Africa: African Publishing Is Being Revolutionised – Report Explores Trends in Six Countries
[The Conversation Africa] African book publishing is in a rare moment of transformation, according to a new report. It’s an industry that has historically survived at the mercy of multinational publishing houses and donor funding. These arrangements, s…
Zimbabwe: The Rise of the Mbingas
[African Arguments] Commonly called mbingas for their penchant for luxury, many of Zimbabwe’s richest men and women are vessels for the ruling party’s looting of state coffers.
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Set Up Own Global Arts Exhibition
[The Herald] Venice, Italy — Zimbabwe is considering setting up a global art exhibition modelled around the giant Venice Biennale, to expose more gifted visual artists to global buyers and attract foreign currency into the country, Vice President Kemb…
Uganda: 2024 Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege Festival Announces Nyege in the City Program, Showcasing Jinja City Attractions
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Africa’s largest music festival, the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival slated for the 14th to the 17th of November is returning with a new addition dubbed Afrogalactic Carnival. This year’s edition incorporates the n…
Zimbabwe: Zim Gets Valuable Lessons At Venice Biennale – VP Mohadi
[The Herald] Venice, Italy — Vice President Kembo Mohadi says his visit to Italy for the 60th Venice Biennale has been fruitful as it allowed Zimbabwe to explore ways of boosting the visual arts sector.
Zimbabwe: Boora Family Remembers Gringo
[The Herald] Valerie Mpundu and Tanyaradzwa Tanyanyiwa
Africa: State Fragmentation and New State Imaginaries – Maritime Access in the Horn of Africa
[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: Lack of Maintenance Culture Affecting Nigeria’s Sports Development, Says Pinnick
[Premium Times] Pinnick has highlighted that Nigeria’s sports development is hindered by a poor culture of infrastructure maintenance, which limits athletes’ opportunities.
South Africa: Home Affairs to Revoke ID, Passport of Former Miss South Africa Finalist and Mother
[allAfrica] Home Affairs says former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina and her mother’s identity documents and passports will be revoked because they failed to meet the deadline to make representations.
Rwanda: Miss Rwanda 2022 Muheto Divine Arrested
[New Times] Rwanda National Police (RNP) on October 29, confirmed the arrest of Miss Rwanda 2022 Divine Nshuti Muheto over serious traffic violations.