10
product that’s as stylish as it is environmentally friendly. times harder than sapphire and 100 times harder than
Ross Reid, Director of Johannesburg-based Inception cubic zirconia,” affirms Ross.
Diamonds, provides clarity about the journey of a cultured Although it might take a while for the idea to catch on,
diamond. “Inception diamonds are proudly grown in a there seems to be little reason not to buy a man-made
laboratory and are sometimes referred to as lab diamonds, stone. Not only will you get more for your money, but
grown diamonds, man-made diamonds or cultured you’ll also be making a sound investment in a quality gem
diamonds,” he says. that will shine forever while being guaranteed to be both
“Lab-created diamonds are sustainably cultured by Much like their natural counterparts, cultured diamonds ethical and eco-friendly.
recreating the extreme pressure and temperature required are graded by independent gemmological laboratories. With all of the advantages at a lower cost than natural
DIAMONDS
INCEPTION DIAMONDS
to convert carbon into a diamond crystal structure,” These gems are classified according to not four but five Cs: diamonds, it seems that cultured diamonds might be the
adds Ross. cut, colour, clarity, carat and conscience. The addition of this best choice when popping the question or just spoiling
With all of the rapid technological advances in the world fifth category comes from the fact that not a single cubic that special someone.
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today, it’s difficult to be surprised by the man-made metre of soil is turned in order to make these diamonds. As Marilyn Monroe sang: “Men grow cold as girls grow Looking to be dazzled by the finest
diamond trend. Nearly 60 years of hard work and fine- While
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L usaka is Zambia’s capital and most developed city.

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O ne of the original Seven Natural Wonders of the

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T o get to the top, you need to start at the bottom.

It’s a phrase that’s applicable to many aspects of life,
but it’s especially relevant when one is planning to
climb Africa’s highest peak. Kilimanjaro has become one of
the world’s most popular climbing destinations; summiting
She adds that preparation, both physical and mental,
is key to summiting a mountain successfully. “I climbed
Kili with no preparation or training, and in jeans,” she
says about her venture up. “I don’t recommend it at all.”
However, Marlette does encourage amateurs to keep
the 5 895-metre mountain is an item that seems to be going if climbing Kilimanjaro is their goal. “The more you
appearing on more and more bucket lists. climb a mountain, the more accustomed you get to the
Located in East Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest altitude, and your body learns to respond to it. You also
freestanding mountain in the world and also the highest learn how to plan ahead and simplify tasks for yourself,”
peak in Africa. In addition to this, it sports three dormant she says.
volcanic cones: Kibo, Shira and Mawenzi.
There are six different routes to reach the summit, each
offering its own challenges. Although it is considered to be
the easiest of the seven summits to reach, avid climbers are MARLETTE’S
still keen to have this mountain, with its snow-covered
peaks rising out of an ocean of green forest surrounded
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by dry savannah, under their belts. ON HOW TO
Professional speaker and mountaineer Marlette Hegyi BEST PLAN FOR
is counted among the adventurers who have summited
MOUNTAIN
CLIMBING:
Kilimanjaro. After road tripping to Tanzania in February
2000, Marlette found herself climbing the peak in jeans.
“The idea to climb Kilimanjaro was suggested by people
we met as we made our way closer to the equator,” she
1 Purchase the right
climbing gear.
says, describing the events leading up to the climb. “By

the time we got there, we realised that we had enough
time left to climb Kili, so we did.”
2 Train regularly to ensure
that you are physically
and mentally strong.
Aside from being a spur-of-the-moment decision, it was
Mount Kilimanjaro is
also the first time Marlette had ever climbed a mountain.
She has since achieved four of the seven summits.
The hiker describes reaching the apex of Africa’s highest
3 Simulate climbing as
much as possible; go
hiking with a backpack on,
one of the greatest peak as one of her highlights, especially because she hadn’t
planned to do so. “Realising that I could achieve such a
test your gear, and do so
multiple days in a row.
wonders of the natural challenge was a mental and physical awakening to the
Conquer
possibilities that lay ahead for me,” she says.
world. Dubbed the Although the climb was a success for Marlette, she does
“everyman’s Everest”, warn against some of the pitfalls to which inexperienced
mountaineers might succumb. “I was surprised by how
the mountain is remote slowly things happen at altitude. It can take half an hour
enough to inspire awe just to get your double boots on,” says Marlette, “and
you can get quite out of breath just doing that.”
with its unending views,
yet accessible enough
to reach by plane.
THE SEVEN
Kilimanjaro
Asia: Part of the Himalaya mountain North America: Denali, formerly Oceania: Puncak Jaya, also known as
Jaye-Dee Jansen \ @jd_ jaye range, Mount Everest is Earth’s known as Mount McKinley, is the Carstensz Pyramid, is the newest of
SUMMITS
The seven summits are the
highest mountain with its tallest highest peak in North America, with the seven summits. The highest peak
seven highest mountains peak at 8 848 metres above sea a summit elevation of 6 190 metres. in the Sudirman Range in Indonesia's
on each of the continents. level. Climbers can choose between The mountain sits in central Alaska, New Guinea, sits high in the sky at
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Here’s a look at the rest of the South Col and North Ridge just less than 500km south of the 4 884 metres.
the summits that many are
yet to conquer: routes to reach the summit. Arctic Circle.
Antarctica: Vinson Massif lies within
South America: Located in Europe: Meaning “white mountain” the Ellsworth Mountains. The 21km-
, PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES,

