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African Film Producers Selected for Professional Development Programme Between Africa and Europe

By Sharlene Versfeld Published November 1, 2024 Fifteen participants selected for the 4th edition of the Creative Producer Indaba (CPI), the prestigious industry programme designed to advance the work of independent producers from Africa along with international producers, have been…

International Literacy Prizes Call for Nominations

By Abdi Ali Published June 13, 2024 UNESCO has launch of the call for applications and nominations for its UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2024 on the theme, ‘Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace’. RELATED: African Film Talent-Development…

New Coca-Cola Drink Unleashes the Taste of Africa’s Spirit and Creativity

By Coca-Cola Published May 23, 2024 Coca-Cola is dropping its newest flavour, Coca-Cola® Wozzaah, a symphony of flavors inspired by the beating heart of African culture, ahead of celebrating Africa Day on May 25,  2024. Through digital experiences, coupled by…

African Film Talent-Development Programme Announces Selected Participants

By Ogova Ondego Published May 8, 2024 Talents Durban, a networking platform that offers space for emerging filmmakers to connect, learn, and collaborate, has announced the lineup of participants selected for its 17th edition scheduled for July 19 – 22,…

Summit to Explore Diversity in Media and Entertainment

By Energy Capital and Power Published February 20, 2024 Integrating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles into the media and entertainment industry yields greater profitability. Amazon’s 2023 Higher Impact Report reveals that 79% of consumers exhibit a preference for brands…

African Streamer Unveils Robust Content Slate, Prepares for  Relaunch

By Jennifer Ochieng Published January 14, 2024 Showmax is relaunching in February 2024 with a brand-new look, new app, and entirely new product suite. This comes after the announcement of the partnership between MultiChoice and international media heavyweight Comcast’s NBCUniversal…

International Baccalaureate Students Receive Examination Results

By IB Published January 4, 2024 Some 20,385 students from more than 5700 schools across 160 countries have received their Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) results from the November 2023 International Baccalaureate (IB) examination session. This marks a…

African and Filipino Release Song Celebrating the Magic of Human Connection

By Coke Studio Africa Published July 21, 2023 South Africa’s Nasty C and The Philipine’s Zack Tabudlo have released a new song, Fallin’, their first collaboration project with Coke Studio, Coca-Cola’s global music platform which brings the most exciting emerging…

International Baccalaureate Students Receive Exam Results

By Iminza Keboge Published July 6, 2023 Some 179,917 students worldwide have received their International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) results from the May 2023 examination session, marking a 3.47% increase in the number of students receiving…

UNESCO International Literacy Prizes Call for Nominations

By Irene Gaitirira Published June 8, 2023 United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) invites applications and nominations for its UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2023. RELATED: Lola Kenya Screen’s Skills-Development Programme in Creative Entrepreneurship Marks 10th Year! UNESCO says…

African Screenwriters Shine in France

By Sharlene Versfeld Published March 29, 2023 Screenwriters from Kenya, Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria have pitched their new projects to a standing-room-only international audience of broadcasters, video-on-demand platforms, and potential producers at the Series Mania Forum, a film industry…

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