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Celebrating the legendary Connie Chiume: A Lifetime Achievement in Film and Television

Connie Chiume, an accomplished South African actress and filmmaker, has made significant contributions to African film and television. She recently won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual Royalty Soapie Awards, which is a prestigious accolade in the film and television industry.

By Lindelwa Masuku 6 days ago

Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The kingmaker is now Nigeria’s president-elect

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, has been declared winner of the country’s keenly contested presidential election.

By Olayinka Oyegbile Journalist and Communications scholar, Trinity University, Lagos 19 days ago

Nigeria heads to the polls: 5 essential reads about the elections

Nigerians go to the polls on 25 February to elect a new president, vice-president, 109 members of the Senate and 360 members of the Federal House of Representatives. Eighteen political parties have presented candidates for the various offices and over 93.5 million adult Nigerians are registered to vote.

By Adejuwon Soyinka Regional Editor West Africa 25 days ago

Forging a new rulebook for leadership: 2023 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit

The FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit, themed "Women 3.0: The Icons and Ideas Shaping Africa," will mark the summit's reincarnation as a hybrid event bringing power to life on stage and igniting an all-new discourse with technology at its heart.

By Lindelwa Masuku 27 days ago

Celebrating International Women's Day: The impact of African women and women in art

On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of women all around the world. We highlight the remarkable accomplishments of African women and women in art who are creating a difference in how the world interacts with African art. One such woman is Nene Mahlangu, a visual artist whose work has captur...

By Lindelwa Masuku 13 days ago

Bola Tinubu leads the Presidential race in Nigeria as results trickle in

Results are beginning to trickle in for the Nigerian National Elections in what is looking like the tightest electoral race since 1999. With over 85 million people being eligible to cast their vote, many wait in anticipation for the fina...

By Tshegofatso Makola 22 days ago

From passion to profit: Meet these 5 fearless entrepreneurs revolutionising Africa

In a world where women are often relegated to the background, these 5 young female entrepreneurs have risen to the top, inspiring and empowering others to chase their dreams and pursue their passions.

By Lindelwa Masuku 26 days ago

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Kampala, Kigali and Addis Ababa are Changing Fast: New Book Follows their Distinct Paths

The urbanisation processes of two other major East African cities – Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.

Astrid R.N. Haas, Fellow, Infrastructure Institute, School of Cities, University of Toronto·about 2 months ago

Heat stress is rising in southern Africa – climate experts show where and when it’s worst

Most of us have felt either too hot or too cold at some point in our lives. Depending on where we live, we may feel too cold quite often each winter, and too hot for a few days in summer. As we’re writing this in late January 2023 many s...

Sarah Roffe Researcher: Agricultural Research Council, Adriaan Van Der Walt Lecturer: Physical Geography and GIS, University of the Free State, Jennifer Fitchett: Associate Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand·about 2 months ago

Tanzania: Opposition Rallies are Finally Unbanned – But This Doesn’t Mean Democratic Reform is Coming

In Tanzania, the political rally is back. Chadema, Tanzania’s leading opposition party, held mass rallies outside the official election campaign for the first time in six and a half years on 21 January 2023.

Dan Paget Lecturer in Politics, University of Aberdeen·about 2 months ago

Regina Twala was a towering intellectual and activist in Eswatini - but she was erased from history

Born in South Africa and exiled to neighbouring Eswatini, Regina Twala was one of southern Africa’s most important intellectuals: a pioneering writer, academic, political activist and feminist. Why, then, has she been all but forgotten?

Joel Cabrita Associate Professor of History, Director of the Center for African Studies, Stanford University·2 months ago

South Africa Takes Center Stage at WEF 2023: Focusing on the "S" of the ESGs

As leaders from around the world gather for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2023 16-20 January, South Africa is set to take center stage with a delegation that includes Nomzamo Mbatha as host, Chef Wandile Mabaso showcasing Sou...

Lindelwa Masuku·2 months ago

Morocco at the World Cup: 6 driving forces behind a history-making win

The Atlas Lions, endowed with impeccable organisation and defensive will, creative midfield passing, speedy offence and the rousing racket of its fans, broke the elusive World Cup glass ceiling against Portugal to face France in the fi...

Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu - Professor of Health and Kinisiology, University of Texas at Tyler·3 months ago

Why women sometimes stay with abusers: insights from a Nigerian study

Traumatic bonding is a strong emotional attachment between an abused person and his or her abuser. It’s a coping mechanism which develops through repeated cycles of abuse and “respite from abuse”

Stevn Kator Iorfa, Peace N. Ibeagha, James Edem Effiong·3 months ago

The US dollar is getting stronger: African countries are feeling the pain and have few policy options

A stronger dollar tightens trade financing conditions, constraining access to financing for firms. This offsets any improvement in export competitiveness, further dampening foreign trade

Jonathan Munemo -Professor of Economics, Salisbury University·4 months ago

World Cup 2022: Senegal and Cameroon carry Africa’s best hopes

Once again, many pundits are wondering if an African team can win it all at this unconventionally scheduled World Cup (it’s usually held mid year)

Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu- Professor, Health and Kinesiology,University of Texas at Tyler·4 months ago

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ continues the series’ quest to recover and celebrate lost cultures

The film highlighted African cultures not by depicting them as fragile or foundering, but as paragons of artistry and sophistication

Julian C. Chambliss·4 months ago

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