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Dear TAP family, It is with great honor and privilege that I bring you the sixth issue of The African Perspective Magazine. Just like the previous five, Issue six stays true to our values of providing you with rich and informative content in a manner that is easy to consume and understand. Within its pages, you’ll find pieces on business, health, Art, politics, lifestyle and special visual info graphics of some of the key issues affecting our continent today including among others, motor accidents which now kill more Africans than malaria in most countries. For the first time ever, we are thrilled to have the work of a global African diaspora on our cover. Brianna McCarthy is a mixed media visual communicator working and living in Trinidad + Tobago. A self-taught artist, Brianna aims to create a new discourse examining issues of beauty, stereotypes and representation. Issue five also follows up on the travel series from the previous issue and takes you through a Jo'burg night life to remember. Talking of series, this issue starts another one; with African urban population growing rapidly and expected to reach over 1.2 billion by 2050, we've gone out and sought expert analysis on what this means and what must be done to make sure our cities are prepared. Make sure you follow this one. On behalf of the whole TAP team, I’d like to extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this issue in one way or the other. Special thanks goes to Brianna McCarthy, Thuli Mac, Christian Benim ana, Nyawira Kange, Michelle Kadenyi, Ivy Mburu, Zandile Chiwanza, Jeff Kinyanjui, and Rendani & Kgomotso for affording us their awesome images. Last but not least, I want to thank all TAP enthusiasts for your constant love and support. More than ever before, we are committed to telling the African story to the world: unbiased, uncensored and from a balanced perspective. Enjoy your 6th issue and continue to share with your friends and family! Moses Mutabaruka CEO, TAP Magazine mutabaruka@tapmagonline.com “Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter”. African Proverb
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CONTENTS VOL 1 | ISSUE 6 | MAR 2016
12 Did You Know 09 Things You didn’t know about AFRICA
26 16 Cover Story Arts: Brianna McCarthy and the power of Art
Shopping The Affordable Nairobi shopping experience
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China 101
African roads now kill more people than malaria in many countries
An info-graphic break down of China
33 Business How to start a business
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Health Jal Gua - Promoting Healthy Eating
40 Travel Experience the Jo'Burg Night Life
50 African Cities Re-envisioning African cities
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Coffee The coffee plant, which was discovered in Ethiopia in the 11th Century, is the world’s second most traded commodity today according to the global exchange organization.
Education Founded in 982CE and one of the first established universities in world, the University of Timbuktu with its three schools attracted elite students from all across the Arabia and Europe to Mali. Before Harvard and the likes, Timbuktu was a world center of academic Excellency.
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Medicine The Egyptians (Imhotep)– not the ancient Greeks (Hippocrates) were the true fathers of medicine. Studies have found that Egyptians were practicing medicine some 1000 years before Hippocrates was born and Imhotep is credited as being the true father of medicine. Even Hippocrates, the noted father of modern medicine was an avid follower of Imhotep’s work.
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Youth 65% of Africa’s 1 billion residents are under 35 making Africa most youthful continent in the world. By 2020, 3/4 people on the continent will be under 20. Africa’s population is also going to double by 2050 and by the end of this century, 40% of all humans will be Africans
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With the expected food scarcity in the future, Africa is expected to play a major role in feeding the world as 60% of all arable land in the world are in Africa
By 2050, as the world population continues to grow, water will be such a scarce resource that some academic are saying that a world war over fresh water could happen. It is in this sense that we not that the three Eastern African lakes of Victoria, Tanganyika, Malawi hold 30% of all the fresh water the world has
The approximate 30 million African diaspora send over 54 Billion dollars (formally) back home in the form of remittances. This amount is double the foreign aid money that the continent receives. Since over 75% of Diaspora remittance is informal, the total diaspora remittance is estimated to be around $160 billion
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SHOPPING
The Affordable Nairobi shopping experience Maasai markets are the heart of Kenyan jewellery in Kenya. Although the name comes from one Kenyan tribe, they offer a variety of curios and artefacts from all over Kenya ranging from clothing to jewellery, beddings, kitchen items and a lot more. 16  | Tap Magazine | April 2016
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say this because Gikomba is not visited by the n a city where high end labels are rich and fabulous of Nairobi, it is a haven for not only sold in malls, you can the low income earners thus if you do not look never go wrong with the markets. close to that, be assured of paying double what In Nairobi, we have second hand, the common mwanainchi (locals) would pay. I open space vendor markets that am talking about that old sleeping t-shirt you if ever you are in town, you've have and the worn out discoloured jeans that got to check out. These markets are the best everyone is telling you to throw away? Yes, that place (for locals) to shop current trends is the best attire for Gikomba. Shoes are another and they include Toi, Ngara, Gikomba, important factor. The only means of transport and Adams arcade. They are the cheapest once in Gikomba is by foot; thus comfortable and most diverse markets in Nairobi and shoes are a must. I would recommend flat/ more importantly, these markets are the or sporty shoes with good grip that you most pocket friendly. wouldn’t miss if they were to get Gikomba and Toi have to ruined. This is essential to avoid be considered as the treasure Last of all; falling as the roads tend to get markets due to their cheap when you get back muddy. pricing, quality and variety. home, separately Furthermore, any