Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe’s New Dinosaur Discovery – Inside the Find
[The Conversation Africa] Visitors to Lake Kariba – the world’s largest man-made lake, along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe – come to enjoy the abundant wildlife, fine fishing or spectacular scenery. However, in 2017, our crew of palaeontologis…
Southern Africa: UK Varsity Returns Uganda Artefacts
[The Herald] Kampala. — The University of Cambridge has returned 39 Ugandan items which range from tribal regalia to pottery to the East African country.
Zimbabwe: Dj Zinhle Surprises Husband With Car
[The Herald] Johannesburg — Musician Bongani Mohosana, better known as Mörda or Murdah Bongz, on June 9 celebrated his 37th birthday and his wife DJ Zinhle spoiled him with the perfect gift.
Africa: Music Creators Laud Recording Academy’s Expansion Plan to Rwanda
[New Times] Rwandan music creators and other stakeholders involved in the music industry have welcomed Recording Academy’s expansion plan to Africa and Middle East, saying that ‘it is a win’ for Rwanda’s music industry.
Nigeria: MultiChoice Records Loss As Subscribers Decline
[Premium Times] MultiChoice’s net asset position, also called shareholders’ fund, turned negative at ZAR1.1 billion after its liabilities exceeded its assets at the end of the financial year.
Rwanda: Grammy’s Recording Academy to Expand Operations in Rwanda
[New Times] The Recording Academy, an organization behind the Grammy Awards, has announced a global expansion plan to support music creators in different African countries and Middle East, including Rwanda.
South Africa: National Arts Festival Battles to Get Much-Needed Lottery Funding
[Daily Maverick] The decision not to fund the country’s longest-running arts festival was communicated a month before its start date.
Zimbabwe: Macheso Takes Birthday Parties Countrywide
[The Herald] After celebrating his 56th birthday with fans in Harare last weekend, Alick Macheso’s management wants to hold similar parties countrywide.
Nigeria: Without Your Help, I’ll Win Grammy – Portable to Davido
[Vanguard] The ongoing social media feud between controversial singer Portable and his colleague Davido has escalated, following a series of public accusations and actions.
Senegal: Senegal Has a Rich History of Traditional Music – How It Lives On in Modern Music
[The Conversation Africa] Senegal has a rich history of traditional music – and this lives on as it influences the west African country’s modern music today.