Argentina, Aconcagua is the in French, Mont Blanc is the highest long and 13km-wide intrusion was
highest mountain outside of Asia, mountain in the European Alps, the last of the summits to be
fastjet flies internationally from standing at 6 961 metres. It is also rising 4 808 metres above sea level. conquered, with the first summit of
Lusaka to Dar es Salaam, and flies
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T he Aluwani journey began 10 years ago when founder Thabang

Skwambane cycled without support from Johannesburg to
Tanzania, where he went on to summit Kilimanjaro.
Thabang’s lone journey was symbolic of the road orphaned and
vulnerable children are forced to walk for most of their lives. Having
volunteered for Aluwani and being exposed to its incredible work to
empower rural communities throughout my university career, I felt a
burning desire to make my own commitment to this cause.
In April 2017, Warren Handley and Tom David set Aluwani seeks to support more than 3 000 orphaned and vulnerable
off to complete a round trip from Johannesburg children in Ga-Dikgale, as well as to empower rural communities to
become economically and socially self-sustaining. The organisation
to Kilimanjaro that had been 10 years in the making. focuses on developing individuals in these communities by increasing
The two intrepid travellers followed a long and their awareness of entrepreneurial opportunities and creating
mentorship programmes.
winding road to ensure that fewer children have
to Aluwani
On the 10th anniversary of the organisation’s founding, my friend
Warren Handley \ @WarrenHandley to walk the path of life alone. Tom and I were given the opportunity to recreate Thabang’s original
challenge. We set out to walk the 6 000km from Mount Kilimanjaro to
Johannesburg to raise awareness for early childhood development faced with physical and emotional challenges every day,
(ECD) in southern Africa and make a contribution to the real heroes of but what truly stood out was the kindness of the people
this story: the Aluwani caregivers. of southern Africa.
Nervous yet excited, we began our journey in April by climbing Not knowing where we would be sleeping each night or
Kilimanjaro. After summiting, we would pass through six countries – when we would get our next meal, was one of the greatest
Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa – challenges of our pilgrimage. However, it brought about one
on our path back to Johannesburg while living on the food poverty of the greatest blessings, allowing us to experience the
line of $2 per day. warmth and hospitality of the people in each
Partnering with organisations in each of the six countries, “Our journey was an town we visited.
we hosted skills-based workshops to train caregivers and Everywhere we went, the locals were
preschool teachers to make toys and learning resources
adventure, a contrast welcoming, offering us food, water and
from recycled materials. These interactions gave us the between physical and sometimes even shelter for the night. We
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF chance to engage with those who would hopefully be a arrived in Nyangoro, a tiny village in Tanzania,
RAISING FUNDS emotional challenges,
catalyst for ECD in their villages. in the dark following a gruelling 50km day.
Five ways for nonprofit organisations to use online Walking an average of 40km per day carrying 20kg and extreme kindness.” Hungry, with blistered feet and aching muscles,
fundraising tools successfully: backpacks was an adventure to say the least. We were we met 17-year-old Choletta and her mother.
Despite not being able to communicate in the
1. Choose the most appropriate crowdfunding platform
same language, Choletta and her mother welcomed us into their
based on your needs. Generosity, Gofundme and Thundafund
home, giving us a bed to sleep in and helping us to realise that
are all popular options.
compassion is an international language. We departed the
2. Update your followers about your project and its
following morning with full hearts, feeling humbled at the
progress regularly.
kindness we had received.
3. Find advocates within your network. This will have a ripple
Although we awoke each day with aching feet and fatigued
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effect as each advocate will bring more people to you.

bodies, we reminded ourselves that each step was one closer
Convincing many people to give a small donation is usually
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to home and, even more importantly, one step closer to

easier than convincing few to give more.
making a difference to the lives of Africa's children.
4. Set a realistic target.
The Walk With Us 2017 journey concluded on 24 September
5. Thank your donors.
in Johannesburg and aspired to raise R1.5 million for early
childhood development and education in partnership with
Public Benefit Organisation Aluwani.
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Wildlife wisdom:
Dr Paula Karambu,
CEO: WildLife Direct
Dr Paula Kahumbu,
There are about 400 000 African elephants in the world.

