I was taking photos at the Combined Schools Choir concert last week Thursday, when something really cool happened. I made a mistake- and out came a fantastic photograph. (more…)

^ Who needs a pharmacy?

Don’t worry doctor, we’ve got it covered.

I’m getting married in the sun! But I’ll put my make up on in the the dimly lit rooms of a township in Zimbabwe. I’m getting hooked up in the rain! But I’ll be beautiful through the day! I’m getting married with the wind as witness. Make sure my tiara is firmly set.

Quickly, quicky, with that mascara! I want to rush out tinofara!

When the sun sets in Zaka- it sets everywhere else.

It’s a new day for Zimbabwe. Out in the dust the children play. Still hungry. Still teacherless. Still pocket moneyless. We are waiting for the ink from the signing to seep through the paper, seep through the meetings and meetings- through to their tummies.

It doesn’t take much to set up a hair dressing salon here.  Women can be seen on street corners, out at the flea markets and in backyards nimbly transforming each other’s hairdos into objects of wonder. (more…)

This year Environment Africa celebrates the 10th anniversary of the environmental reporter of the year awards with a special new twist- a photographic competition open to anyone with a camera.

According to Deliwe Utete, the Public Relations and Communications Manager for Environment Africa, unlike the actual environmental reporter awards competition that is open to strictly practising journalist whose works must have been published or broadcast this competition is open to everyone with no limits in terms of age, occupation etc. (more…)

The African Photo Entrepreneur Programme is specifically aimed at growing photo entrepreneurs who can compete on the global stage in terms of photo production and market savvy. Launched ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the programme will be run in South Africa in the latter half of 2008 and represents an investment of over R30,000 in each participant. (more…)