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Zimbabwe: I Will Not Miss This One, I’d Rather Die First – Says Winky D, Billed to Headline Castle Lager Braai Fest

[ad_1] ALL is set for this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival at the Old Hararians Sports Club on October 19, with headline act Wallace 'Winky D' Chirumiko declaring that he would rather die than miss it. The annual braai and party, which has maintained the Zim Dancehall chanter as its headline act for years, will also have redhot Master H, Saintfloew and South African superstar Kamo Mphela on its lineup. Winky D needs no introduction, he is by far one […]

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Entertainment

Angola: Artistic Exchange Between Brazil and Angola Aims to Reclaim Colonial Ties

[ad_1] For the first time in its 73-year history, the Sao Paulo Biennial is taking artworks to the African continent with a travelling showcase in Angola. The event's curators told RFI they hope the project will highlight long-standing correspondences between Angola and Brazil, united by a shared colonial past. The 35th Biennial is the first to go to Africa as part of the travelling exhibitions programme established by the Sao Paulo show, one of the biggest art events in the […]

todayOctober 14, 2024 3

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Award-Winning Novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga Rubbishes Plagiarism Claims By UK Author

[ad_1] RENOWNED author, Tsitsi Dangarembga has dismissed "absurd" claims by United Kingdom-based writer Masimba Mukichi, who accused her of plagiarising his work in her award-winning novel, Nervous Conditions. Mukichi, in an online article, alleged that Dangarembga, along with Chenjerai Hove, "connived to steal" his book, Culture is the Cornerstone of Life, more than three decades ago. He claimed that Hove, who managed Zimbabwe Publishing, and Dangarembga took his manuscript after it was rejected for publication. In an interview with NewZimbabwe.com, […]

todayOctober 14, 2024 5

Entertainment

South Africa’s 2wo Bunnies to Headline Vault Lounge’s 3rd Anniversary

[ad_1] Vault Lounge, known for its high energy theme parties, will be celebrating three years on the Ugandan entertainment scene this Saturday. The celebrations will be led by Don Julio tequila, the beverage sponsor, and will feature South Africa's 2wo Bunnies, a mesmerising DJ duo that is known to turn up parties everywhere they've performed. 2wo Bunnies have been making waves across the South African music scene, with their signature, high energy blend of house, Amapiano, and Afrobeats mixes. Their […]

todayOctober 12, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: ‘What Inspired Me Was to Provide Solutions to People’ – HIV Prevention Advocate Idah Mulala

[ad_1] Lima, Peru — Research has shown that social behavior change is a cost-effective tool in HIV prevention, particularly when combined with robust advocacy efforts. When young people are equipped with accurate knowledge and empowered to make informed decisions, they are more likely to engage in preventative behaviours, contributing to the broader goal of reducing HIV transmission affordably and sustainably. This approach also highlights the value of integrating community voices into research, ensuring that prevention methods are not only scientifically […]

todayOctober 11, 2024 3

News

South Africa: Durban Tourism Operators Fasten Seatbelts After Yet Another Blow – Water Cuts

[ad_1] Durban's tourism industry has been on the decline in recent years due to pollution on its beaches along the iconic Golden Mile, concerns over crime, and, of course, Covid-19. As the city was preparing for the upcoming festive season, it was hit with another blow -- water rationing. Just as Durban's tourism industry was preparing for the festive season, last week eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba announced a new series of water rationing in the city, dampening the hopes […]

todayOctober 11, 2024 4

News

South Africa: New Visa Reforms Could Boost South Africa’s Economy By 1.2 Percent

[ad_1] The gazetting of the remote work visitor visa and the new points-based system for work visas removes bureaucratic hurdles that have hampered SA's visa regime and promises far-reaching positive outcomes for the economy. Listen to this article 10 min Listen to this article 10 min Hailed as an evolution in South Africa's immigration policies, the new regulations to attract skilled and remote workers are a shot in the arm for the country's economy. Gazetted on Wednesday by Home Affairs […]

todayOctober 11, 2024 4

News

Malawi/Senegal: Zitheka? Malawi’s Flames Face Uphill Battle Against Senegal in Afcon Qualifiers Today

[ad_1] As the Malawi National Football Team prepares to clash with Africa's highest-ranked side today, Senegal's Lions of Teranga, the stakes couldn't be higher. Scheduled for a crucial 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium in Dakar, this match is pivotal for the Flames, who find themselves in a precarious position after two disappointing losses. The Flames opened their Group L campaign with a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Burundi Swallows, followed by a 3-1 […]

todayOctober 11, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Cementing US-Angola Ties – the Significance of Biden’s Visit

[ad_1] Although there are benefits for both countries, the US is clearly challenging the dominance of China and Russia in Southern Africa. With just a few months left in his presidency, United States (US) President Joe Biden chose to visit Angola from 13-15 October. The trip was postponed after Hurricane Milton struck Florida's west coast this week, and a new date hasn't been set. This would have been Biden's only visit to Africa during his presidency, the first by a […]

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