kind These markets have wash all items of accessories or jewellery items for every individual thoroughly in should be left at home. In irrespective of their age, size, disinfectant, Iron fact, for women, tying that gender or style. Gikomba, them and enjoy your which is without a doubt the new fabulous finds. sleeping scarf on your head is an excellent idea. Also, any form mother of thrift shopping in of make-up is a no. The simpler Nairobi is located in Muthurwa you look, the better chances of you getting market past equity bank Gikomba a better price. Ensure that you have a huge branch. You can get to it using Matatus durable bag and loads of smaller paper bags (Public transport) from town or even by taxi. as back up as one tends to go crazy when they Before you are ready to experience the thrill finally get the hang of shopping. Carry money of Gikomba's thrift shopping, there's a number is various denominations as vendors tend not to of things you ought to note. First, and the most have change, and separate your transport money important is that you must dress the part. I Tap Magazine | April 2016 | 17
SHOPPING
If you are looking for African accessories to match your new awesome clothes, the ever moving Maasai markets would be your best choice. The schedule goes as:
from the shopping money. The best time to be in the market would be 6.00 am as by 8.00 am you are already late. The reason for this is that you need to be there when the “bales” open so as to get the newest items as one is competing with other vendors who will go resell the products in their individual stalls. Toi market is located in the outskirts of Kibera slum and is the definition of one man’s trash is another man’s come-up. It is second hand shopping at its best as anybody with their unique style will definitely get what they are looking for. Mtumba (Swahili word for second hand) is the modern day chatty vendors selling everything from vegetables, to designer clothes. 99% of their stuff is shipped from the west and mostly coming in from Gikomba. Each of these markets is comprised of hundreds of wood scraps, iron rusted doors, with plastic roofs leaving narrow and often muddy routes for customers and vendors to jump and dodge each other to get their prized possessions. As you enter the markets, Vendors jump at you waving and shouting sunglasses, shoes and clothes at their “best”’ prizes so unless you are a good 'bargainer', keep walking, unless of course you notice something that you must get. Once you hit the market which is often 500 meters in, you will notice the
prize reduction of items which tend to be 50ksh or less. Now here is where the real shopping begins, and must I say is a work out. Items tend to be heaped in huge piles with some prizes being fixed and others one can bargain. One has to scrutinise each item individually so as to verify the quality of the clothes, remember this are second hand items often shipped in from the west. If you do not agree on a price for a certain item, be willing to walk away, as vendors tend to run back for you once they realize you know the market. Ngara and Adam arcade are the more sorted out markets whereby vendors have bought items from Toi or Gikomba and sorted through them making it an easier experience for the shopper. A good rule of thumb is cutting the price by one third before you start. If a vendor tries to insist, move to
If you are looking for African accessories to match your new awesome clothes, the ever moving Maasai markets would be your best choice. The schedule goes as: Monday- No market is open on this day. Tuesday- Kijabe street Park next to Nairobi River and Prestige Plaza along Ngong Road. Wednesday- The junction Mall and along Lavington mall and Limuru Road. Thursday- Along Ngong road and the junction mall. Friday- Lavington mall and the village market along Limuru road Saturday and Sunday- The High court parking in the city centre.
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Carry money is various denominations as vendors tend not to have change, and separate your transport money from the shopping money. The best time to be in the market would be 6.00 am as by 8.00 am you are already late.
the next, as for sure someone is selling the same item at a way cheaper prize. So for some final tips on shopping in these markets, Carry a handkerchief, tissues or leso for wiping yourself all the sweat of the work out you are about to do. Wear some sun screen and carry at least a litre of water to keep you hydrated as these markets are huge. Last of all; separately wash all items thoroughly in disinfectant, Iron them and enjoy your new fabulous items. Maasai markets are the heart of Kenyan jewellery in Kenya. Although the name comes from one Kenyan tribe, they offer a variety of curios and artefacts from all over Kenya ranging from clothing to jewellery, beddings, kitchen items and a lot more. The artisans are known to pick up on ongoing trends and provide their own alternative artistic versions on items like wallets, sandals, clothing and most loved Leather bags. Their items may not have the best finishing, but the pricing is quite affordable compared to shops in major malls and uptown (Biashara Street) and also if lucky, one may find a unique piece. Tips on shopping here would be; 1. If you are a foreigner, do not get a guide. Most of these guides will
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only take you to specific stands with hiked prices where they will get a commission. They pretend to be good Samaritans but they are not. Take a walk around the market before you start shopping. All vendors have different colours and pricing for their items and so give yourself time to scout the competition before making the purchase. Be very specific on quality, do not buy any item if not well finished as they tend to get ruined fast. Speak in Swahili or at least learn some 'purchasing' terms. If the vendors detect that you are not a local, they tend to take advantage by exaggerating the price.(This also applies when shopping in the thrift markets) Bargain to the best of your ability, meaning, initial vendor offer is almost triple the actual price, so don’t be afraid to start at ¾ the asking price. Only haggle to add 50-100 shillings more. Do not (just) buy cliché tourist items with the word Africa in it- these items cost a fortune and can be found in any curio shop. Try different things and experiment. The best markets have to be in Kijabe Street and the High Court parking due to their low pricing. Compliment the artisans, they put a lot of time effort into their pieces and tend to give their customers a discounted price if they do.
