Nomad Africa Edition 13
This edition of the magazine presents us with an opportunity to deeply look into faith-based tourism and churches across the continent of Africa. Reports of pastors convincing worshipers to eat snakes, spraying insecticide into mouths of believers during fully packed sermons under the guise of God’s hand apparently, and even buildings that collapse due to poor structural engineering – there has been much strange activity, but no consequence. This makes us ask a single question; should churches not be regulated? (see page 76). Lorraine Masemola – a new addition to our editorial team, attended the Domba traditional dance of magical Venda in South Africa. This colourful python dance, held annually at a very sacred site, Lake Fundudzi, secures good rain for the following season (page 52). In another special feature, Martin Chemhere, in his piece, updates us on South Africa’s newly relaxed visa regulations. Will it significantly help boost tourism in that country? (page 62). To this extent, I will like to say that I am delighted to work with the talented team here at Nomad Africa as I assume the position as the new Managing Editor. It was a daunting idea to build something new in travel journalism - something brave, bold and exceptionally beautiful. Africa’s future is an open road and we’re picking up speed, so it is the perfect time to be joining. Good writing and engaging storytelling are the lenses through which we connect with the world. I look forward to exploring the various cultures, people, developments and trends impacting Africa’s travel and tourism industry. At a time when most online content tends toward the shallow and ephemeral, our stories will seek to deliver sustained engagement and value. As I work with the team to grow the company into a sustainable publisher of smart stories, dynamic insights and carefully curated thought leadership, I hope you find it resourceful and compelling. I am grateful to re-imagine every single page with you. I look forward to the journey. I hope you enjoy the ride with us.
This edition of the magazine presents us with an opportunity to deeply look into faith-based tourism and churches across the continent of Africa. Reports of pastors convincing worshipers to eat snakes, spraying insecticide into mouths of believers during fully packed sermons under the guise of God’s hand apparently, and even buildings that collapse due to poor structural engineering – there has been much strange activity, but no consequence. This makes us ask a single question; should churches not be regulated? (see page 76).
Lorraine Masemola – a new addition to our editorial team, attended the Domba traditional dance of magical Venda in South Africa. This colourful python dance, held annually at a very sacred site, Lake Fundudzi, secures good rain for the following season (page 52). In another special feature, Martin Chemhere, in his piece, updates us on South Africa’s newly relaxed visa regulations. Will it significantly help boost tourism in that country? (page 62).
To this extent, I will like to say that I am delighted to work with the talented team here at Nomad Africa as I assume the position as the new Managing Editor. It was a daunting idea to build something new in travel journalism - something brave, bold and exceptionally beautiful. Africa’s future is an open road and we’re picking up speed, so it is the perfect time to be joining.
Good writing and engaging storytelling are the lenses through which we connect with the world. I look forward to exploring the various cultures, people, developments and trends impacting Africa’s travel and tourism industry. At a time when most online content tends toward the shallow and ephemeral, our stories will seek to deliver sustained engagement and value. As I work with the team to grow the company into a sustainable publisher of smart stories, dynamic insights and carefully curated thought leadership,
I hope you find it resourceful and compelling. I am grateful to re-imagine every
single page with you. I look forward to the journey. I hope you enjoy the ride with us.
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Faith Tourism: A Neglected Tourism Sector?<br />
Travelling has a way of humbling a person and broadens one’s perspective in multiple<br />
ways. People travel for various reasons: To escape a mundane life; to relax and unwind;<br />
to explore and seek adventure; for work and business opportunities; to learn something<br />
new and challenge oneself or celebrate and visit loved ones. But there is another motivation<br />
for travel that is as old as time itself and one which encourages vast masses to<br />
make frequent journeys. Faith tourism – or Religious tourism – as it is sometimes referred<br />
to, is a type of tourism where individuals or masses of people travel with a desire<br />
to participate in religious celebrations and ceremonies, to learn more about centres of<br />
worship and relics, to join fellowships or make pilgrimage to worship saints.<br />
This edition of the magazine presents us with an opportunity to deeply look into faithbased<br />
tourism and churches across the continent of <strong>Africa</strong>. Reports of pastors convincing<br />
worshippers to eat snakes, spraying insecticide into mouths of believers during fully<br />
packed sermons under the guise of God’s hand apparently, and even buildings that<br />
collapse due to poor structural engineering – there has been much strange activity,<br />
but no consequence. This makes us ask a single question; should churches not be regulated?<br />
(see page 76).<br />
Lorraine Masemola – a new addition to our editorial team, attended the Domba traditional<br />
dance of magical Venda in South <strong>Africa</strong>. This colourful python dance, held annually<br />
at a very sacred site, Lake Fundudzi, secures good rain for the following season<br />
(page 52). In another special feature, Martin Chemhere, in his piece, updates us on<br />
South <strong>Africa</strong>’s newly relaxed visa regulations. Will it significantly help boost tourism in<br />
that country? (page 62).<br />
To this extent, I will like to say that I am delighted to work with the talented team here<br />
at <strong>Nomad</strong> <strong>Africa</strong> as I assume the position as the new Managing Editor. It was a daunting<br />
idea to build something new in travel journalism - something brave, bold and exceptionally<br />
beautiful. <strong>Africa</strong>’s future is an open road and we’re picking up speed, so it is the<br />
perfect time to be joining.<br />
Good writing and engaging storytelling are the lenses through which we connect with<br />
the world. I look forward to exploring the various cultures, people, developments and<br />
trends impacting <strong>Africa</strong>’s travel and tourism industry. At a time when most online content<br />
tends toward the shallow and ephemeral, our stories will seek to deliver sustained<br />
engagement and value. As I work with the team to grow the company into a sustainable<br />
publisher of smart stories, dynamic insights and carefully curated thought leadership,<br />
I hope you find it resourceful and compelling. I am grateful to reimagine every<br />
single page with you. I look forward to the journey. I hope you enjoy the ride with us.<br />
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