Ghana: GSA Launches New Construction Guidebook
[Ghanaian Times] The Director General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Prof. Alex Dodoo, has warned that poor technical knowledge and the use of substandard materials in informal construction pose a major threat to public safety.
Africa: The Turbulent Career of Getachew Reda
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debat…
Nigeria: Iyanya Dedicates Song to Victims of Benue Massacre
[Premium Times] Lending his voice to the call, Iyanya has sent words of encouragement to victims of the attack via an untitled song.
Zimbabwe: ‘They Misled Me’ – Mai Jeremaya Claims Police Caused Statement Mix-Up in Rape Case
[263Chat] Socialite Ashley Masendeke, better known as Mai Jeremaya, claims the police misinformed her during the recording of her warned and cautioned statement, causing her to omit crucial information and leading her to record three different statemen…
Rwanda: Ncuti Gatwa’s Final Doctor Who Season Scores Critics’ Choice Nomination
[New Times] The Critics Choice Association has announced the nominees for the fifth annual Critics Choice Super Awards, which honor the most popular and fan-driven genres in film and television, including superhero, science fiction and fantasy, horror,…
Nigeria: ‘I Am Terribly Sad, Angry’, Singer 2baba Decries Benue Killings, Says It’s National Emergency
[Leadership] Nigerian music icon and Benue State government adviser, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has decried the continued killings in Benue State, describing the crisis as a “national emergency” that requires immediate, united action.
Rwanda: Rwandan Rapper Shizzo Pops the Question to Tessy in Glamorous Dubai Proposal
[New Times] Rwandan American rapper Shizzo Afropapi is officially off the market after getting engaged to pop culture journalist Yvonne Kayitesi, widely known as Tessy, a former host of Isango na Muzika.
Zimbabwe: Shashil Spreads Warmth With Blanket Donation to Chitungwiza Hospital
[263Chat] Popular Zimbabwean musician Shashil has demonstrated her generosity and community spirit by donating blankets to both patients and staff at Chitungwiza Central Hospital.
Zimbabwe: Fame Doesn’t Shake Me! – Ex-Mommy Club Star Nunurai
[New Zimbabwe] Nunurai Mudarikwa left a lasting impression on fans during her stint in The Mommy Club.
Tanzania: Tanzania Seeks Spiritual Entertainment in Gospel Music Awards
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — Gospel music artists in Tanzania have been encouraged to embrace and actively engage in creating gospel songs, citing their positive impact on society, particularly through messages of hope, comfort, and spiritual entertai…