South Africa: TikTok Exposé Leads to Restaurant Raid – South African News Briefs – September 16, 2024
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Zimbabwe: Businessman Publishes 8 Books in 3 Years
[The Herald] Multi — Tasking writer, preacher and businessman, Ngoni Chisikarambwe, has published eight books in three years.
Nigeria: Niwa Discloses Cause of Junior Pope’s Death, Warns Boat Operators
[Vanguard] The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has revealed that the boat mishap that claimed the lives of Nollywood actor Junior Pope and seven others was caused by ignorance and failure to follow safety protocols.
Kenya: Kenyan Street Food Businesses Thrive On Tiktok Amid Economic Challenges
[Capital FM] In a challenging economic landscape where a recent survey by credit firm Tala highlights that two-thirds of permanently employed Kenyans have turned to side hustles, street food vendors are carving out a vital niche for themselves. Leverag…
Seychelles: Seychelles’ First Library and Natural History Museum Renovated and Re-Opened for Other Use
[Seychelles News Agency] One of Seychelles’ historical buildings, the Carnegie Building, re-opened its doors into a new era on Tuesday following renovation to bring it back to its original architecture.
Uganda: How Ndere Fell Deep Into Shs10bn Debt
[Nile Post] A few days ago, Quickway Auctioneers and Court Bailiffs listed for public auction, three properties including Ndere Cultural Centre, a well-known institution for cultural preservation and education, due to an unpaid loan.
Africa: Atlanta and Africa Forge New Creative Frontiers
[allAfrica] Cape Town — Africa’s creative sector finds a dynamic ally in Atlanta
Africa: U.S. Initiative Aims to Fuel Job Growth in African Creative Industries
[allAfrica] Cape Town, South Africa — In recognition of the potential of Africa’s creative industries, Prosper Africa strives to harness these sectors for job creation and sustainable development.
Ethiopia: Govt Imports 50 Million Liters of Cooking Oil, 200,000 Quintals of Sugar to Tame Surging Prices Ahead of Ethiopian New Year
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — To address the rising prices observed in various markets across Ethiopia, the government has announced the importation of 50 million liters of edible oil.
Tanzania: Kizimkazi Festival – NBC Bank Boosts Sports, Tourism in Zanzibar
[Daily News] The National Bank of Commerce (NBC) has played a pivotal role in the success of the Kizimkazi Festival, an annual event that has become a hub for sports, entertainment, and tourism in Zanzibar.