51 African Innovations - From Exotic Pet Cats to Survivor Gabon (CLUSTER)

Afro Exotic Washrooms - Ceramica Cielo Bathroom Hides (GALLERY)

Cool loo alert! These wild designs are part of the Jungle Collection by Ceramica Cielo. Their "Afro Exotic Taste" can transforms ordinary bathrooms into ones that any croc hunter would be happy to use.… [More]

478-Carat Diamonds - Uncut Massive Gem Found in South Africa

A massive 478-carat diamond was found at the Letseng Mine, in Lesotho, a small kingdom in South Africa. It is the 20th largest rough diamond ever found, and it came from a mine that has already delivered… [More]

Mine Detecting Rats - Belgian Charity Apopo trains African Giant Rats (VIDEO)

Apopo, the Belgian Charity has recently secured $1,000,000 in funding to train African giant rats to detect land mines in war torn countries. The money is a three-year Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship… [More]

Rare Animals Captured on Film - First African Okapi Photos (GALLERY)

On September 10th, the first photos ever of the elusive African Okapi, a.k.a. “Africa’s Unicorn”, have been published online by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).  Okapi, according to the ZSL site,… [More]

Unexplored World Wonders - Socotra (GALLERY)

Earth isn't bad, ya know? There is still lots to discover here. Like a place that is hot, harsh, dry, out in the middle of the ocean somewhere - but has species of flora and fauna that are not found anyplace… [More]

Vibrant African Couture - Vlisco Designer Textiles (GALLERY)

Vlisco, a Netherlands based company, is a leader in the textile industry offering high quality textiles for extremely reasonable prices. They specialize in bold and beautiful modern designs for those… [More]

Giraffe Jewellery - 'Animalier' Collection by Roberto Coin (GALLERY)

Giraffe’s are indeed moving up the fashion social ladder. Luxury jewellery designer Roberto Coin has created these two stunning sets of giraffe print jewellery as part of his ‘Animalier’ collection. The… [More]

Giraffe Fashion - The New 'It' Animal (GALLERY)

Giraffe is the next hot animal in the world of fashion. Remember that scene in Disney’s “Lion King” movie where all the animals bow town to their King?  They graciously accept that he’s the top-notch… [More]

Consumer Directed Philanthropy - The Amex Members Project (GALLERY)

Usually marketing trends do very little to inspire hope in humanity, but the macro-trend of cause marketing is one that is really making a difference. American Express has been particularly brilliant… [More]

Jewellery Made of Tights - Precious Stone Stocking Accessories (GALLERY)

If you ever get tired of wearing your tights, you may want to donate them to Maria Lau, a British jewellery designer who collects old flesh coloured stockings and turns them into high-fashion accessories.… [More]

Social Justice Bracelets - The 46664 Nelson Mandela Bangle by Montblanc (VIDEO)

A bangle of hope is a new addition to Nelson Mandela's innovative 46664 HIV/Aids campaign. These classy bracelets were launched by Montblanc and the Mandela Foundation from South Africa. Nelson Mandela's… [More]

Viral Nature Videos - Christian the Lion (VIDEO)

You know a video is viral when your mom calls you sobbing to pass the little gem along. This video is the story of Christian the lion, who two men saved from captivity after they saw it with a "for sale"… [More]

Hungry Kids in Your Shopping Cart - Feed South Africa Campaign (GALLERY)

I don’t usually like intrusive advertising, but when it’s for a good cause such as Feed South Africa, I am all for it. This clever Feed SA campaign by TBWAHuntLascaris, Johannesburg, reaches out to… [More]

African Prefab Houses - The Abod (GALLERY)

BSB Design has developed a low-cost, high-quality, prefab house for South Africans. The entire home is shipped in one box and can be easily assembled in one day by four people, using only a supplied screwdriver… [More]

$14,000 African Blackwood Cell Phones - Gresso White Diamonds Mobile

Gresso, a Russian phone maker, recently wowed the world with its luxurious new mobile phone models. The company just launched the White Diamonds Collection which includes two cell phones bejeweled with… [More]

Blank Ads - Alzheimer’s South Africa: Remember Who They Were

While the idea is not exactly new, the use of a blank ad for Alzheimer’s South Africa is perfectly suitable and works very well in delivering their message. This message being, “Helping you remember… [More]

Safari Prints - Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2008/09 Campaign (GALLERY)

