Africa: All of Africa Today – September 5, 2025
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South Africa: Southern African Music Rights Board Members Earn R125,000 Per Meeting
[Scrolla] Chairperson Nicholas Maweni earns R125,000 per meeting, deputy Sisa Mayekiso R100,000, and board members R87,000, with meetings held four times a year. Trompies member Eugene Mthethwa said he recently earned R14.29 in royalties for music pl…
Zimbabwe: Chillmaster Banned From Driving After Sentence Review
[263Chat] Zimdancehall musician Kudakwashe Gift Hombarume, popularly known as Chillmaster has been banned from driving for nine months following a review of his initial sentence.
Zimbabwe: Musician Chillmaster Banned From Driving
[New Zimbabwe] Prominent musician Kudakwashe Hombarume, better known as Chillmaster, has been banned from driving for nine months by Mbare Magistrate Tendayi Mukurunge, who convicted him three months ago.
South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Causes Chaos in Cultural Sector, Reneging On Promises of Support
[Daily Maverick] There has been nothing but radio silence from the minister following overtures to the iconic Suidoosterfees and the Baxter Theatre.
South Africa: David Jenkins, Aka Qadasi, Champions the Roots of Zulu Maskandi
[Afropop] Afropop fans are likely familiar with the life and music of the late Johnny Clegg, the South African-born English boy who snuck out into the Zulu townships during apartheid and befriended Zulu musicians, eventually learning their language, gu…
South Africa: Condolences for Jazz Musician, Ernest ‘Stompie’ Manana
[SAnews.gov.za] Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Matome Chiloane has extended his condolences following the passing of legendary jazz musician, Ernest “Stompie” Manana.
Namibia: Namibian Influencer Iyaloo Nghandi Rejects Alabuga Russia Scheme
[Namibian] Local lifestyle influencer and content creator Iyaloo Nghandi has refused to join the controversial Russian employment scheme known as Alabuga Start programme.
Malawi: Malawi Superexcited – Tay Grin Lines Up Silver Stadium Mega Show With Awilo & Wizkid
[Nyasa Times] The countdown is on! Come 6th September, Silver Stadium will not just host a concert — it will host history, as Malawi braces for Tay Grin’s biggest show yet, featuring Africa’s musical heavyweights Awilo Longomba and Wizkid.
South Africa: Collaborating With Brands On Social Media? You Might Owe SARS
[Scrolla] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is clamping down on social media influencers who fail to declare income from online content creation and brand partnerships.