Entertainment

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the European Union and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), announces the launch of Salla Salla, a family-focused series that premiered on January 20 on the Tunisian National TV Channel Al Watania 1 and 2. This unique initiative exemplifies WFP’s commitment to strengthening national capacity and empowering communities through innovative approaches like Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC). Developed […]

On 24 January, the world will observe the “World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture” (WDAAC). While a large number of international days have a long history and have been proudly celebrated for many years, WDAAC is relatively new. In fact, the day actually only dates back to 2019 when UNESCO adopted 24 January as the WDAAC during the 40th session of the UNESCO General Conference. One of the main reasons […]

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce its partnership with the Nairobi Chamber Chorus (NCC), a world-renowned Kenyan choral ensemble recently invited to join the US tour of legendary film composer Hans Zimmer. Zimmer, celebrated for his iconic scores in The Lion King, Gladiator, Dune, and Inception, is a two-time Academy Award® winner, a three-time Golden Globe® Award winner, a […]

Africa is an exciting, vibrant and creative place to do business. But make no mistake, it has its challenges. Currency devaluation, political instability, and service disruptions are endemic. Africa is not for sissies, as the saying goes. In navigating those challenges, relationships matter. It’s not so much about throwing money at a problem, it’s about investing time, building trust, meeting with partners and regulators, and understanding each other’s needs. Africa […]

By Catia Teixeira, MultiChoice Africa Holdings Group Executive Head of Human Capital (www.MultiChoice.com). An organisation is only as good as its people. Ensuring those people perform to their best is the role of human capital. Today, the field has a range of tools to ensure real-time engagement and agile interventions for optimal job satisfaction and performance, writes Catia Teixeira, MultiChoice Africa Holdings Group Executive Head of Human Capital. Each of […]

In celebration of the New Year 2025, the Commission of Culture and Sports, in collaboration with the National Holidays Organizing Committee, hosted a musical concert on 31 December at Cinema Roma in the capital, Asmara. The event was attended by a number of government officials, PFDJ members, diplomats, and invited guests. It featured a blend of cultural and national artistic performances, including poetry and dance. The two-hour concert was broadcast […]

The London-based New African magazine (www.NewAfricanMagazine.com) today released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024.  The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world over the past year. One of New African’s readers likened the Most Influential Africans feature to a ‘large family get-together, where we come together at the end […]