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South Africa education gets e-learning digital makeover

In Africa’s schools, old-fashioned, dusty textbooks are gradually being replaced by tablets, c...
Sadio Mané to miss Africa Cup of Nations

Southampton and Senegal attacking midfielder Sadio Mane will miss the Africa Cup of Nations because ...
Half of Yellow Sun African turned in a film

If you haven’t gotten around to locking in your New Year’s resolution, here is something...
‘We Have No Plan B, We Have to Get Rid of This Virus’

The newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, arriv...
2Face Idibia Release his greatest album – The Ascension

Renow grammy nominated Nigerian Musician 2Face Idibia has release another ground breaking album with...
Bracket launches new video – Nana

‘Bracket’ is back with a very exciting video. Following their streak of hit songs, this ...

Entertainment

Swaziland’s Princess Sikhanyiso

05/05/2009 Comments Off on Swaziland’s Princess Sikhanyiso 6,443 Views

The oldest daughter of King Msawti III of Swaziland continues to make a name for herself all over the world.
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Spatacuz – MzKiss, Yoruba Female Rapper

06/18/2014 Comments Off on Spatacuz – MzKiss, Yoruba Female Rapper 3,079 Views
The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency

03/10/2009 Comments Off on The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency 2,168 Views
Innocent Soul

02/15/2009 Comments Off on Innocent Soul 3,763 Views
Thandie Newton Teaches Class at Oprah’s School

06/19/2009 Comments Off on Thandie Newton Teaches Class at Oprah’s School 2,340 Views

Fashion For Peace

05/15/2009 Comments Off on Fashion For Peace 2,706 Views

Designers from Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and TanzaniaÂ participated in the Fashion for Peace show held in Kenya.
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Anglo-Nigerian Artist Yinka Shonibare Makes History

06/21/2010 Comments Off on Anglo-Nigerian Artist Yinka Shonibare Makes History 2,607 Views
This Day/Arise Has First Showing at NY Fashion Week

02/20/2009 Comments Off on This Day/Arise Has First Showing at NY Fashion Week 2,683 Views
ARISE Africa at 2010 Spring New York Fashion Week

09/15/2009 Comments Off on ARISE Africa at 2010 Spring New York Fashion Week 2,596 Views
Maatano Fashion

04/10/2009 Comments Off on Maatano Fashion 4,619 Views

South Africa education gets e-learning digital makeover

10/12/2017 Comments Off on South Africa education gets e-learning digital makeover 5,674 Views

In Africa’s schools, old-fashioned, dusty textbooks are gradually being replaced by tablets, ...
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FaceBook’s $19 Billion purchase of WhatsApp

03/09/2014 Comments Off on FaceBook’s $19 Billion purchase of WhatsApp 5,166 Views
Future of broadcasting on display at NAB 2011

04/11/2011 Comments Off on Future of broadcasting on display at NAB 2011 3,728 Views
Exit of Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph

11/05/2010 Comments Off on Exit of Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph 3,981 Views
The African Leadership Academy-Training the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs?

11/05/2010 Comments Off on The African Leadership Academy-Training the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs? 5,597 Views

Rise in commodity prices fuels Africa’s economic growth

11/05/2010 Comments Off on Rise in commodity prices fuels Africa’s economic growth 2,569 Views

There is an insatiable demand for primary commodities of minerals and natural resources.
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Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo arrested

04/11/2011 Comments Off on Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo arrested 2,198 Views

FaceBook’s $19 Billion purchase of WhatsApp

03/09/2014 Comments Off on FaceBook’s $19 Billion purchase of WhatsApp 5,166 Views

WhatsApp is a small company with at most 50 employees but since ...
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South Africa education gets e-learning digital makeover

10/12/2017 Comments Off on South Africa education gets e-learning digital makeover 5,674 Views

Hollywood Surgeon: A Cameroon Native

09/13/2010 Comments Off on Hollywood Surgeon: A Cameroon Native 2,762 Views

Dr. Fobi is a bariatric surgeon for stars in Hollywood and he happens to be from Cameroon. The surgeon performs weight-loss surgeries for people that are overweight. He has been performing the surgery since the 1970s. He has performed the surgery on American Idol’s Randy Jackson and comedian Rosanne Barr. Dr. Fobi’s procedure requires cutting a patient’s stomach to the size of just a golf ball.

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Naija Boyz Ode to Food

05/05/2009 Comments Off on Naija Boyz Ode to Food 3,201 Views

Kipsiro commonwealth champion named international ambassador

11/05/2010 Comments Off on Kipsiro commonwealth champion named international ambassador 2,382 Views

The relative success of Ugandan Middle to long distance runner, Moses Kipsiro has made him a darling of Ugandans.

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Right to Dream Academy

05/25/2010 Comments Off on Right to Dream Academy 2,314 Views