With 97 being killed daily, experts project that there will be no
wild elephants in existence by 2030. Paula believes that the
demand for ivory needs to be eliminated in order to prevent
ending elephant
the extinction of the elephant.
“People first need to understand one simple fact: ivory is a
result of elephant poaching. The moment you come across an
ivory necklace or any other ivory good, you should know that
an elephant has been killed,” she says. “We are all responsible
extinction
for saying ‘no’ to buying these goods and trading ivory as
a commodity.”
The conservationist works closely with the Amarula Trust on
a range of different projects and campaigns.
#DontLetThemDisappear, the most
recent effort, was aimed to incite “Uniting as a
audiences to take a stand against
poaching as well as highlight the continent to preserve
connection between the the gift of our natural
In January 2016, Dr Paula Kahumbu was instrumental in the launch consumers and the possible
D
heritage, not only for
of Kenya’s first wildlife documentary series, NTV Wild. Paula works in r Paula Kahumbu’s love for conservation and
wildlife was sparked at the tender age of four when
extinction of elephants as a result
of ivory poaching. ourselves but also for
elephant conservation and believes that we can put an end to elephant she met celebrated Kenyan philanthropist and In honour of World Elephant Day
generations to come,
poaching by eradicating the demand for ivory. conservationist Richard Leakey. At 15, she joined a 100km
expedition in northern Kenya with Richard and other
on 12 August, Amarula removed
the elephant from their bottle in is the only way we can
Zanta Nkumane \ @Zion_SD
scientists, and her fate was sealed. Now, she is one of support of the cause. The Amarula beat the scourge of
Africa’s leading conservationists. Trust and WildLife Direct also had
Paula says her childhood in Kenya is what led her to a two-metre elephant ice sculpture poaching.”
become involved in elephant conservation. “Growing up erected in Union Square, New York.
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in Karen, Nairobi, was one of the biggest reasons I decided Paula noted that the ice melting in the summer heat was “a
to focus on elephants." symbolic visual, illustrating to consumers the impact of
Paula, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Kenyan ivory poaching”.
conservation non-governmental organisation WildLife While these efforts are admirable, the inescapable truth is
Direct, says Kenya is Africa’s major gateway for smuggling that all Africans must involve themselves in this cause if we are
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ivory, most of which ends up in Asia. She believes that this to win the battle against elephant poaching and prevent the
crisis highlights how entrenched organised crime has extinction of these pachyderms.
become in the East African country. “We should be the first ones to understand the beauty of
“In Kenya, the conservation world has suffered from a our continent and fight against poaching.
black-vs-white issue. Speaking out and enlisting the help of “Uniting as a continent to preserve the gift of our natural
Africans from all sectors have been my biggest challenges,” heritage, not only for ourselves but also for generations to
she says in relation to the difficulties she has encountered come, is the only way in which we can beat the scourge of
on her journey. poaching,” she concludes.

We
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Connect with the tribes and people of the

Horn of Africa with street photographer
Girma Berta and artist Robert Slingsby.
, the people
GIRMA BERTA’S STREET VIEW
Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, award-winning artist Girma Berta fuses street
photography and fine art to create his world-renowned pieces.
G irma Berta is shaking the art world about its axis

with his revolutionary works.
Describing the process behind his inspired works
of art, Girma says, “I like to draw and work as a designer, so
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photography felt like the next thing I wanted to explore. It
just felt right to start working with the medium.”
Girma has been recognised for his talent worldwide.
He has featured in The Guardian and NPR, been selected
to participate in the 2017 New York Times Art Preview
and shortlisted for the 2017 Contemporary African
Photography prize in Basel.
Realising that there were no artists capturing the
essence of Ethopian street life, Girma felt compelled to
capture these everyday scenes.
“There simply wasn't anything like Ethiopian street-life on
the internet when I started,” he explains, “I would spend time
browsing and studying the various photographers I admired
and couldn't see anything that resembled my everyday
experiences on the streets where I grew up.”
The Moving Shadows series features solitary shadows,
often on the move, carrying a variety of everyday items like
sacks, umbrellas and baskets. These moving figures are
imposed onto vibrant backgrounds, drawing the viewer
into a special moment between the photographer and
Ethiopian street life.
“Ethiopia is one of the must-see destinations in Africa,”
Girma shares. “We are a people rich in culture, history
and adventure.”
Although his work has received significant acclaim, the “I feel privileged to experience diverse art and people who
biggest highlight for the artist has been the opportunity to take me to greater planes in my work.” – Girma Berta

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travel and experience the world instead of viewing it from
behind his computer. “I feel privileged to experience
ROBERT SLINGSBY’S EYES
diverse art and people who take me to greater planes in my ARE ON THE OMO VALLEY
work,” says the artist.
“I still have a lot more travelling to do in Africa,” he says. Robert Slingsby opened his
“So far, Cape Town is at the top of the list with all its rich
colours and natural beauty.” solo exhibition, The Great Rift,
With his feet planted firmly on the ground and a camera at the Everard Read Gallery in
strapped to his hand, Girma is ready to take on new
challenges. “I'm working on a few new series, so I look Franschhoek in partnership with
forward to showing works at more festivals and with my the Leeu Collection in 2017.
gallery, Addis Fine Art,” he shares.
“I also want to publish more books on the various series
I'm working on, similar to the Moving Shadows book that
we released this year. There’s a lot more to come, I’m just
getting started,” Girma concludes.
R obert Slingsby, an activist and artist, has confronted
matters such as apartheid, cultural marginalisation,
environmental disasters and displacement with his
work. In 2010, his Money and God in His Pocket exhibition
drew attention to the visible geographical effect modern
‘I am Mero Dakalt’ from man has had on the planet.
Robert Slingsby's I am
exhibition at London's
While conducting research for the exhibition, Robert
Royal College of Art. travelled to southern Ethiopia. There, he found the tribes
of the Omo Valley, who reminded him of the Khoi and San
people of southern Africa.
In 2005, Robert’s Power House series focused on the
Khoisan people of the Richtersveld. “It’s
“The significance of the Khoisan’s art on the rocks that has
the consequences fascinated me beyond the point of
faced by a tribe due obsession,” says the artist. He
encountered a similar mark made by
to development
is profound.”
the tribes of the Omo Valley, such as
the Kara. Africa is calling
– Robert Slingsby of “These marks are mainly in the form
body painting, but also on their cattle Zimbabwe-owned AAT operates a portfolio of properties in Victoria
and some of the lip plates. That was the
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well as the metaphorical lines that are crossed with regard
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Salt explains, “One’s footsteps must be in the soil, you must

