The coronavirus pandemic has clearly shown us all the underlying rot in the economic systems in many parts of the world. By this, I mean that if you aren’t aware, the world’s billionaires have gotten richer while the rest of the world has been impoverished. According to the BBC, the wealth of the world’s billionaires...
For most of human history, agriculture has been widely practiced for individual sustenance as well as the preservation of human communities. Over time, we learnt to adopt a more nomadic lifestyle, moving with the changing seasons to adapt quicker to various factors in our surrounding environment. Back in the day, some of the biggest influences...
Africa is a traveler’s absolute delight not just because the continent permits an enjoyment of complete anonymity but also because of its very many unfamiliar territories and cultures. A vast and highly diverse continent full of fascinating cultures, dramatic scenery and extraordinary wildlife, Africa offers incredible travel experiences that can’t be found elsewhere in the...
Veganism has grown in leaps and bounds in the last few years. Whether in real life or social media, everywhere you look, there’s a campaign calling for more people to eat vegan. The market has clearly responded because the number of restaurants, cafes, businesses and individuals embracing vegan food has swelled. Of course with this...
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. It’s still early into the new year and this is usually the time that many of us set resolutions to get fit and healthy. And if you’re looking to start working out and shed those extra pounds you gained during...
In November 2020, the fashion world woke up to a row between the Mexican government and Parisian fashion designer Isabel Marant. The Mexican Cultural Minister Alejandra Frausto Guerrero had written an open letter to Marant regarding her new collection accusing her of using traditional design motifs from the cultural heritage of native Mexicans without permission...
Global reduction in productivity, the health challenges brought on by the pandemic and the plethora of economic setbacks suffered by various industries across the globe, 2020 was quite the year. Still, the silver lining might be that for the sustainability movement, last year may have been one of its most progressive yet. From reduction in...
When you buy through our links, we may earn fees from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Christmas is unarguably, the most anticipated time of year across our globe. The joy of the season is so incredibly infectious that regardless of our religious inclinations, just about everyone starts to really get into the preparation, the decoration, and...
The fashion industry is one of the world’s largest industries, generating $2.5 trillion in global annual revenues annually and employing millions. The business of fashion also comes with huge environmental challenges; it is responsible for roughly 8-10% of global carbon emissions, is the second largest consumer of water compared with other industries, and is also...
As this year gradually draws to a close, we can all agree that 2020 will go down in history as a year of many political upheavals, amongst other things. From humanitarian protests to coups and various regime changes, this year has done much to shape the political landscape in our various societies. Most of all,...
British musician Harry Styles was on the December cover of fashion magazine Vogue and this was significant for two reasons. First, throughout the long history of the magazine spanning about 127 years, he was the first man to grace the prestigious fashion magazine cover solo. The second reason was that Styles was wearing a dress;...
In the summer of 2018, a “scandal’ broke out on social media involving an influencer on Instagram. It appeared that a woman named Bermuda had successfully hacked the account of a very popular influencer, Miquela Sousa. In typical social media style, allegations were thrown, revelations were made, comments were generated and the fans were ecstatic....