Africa

Keisha past comfort zone

Keisha past comfort zone Actress Keisha Castle-Hughes might be used to the red carpet but she's not afraid to rough it for Intrepid Journeys, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

It is not drawing a long bow for volunteers

It is not drawing a long bow for volunteers Ross Headifen has found that working as a volunteer in a developing country can give you a different perspective on the world.

Malawi gay couple jailed for 14 years

Malawi gay couple jailed for 14 years

A judge has sentenced a couple to the maximum 14 years in prison with hard labor under Malawi's anti-gay legislation, and crowds jeered the two men as they were driven from the court house to jail.

Nigerian paralysis deepens

There are notable differences between Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, and Umaru Yar'Adua, the current president (more or less) of Nigeria.

Books to help Aids orphans

Books to help Aids orphans

African-born Getrude Matshe was in Oamaru yesterday to pick up a very special consignment of books.

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