Zimbabwe: Traders Happy With Brisk Festive Season Business
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Rwanda: New Year Festivities and the State of the Nation
[New Times] The festive season is over. The celebrations have ended, but hopefully not the goodwill, generosity and optimism. Counting the costs has begun. So too is reflection. It is always thus.
West Africa: Nigeria’s Cinemas Recorded 60 Per Cent Growth, Generated N11.5 Billion in 2024 – Exhibitors
[Premium Times] “Everybody Loves Jennifa” made N1.124 billion, “Queen Lateefah” made N365.5 million, “Ajosepo” made N257.3 million, “Ajakaju” made N252.8 million, and “Alakada Bad &Boujee” raked in N229.1 million”.
Nigeria: 2025 – Our Hope Must Be Renewed
[Daily Trust] Today, Nigerians join the rest of the world in welcoming a new year–2025–after bidding farewell to 2024, a year most Nigerians regard as one of the most difficult and challenging in recent memory. For many, 2024 was a year best forgotten.
Africa: Propelled By Digital Technology, African Urban Music Is On a Global Journey
[Africa Renewal] From captivating rhythms to technological innovations, streaming platforms are revolutionizing the African music industry.
Nigeria: How Berger Paints Helps Our Business Growth As Partners’
[This Day] Elijah Temile, and his son, Oritsetimeyin Temile, both Business partners of Berger Paints Nigeria (BPN) Plc’s products, have attributed their success to the firm’s high-quality range of products and the management’s support.
Rwanda: Rwanda, Steve Harvey Ink Tourism, Investment Deal
[New Times] The government of Rwanda and American comedian and television host Steve Harvey’s company BILT LLC, on Monday, December 16, signed an agreement to promote tourism and investment in Rwanda.
Uganda: Kampala’s Festive Rush – Traders and Shoppers Navigate Financial Strain
[Nile Post] As Christmas approaches, the bustling streets of Kampala, particularly in the Kikuubo area, are adorned with festive decorations and goods, creating an atmosphere of celebration.
Nigeria: ‘New National Anthem,’ ‘National Grid,’ ‘Minimum Wage’ Are Google Nigeria’s Top News of 2024
[Premium Times] Here, PREMIUM TIMES highlights the 2024 top ten news topics on Google and why Nigerians searched for them.
Nigeria: Shallipopi Parts Ways With Dapper Music, Cites Financial Mismanagement
[Premium Times] Shallipopi signed to Dapper Group in 2023, a record label owned by Hilda Baci’s boyfriend, Damilola Akinwunmi, aka Dapper.