If Roberto Cavalli's designs had to be summed up in two words, they'd be "wildy feminine." Regardless of the year or season, his collections are always heavy on animal prints, while still continuing to… [More]

Carnival Cabinets - Lucas Rise (GALLERY)

Tired of neutral furniture? Then the carnival evoking cabinets of Argentinian designer Lucas Rise will put an explosion of colour in your living space. These are focal pieces extraordinaire. His inspiration… [More]

African Mythology Shirts - Bantu Republic Tees With A Conscience

“The hunter in pursuit of an elephant, does not stop to throw stones at birds”, so reads the print on the back of one of socially conscious fashion brand Bantu Republic’s new tees. Wise words from… [More]

Recycled Soda Can Jewelry - Eco Art by the Disabled (GALLERY)

Most people know about fair trade coffee, but there are also fair trade artisans who stand to gain a better standard of living if what they produce fetches fair prices. The Mombulu Workshop in Mombasa,… [More]

Wild Photos for Green Products - Kate Hudson for WildAid (GALLERY)

Kate Hudson is widely known for her natural ways, from her boho style of dressing to the environmental causes she supports. Most recently she's supported WildAid in a project which saw her team with her… [More]

Hip Cape Town Hangouts - Afro Cool at Afro Coffee (GALLERY)

Afro chic, afro funky... Afro Coffee is all the rage in South Africa. Afro Coffee is a new brand of coffee and a cafe that brews true African coffee. As they say, "no colonial stuff". Not only is the… [More]

Sponsor A Hippo Roller For An African Community - Hippo Roller Project

What is a Hippo Roller? It's a simple, yet great idea to help those in developing countries who must carry safe water to their homes. The Hippo Roller is basically a plastic barrel with a handle. The barrel… [More]

International Design & Architecture Winner - Cape Town House J (GALLERY)

House J is now the proud winner of the WAN house of the Year award - designed by South African architect Kevin Fellingham - and recognises the stunning characterisitics of this Simonstown house in Cape… [More]

Animal Prints Still Hot - Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print Bag

Leopard prints are still strong. Witness this Dolce & Gabbana patent leather number. At $2195 you might bag your own leopard and do it yourself. The Miss Pocket satchel has a large zippered pouch flat… [More]

When Nature Calls Uganda - Biogas From Human Poo

Uganda found an extremely sustainable resource for alternative energy... human feces. If you think that's gross, you obviously don't appreciate how good you have it. In developing nations like Uganda where… [More]

Leopard Print Taser - Taser International (CES 2008) (GALLERY)

The latest in personal protection gadgets are tasered, er tailored, to the fashion-conscious female demographic. Not only do taser guns come in stylish new designs, but now there's also a two-in-one music… [More]

Drink in a Hollow Tree - 6,000 Year Old Baobab Turned into a Pub

The trunks of Baobab trees naturally become hollow after about 1000 years. What do you do with an old, hollow tree? The owners of this one in Limpopo, South Africa made a pub out of theirs. The tree is… [More]

Kenyan Ambulance Made of Bamboo - Bambulance

The name on its own makes this an awesome invention already, but what the creators of the Bambulance hope to do for the people of Kenya is even more incredible. The bamboo emergency medical transportation… [More]

Recycled Trash Sculptures - Eco-Art by El Anatsui

El Anatsui creates art from recycled objects. His sculpture tapestries installations are made out of timber, bottle caps, labels, coppers wires, washers and aluminum. The artist from Ghana focuses on… [More]

Assault on Big Brother Reality TV - Controversy Surrounds Big Brother Africa

It has been a long time coming and no great surprise that there has been a sexual abuse attach on Big Brother Africa which has sparked outrage throughout the continent. The alleged incident was broadcast… [More]

Safari Style - Kevan Hall Spring 2008 Collection (GALLERY)

Animal motifs and traditional prints ruled the runway at LA's Fashion Week, as presented to us by new designer Kevan Hall in his "Africa- A Safari" collection. The budding designer brought the rhythms,… [More]

Viral Whiplash Wars - Fighting Giraffe Video (VIDEO)

Over the last few days, this film clip of two giraffes fighting has made the Internet’s most watched videos list. The fight allegedly took place in United Republic of Tanzania, East Africa. It gives… [More]

Extreme Tourism Part II - Diving With Crocodiles (VIDEO)

First it was swimming with sharks... and now we have diving with crocodiles! If you're a thrill seeker and like to check out the wilder types of tourism, you have to visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch in… [More]

