By Own Correspondent – Reporters Without Borders condemns the jamming of some of the programmes of Short Wave Radio Africa (SWRA), a London-based radio station staffed by Zimbabwean exile journalists that broadcasts to Zimbabwe. Various sources said they thought Zimbabwe’s Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) was responsible for the interference, which began on 1 September. “While the licences granted to several independent publications last May improved media diversity after years of a state media monopoly, the jamming of this exile radio station is an extremely negative sign,” Reporters Without Borders said. “The relaxation seen in the print media is clearly not... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, September 8th 2010 |
By Liza J. Lee – You’re invited to Canada’s first Culture Days reception, which includes Raw Canvas on September 25 from 6 pm at Raw Canvas, 1046 Hamilton Street Vancouver, BC. The Craftivism (Downsized) Art Show starts with a reception and painting workshop at Raw Canvas in Yaletown (1046 Hamilton Street, Vancouver) 6 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, September 25 during Culture Days across Canada. FREE COVER Overtime Building Maintenance is proud to sponsor The Craftivism (Downsized) Art Show with over 60 8” x 8” paintings this fall. Many of the art pieces utilize… found materials and recycling due... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, September 6th 2010 |
London revellers can join Zim artists this Thursday (7:00pm – 10:00pm) for an evening of Afro-Jazz as the Book Cafe in Unit K presents Mashasha & Sam(plus guests) and DJ Koichi Sakai (Ghetto lounge) at Open The Gate. MASHASHA is a composer, bass player, guitarist and singer from Zimbabwe. Best known as Harare’s most in-demand session bassist, he was first “discovered” as a teenager by his neighbour Oliver Mutukudzi, the towering figure of Zimbabwean popular music, and he played his first professional gig, supporting Oliver, at the age of 19. Mashasha first collaborated with Sam Chagumachinyi in spectacular Harare Afro-jazz... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, September 6th 2010 |
Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists (CAABJ) invites residents and around the Charlotte area in the USA to come get their bowl on during this year’s CAABJ fundraiser for college scholarships. CAABJ will have lanes reserved and you can bowl all you want for two hours. Invite your friends and colleagues to aid in this great cause. Buy your tix at http://www.caabj.com/ Location: AMF University Lanes, 5900 N. Tryon St.
Publish Date: Monday, September 6th 2010 |
Entrance into this building is highly restricted, not so the Musee International de la Croix et du Croissant Rouge, Geneve (French for Museum of the...
Publish Date: Friday, September 3rd 2010 |