If looking for more urban jewellery, then visit the Nairobi downtown stalls for amazing deals on unique jewellery.
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ACCIDENTS
AFRICAN ROADS ARE THE WORLDS MOST
HAZARDOUS Killing More People Than Malaria in Most Countries A report published by the World Health Organisation on October 19th, 2015 shows that forty of the 50 countries with the highest roaddeath rates across all ages are in Africa. Road accidents now kill more people than malaria in many African countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa and Sudan.
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Africa’s roads are the world’s deadliest for a multitude of reasons including Poor road
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Poor vehicle safety standards; all African countries except South Africa meet either none or just one of the UN’s seven main vehicle safety standards.
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CHINA 101 China is now a global power house! Recently, it has been investing vast resources into the continent and curving strategic economic positions for herself in Africa! In fact, over a million Chinese nationals have already moved to the continent in the last few years and a Chinese military base will soon be standing in Eritrea to guard and protect her interest on the continent. It is thus viable to say that in the nearest future, China and Chinese foreign/or domestic policy will impact Africans greatly. With all the above in mind, as Africans, we are not investing as much time into understanding/learning
Chinese Investments in Africa •
Overall China’s investments in Africa exceeds 40 billion in Foreign Direct Investment. Although China has pledged 100 billion dollars in investment by 2020, this is still a relatively small amount of Africa’s total FDI
Top 5 countries with the largest Chinese investment? •
China has invested in 46 of the 54 African countries, mainly with a focus on metals, energy, and infrastructure. Countries with the most Chinese investments include; Nigeria, Angola, Ghana, DRC, Algeria Zambia, South Africa
anything about china as much as we should. Most Africans know of Barack Obama, of Nike, of Apple and even the Kardashians but do not know much about China and the Chinese society fabrics! How many Africans do you think know who the president of China is? What are the most famous or iconic Chinese companies? what is and where are Chinese investments in Africa, what is the political system like in China and who are the most influential people in china? In the next few issues, we will be bringing you detailed info-graphics addressing this knowledge gap.
Interesting facts • .100 million people live on less than 1 USD per day • Facebook, Twitter and The New York Times have been blocked in China since 2009 • .The Chinese new year is an important Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival, and lasts 15 days. This year it fell on Feb 8. 2016 • Popular languages in China are Mandarin and Chinese with mandarin being the most widely spoken language in China
Political Systems in China What is the political system in China? How is China governed? China is a one party state, with real power firmly in the hands of Chinese Communist party. The country is governed under the constitution of 1982 as amended, the fifth constitution since the accession of the Communists in 1949. The unicameral legislature is the National People's Congress (NPC), consisting of deputies who are indirectly elected to terms of five years. The NPC decides on national economic strategy, elects or removes high officeholders, and can change China's constitution.
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The executive branch consists of the pr premier, who is head of government. Th a five-year term and is eligible for reel the president and approved by the NPC Jingping
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Around the globe, China is known for its massive population and for being the most populated country in the world. China’s one child policy is a well-known government response to curb the rapid population growth. There is a lingering gender imbalance as a result. The male to female ratio in China is extremely high due to the one child policy and the fact that many people continue to prefer to have a male child instead of a female.
• The most popular celebrity in China is Fan Binhbing who is an actress, television producer and pop singer. She topped the Forbes China Celebrity 100 list in 2013, 2014 and 2015, after ranking in the top 10 every year since 2006. • Other famous people include Yao Ming, a former NBA player with the Houston Rockets. Jackie Chan and Jet Li are also very well known and worshipped movie celebrities in China.
Sports • Table tennis is the most popular sport in China. It is also the countries national sport.
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d into 22 provinces, five autonomous te the concentration of power in the ment's control over the provinces and
Historical Facts and Statistics What are some of the defining moments of China’s history? (Civil war/Conquest) • Some of the defining moments in Chinese history include the Opium War, the 1911 Revolution, the Communist victory in 1949, the Cultural Revolution of 1966, and the role of Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Kaishek and Mao Zedong. Best known for? • China is best known for the invention of gunpowder, paper and printing.
Business What are the top Chinese brands?