understand the soil, the plant and the climate.”
Vriesenhof produces an exceptional Bordeaux blend,
Wine growing grapes favour areas affected by ocean
currents. The North Pacific Current near California has
part of the prize for Napa, Sonoma Valley and other
of the soil
Kallista. The 2010 Kallista consists of 35% Cabernet Californian wine growing regions. Likewise, the Cape’s
Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 8% Benguela Current and South America’s Humboldt Current
Malbec. All of the grapes are sourced from Stellenbosch. have a large part to play in the success of vineyards in
Cabernet Sauvignon prefers moderate or hot climates. those regions.
Jacobsdal, a wine farm in Stellenbosch with sweeping Of course, there are exceptions to rules, and that’s
views of the Atlantic Ocean, has produced award-winning what makes life sweet. Discovering wines from regions
Cabernet Sauvignon for over two decades. that you wouldn't expect to and wines
This is partially because of the environment “In Robertson, we are that grow in unusual soil types is always
and partially because the viticulturist and fortunate to be able to somewhat serendipitous.
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winemaker know how to make it sing. The Cathy Marston cautions, “Climate change
grape exhibits black fruit flavours and create site-specific wines is real, but when it comes to current, west
blends well with Merlot and Shiraz. with various resources. is best,” so it’s likely that regions that
Merlot, another grape that prefers previously could not grow certain grapes
moderate to hot climates, exhibits plum,
The most important are thriving under unlikely conditions.
red or black fruit flavours with occasional resource we have is soil. An example of this is Chardonnay. Grown
mint. With these fruitcake characteristics, If you know the soil and as far as Chile and as wide as southeastern
the wine adds a softness to a blend that Australia, the grape can grow in a variety of
makes it easier to enjoy. Hartenberg, the plant, you can create regions and different climate conditions, but
another Stellenbosch wine estate, produces wines with personality, thrives in Champagne in France.
an excellent single varietal Merlot. The grape also flourishes in Robertson,
Another single varietal wine produced by like the six different South Africa, a region that is fast becoming
Hartenberg is a Shiraz. The 2007 Gravel Hill Chardonnays that renowned for producing Chardonnay- and
Shiraz achieved one of the highest prizes Pinot Noir-based sparkling wine, termed
for any wine at a Cape Winemakers Guild
we make.” Méthode Cap Classique.
Auction since the auction’s inception. The De Wetshof Estate in Robertson produces
2013 Gravel Hill Shiraz was awarded a 2017 Gold Medal at a variety of Chardonnay wines in different styles, from the
the Syrah Du Monde awards in France. easy-drinking Limestone Hill to the king of the hill,
Shiraz, as you might have predicted, also prefers Bateleur Chardonnay.
moderate and hot climates. This is the kind of full-bodied Bennie Liebenberg from De Wetshof explains, “In
varietal that exhibits black fruit and occasionally black Robertson, we are fortunate to be able to create site-
pepper notes in moderate climates. specific wines with various resources. The most important
Considering the growing conditions for grapes in the resource we have is soil. If you know the soil and the plant,
Stellenbosch region, it is feasible to produce grapes of the you can create wines with personality, like the six different
same quality as those that made the Bordeaux region Chardonnays that we make.”
M y grandmother has green fingers.

