Kenya: Kirinyaga County Assembly to Set Aside Funds to Nature Talent

[ad_1] Nairobi — The County Assembly of Kirinyaga will set aside funds toward talent identification, acquisition, and development in all wards. This was revealed by the county speaker, Muteti Murimi, during a talent search event at Tebere Secondary School organized by Gathigiriri Member of County Assembly Benson Ngahu. Themed 'Jivunie Talanta', the event provides a stage to sensitize youths to drug and substance abuse. The speaker noted that talent nowadays is an investment, which, if managed well, can be a […]

January 9, 2024

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Nigeria: BBC Documentary – Despite Shocking Revelations, FFK, Dele Momodu, Others Defend Controversial Preacher T.B. Joshua

[ad_1] The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. A BBC Africa Eye documentary has sparked a division of opinions among Nigerians following its exposé on the late renowned Nigerian pastor, Temitope Joshua, widely known as T.B. Joshua. The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. The 150-minute video titled "Disciples: the cult of T B Joshua", presented […]

January 9, 2024

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South Africa: Five Years On the Road in Africa – How Lerato Mogoatlhe Became a Travel Writer

[ad_1] South African journalist Lerato Mogoatlhe set off for three months in west Africa. She ended up drifting across the continent for five years. In 2019 she wrote a book about her travels, called Vagabond: Wandering Through Africa on Faith. As a scholar of, among other areas, African travel writing and mobility, I chatted to Mogoatlhe about travelling solo, queer and black. Janet Remmington: In reflecting on the book, you write that your first encounters with countries that would become […]

January 9, 2024

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Namibia: My Campaign for Presidency Starts Now – Sharpley

[ad_1] Miss Namibia 2022 Cassia Sharpley (23) says she has started her presidential campaign now, although she will only be eligible to run as an independent candidate once she turns 35. She says she is not gunning for election during this year's polls, but her campaign is a longterm project. Sharpley will be able to stand as a presidential candidate in the next presidential election in 2036, as she will be 36 by then. This comes after commentators criticised her […]

January 8, 2024

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Kenya: Showmax to Rebrand Next Month With Revamped Local, International Contents

[ad_1] Nairobi — Showmax, an online video subscription service, customers are set to enjoy more contents as it moves to rebrand next month. The streaming platform will also debut 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries and the continent's first standalone Premier League mobile streaming plan. Some of the lined-up programmes include the Kenyan drama series Single Kiasi, back with both old and new faces, and adaptations of two South African bestsellers, Angela Makholwa's serial killer thriller Red Ink and […]

January 8, 2024

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Tunisia: Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘Four Daughters’ Screened in Six Us Cities

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Kaouther Ben Hania's feature film "Four Daughters," which has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2024 Oscars, is currently being screened in six US cities. Screenings are scheduled in the following cities: Los Angeles (on January 4 and 6), New York, Chicago, Austin and Nashville (on January 6) and Palm Springs (California) on January 6, 9 and 13 as part of the Palm Springs International film festival. The screening on the 9th will be attended by […]

January 8, 2024

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Namibia: Amphitheatre Dune Left ‘Pristine’ After New Year’s Festival

[ad_1] The Amphitheatre dune near Swakopmund has been left in pristine condition after the recently concluded Camp Out Dune Fest '23, the festival's organisers say. The festival, which drew in approximately 1 000 revellers to celebrate the new year, has been hailed "a triumph in eco-conscious celebration", organiser Jared Geyser says. "Attendees were remarkably conscientious, adhering strictly to the environmental protocols we put in place. People did not litter, ensuring that the Amphitheatre remained as pristine as when the event […]

January 8, 2024

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Angola: Iron Palace Opens 2024 Season With Tributes

[ad_1] Luanda — Musicians André Mingas, Teta Lando and Waldemar Bastos will be honoured posthumously this year as part of the Trajectory Project implemented by the Iron Palace. The information was provided by the director-general of the Iron Palace, João Vigário, during a conference to take stock of the 2023 activities and present the 2024 agenda, held last Thursday in Luanda. According to João Vigário, this project aims to perpetuate the achievements of artists as promoters of cultural identity and […]

January 8, 2024

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Nigeria: Davido, Tiwa Savage Unfollow Each Other On Instagram

[ad_1] Nigerian music stars Davido Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and Tiwa Savage, have unfolllowed each other on Instagram,sparking a flurry of gossip about the reasons behind this unexpected move. Once basking in the spotlight of a one-of-a-kind celebrity relationship, Davido and Tiwa Savage were the darlings of fans, supporters, and netizens alike. However, recent events suggest that their friendship has taken an unexpected turn. The action was first noticed by blogger Tosin Silverdam on social media. A search by […]

January 8, 2024

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