IRIN : EPWORTH, 23 July 2010 (IRIN) – Simbarashe Choga, 65, a retired teacher, is the local butcher in Epworth, some 20km northeast of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare; he is also the principal of the primary school he runs out of his shop. “My teachers keep their records and other materials at my butchery, which operates as our head office because, as you can see, there are no buildings here,” Choga told IRIN. “We have a total enrolment of 182 pupils from the first to the seventh grades, and the majority of them learn outside.” Most of the houses in Epworth... Continue Reading
Best Western International expands its presence in Africa with the opening of three new hotels, including the Best Western Premier Accra Airport Hotel in Accra, Ghana, the Best Western Island Beach Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, and the Best Western Port Harcourt Hotel in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. “Best Western membership is a great option for hotel developers in Africa, who want to retain local character in their properties, yet leverage the sales, marketing and brand recognition of a strong global brand,” said Suzi Yoder, Vice President of international operations. “We see great potential for continued growth in South Africa and Sub... Continue Reading
…FUNK BUDDHA’S BIRTHDAY PERFORMANCE Live at the legendary Blue Note Akim Funk Buddha presents the Afro Soul train connection – Where Afro funk meets Soul meets Hip Hop. Surprise dance performances by special guests from around the globe. New works and scenes from “The Flying Boom-Box.” Featuring Princess Lockerooo -co-choreographer (House Dance International Waacking (Dance) Champion 2010) Dancers: Katrin Blantar Romain El Hage Nene (Essence) Excelle (Ebony) Eva Schou Chanon (Jak-Hammer) Khristina Cayetano Friday, JULY 23rd AKIM FUNK BUDDHA @ THE BLUE NOTE Midnight 12.am Musicians: Kappa – Guitar Zak Foley – Vocal Bass Hellen Yee – Violin Jackie –... Continue Reading
By Lebo Mashile – This is in response to the column that Eric Miyeni wrote in Sowetan on Monday, the 12th of July 2010. Eric has never been my friend. We work in the same industry. In the decade that I have shared a social circle with Eric, our interactions have been limited to polite greetings and a few short conversations. Eric says his piece was inspired by what he heard on SAfm on the 18th May 2010 when I appeared on Karabo Kgoleng’s show. During the interview, several male listeners asked why I never affirm plus-sized men in the same... Continue Reading
By Martin Chemhere – 17 July marked a great night for African movie-makers when they were awarded for their great efforts working in an industry that is yet to provide real returns for their producers. A total of 19 awards went to deserving winners spread across several countries in Africa Europe and Asia at a dazzling Awards Night. The ZIFF, SIGNIS, Verona and Ousmane Sembene juries watched over 45 hours of film to select the best and deserving winners and living up to the tradition and standard of this leading African film festival. The best award of the night, The... Continue Reading