In the back yard of her home in
Katlehong in Johannesburg’s East
Rand, she has always been able to grow the
most succulent fruit and vegetables.
favour regions either 30 or 50 degrees north
or south of the equator.
Aside from geographical location, there
are several other factors that affect wine style,
quality and the resultant price. According to
world famous.
But the question remains: how is it possible that
Stellenbosch, thousands of kilometres away from
Bordeaux, can produce wine grapes, but Katlehong in
Johannesburg cannot?
The Cape is Africa’s wine growing region. It competes
with the best in the world in terms of volume and award-
winning potential. So whether you’re watching the
Highveld sunset from your grandmother’s back yard in
Katlehong or sitting poolside in Kigali, there are proudly
Africa is a continent
I have seen spinach grow, I have seen the Cathy Marston, a writer, wine educator and The answer lies somewhere between sand and sea. As African grown grapes
rich in personality and yellowest lemons, the most buttery avocados, co-owner of The Wine Centre, these include Jan Boland accurately explained, the soil, the plant and the for every occasion.
flavour, giving our but never, in more than a quarter of a century the grape itself, and the environment and climate must marry well.
vineyards the potential growing up in Katlehong, have I seen a single climate in which it grows.
vine flourish. For instance, sunlight produces carbon
to compete with the It is not the soil or lack of effort, but dioxide, the compound from which a grape
best in the world. primarily a consequence of nature and derives its sugar. As a result, the amount of
geography. Wine vines simply prefer the sunlight a grape is exposed to provides a
Cape to Johannesburg. context for how it will taste. Likewise, grapes
And it’s not just my grandmother who on different parts of land differ in taste
has learnt the hard way that grape growing because of the varying types of soil in which Tshepang Molisana is the 2016
is a precarious business. Although there they are grown. Veritas Young Wine Writer of the
Year. She has completed an Advanced
are exceptions to the general rule, Jan Boland, the Cellarmaster at Vriesenhof, Opposite: De Grendel wine Brandy qualification through the
Tshepang Molisana \ @TshepiMolisana geographically, wine grapes traditionally a wine estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa, estate in South Africa Cape Wine Academy.

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Nederburg’s head of white winemaking, Natasha
Boks says, “Noble late harvest is one of the styles of
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Mimosa Natural
Sweet Riesling (2015,
Robertson)
It’s not very often that a sweet wine can be
called complex. Mimosa, a wine estate and
luxury lodge in Montagu, describes their
wines as "seduction for the wine and sunshine
for the soul". The Natural Sweet Riseling pairs
perfectly with a lush chocolate brownie or a
foie gras soufflé, praline crumble and madeira
cream prepared by Mimosa’s Swiss-trained
chef, Bernhard Hess.
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dining out
Loco for cocoa BEAN

TO BAR
It typically takes 10 steps to
transform raw cocao into the
sweet chocolate bars you’ll
1
find on a supermarket shelf.
2
Trees are planted and grown in the tropical
regions. The trees can grow up to 10 metres tall
and produce cocao for 25 to 30 years.
The fruit of the trees is harvested twice a

year; once picked, they are sorted into piles
3
according to the grade of the pod.
Once harvested, the cocoa beans
4
are removed from the pods,
separated and left to ferment.
After about six days of fermentation, the cocao is
5
left in an open area to dry in order to ensure that
they’re not moody (dry) or bitter.
Dried cocao beans are then transported to a
6
factory where they are roasted and winnowed,
and the husk is removed in order to extract the
cinnamon with cocoa to bring cocao nib.
out the depth of these flavours. Then, of
course, there are the ever-popular fruit and Once removed from the husks, the cocao nibs are
7
chocolate pairings to satisfy the sweet tooth. ground into a paste called chocolate liquor where
Some have even gone so far as to incorporate cocoa butter can be extracted. This processing
the flavour into game meat dishes. causes the cocao to become cocoa.
The cocoa industry not only concentrates
on chocolate bars and the endless chocolate The chocolate liquor and cocoa butter are blended
8
fountains in Willy Wonka's factory, together and aerated in a process called conching.
C
it is also used in a variety of body
ocoa trees have been growing in the every year – that’s a larger output than the
lotions, face products, food and
The cocoa industry This creates an extremely fine texture, ensuring
that the chocolate bar is smooth.
tropical rainforest of the Amazon for next 20 producers combined.
baking products, as well as a doesn’t only
thousands of years. The Mayans and The key is the fact that the cocoa tree
concentrate on
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variety of cosmetics. After conching, the chocolate is tempered. It is
Indulge your senses with Aztecs used the beans not only in their food, thrives in humid, tropical climates with regular
Raw cocao – the unprocessed heated and cooled repeatedly to ensure it has the
an African treasure that’s
but also as a currency. rains. With the best conditions for cocoa
bean – is used in a variety of chocolate bars and right amount of ‘snap’ when the bar is broken.
The sweet treat, dubbed the food of the growth occurring just 10 degrees on either
loved the world over. ancient gods, grew in popularity in the West side of the equator, many African countries
beauty products for its high the endless chocolate
antioxidant content and ability Once tempered, the chocolatier might add
fountains in Willy
10
after having been brought to Europe from the find themselves in the prime position to
to repair skin. Chocolate has also flavouring or extra ingredients like nuts, dried
New World in the early 1500s. produce the crop. Wonka’s factory.
been praised for improving heart fruit\ or salt before the bar is quality tested.
While South America may have been the Chocolate really is in the blood of some of
health, lowering blood pressure,
birthplace of the cocoa bean, Africa is now at these farmers, with farms having been passed
increasing endorphins and When the chocolate meets flavour and
the forefront of production. down from generation to generation since
helping to reduce stress. consistency requirements, it will be
Africa takes a hefty 70% slice of the US$5.1 colonial times. This is most clear from the
It seems there’s never a bad time to indulge packaged and shipped to a store near you.
billion cake that is the cocoa market. Ivory mark chocolate has left on the local cuisine in
in some of this food of the gods, which is
Coast and Ghana alone are responsible for cocoa-producing areas. Many ethnic dishes
probably why we can’t seem to find any
Megan Daniels \ @eatwithmesa producing nearly 2.5 million tonnes of cocoa pair spices such as chilli, cardamom and
recipes that call for left-over chocolate.

