Harare, September 24, 2012: The United States will continue to support efforts to ensure gender parity in the media, a senior U.S. Embassy official said on Friday. “For the U.S. and its partners in Zimbabwe, we are here to witness an example of the participation age…we must all be reminded these occasions are an opportunity to renew the call for action, investment, and commitment to women’s equality,” said David Abell, Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Harare. Abell was congratulating 14 women journalists who underwent a yearlong experiential program supported by the U.S. Embassy and implemented jointly by the... Continue Reading
TWO of Zimbabwe’s top hip hop stars are giving away free music ahead of performances at tomorrow’s Shoko International Spoken Word and Hip Hop Festival in Harare. Maverick rapper mUnetsi, announced today that he is giving away five free spill-over tracks off his last EP effort,Chaminuka- Zimbabwe Superhero. The giveaway comes as the lyricist prepares to take the stage at tomorrow’s Shoko International Spoken Word and Hip Hop Festival in Harare, alongside top Germany DJ Andi Teichmann. Another star, Gerald “Synik” Mugwenhi, who is riding on a wave since the launch of his debut album, Syn City, is also giving away 200 copies of the LP to the... Continue Reading
The WASH Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia (WASH R&E) a Media Group comprising over 50 local journalists and media institutions has honored Mr. Samuel Hingha Pieh, Outgoing Coordinator of the Liberia WASH Consortium for his invaluable services to the Liberian people and State in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector.
…. build a formidable standing force for the sub- region – By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – African leaders have been advised to intensify their campaign against corruption in the region. The President of Ivory Coast, Mr. Alassane Ouatarra, gave the challenge at an inaugural lecture entitled, ‘Securing the West African Sub-region: An Assessment of the ECOWAS as a Security Instrument’ for participants of Course 21 of the National Defence College in Abuja the Nigerian capital on Friday. Mr. Ouattarra, who is also Chairman of the Economic Commission for West African States, ECOWAS, urged other African Heads of States in the sub region... Continue Reading
By Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – Youths in FESTAC town in Amuwo-Odofi Local Government Area of Lagos, south-west Nigeria have decried the increasing wave of crime in the area. They made their feelings known at a news conference in FESTAC town. One of the Leaders of youth groups in the area and conveners of news briefing solution, Mr. Gbenga Akinbinu expressed concern over negative reports in the social media on FESTAC describing it as a misrepresentation of the good people of the area. Mr. Akinbinu said the briefing became necessary to redeem image of the good people of FESTAC town. He... Continue Reading
