Africa: Sky-High Success – Artistes Soaring With Private Jets
[New Times] A new trend has emerged among the elite of the African music industry – owning, or renting, private jets. While the concept of African artistes acquiring such luxurious assets would have been perceived as a distant dream a few years ago, to…
Kenya: Tiktok to Open Kenya Office
[New Times] TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew says an office will be set up in Kenya to help coordinate the app’s operations in the continent, The Standard Kenya reports.
Kenya: Tiktok CEO Commits to Work With Authorities in Moderating Content
[Capital FM] Nairobi — TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has committed to play part in a joint working team with Kenyan authorities to moderate content on its platform.
South Africa: Govt Plans Major Expansion of Electricity Grid – South African News Briefs – August 24, 2023
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Kenya: If You Don’t Like Tiktok, Deny Your Kids Access to a Smartphone or Computer – Khalwale
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale says he is opposed to a motion seeking tiktok ban in the country that has been tabled in the National Assembly.
Kenya: Tiktok Faces Possible Ban in Kenya
[New Times] A petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya has been tabled in Kenyan Parliament, Capital FM Kenya reports.
South Africa: Philippi Library Closes After Robbery and Vandalism
[GroundUp] “Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?” asks ward councillor
Zimbabwe: Arts and Crafts Sector Exports Decline By U.S.$5,1 Million
[New Zimbabwe] THE local arts and crafts sector has suffered a US$5,1 million decline amid calls to sustain the witnessed brief recoveries for sustained growth, trade promotion agency ZimTrade has revealed.
Tanzania: Using Art and Animation to Strike Down Female Genital Mutilation in Tanzania
[UNFPA] Glory Charles Mlagwa, 25, is a medical expert and public health specialist. She is the winner of the 2022 Spotlight Initiative-supported FGM (female genital mutilation) Hackathon, which invests in new ideas and technology to end FGM. This is he…
Nigeria: Govt Outlines Plans to Boost Nigeria’s Culture, Entertainment Economy
[Premium Times] The federal government says the creative economy, culture and tourism contribute more to global GDP than oil & gas production.