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a first-ever city-to-city partnership to boost tourism Asilia’s
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South Africa is the largest African origin market for at N$4.6 million.
visitors to New York City with nearly 50 000 visitors in 2015. John Williams, Manager of Arebbusch Travel Lodge, says, “During
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Places to see in Mozambique

Missão de Boroma
Best known in the past for its college and
carpentry-training facility, it also houses one
of Mozambique’s most beautiful 19th century
Sitios para ver em Moçambique

churches. Missão de Boroma is a wonderland
for any history lover and the perfect day trip
for your next visit to Tete.
Missão de Boroma
esta estrutura foi melhor conhecida pela sua
escola, carpintaria - centro de formação, e por
fastjet is taking you places. From 16 October 2017, fastjet will fly domestically from ter uma das igrejas mais bonitas, na
Maputo to Beira, Pemba, Nampula and Tete. Moçambique, que foi construído no final do
século 19. A Missão de Boroma é um paraíso
para aqueles que gosta de história e é o lugar
M
perfeito para passar o dia com sua família,
ozambique is considered to be a paradise holiday destination by many international travellers. With luxury hotels scattered along the quando você esta explorando na Tete.
shores of white sandy beaches with light blue waters, the country's extensive coastline has a lot to offer. We've put together some of the
top destinations to see the next time you visit one of fastjet's Mozambican destinations. Mysterious Paradise
Moçambique é considerado por muitos viajantes de todo o mundo como um destino de férias paraíso. De hotéis de luxo espalhados pelas The Mysterious Paradise is located on the
margens para águas azuis e praias de areia branca e porque é um destino tão popular para os viajantes de longe, aqui estão alguns dos lugares que riverside just below the bridge in the main part
você deve ver, a próxima vez que estiver em um dos destinos moçambicanos de fastjet. of Tete. It has carnival games, a movie theatre,
live music and a bar, making it one of the city's
most popular night spots for both tourists
MAPUTO and residents.
The Central Market Paraíso Misterioso
Visit this market to experience the culture se você está procurando por uma excitante
of Mozambique. For locals, it is a place where NAMPULA e energética experiência na província de Tete,
they are able to sell their artwork to tourists. Fort of São Sebastião; when you em seguida, recomendamos o Paraíso
The market itself was established in 1900, travel to Nampula, make the Fort Misterioso localizado na beira do rio, logo
and has since always highlighted the delights of São Sebastião, a must on your abaixo da ponte, na parte principal da cidade.
of Mozambican culture. list of things to do. The fort is O Paraiso Misterioso tem jogos de carnaval,
o Mercado Central surrounded by blue waters and is um cinema de filme e de música ao vivo no
O Mercado Central de Maputo é uma ótima the oldest complete fort in Africa bar e tornando-se um dos Tete mais populares
maneira de experimentar a cultura de that still exists. In spite of the experiências de noite, para os turistas
Moçambique. Para os moradores, é um many attempts to lower it, the e residentes.
mercado onde os moradores são capazes de structure remains visually intact
compartilhar suas obras de arte com os muitos for all to enjoy when they visit.
turistas que a visitam. O mercado em si, foi Forte de São Sebastião; quando BEIRA
concebido no ano de 1900 e desde então tem você viajar para Nampula, faça o Gorongosa National Park Macuti Beach
sempre em destaque as delícias e os meandros Forte de São Sebastião, um lugar Only two hours from the city of Beira is one of the greatest Take some time out to relax on this idyllic beach. Macuti
da cultura Moçambicana. para visitar em sua lista de coisas national parks, filled with some of Africa's most iconic not only has white sand beaches and turquoise waters,
para fazer. O forte está rodeado animals. With more than 70 000 larger animals, it is a but also plenty of activities for tourists. Visit the Nhumba
Maputo Elephant Reserve por águas azuis e é o mais antigo thriving Eden for all who visit. Gorongosa National Park Yathu restaurant and tuck into some local seafood while
This nature reserve sits on the pristine shores completo forte na África also focuses on the development of the community looking onto the historic lighthouse and the remains of
of the Indian Ocean surrounded by wild subsaariana que ainda existe. surrounding the park, providing assistance through an old shipwreck. The location is unmatched by any other
bushveld. Located about 79 kilometres south Apesar das muitas tentativas medical, agricultural and educational programmes. in Mozambique, making it the perfect tourist attraction
of Maputo, it is the perfect place for the whole de diminuí-lo, a estrutura O Parque Nacional da Gorongosa for those who seek adventure or those who would simply
family to spend a day exploring the wild side permanece visualmente intacta Apenas duas horas da cidade da Beira, centro de prefer to unwind in tranquillity.
of Mozambique. para que todos possam desfrutar Moçambique, é um dos maiores parques nacionais, Macuti Praia
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Maputo Elefante de Reserva quando visitam.