Expenditure In what sectors does the government spend the most money? China's biggest expenditures are in three categories. It spends over 3.3 trillion Yuan on its interest payments, debt, commodity reserves, foreign affairs and public housing. It also spends 2.3 trillion Yuan on Education, 1.4 on Social security and employment, 1.3 on Agriculture, forestry and water and another 1.3 trillion on Public service
• Great wall Motors is China's largest SUV maker, TCL is a Chinese TV manufacturer which also provides an integrated product with online video. China mobile Ltd is the world’s largest telecom carrier. Tsingtao Brewery is China's largest beer maker and the top selling Chinese brand in the US. Haier s a Chinese company that is one of the top 5 home appliance manufacturing brands in the world. Huawei is another widely known Chinese telecom equipment giant and smartphone vendor. Lenovo is also a widely known Chinese brand of personal computers. Tap Magazine | April 2016 | 23
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or the better part of five years, I’ve been following the journey of one dope artistBrianna McCarthy. A mixed media visual communicator working and living in Trinidad + Tobago who I first came across on the Internet while looking for an image for a blog I was putting together. Brianna is quite inspirational; she is a self-taught artist that aims to create a new discourse examining issues of beauty, stereotypes and representation.
Her form takes shape through masking and performance art, fabric collage, traditional media, and installation pieces.
"Why women"? I think women, especially West Indian women, tend to be portrayed in the same way quite often. I would like to add a new face to that – what I see when I look at women. I also thrive
on details – hence the intimate nature of my work. There’s something fantastic about eyes which is most of the reason I focus on faces – if it weren’t for faces I’d focus on hands I think. If I recall myself 10 years ago, I had the same fascination with hands as I do now. It’s a big part of what makes someone attractive to me – hands say so much about a person. I love a nice pair of hands as much as I like a nice face. That being said, I think there’s so much to Tap Magazine | April 2016 | 27
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"My work is also largely a personal endeavour to make + mend myself – much of my work can be seen as self-portraiture".
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see and create when the subject is a woman or a girl. I love the extravagance that sometimes comes with femininity. It’s wonderful. Dasheen Magazine passion fruit feature “I aim to challenge the perceptions of beauty + value which exist around women of colour, particularly women of the Diaspora. My work is also largely a personal endeavour to make + mend myself – much of my work can be seen as self-portraiture. It is about shared legacies, collective remembrance and my place on the continuum of it all. I respond to energy, to what buzzes in life, to nature and our communion with nature as well as my communion with my dreams.” Brianna McCarthy
Check out Brianna online at Website - www.briannamccarthy.com Shop: www.briannamccarthy.etsy.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/macabrii
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Experience the Jo'Burg Night Life Johannesburg (Jo’burg) is quite the metropolitan city. It’s nickname, Egoli, meaning the ‘City of Gold’ is derived from the city’s beginnings as a gold-mining town. As you drive down the highways, iconic gold mine dumps act as a beautiful reminder of the treasure on top of which we live.
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Sundowners When the sun sets and the day dies, Jo’burg stays alive. Creatives come out of hiding, young professionals pause the grind and go on the hunt for after-work sundowners. People are different, and Jo’burg gets that. After all, our land has come to appreciate both freedom and diversity. So let's say you find yourself in Jo’burg one of these fine days and you want to experience the Jo’burg Night Life! In this case, we got you covered, find below 5 guides you might enjoy based on what you’re into!
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Local is Lekker Lekker is South African lingo for awesome. Whatever is lekker must be really good. This vibe is for those who want to immerse themselves in our culture and experience what it feels like to be a Jo’burger. You're going to find yourself in Soweto (derived from South Western Townships), Yeoville, Maboneng and Braamfontein. Visiting Vilakazi Street in Soweto is a must. This is the street where Nelson Mandela lived. It’s filled with Proudly South African restaurants and hang out venues. Enjoy dinner at Restaurant Vilakazi which serves traditional dishes with a modern twist, or hop next door to Sakhumzi and try a true South African menu. Chaf Pozi is one of my favorites, an upmarket shebeen-style bar which is located at the base of the Soweto Towers. Shebeen refers to illegal township bars ran by black people during Apartheid. South African's love their meat and braai's (South African term for BBQ). Chaf Pozi is also a shisa-nyama (direct translation: burn meat). You personally select your meat from the butcher on-site and the chefs take care of the rest! If you prefer to hang in the city, check out Blackanese in Maboneng.
If you want an even better time, I highly suggest TOY TOY and Bassline in Newtown. TOY TOY has cutting edge underground house and techno music; you dance the night away for only $5. Bassline on the other hand is a legendary live jazz and reggae venue. Hotel Lamunu
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Lekker is South African lingo for awesome. Whatever is lekker must be really good. This vibe is for those who want to immerse themselves in our culture and experience what it feels like to be a Jo’burger. You're going to find yourself in Soweto (derived from South Western Townships), Yeoville, Maboneng and Braamfontein.
