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Banana Beer
In 2020, the age-old tradition of brewing banana beer in East Africa faced a modern transformation as it adapted to meet the surging demand from urban and rural enthusiasts who lacked the time for traditional brewing met...
Historical Events
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Negus Mikael, marching on the Ethiopian capital in support of his son Emperor Iyasu V, is defeated by Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis, securing the throne for Empress Zewditu I. -
Mobutu Sese Seko changes the name of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Zaire. -
Mobutu Sese Seko changes the name of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Zaire.
- 1997 Botswana issues a new banknote denomination of P20, bearing the portrait of national anthem composer Dr K T. Motsete. 🇧🇼 Botswana
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Oliver Tambo honored posthumously with the renaming of Johannesburg International Airport to O. R. Tambo International Airport. - 2020 Banana beer goes industrial to keep up with demand from drinkers across East Africa who no longer have time to brew themselves.
Famous Births
6- 1917 Oliver R. Tambo, a South African freedom fighter and human rights activist, is born. 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Oliver Tambo born in Nkantolo, Mbizana, Eastern Cape, to Julia and Mzimeni Tambo.
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Born in Kafr Tahla, Egypt - 1956 Born in Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- 1958 Zapiro (Jonathan Shapiro), a South African political cartoonist, is born. 🇿🇦 South Africa
- 1958 Zapiro, a South African political cartoonist, is born. 🇿🇦 South Africa
