Uganda’s music industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of Jackline Nassimbwa, the mother of celebrated rapper Fik Fameica. The award-winning artist, born Walukagga Shafik, lost his mother on Saturday after a long illness. She passed away at Kibuli Muslim Hospital, where she had been receiving treatment for several weeks as her condition…
Female bodyguards have a long and fascinating history, serving as protectors, symbols of power, and enforcers of security across cultures and eras—from ancient empires to modern executive protection. Journalist Rogers Atukunda (@rarrigz) recently reflected on this history, questioning the fate of Muammar Gaddafi’s “Amazonian Guard”, an elite all-female cadre officially known as the Revolutionary Nuns….
Africa has claimed the Miss World title six times since the pageant’s inception, with South Africa leading the continent with three crowns, followed by Egypt and Nigeria with one each. The African winners are: 1954: Antigone Costanda (Egypt), 1958: Penelope Coelen (South Africa), 1974: Anneline Kriel (South Africa) – assumed the title after the original…
A new study by Holafly, shared by World of Statistics, has revealed the apps that consume the most mobile data, shedding light on which platforms may be the biggest drains on users’ data plans. According to the report, YouTube leads the pack, using an average of 193 MB in just five minutes. Following closely are…
South Africa and Tanzania have been recognised as two of the world’s most naturally beautiful countries, according to a recent ranking by Travel & Leisure, shared by the statistics account World of Statistics. South Africa ranked 13th globally, praised for its diverse landscapes, from the iconic Table Mountain and lush Garden Route to the wildlife-rich…