It's an afro-asian sushi and wine bar you are sure to fall in love with. Lucky Bean in Melvile is also great, with a 6 course South African tasting menu sure to leave you understanding what bobotie, boerewors, and chakalaka all are! Ready to hit the streets? I highly recommend Taste of Yeoville hosted by Dlala Nje (meaning 'just play'). Yeoville is a neighbourhood in the city that has been stereotyped to be dangerous and unfriendly. Dlala Nje will take you on a night-time tour where you'll experience Yeoville's culture with an 'unforgettable culinary experience' that will leave your perspectives changed. How to get around: UberX is ideal within the city, whilst renting a car for further Soweto is advisable. Where to sleep: Lebo's Soweto Backpackers in Orlando West, Soweto is very popular. Hotel Lamunu in Braamfontein is a vibrant hotel located in the heart of entertainment for city goers.
Indie High This is for the hippie at heart. Joburg has a rich creative urban space. You’ll find yourself in Newtown, The Maboneng Precinct (Maboneng), Braamfontein (Braam) and/or Melville. Feeling for sundowners with a city view? Check out “Living Room” in Maboneng. It’s an ‘urban jungle oasis’, a beautiful green rooftop bar filled with hammocks, vertical gardens, trees and plants. You can also take it to the streets 42 | Tap Magazine | April 2016
and head on to ANTI Est. in Braam to people watch and join in on South Africa’s craft beer craze. Chill on their terrace and observe Joburg’s raw urban culture whilst sipping on a “cold” one. I’m hoping you’d be in town on the first Thursday of the month to enjoy “First Thursdays” evening art exhibition in Braam. You’ll hop from gallery to gallery, exploring the city’s art and culture on foot. If it’s not a Thursday, you can check out the Joburg Theatre and POPArt for live music, the ballet and theatre productions. At times you’ll find a poetry jam and standup comedy by the city’s very own. How about a night market?
Kitcheners Carvery Bar - De Beer Street
This is for the hippie at heart. Jo'burg has a rich creative urban space. You’ll find yourself in Newtown, The Maboneng Precinct (Maboneng), Braamfontein (Braam) and/or Melville.
Check out the Rooftop Night Market at the 27 boxes in bohemian Melville every Wednesday. It’s a shopping mall made of 27 colourful shipping containers! You will find local produce; enjoy gourmet food, cocktails and music. Be sure to also take a walk on Melville’s iconic ‘7th street’ full of quirky bars and restos.
Mission I’m On a Budget Just because the pocket is a bit tight doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! This vibe is mixed with grungy venues, laisserfaire atmospheres and insane personalities. In order to
accomplish this, I suggest you select one poppin’ cluster of neighborhoods. That is Braam, Newtown and Melville. I’d start you off on De Beer Street in Braam for a juicy steak at Smokehouse and Grill. We South Africans love our meat! Right across the street is Kitcheners Carvery Bar - ‘a local pub by day and legendary parties at night’. It’s a grungy 102-year-old bar with velvet curtains hanging down the walls. You can grab a local beer for about $2 and enjoy the afro-indie vibe. Next-door down is Great Dane, a well-designed artsy bar with eclectic lanterns hanging from the ceilings. Both Tap Magazine | April 2016 | 43
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How about a night market? Check out the Rooftop Night Market at the 27 boxes in bohemian Melville. It’s a shopping mall made of 27 colourful shipping containers!
have vibrant patios and dance floors where people aren’t shy to show-off their moves. If you want an even better time, I highly suggest TOY TOY and Bassline in Newtown. TOY TOY has cutting edge underground house and techno music; you dance the night away for only $5. Bassline on the other hand is a legendary live jazz and reggae venue.
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Maboneng is one of the coolest budget accommodation spots in Jo'burg for just $16 a night. Airbnb and CouchSurfing are also great budget options.
Adventure Seeker This is for those of you who want to do something they can tick off their bucket list. Every last Friday of the month, you can join hundreds of locals and visitors on a +_25km biking night through Johannesburg CBD with Critical Mass. You’ll be riding through
Want something a little daring and tasty? Try out Dinner In the Sky hosted at the Modderfontein Nature Reserve. They strap you onto your seat and your dinner table will be propelled up into sky, you will see breathtaking views whilst enjoying a delicious three-course meal.
about 10 parts of the city. This is how to get to know a city. Want something a little daring and tasty? Try out Dinner In the Sky hosted at the Modderfontein Nature Reserve. They strap you onto your seat and your dinner table will be propelled up into sky, you will see breathtaking views whilst enjoying a delicious threecourse meal. If you want to get a little bit more extreme then you need to go bungee, abseil or climb the 55m
vertical entertainment centre Play at Height in Fourways. What’s great is that you can continue to enjoy your night on-site at their Sky Bar which has beautiful 360 degree views. How to get around: Renting a car is a good option. We have reputable car rental companies. Don’t worry, Joburg’s road infrustracture is excellent so buckle up and keep left! For further distances, catch our high speed train “Gautrain”.
It's time to put on your dancing shoes. Joburg's club scene is laced with the deepest house sounds and trippy electro vibes. We love our hip hop too! You can never go wrong with Cacoon in Sandton. It’s a smaller intimate club with DJs playing the hottest hip-hop and urban music. Be warned, you'll probably be there until dawn.
