Zanzibar seaweed farmers are growing fashion’s next material
Tanzanian biomaterials company KelTex turns locally grown seaweed into a biodegradable material to meet fashion's increasing demand for an alternative to leather
Author: Seth Onyango
Women in Zanzibar are reshaping the economy through seaweed farming
Zanzibar’s women have long farmed seaweed. Now, they’re cashing in as local startups add value to every strand, using their earnings to start businesses, build homes, and pay school fees. As the sun rises over Zanzibar’s pristine shores, a group...
Unveiling Africa’s six greatest places of 2023
From lush rainforests and wildlife sanctuaries to majestic pyramids and thriving fashion capitals, Africa’s diversity of natural and manmade wonders continues to appeal to travellers worldwide. But this year’s TIME magazine World’s Greatest Places challenges the conventional image of Africa,...