In 2012, when Moses Aloo inherited a plot from his grandfather, his neighbourhood in Kisumu, western Kenya, had plenty of farmland. But over the past decade, as Kisumu has grown, Nyamasaria has become ...

There is a reason why Johannesburg in South Africa is now the most cultural and most vibrant town in Africa. Research shows 12 African cities support and enables the arts, culture, and creative ...

The definitive drink: When in Cape Town, one must try Rooibos (red bush) tea that is unique to South Africa. Grown in the ...

From visiting ancient rock art to sipping wine while on safari, here are the best things to see outside of the most touristed ...

City life has its perks, until the noise, traffic, and daily stress become too much. When that happens, the best remedy is space, both physical and mental. South Africa’s lesser-known small towns ...

1. As Isocarp’s Africa region coordinator, what are your duties? Africa is the least urbanised at about 20-30 per cent, yet it is experiencing the highest rate of urbanisation in the world. Indeed, ...

Cape Town is becoming one of the world’s most talked-about travel destinations—and for good reason. Few cities are rooted in nature quite like Cape Town. It’s a place where mountains plunge into the ...