There comes a point in life where you realise you don’t have that much time left, so you have to make the most of every moment and put some good back into the world, says musician Dan Chiorboli.
He’s explaining why the album he’s just released with an eclectic bunch of fellow artists features a surprising and unusual range of songs. Indeed,
Radio Ubuntu by The Solidarity Express features lyrics about climate change, migration, overpopulation, the unsustainable use of resources, xenophobia and the quest for racial harmony. In a country where hashtags like #PutSouthAfricansFirst spread hate on social media, it’s certainly calling out popular sentiment.
The largest diamond in the history of Russian polished gems by Alrosa weighs 100.94 carats
GENEVA, May 13. /TASS/. The largest diamond in the history of Russian polished gems by Alrosa, weighing 100.94 carats, was sold at Christie’s auction held in Geneva on Wednesday for 12,840,500 Swiss francs ($14,124,550), according to the auction house.
This 100.94-carat The Spectacle diamond with the highest color and clarity characteristics was put up for auction at Christie s Magnificent Jewels. The diamond was created from a rare 207.29-carat diamond mined in 2016 and became one of the largest diamonds mined by the company in the 21st century. It took Alrosa specialists more than a year and a half to make the diamond.
The East African
Thursday May 13 2021
Locusts invade a farm. Desert locust swarms have destroyed crops in major agricultural areas in southern Angola. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
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Desert locust swarms have destroyed crops in major agricultural areas in southern Angola, raising fears of severe food insecurity as the country is also experiencing drought.
At the weekend, the swarms invaded fields in Namibe Province, in southwestern Angola. They have also destroyed crops in Benguela, Cunene and Cuando Cubango provinces.
Mr Carla Tavares, Namibe province deputy, called for assistance in finding a solution to the locust invasion.
The wave of locusts plaguing the south of the country has destroyed 547 farms, said Félix Domingos, the Communication and Press Office director of the Civil Protection and Firefighting Services.
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TravelAwaits
May.9.2021
It’s easy to visit Africa and yet see nothing of the local customs and cultures. Safaris tend to focus on wildlife, and many travelers don’t get close enough to see a local village or its people, let alone experience some of their cultures or customs.
The African continent has 54 countries and around 1.3 billion people. There are an estimated 3,000 tribes, speaking more than 2,000 different languages, each with its own style, look, and culture. From shaven heads to intricate braids, brightly colored clothing to intricate beaded jewelry, these are just some of the features of diverse African tribes. And just as they look different, they have different traditions, too. To come to Africa without meeting its people is to miss out on a big part of what makes this continent unique.