International

African House music stars return to London

The renowned South African spin-master duo of DJ Cleo and Oskido is set to make a comeback in the UK. Cleophas Monyepao, better known as DJ Cleo and Oscar ‘Oskido’ Mdlongwa are primed to bring a variant of African Pop to London following a fervent wave of West African “Afrobeats” that has swept the UK of late. UK tour producers, Samuel Benard Events will be bringing the two iconic stars to perform in London and Birmingham on the Bank holiday weekend of next month (5-6 May respectively) under the brand name House Infusion. According to the tour programme producer, Jordan... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Wednesday, April 25th 2012 | Read Comments

Sweden: Harnosands FF Signs another Liberian

By Peterking Quaye – Former Mighty Barrolle and Monrovia FC striker Prince Somah, has been signed on by Harnosands for this season. Somah joins the Swedish 2nd division outfit Harnosands FF due to results produced last season by another Liberian player. Among player that are playing  for the team are defensive midfielder Arnold Kennedy and striker Victor Carr. Somah inclusion has increased the number of Liberians players on her rooster this season, meanwhile Monrovia FC and IK Viking last season top goal netter James Teaway Jr. and Swedish 3rd division side Sundsvall IFK Liberian goal producer Anthony Allison Striker Allison... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, April 24th 2012 | Read Comments

Reuters seminar on global security coverage open [Worldwide]

Print, broadcast and online journalists from developing countries can apply for funding to attend a three-day seminar in Turkey. TrustMedia, a Thomson Reuters Foundation Service, invites journalists to apply to attend “Reporting on Terrorism and Global Security,” uniting security experts, authoritative commentators and journalists for a series of lively presentations and debates. Topics will include the role of the media and how journalists can avoid being exploited by terrorists to help them achieve their goals, fragile states, the Arab Spring and its impact on al Qaeda and Islamist political parties, the impact of turmoil in Libya and Syria on the... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, April 24th 2012 | Read Comments

Zimbabwe Achievers Awards Speak to……. Dr Charles Mazhude (Zambezi Medical)

Dr Charles Mazhude is the founder of Zambezi Medical. The company provides access to a range of healthcare services both in the UK and in Zimbabwe. Hundreds of Zimbabweans in the UK use Zambezi Medical to provide healthcare to their dependants in Zimbabwe. They can select from Zambezi Medical’s comprehensive range of services that includes Medical Aid packages, GP and Specialist consultations and prescription services through partner pharmacies. In addition, Zambezi Medical works directly with healthcare institutions in Zimbabwe to facilitate the provision of essential medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. Dr Mazhude has leveraged his experience in healthcare to develop this... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Friday, April 20th 2012 | Read Comments

UK: Celebration of African theatre and languages at international Shakespeare festival

There are 4 tickets to be won by two readers to take another person to the shows in London. All you have to do is to either post a comment using Facebook on the article, share or like our Facebook Page on the right. Here is another discount – Top price tickets for just £10 (a saving of £25) for any of the five African productions. To claim the tickets call the box office on            020 7401 9919       and quote ‘Shout Africa £10 ticket offer’ or enter the code ‘PCD10BEST’ when booking online at http://globetoglobe.shakespearesglobe.com/ – Dates for the shows for the tickets... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Wednesday, April 18th 2012 | Read Comments