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Kruger St Maboneng Where to sleep: If you’re outside the city centre, Protea Hotel Balalaika, Sandton’s oldest country-style hotel is a go-to. Protea Hotel Parktonian is a good inner city option and is walking distance to the Gautrain.
and often you'll spot South African celebrities. Taboo is next on the list, boasting a beautiful venue with a stunning terrace. Those who visit Taboo often rave about the state-of-the-art sound and light system, one of Joburg's best.
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Where to Sleep: Ultra-chic Crown Plaza in Rosebank is designed for the club goers, with a 'sleep floor' allowing you to sleep in with no bother! If you want to sleep like royalty then you'll be at the Michaelangelo Towers in Sandton.
Dine in the finest of restaurants and pop bottles in extravagant venues. You’re most probably going to find yourself in Sandton or Rosebank. I’d start you off at Flames, a restaurant at the ultra-luxe Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliffe to experience Executive Chef Dirk Gieselmann’s take on the South African braai (BBQ). Kick it up a notch and pull up to the extravagant Five Hundred at The Saxon for a culinary adventure. Each dish looks and tastes phenomenal and most call it ‘edible art’. It’s a true Jozi gem. It's time to put on your dancing shoes. Joburg's club scene is laced with the deepest house sounds and trippy electro vibes. We love our hip hop too! You can never go wrong with Cacoon in Sandton. It’s a smaller intimate club with DJs playing the hottest hip-hop and urban music. Be warned, you'll probably be there until dawn. For a more extravagant night you should head to swanky KONG. This one's for the elite 46 | Tap Magazine | April 2016
How to get around: Choose Uber Black where only luxurious vehicles are on call. If you really want to make an entrance then Luxury Seventy Seven will hook you up. From luxury cars to private jet hire. Carpe Diem! By Thuli Mac Thuli is a young South African who has spent years abroad and recently moved back home to pursue her dreams. She enjoys and writes about travel, fashion and lifestyle issues. Follow her on IG @tooandalee Images by @Kgomotso_neto
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AFRICAN CITIES
Re-envisioning
AFRICAN CITIES African cities are growing exponentially, adding an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 people every day. The continent’s urban population will rise from 400 million today to 1.2 billion by 2050.
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ub-Saharan Africa is experiencing globally unprecedented rates of urbanization: By 2030, more than 50% of the African population will be urban residents. African cities are growing exponentially, adding an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 people every day. The continent’s urban population will rise from 400 million today to 1.2 billion by 2050. What will African cities of today look like then and most importantly, why should we care?
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Why should we start thinking differently about our cities? The increased pressure on cities demand immediate and exuberated action, we need to have a clear vision and start acting today to ensure that this is not a calamity in the making. We need to plan: where will these new urban centers be? What sort of housing, healthcare facilities, and schools are the population going to have access to? By anticipating this growth we can plan ahead so when the population boom occurs the above questions are answered and these cities
The entire continent of Africa has a quarter the number of architects as Italy.
The African population is going to surpass any other in the world soon. It will surpass both the Chinese and Indian population combined. By the end of this century 40% of the world’s population will reside in Africa. If there is no urban planning set in place, then we will be faced with a crisis, a world crisis.
are ready to host and accommodate the density that will be required to house this population. Regrettably, despite Africa’s current explosive human and economic development - innovations in technology, commerce, industry and healthcare Africa hasn’t invested in building the infrastructure to support design and despite its rich cultural heritage, Africa’s share of the global creative economy—meaning the worldwide market share of 15 creative industries— stands at less than 1%. For instance, one striking example
is related to architecture. The entire continent of Africa has a quarter the number of architects as Italy. With the expected population growth, omitting design from this movement will lead to significant social, economic, and environmental consequences due to massive land exploitation for development, resource misallocation and deforestation. What will happen if we don’t? Most if not all, Africa’s cities cannot safely and equitably absorb this massive human migration because of a lack of
thoughtful and sustainable planning and design. Currently, the majority of the urban population is forced to settle in informal settlements— unplanned sites on the outskirts of cities or in environmentally vulnerable regions where no public infrastructure or social services exist. Today, 62% of the African urban population currently lives in these informal settlements. Without the resources and opportunities to pursue education, access health care, sanitation, and clean water, or to financial planning, these populations are at serious risks for
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disease, social inequity, agitation, and even violent extremism. It is expected that the African population is going to surpass any other in the world soon. The continent’s population is estimated to surpass the Chinese and Indian population combined. By the end of this century 40% of the world’s population will reside in Africa. If there is no urban planning set in place, then we will be faced with a world crisis: people will be forced to seek their rights or what they are due elsewhere; it will become a global problem. For example, due to the Syrian refugee crises, developed
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countries had a difficulty coping with the level of migrants seeking refuge; over 1 million migrants risked their lives in hopes of a better life. Now imagine a hundred twenty times that! A population that size with nowhere else to go because the conditions of where they live are so dreadful – there’s no way that this is going to be contained just in Africa. So the consequences are tremendous on the world stage and for Africa, it is our survival. What can we do? In order to interrupt this trajectory of exclusionary growth and ensure
Today, 62% of the African urban population currently lives in informal settlements. Without the resources and opportunitiesto pursue education, access health care, sanitation, and clean water, these populations are at serious risks for disease, social inequity, agitation, and even violent extremism.
