Entertainment

Nollywood is no longer just Africa’s largest film industry; it is a growing commercial partner for Hollywood. From exchange programs to streaming deals, Nigerian creatives are helping build a stronger commercial connection between Hollywood and Nollywood.  The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos honored eight Nigerian creative leaders who helped make that partnership possible, many of them alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. Held under the theme “Reel Connections from Hollywood […]

African Collaborations Group (ACG) (www.ACGafrica.com), the leading strategic project origination and collaboration platform focused on the industrialisation of sport in Africa through the origination of bankable sport and entertainment district ecosystems, today announced that its CEO, Paulo J. Cruz, will speak at the Angola Access&Investment Conference 2026 (AAIC) (www.aaic.ao) in Luanda, Angola, from 14 to 17 October 2026. The AAIC is organised by Expo Connect Angola in partnership with Skyliam […]

Mr. Tahir Saleh, head of Organizational Affairs at the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in Anseba Region, said that Students’ Week significantly contributes to identifying, preserving and passing on culture to generations. He added that efforts will be strengthened to this end. Mr. Tahir made the remarks during Students’ Week programs organized in all administrative areas of the region. Mr. Tahir said that the program had provided […]

The Ministry of Information, Communications, Science Technology and Innovation’s day two of the Consultation Strategic Workshop has focused on identifying environmental variables that impact departmental performance applying the Pestle and SWOD Analysis frameworks. Some departments identified factors like change of leadership in government, political interference and budgets constraints to be contributing to poor departmental performance, while others identified prolonged approval of policies, research, broadcasting infrastructures and lack of media independence, […]

Water resources, when left unchecked, are a constraint on economic growth, public health and social stability. For utilities, municipalities, industry and investors, the implications extend beyond resource availability to infrastructure performance, revenue, financing and long-term operational continuity. These issues are examined in ESI Africa's Water Security&Infrastructure Industry Insights Volume, published in partnership with Conlog and the STS Association. ESI Africa, a long-standing media brand within VUKA Group, brings together analysis […]

Key points Kentucky Town 254 launches on 20 October 2026, marking the first East African rollout of KFC’s limited-time festival. An exclusive Kenyan-inspired menu at selected KFC restaurants features The Colonel’s Mandazi Burger, The Colonel’s Mandazi Pops, The Kentucky Choma Burger, Samosa Crunch, Catch These Masala Fries, Birthday Cake Krusher and One in a Melon Krusher. Four Friday to Sunday pop-ups will open at The Junction Mall, The Hub Karen, […]

African Collaborations Group (ACG) (www.ACGafrica.com), the leading strategic project origination and collaboration platform focused on the industrialisation of sport in Africa through the origination of bankable sport and entertainment district ecosystems, today announced the appointment of Chantelé Carrington, CEO of Invest Africa, to its Advisory Board. Ms Carrington became CEO of Invest Africa in January 2024. Invest Africa is a leading business and investment platform with over seventy years’ experience […]

The Select Committee appointed under the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation Act, 2026 today presented its report to the President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, at State House. The Committee is chaired by Ms Marie Claire Marie, with Ms Doris Moustache and Mr Larrey Chetty serving as members, and Ms Patricia Rosette as Secretary. It was appointed in July 2026 under Section 8(3) of the Act. Its mandate was to identify […]

Africa’s infrastructure priorities are shaped by complex social, economic and operational demands. Meeting them requires more than ambitious strategies. It requires strong leadership to commission projects, build partnerships and sustain implementation over the long term. The African Power&Energy Elites 2025/2026 edition (https://apo-opa.co/3VqoPuz) documents a range of leadership styles, commissioned projects and planned initiatives working towards socioeconomic and lasting transformation. Published by ESI Africa, created by VUKA Group, the edition places […]