By Abdi Ali Published November 22, 2018 Sub-Saharan Africa not only has the highest number of of child marriage in the world but the practice also costs the continent a fortune in lost earnings and human capital. More than three…
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By Iminza Keboge Published October 25, 2018 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) has appointed new directors for its 22nd annual edition. South Africa-based Faith Isiakpere and Firdoze Bulbulia have, respectively, been appointed chief executive officer and festival director. RELATED:Fashion and…
By Iminza Keboge Published October 9, 2018 The first Olympic event in history on the African continent shall be held in West Africa. Senegal has been nominated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the host country for the 4th…
By Bamuturaki Musinguzi Published October 5, 2018 A local entertainment channel for Uganda has been launched. Pearl Magic, an initiative of South Africa’s Multichoice, is available on DStv and GOtv platforms for Ugandan audiences. Pearl Magic will broadcast Ugandan movies,…
By Abdi Ali Published September 20, 2018 A leading African film festival in Scotland has announced the final short list of its annual Short Film Competition. Africa in Motion (AiM) film festival of Scotland says the films selected will be screened…
By Irene Gaitirira Published September 15, 2018 A short film festival that is set to celebrates its eighth edition with more than 300 films, 80 industry-led masterclasses, networking sessions and special events runs November 7 – 11, 2018. Audiences in…
By Khalifa Hemed Published September 10, 2018 A story that highlights the plight of a girl in a traditional African setting has won its writer the 3rd BBC Hausa Short Story Writing Contest for Women. The story, ’Ya Mace or…
By Khalifa Hemed Published September 3, 2018 The power of technology and fashion have combined in a thought-provoking project that not only demonstrates how data can transform African cities but has resulted in the creation of unique, stylish and smart…
By Abdi Ali Published August 12, 2018 A western Kenya-based musician has released a new hit in Kiswahili titled Chini ya Maji that is expected to readily connect with fans of rap music. Working as an unsigned artist under close…
By Irene Gaitirira Published August 11, 2018 African institutions of higher learning should adapt their curriculum to enable technology-driven farmers and to focus on agribusiness entrepreneurship for young people, rising beyond theories to application. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African…