Nigeria: Alake Plans Soyinka ‘Adire’ Village to Curb Influx of Foreign Fabrics
[Daily Trust] The Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has unveiled plans to establish the Prof. Wole Soyinka Adire Village as part of the drive to promote the locally made Adire/Kampala fabrics.
Kenya: The Business of Gaming – How African Youth Can Tap Into a $300 Billion Industry
[Capital FM] The global gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors, projected to reach a staggering $300 billion by 2025. Africa, with its young and dynamic population, is poised to become a major player in this space. According to recent re…
Zimbabwe: Mixing Business, Arts to Combat Climate Change
[The Herald] Creatives and stakeholders converged in Harare over the weekend to deliberate on ways to combat the climate change crisis while bridging the gap in the arts industry.
Nigeria: Actress Turns Spotlight on Nigeria’s Nutrition Crisis
[allAfrica] “I want to leave a legacy of having to be someone who championed good causes.”
South Africa: Three Workers Injured After Trench Collapse – South African News Briefs – September 18, 2024
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Nigeria: In ‘Imported Wives’, Filmmaker Pascal Atuma Highlights ‘Japa’, Marriage Challenges
[Premium Times] “No matter how rich a woman is in Africa, once she’s married to a man, she must respect him, but when they move overseas, some of our women see it as freedom at last.”
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…