Zimbabwe: Miss World Zimbabwe Crowned
[The Herald] Twenty-three-year-old Courtney Jongwe was crowned Miss World Zimbabwe queen at a ceremony held on Saturday in Borrowdale, Harare.
Zimbabwe: Meet New Miss Zimbabwe World
[The Herald] Courtney Jongwe (23) won the Miss World Zimbabwe pageant on Saturday night beating 12 other contestants from various provinces.
South Africa: Journalists Called to Tell Positive African Stories
[SAnews.gov.za] While the continent faces many challenges, South African award-winning journalist, Benjamin Moshatama, has emphasised the importance of telling positive stories that reflect the progress and development in Africa.
Namibia: Breyten Breytenbach – Peace, Perfect Peace
[Namibian] It was with sorrow that I heard yesterday of Breyten Breytenbach’s passing. The esteemed Afrikaans writer, poet, painter and activist was Gondwana’s guest at Etosha Safari Lodge & Camp seven years ago. We filmed him on the deck of t…
South Africa: Jan Smuts Was a White Supremacist. Nelson Mandela a Black Liberation Hero. New Book Explores What They Have in Common
[The Conversation Africa] Jan Christiaan Smuts (1870-1950) and Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918-2013) belonged to and were shaped by two different epochs in South Africa, yet left an indelible mark on its history. Sociologist Roger Southall has brought …
Zimbabwe: Harare Shutdown – Jah Prayzah Set to Ignite Explosive End of Year Gig
[New Zimbabwe] MULTI-AWARD-WINNING contemporary musician Mukudzeyi Mukombe, popularly known as Jah Prayzah, will headline a potentially exciting concert Saturday at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC).
Zimbabwe: Kweseka Wins U.S.$15 000 At 2024 Chibuku Road to Fame
[The Herald] Matabeleland North Afro-fusion outfit, Kweseka Band, went home US$15 000 richer at the 2024 Chibuku Road To Fame grand finale at Glamis Arena in Harare last Saturday.
South Africa: Cape Town Secures Historic Bid to Host WorldPride 2028
[allAfrica] We are excited to share the momentous news that Cape Town Pride has officially won the bid to host WorldPride 2028. This significant event is a global celebration of LGBTQ+ pride and rights, marking a pivotal milestone not only for the LGBT…
South Africa: Being Black in the World – a Tribute to Pioneering South African Psychologist Chabani Manganyi
[The Conversation Africa] Professor Noel Chabani Manganyi, who has died at the age of 84, was a torchbearer in psychology, literature and African intellectual thought.
Rwanda: South African Choir Joyous Celebration to Perform in Kigali
[New Times] Renowned South African gospel group Joyous Celebration is set to perform live in Kigali on December 29.