Andile Smith

A popular quote says "Health is wealth" but we have come to the realization that these days, the quote is not quite so true in the environment as it is in humans. According to an intense study carried out by a bunch of intelligent people, some cities of South Africa have a larger number of unhealthy residents than others...

Every year, the Municipal IQ releases their findings on which municipalities rank highest in terms of performance and efficiency. The results are based on Municipal Productivity Index (MPI) which incorporates financial and non-financial data to assess the ability of individuals to engage in local economies; if residents live in acceptable conditions, how vibrant the local economy is and how the municipality is contributing...

Rolene Strauss is a South African beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2014 in London. After winning Miss South Africa 2014 earlier that year (March 2014), Rolene Strauss became the second South African woman to bag the prestigious Miss World pageant. Rolene Strauss bagged the Miss World 2014 crown on Dec 14, 2014, a competition that had over 122 very...

You'll agree that coming up with a list of the best secondary schools in Africa, from different countries across the entire continent is almost an impossible task. For one thing, the countries follow different guidelines and curriculum. Beyond that, the major regional assessments are equally completely different. How then did we arrive at the list we have here? Well, attention...

Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe as well as the most populous city in the country with a population of about 2 million. Most of the developments in Zimbabwe are concentrated in this city, probably because it is the capital city and most of the commercial activities go on here. If you have been to Zimbabwe, then you will certainly agree...

South Africa has always recorded a high rate of tourists visiting to catch a glimpse of the wonders nature has bestowed on the country. A visit to South Africa will expose you to lots of beautiful scenes you have never imagined existed, ranging from the wildlife, weather, vegetation, etc. Even the people of South Africa themselves are so welcoming...

Do you really need the academic qualification to run a country or head a large organisation? South Africa is a country situated in the southern part of Africa, a multi-ethnic society consisting of people with different religions, cultures, and languages. South Africa has had its own fair share of racial clashes between the white minority and the black majority...

The screenshot of what could be classified as one of the funniest break-up text messages ever is going viral on Twitter. The weird breakup message was uploaded on Twitter as a means of shaming the "former boo" by the recipient’s best friend. It would appear that the guy, known as "Bobo" wasn't getting what he bargained for in his latest relationship -...

South Africa has continued to rank so high among other economically and structurally developed countries in Africa, as a matter of fact, South Africa is the most structurally and economically developed nation on the African continent. Most of her major developments can easily be spotted in the major cities such as Pretoria/Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Also...

Does the fact that you don't have a visa constitute an issue to your travel plans? Cheer up, there's good news. Do you know there are countries Zambians can visit without applying for a visa before the trip? Zambian passport holders can visit a select number of locations visa-free, or visa upon arrival. Some of the countries include several...

Travelling to the United States of America (USA) is always a tricky affair especially when it comes to acquiring and authentication of the vital travelling documents such as the passport and the Visa. This is because the immigration policies are strict and well executed. The United States has had its fair share of trouble from those willing to take...

As the name implies, an anti-joke is a kind of indirect joke that is not actually funny and sometimes does not make any meaning. Usually, the audience would expect a joke that is very funny but instead, they get to hear something that does not sound like a joke and in most cases is without meaning. This irony usually triggers...

If you are in search of better ways to show your man some love, then you are at the right place. Who says men cannot be seduced by romantic words, words are powerful and they have their own share of influence on men just the same way the looks of a woman has its way with them. If your man...

Not all funny jokes are appropriate for kids. Also, there's a huge difference between a joke that kids can laugh at and the ones that would sound silly to their little ears. So, you would want to be careful when you are dealing with a young audience because they won't understand why you are not making sense. As much as the jokes...

South Africa is located on the southern tip of the African continent. The country is rich in recorded history and enjoys one of the highest numbers of tourists in the African region. Pretoria is the capital of South Africa, the seat of the executive arm of government. It was named after Andries Pretorius. The name has however been debated...

Do you get frustrated waiting in line at airport security or applying for a visa to visit a country in Europe or America? Global consulting firm Henley and Partners put together a list of the worst and best passports for international travel. The group analyzed visa regulations of all countries and territories in the world including Zimbabwe, ranking them...

Ladies, you might need to re-shape your thoughts after reading this article if you are one of those that assume that your man is only turned on by slim, tall model figures in high heels, skimpy and sexy clothes who have applied various layers of makeup. Following a series of feedback from men, you may be relieved to know that...

Think of all the stories you have heard about Africa and you will definitely agree that the picture painted is almost always never pretty. The rest of the world think of hungry people struggling to survive in war-torn areas under the leadership of dictators and extremists. Africa has been perceived to be a cursed continent for too long. This...

Winnie Mandela was an activist and politician from South Africa popular for being the wife of South Africa’s legendary president, Nelson Mandela and she would continue to be linked to Madiba in spite of the fact that their union ended in divorce in 1996. She was recognized as one of the most important women in the history of South...

Ebola has been in the media a lot lately due to the latest outbreak but these deadly diseases in South Africa kill so ruthlessly that they have succeeded in making Ebola a child's play. These are diseases that are already prevalent in South Africa, killing much more people than the much dreaded Ebola. Most of the diseases here are among the...