every Africans’ health, well being and prosperity - we need more impact creation oriented designers. We need designers creating new models of cities, new technologies, and new public services that will reflect and serve the realities of the future. How can we get this done? What are some of the key challenges to getting this done? We need to redefine the professional practice influencing the planning and design of African cities. Innovative and updated teaching methods in academia, and human centered professional practices all need to change for us to start seeing this change. The biggest key challenge is the mindset and current status quo of the minimum standards allowable for creating equity. The current living and quality of life standard in most African countries is set very low. With the population growth, we are going to see pressure for this standard to be even lower to meet the meager financial needs/ resources that will be available. If nothing is done to define what is the bare minimum (living standard/ quality of life) that is allowable, then we will see big developments forcing people to accept an even lower living standards. Part of planning is to define the average residence’s needs in regards to the minimum basic facilities/ infrastructures required to ensure that they live a decent life in these
cities. The structural violence created by the widening gap in the lack of this equity is of course amplified in a linear proportion with the density that comes with urban settlements. This is the root cause of other challenges such as the lack of funding, intellectual capacity and logistics to plan and implement appropriate measures to sustain cities. Who will be key stakeholders in this shift? Is there a role for the average African? Every level of administration and governance, policy makers, urban planners, researchers, academia, professional bodies, cities administration, civil society, has a role in defining the future cities of Africa. The average African has the moral responsibility of creating and sustaining the equitable city of the future. Participation and collaboration from everyone is ultimately the only way to go. Above all, governments have the responsibility to create a political space that allows for change to happen. To be continued in the next issue ...
Christian Benimana is the Rwanda Programs Manager at MASS Design Group and is currently leading the implementation of the African Design Center, a field-based apprenticeship that aims to become the Bauhaus of Africa. He is also the chairman of both the educational board of the Rwanda Institute of Architects and the Education Board of the East African Institute of Architects. Christian was a 2011 Global Health Corps fellow with MASS on Partners In Health projects; he holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree from the School of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP) at Tongji University in Shanghai, China (2008). He is particularly interested in the innovative use of materials and technologies for sustainable design.
REFERENCE: UNDP and UNESCO. 2013. Creative Economy Report 2013 Special Edition: Widening Local Development Pathways. United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. 2014. World Urbanization Prospects: The 2014 Revision, Highlights. African Development Bank Group, 2014, Tracking Africa’s Progress in Figures Harvardadc
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DABI 2016 By the Desautels African Business Initiative
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This year's theme was “Redefining the African Business Model: Unlocking Solutions for Sustainable Growth” aimed to draw attention to the emergence of Africa as the final frontier for achieving longterm sustainable growth.
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he growth, potential and complexity of African economies is undeniable. On January 23rd, 2016 speakers from the world over convened for the Desautels African Business Initiative (DABI) Conference in Montreal, Canada and TAP Magazine pleased to be invited and part of the media partners. This year’s theme “Redefining the African Business Model: Unlocking Solutions for Sustainable Growth” aimed to draw attention to the emergence of Africa as the final frontier for achieving longterm sustainable growth. “We recognize the need to restructure the current models governing businesses in Africa in order to
provide an atmosphere conducive for businesses to thrive beyond the prevalent traditional narrative”. On the day, the event was centered on panels covering topics such as Entrepreneurship, Education, Finance, Healthy, Telecommunication, Culture and Media. DABI 2016 played host to distinguished speakers such as Zafrulllah Khan, the CEO of Chase Kenya, and Millie Monyo, Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed show, An African City. This event is a place for the curious mind to develop their knowledge and interests about business opportunities on the African continent. Follow DABI’s social media to be notified of future events.
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THE MOST LUCRATIVE FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN AFRICA Hussein Mohammed dreams of having the most lucrative football league in Africa
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By Jeff Kinyanjui TAP East Africa football correspondant.