Anti-Sugar Daddy Campaign - Uganda (GALLERY)

Uganda has released a new campaign to promote awareness for the dangers associated with cross-generational sex. As the demand for luxury items increases, girls as young as 9 are finding sugar-daddies to… [More]

Weeds As Biofuel - Low-Maintenance Jatropha (VIDEO)

In Mali, one of Africa’s poorest countries, jatropha was used as a natural fence as the poisonous plant keeps grazing animals away from crops. Now jatropha is being grown as a crop since it thrives in… [More]

Third World Tourism - Experience Poverty 1st Hand (VIDEO)

Growing numbers of tourists are venturing into the slums and poverty stricken areas of the world to witness first hand the conditions of the local inhabitants. Top destinations include Soweto Township,… [More]

First World Marketing Saves Third World Problems - MBAs Without Borders (FOLLOW UP) (VIDEO)

Trend Hunter is a big fan of MBAs Without Borders and it is time for a follow up, in the form of an example. One University of Alberta student was able to take his marketing skills to Nigeria where he… [More]

Lifestyle Pets - Ashera Luxury Kittens For $22,000 (VIDEO)

Is the Ashera really just a rebranded, remarketed Savannah with a much higher price tag? What’s the difference? About $17,000, if you want to buy one and the pride of the exotic cat breeders involved.… [More]

African Dental Sticks - Folk Medicine for your Smile (GALLERY)

Across sub-Saharan Africa you will find people chewing on sticks and twigs, this is nature’s toothbrush. Users say that the sticks are more natural, cheaper, effective and medicinal than their plastic… [More]

Animal Skin - Dolce & Gabbana Suggest Stamped Zebra and Panther Will be Hot (GALLERY)

Always controversial, Dolce & Gabbana has released their latest fashion line and advertising campagn, and it centers around an animal skin concept. With a sexy and daredevil sound, so characteristic of… [More]

African Killer Weeds - Water Hyacinths Decimate Fisheries

In Kayago, Uganda, a killer weed has returned, decimating fishing grounds and clogging waterways. The weed, also known as the water hyacinth, is a beautiful lavender flowering menace, which doubles in… [More]

Condom Applicator - South Africa Innovates in the Fight Against Aids (GALLERY)

Hear Ye' Hear Ye'! A condom applicator designed to help prevent AIDS has been named the Most Beautiful Object in South Africa. The Applicator, invented by Willem van Rensburg and designed by industrial… [More]

Nike Safari Shoes (GALLERY)

You'll need to learn how to read Japanese, but you can order a pair of your very own Nike Safari shoes. The shoes are pretty intense with faux tiger fur and faux snakeskin. Only in Japan. [More]

Rovos Rail - Step Aboard the Pride of Africa (GALLERY)

Everything you've always wanted in a sophsticated journey: luxury amenities, a wild environment, great cuisine and services. The Ravos Rail train offers exotic itineraries on an old reanovated train that… [More]

Gresso Luxury Mobile Phone - African Blackwood and Sapphire

This phone designed by an Italian designer is surely one of the world’s luxurious mobile apparatus. The Gresso phone is just 10mm thick, the casing is made from Gold and 200-year-old African Blackwood… [More]

Africa to Get First Luxury Fashion Label

The Dutch company first traded Indonesian fabrics in West Africa in the mid-1880s and the exotic wax textiles -- fashioned by local tailors into voluminous dresses with fancy fishtail skirts and puffed… [More]

Brangelina to Launch Traditional African Housewares Line

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are launching their own line of traditional African Housewares. The Brangelina housewear line is expected to launch in Paris this September. Expect luxury pricing and custom… [More]

Giraffe Manor - Hip Hotel in Kenya

If you want to sleep and dine at a resort where giraffes actually poke their head into your window, then Giraffe Manor is for you. "The Giraffe Manor, built in 1932 by Sir David Duncan, is situated on… [More]

Solar Powered Hearing Aid From Africa

In an attempt to provide affordable hearing to the more than 200 million hearing disabled people in the world, Godisa has developed three hearing aids which use small batteries that can be recharged with… [More]

Gemma del Est Zanzibar: Paradise in Africa

For any of you planning a trip to East Africa, ensure you spend a few nights in Zanzibar, a tiny island off the east coast of Tanzania. PARADISE. UNTOUCHED. And the resort - "Gemma del Est Zanzibar" is… [More]

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