Msafiri

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Msafiri

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RWENZORI MARATHON RACE ACROSS THE EQUATOR

SO YOU WANT TO BE CREATIVE AND SUCCESSFUL? THE ART OF BEING AN ARTIST • There's more to growing as an artist than being blessed with innate talent. It's a cocktail of different elements, says Imou Eparis, who asks five experts to name the one factor that fuels creativity

NOTES TO MY FUTURE BETTER SELF 3 THINGS ABOUT COURAGE I WISH I KNEW EARLIER • How to face your fears and be the person you want to be

DREAM BIG • Meet three African entrepreneurs who went beyond their comfort zones to transform their ideas into reality

INTERVIEW: CEO, MMWCA NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR THE MAASAI MARA • A ground-breaking new effort is underway to differentiate, reposition and raise the profile of the Greater Maasai Mara's unique wildlife, cultural heritage and tourism offering. We spoke to Daniel Ole Sopia, CEO of the Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association (MMWCA), to find out more…

SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE IT'S PAY-BACK TIME • Who would have thought repaying a debt to a mobile loan app could be so amusing?

AUTHOR PROFILE BESSIE HEAD • Considered one of Botswana's most influential writers, Bessie Head's novels focussed on the everyday lives and struggles of ordinary people

INSPIRATION GREEN SHOOTS • H. E. Peter Maddens, the Belgium Ambassador to Kenya, reveals how a safari camp in the Maasai Mara was the inspiration for making the Belgian Embassy in Nairobi net-zero

GADGETS FOR GETTING ORGANISED ORDER OUT OF CHAOS • Eight gadgets that will make you feel more organised than Marie Kondo…

FIVE OF THE BEST MALAWI HIGHLIGHTS

NAMAQUALAND SLOW DOWN AND SMELL THE FLOWERS • In spring, the rugged mountains and flat plains of South Africa's Namaqualand explode into a kaleidoscope of brilliant colours, attracting visitors from all over the world. Driving through the region is mesmerising, but to really appreciate the breathtaking floral phenomenon you need to get out of your vehicle. Here's how…

SPONSORED EDITORIAL LESSON PLANS • Transform your child's education at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa

From Conflict to Coexistence KEEPING ELEPH ANTS AT BAY • CONTINUING OUR NEW SERIES ON ELEPHANT CONSERVATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH SAVE THE ELEPHANTS, JANE WYNYARD DESCRIBES HOW FOLKLORE LED TO A ‘TOOLBOX’ OF SOLUTIONS

Kenya's El Dorado • FOLLOWING KENYA AIRWAYS' ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW FLIGHTS TO ELDORET, WE ASKED PETER MUIRURI TO PACK HIS RUNNING SHOES AND HEAD TO THE WEST KENYAN CITY

FAMOUS FOR: • Athletics, local yoghurt called mursik, and large-scale farming of dairy, horticulture, pyrethrum and wheat.

Paris 2024 OLYMPICS • After years of planning, the Paris 2024 Olympics will take place from 26 July to 11 August. What can we expect from the opening ceremony, who are the stars to watch and what are the venues where sporting history will be made?

NEWYORK • …Through the lens of a pro photographer

HOW TO LAUNCH A NEW BUSINESS • In part two of our new series of practical Business School features, we look at how careful planning and a strong brand identity are essential when starting your new business

What makes a strong BRAND IDENTITY? • Clarity, consistency, authenticity, emotional connection and memorability. By developing a cohesive brand identity that resonates with customers and reflects the brand's values and personality, businesses can differentiate themselves in the marketplace and build long-term relationships with customers. Use the following checklist to see if your brand is up to scratch…

48 HOURS IN MAPUTO • FROM SHOPPING IN MARKETS TO FLOPPING ON BEACHES, DISCOVER HOW TO SPEND...