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preenchido com alguns da África, com mais icônico é uma das Beira mais configurações de relaxamento.
é um animal e reserva natural no centro de animais. Mais de 70 000 animais maiores, este parque é É um lugar onde praias de areia branca e águas azuis
Maputo, Moçambique. Esta reserva especial, próspera Éden para todos os que a visitam. O Parque cristalinas não são as únicas características magníficas,
é rodeado pela natureza de bem, e a Nacional da Gorongosa não está focado apenas nos mas onde o Nhumba Yathu restaurante tem vista para a
imaculadas margens do Oceano Índico. animais dentro do parque, mas igualmente no visão de uma histórica casa de luz e os restos de um
Localizado a cerca de 79 quilômetros ao Sul da desenvolvimento de moradores que residem na antigo naufrágio. Esta localização é inigualável por
cidade, é o lugar perfeito para toda a família comunidade do entorno do parque. Fornece assistência qualquer outro em Moçambique, tornando-se a atração
passar o dia explorando. medica bem como a agrícola e programas educacionais, turística perfeita para aqueles que procuram aventura,
definindo o exemplo perfeito do que um parque nacional ou simplesmente aqueles que preferem relaxar
deve ser e fazer para a terra. com tranquilidade.
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Bom Dia swahili translation
Moçambique Ahmed
VOE COM NOS Amasha
Voe no conforto para a Beira, Maputo, Nampula e Tete - só no fastjet. unlocks
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Art
fastjet Tanzania celebrates talented artist Ahmed Amasha, who
serves as the Tanzanian Operations Supervisor at fastjet. Lucy Mbogoro
A hmed Amasha started drawing with pencils when he

was 11 years old, inspired by artists like Masoud
Kipanya, one of Tanzania’s best cartoonists. At
primary school, Mr Alex, Amehd's art teacher, encouraged
him to develop his skills. Later, at secondary school, Ahmed
other art in a variety of mediums like acrylic paints and
watercolours. Their imagery includes aircraft, abstract visuals
as well as animal and Masaai portraits.
Amasha aliamua kujumuika na wenzake wawili ili
kushirikiana katika kutoa mawazo ya kibunifu ambayo
studied fine art and began to learn new drawing skills as well yangewezesha wao kuchora picha bora zaidi. Kampuni yao
as how to work with brushes and oil paints, techniques that inaitwa Secret Art na pamoja wameweza kuchora picha za
would aid him in his artistic future. aina mbalimbali kwa kutumia rangi za maji aina ya acrylic.
Ahmed alianza kuchora akiwa na umri wa miaka 11 kwa Baadhi ya picha ambazo wanachora ni pamoja na Picha za
kutumia penseli. Ahmed alivutiwa na sanaa ya uchoraji na ndege, picha za wamasaai, picha za rangi mbalimbali, picha
mchoraji maarufu wa katuni nchini Tanzania anayeitwa za wanyama na picha nyingine ambazo mteja anaweza
Masoud Kipanya. Alipokuwa shule ya msingi Mwalimu Alex kuomba kuchorewa.
ndiye aliye mfundisha sanaa hii ya uchoraji, huko alijifunza If you’re in Tanzania and looking for some quality art,
mbinu mbalimbali za uchoraji na kuanza kutumia vifaa vipya visit the Secret Art workspace located at Tabata Segrea kwa
vya uchoraji kama brashi na rangi za mafuta. Makadali; if you’re somewhere else in the world and want to
After college, Ahmed entered the working world. As his see their work, you can find @Secretart on Instagram.
career took centre stage, his craft was sidelined. Although he Ukiwa Tanzania muda wowote tembelea Secret Art
was unable to spend time working on his drawing, his passion inayopatikana Tabata
for the art never died. Two years into his tenure at fastjet, Should you be in Segerea kwa Makadali
Ahmed took up art once again; his first picture was a fastjet Tanzania anytime au ukiwa sehemu
Airbus 319 drawn on paper. When he shared the image on nyingine na ungependa
Instagram, he got a great response from his followers, and soon, you’ll find kuona kazi zao
so began his journey to creating an art business. Secret Art located at watembelee kupitia
Baada ya kumaliza Chuo alifanya kazi kwa bidii hivyo
hakupataa muda wa kutosha wa kujiendeleza katika sanaa
Tabata Segerea kwa Instagram @Secretart.
The fastjet Tanzania
ya uchoraji. Japo alishindwa kufanya hivyo kwa miaka kadhaa Makadali. team is proud to have
hakuacha kupenda sanaa hii. Miaka miwili baadae akiwa Amasha as one of their talented employees! Next time you
mfanyakazi wa Fastjet aliamua kuanza tena kuchora na picha book a flight to Tanzania with fastjet.com, come round to
yake ya kwanza kuchora ilikuwa ni ya ndege ya Fastjet Airbus meet and greet our very own Operations Supervisor and
A319 ambayo aliichora kwenye karatasi. Alipoweka picha Tanzanian-bred artist, Ahmed Amasha.
hii kwenye kurasa wake wa Instagram mashabiki wake Timu nzima ya Fastjet Tanzania inajuvunia kuwa na Amasha
waliipenda na hapo ndipo wazo la kufanya sanaa yake kuwa kama mfanya kazi wao mwenye kipaji cha kipekee!
biashara lilipoanzia. Utakapokuwa unasafiri na Fastjet.com usiache kusalimiana
Ahmed joined forces with two of his friends to establish Ahmedi Amasha Msimamizi wetu mkuu katika kitengo cha
Secret Art. Together they share ideas and create drawings and Operations na mchoraji mahiri.
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WIN
Mozambiquan Taibo Bacar is not only in
vogue in his home country, his unique COMPETITION
designs are also winning the hearts of
fashionistas from Milan to Cape Town.
Taibo Bacar, MAGNÍFICO

