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Miriam Mannak
Miriam Mannak
@miriammannak
Sustainable development journalist in Cape Town, South Africa. Writes for local & global titles about renewables, social development and anything ethical/green

Cape Town contemplates water-scarce life when taps are turned off

A family negotiates their way through caked mud around a dried up section of the Theewaterskloof dam, Cape Town’s main water supply. Photo: Reuters

Authorities are seeking ways to battle the shortage, including building desalination plants, extracting groundwater from aquifers and reducing water leaks due to ageing infrastructure

Africa’s artists step from shadows of colonialism and into spotlight

The play ‘Split/Mixed’, written, created and performed by Ery Nzaramba, which forms part of Hong Kong’s World Cultures Festival - Vibrant Africa. Photo:: Maliza Productions
In Partnership WithLCSD – World Cultures Festival

Celebrating Africa’s musical instrument heritage

Master musicians of Jajouka led by Bachir Attar (pictured) will perform at World Cultures Festival 2017. Photo: Cherie Nutting
In Partnership WithLCSD – World Cultures Festival

Performing arts: African women powerhouses

Sona Jobarteh is one of the most exciting new talents from the West African Griot tradition.
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Telling Africa’s stories to the world on stage

Playwright, director and performer Donna Ogunnaike in Strelitzia, which physically immerses the audience in a multisensory diary of self-discovery through a journey into the public and private history of the Nigerian people.
In Partnership WithLCSD – World Cultures Festival

Singers Youssou N’Dour and Angélique Kidjo campaign for Africa

Angélique Kidjo and Youssou Ndour have been using their success as singers to tackle problems in their home countries. Photo: Sonia and Mauro, Youri Lenquette
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