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or over 10 years, Hussein Mohammed has been involved in grassroots football, mainly running the Super 8 Tournament in Nairobi Kenya. Last year he managed to secure a multi-million-sponsorship deal with fast rising betting firm
SportPesa, a first for Kenyan football. But why is he so passionate about the local game? Hussein says he was driven by the management gap in Kenyan football. “Around 10 years ago I realized there was a big problem in the management of football in this country. I decided to organise a grassroots activity that would engage
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Africa. of the population watched some part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The final game of the UEFA Champions League in May 2015 attracted over 20 million African viewers. Across the continent, everywhere you go, you'll run into young boys, girls, men and women all in football jerseys. Unfortunately, most of these Jerseys and football enthusiasm is for foreign leagues and teams.
the youth, keep them off vices such as drug abuse and crime by doing what they love most and that is playing football but at the same time make a living out of it,” Hussein says, “A lot of people also focused on the National team, Harambee Stars and the top-tier league but my approach has always been bottom-up. You cannot build a house without taking care of the foundation first. Kenyans expected success at the top without really thinking where that success was going to start from. We need to build it from ground up. Nowhere in the world has football been developed from top
– down. Where do you get that talent? How do you nurture it? And that is what I have been investing in over the years,” he adds. The National team, Harambee Stars has failed to qualify for the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations and just recently failed to defend the CECAFA Kagame Cup held in Ethiopia but Hussein places the blame on the Football Kenya Federation and the Government. “It is really unfair to expect Harambee Stars to perform without properly investing in the team and in grassroots football. The federation claims to have the mandate to run football in the country but does the exact opposite. The Government also, through the Ministry of Sports needs to show commitment to the game. Cases of our players threatening not to honour games due to unpaid allowances are really becoming the order of the day and its sad,” “In the same breadth the federation doesn’t have the monopoly to run football. That’s why I decided to start the Super 8 Tournament, to give the Tap Magazine | April 2016 | 61
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youth the chance to do what they love most, playing football, and get their daily bread out of it. Teams that won in the past have invested in sustainable projects and that gives me hope that it can be done,”
From Tournament to Leagues Technical University of Kenya (TuK), formerly known as Kenya Polytechnic, won the ninth edition of the tournament in October and Hussein says that marked a new beginning. Since then, Hussein has rolled out two leagues in Nairobi starting mid January 2016. “We will have two professional leagues next year; the SPS8 Nairobi County Premier League as the toptier and the SPS8 Division One. Each league will have 16 teams and the registration is ongoing. I want to thank our main sponsors SportPesa for their continued support. This is a game changer. We have very talented
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players at the grassroots and not all of them can make it to Europe or even the Kenyan Premier League. We want to give them an alternative, competitive grassroots leagues with lucrative packages,” Hussein says last we spoke. “The leagues will run from January to October, culminating into the Super 8 Tournament. Four top teams from the Division One will be promoted to the County League while the bottom four from the top-tier will be relegated to the second-tier. We have professionalized everything and this is what Kenyan football needs in order to grow,” he adds. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Nairobi Branch has in the past interfered with the Super 8 Tournament by banning clubs that take part in it but Hussein says he’s not deterred with that. “Like I always say no one has a monopoly to run football in Kenya. The clubs have to make
You are certain to see more Jerseys of English teams such as Arsenal and Manchester United and those of Spanish giants such as Barcelona and Real Madrid than those of African giants - the likes of Gor Mahia, Yanga, Rayon Sports or Kaizer Chiefs. So what happened? Why are teams in London and Manchester worshipped in Kigali and Kisumu while local giants are struggling for survival! With so much interest and demand for the sport, why aren't national leagues in African countries thriving? As other sectors such as telecommunications grow in Africa, why can’t football, which is a multi-billion industry, grow?
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SPORTS Hussein Mohammed has been working on Kenyan local football for the better part of a decade and he dreams of building lucrative football leagues in Africa that Africans will be proud off. He wants African players to dream of playing in Nairobi and not in London, Manchester or Madrid. Read below Hussein's journey and how he intends to bring the best football leagues to Africa...
their own choices. What do they get by participating in the FKF Nairobi Branch Leagues? The winner in the top-tier league will get Ksh 1 Million to start with but our target is to make it the most lucrative and competitive league in Africa such that local talent will also wish to play in Kenya and not abroad as it is at the moment. In addition to the prize money, participating teams will also get monthly perks, balls and uniforms,” he points out. Hussein also notes out that mismanagement and lack of commitment from the Government as the cancer in Kenyan football. “Mismanagement and lack of vision and commitment from the Government – that is what is ailing our 64 | Tap Magazine | April 2016
game. We must build the infrastructure and support organisers. We must also get the right people in the leadership positions in the federation. For instance, officials who are known by everyone have embezzled funds but to date nothing has been done, they have never been held accountable. The Nairobi branch for instance just this season has gotten a lot of resources from various constituencies through CDF, can they account for it?” No. And what is the Government doing about it? Hussein ran for the FKF Presidency last time but has no intention of doing so this time. “I’m not interested this time but I will still play my role in developing the game through Extreme Sports Ltd.”
His parting shot: “My final word will be to Sports Administrators. We need to be serious this time especially the Government. Empty rhetoric can only last for a short while. Let’s get things done, build infrastructure, marketing campaigns to change the image of the game and offer the necessary support. As other sectors such as telecommunications grow in Africa, why can’t football, which is a multibillion industry, grow? That will only happen if we get the right people in the right positions and invest in the game,” he concludes. Follow Hussein on Twitter @husseinmoha
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