MOZAMBIQUE
tudo bom
The country extends over 300 000
square miles with a population of
WITH BELVEDERE
nearly 30 million.
The Mozambican national soccer
team is popularly known as Os
Jaye-Dee Jansen \ @jd_ jaye
VODKA
Mambas meaning "The Mambas".
The country’s official language is
Portuguese, which is spoken by
50.3% of the residents.
Mozambique is mainly a savannah
upland drained by the mighty
We are giving away 50 bottles of
Limpopo and Zambezi rivers.
Belvedere Vodka to the value of
B orn and bred in Maputo, Taibo Bacar knew
from a young age what he wanted to do with
his life.
The designer’s passion for fashion started when he
watched his sister get ready for school. The 32-year-
R465 each
old also drew inspiration from his seamstress mom,

who gave him the opportunity to design for some of How to Take a picture of yourself with
her clients. enter the Esther Mahlangu feature in
Leaving a career in IT, Taibo took a leap of faith to
follow his childhood dreams, heading to Spain to this month's issue of Places
study design and pattern cutting at Instituto
Marangoni. The birth of Taibo Bacar, the brand, in
Post it on your social media
2008 was an opportunity for Taibo to steer the platforms using #MeetEsther,
Mozambican fashion market.
One of his main challenges starting out in tag @fastjet and stand to win.
Mozambique was the virtual non-existence of a
fashion industry. “When I started, we had a few shops
in Maputo selling fabrics, not a great variety or quality,
no textile industry, no fashion courses, no fashion- MOZAMBIQUE The Taibo Bacar range has been
oriented marketing, photography or model agencies,” TOMILAN showcased at over 20 exhibitions.
he said in an interview with Independent Online. With
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Competitions aren’t open to the
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that in mind, he decided to pave the way himself. It was the first African brand to be directors, partners, employees, consultants, publishing, advertising and
Taibo has been an incredible representative for showcased at Milan Fashion Week. promotion agencies and associated companies of Mikateko Media, fastjet
or their immediate families and partners. 2. Participation constitutes
the Mozambican fashion industry, showcasing his acceptance of these terms and conditions of the competitions published
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designs at Milan Fashion Week in 2011 and being

named emerging designer of the year at Mercedes TRENDING WITH TAIBO When he’s not designing, Taibo
pours himself into literature and
in places. 3. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for their
cash value. 4. Unless otherwise stated, prizes do not include transport to
and from venues or locations. They exclude any other expenses incurred
Benz Fashion Week Africa in 2012. INSTAGRAM: @TAIBOBACAR the great outdoors. LUXURY LEGACY
by winning participants. 5. Terms and conditions apply to delivery of
prizes. Should you live outside of an easily accessible area, alternative
The designs in his range are influenced by the PRESSURE MAKES
DIAMONDS,
BEST FOOT
FORWARD, WALK
designer’s ethnic background and the strength TWITTER: @TAIBOBACAR His future plans includes retiring
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arrangements have to be made. places and associates will not necessarily
carry the cost of these arrangements but we will assist where possible.
TANZANIA
of modern women; pieces from the range have FACEBOOK: TAIBO BACAR and living stress-free on a beach. WILL YOU
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KILIMANJARO?
6. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence can be entered
into. 7. fastjet and Mikateko Media reserve the right to make media
graced the frames of celebrities like Bonang Matheba KILA LA KHERI!
Migrate
announcements and/or publications about competition winners. 8. If
and Lira. One of Taibo’s favourite moments Africa winners can’t be reached within three months, their prizes will be
forfeited. 9. Prizes are available while stocks last. 10. All prizes are subject
With many national and international awards under was when he attended The Rome
to availability. 11. Prizes will be distributed only within the RSA, Zimbabwe,
his belt, Taibo is slowly but surely conquering the Condé Nast International Luxury Tanzania and Zambia.
world. “I visualise my company growing and fastjet is taking you places. From Conference, where he met BUSINESS
MINING
expanding throughout other continents to become 16 October 2017, fastjet flies international designers including LUSAKA’S
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domestically from Maputo to Beira, HEART
the number one African fashion brand in the world,” Pemba, Nampula and Tete. Tudo bom! Valentino and the late, great ART OF AFRICA
he says. Franca Sozzani. TRAVEL

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