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2019 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

2019 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

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Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

SuperSport earns rights to broadcast the 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

SuperSport earns rights to broadcast the 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

4 Feb 2025

Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

Cape Town crowned best city in the world by Time Out

16 Jan 2025

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Image supplied: Top left to right: Stefan Supplice (Morocco), Adja Mariam Soro (Côte d’Ivoire), Anouk Shad (Austria), Misha Maseka (Zambia), Nomusa Nkabinde (South Africa), Middle left to right: Chloé Ortolé (Senegal), Dantagos Jimmy-Melani (Namibia), Dhia Jerbi (Tunisia), Sherien Barsoum (Canada)., Tapiwa Chipfupa (Zimbabwe), Bottom left to right: Godisamang Khunou (South Africa), Kudakwashe Maradzika (South Africa), Marie Ka (Canada), Rhea Plangg (Switzerland), Yolanda Barroso (Brazil)

10 African producers take up 3rd Creative Producer Indaba opportunity

31 Oct 2023

African music stars shine bright at inaugural Trace Awards

African music stars shine bright at inaugural Trace Awards

23 Oct 2023

World Travel Awards reveal top Africa & Indian Ocean destinations

World Travel Awards reveal top Africa & Indian Ocean destinations

16 Oct 2023

Maria Borges and D'Banj to host inaugural Trace Awards

Maria Borges and D'Banj to host inaugural Trace Awards

10 Oct 2023

Why SA needs sustainable fashion awards

Why SA needs sustainable fashion awards

10 Oct 2023

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Netflix to end Kenyan free access plan after 2 years

9 Oct 2023

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#InternationalPodcastDay: African podcasts can keep our heritage alive

29 Sep 2023

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African football fans won't be able to watch the big matches on TV - what went wrong and how to fix it

Chuka Onwumechili 14 Sep 2023

4 African episodic screenwriters selected for second edition of AuthenticA Series Lab

4 African episodic screenwriters selected for second edition of AuthenticA Series Lab

13 Sep 2023

Rema has made history by having the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify. Source: Twitter.

Rema's Calm Down with Selena Gomez hits 1bn Spotify streams, a first for African artist

12 Sep 2023

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Historic Brazil-Africa air route to boost trade

Katja Hamilton 6 Sep 2023

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Newcastle United and Adidas forge multi-year partnership

6 Sep 2023

Entravision and Match Media Group partner across Africa

Entravision and Match Media Group partner across Africa

365 Digital 1 Sep 2023

Source: Reuters.

Algeria bans Barbie movie, media and official source say

15 Aug 2023

FlySafair expands regional reach with four new routes

FlySafair expands regional reach with four new routes

4 Aug 2023

The 2019 film Kijiji Changu is a story about a love triangle and the disastrous consequences of a woman’s choice. Source: Supplied.

Here are 5 African films screening in Russia this weekend

28 Jul 2023

The winners were announced on Monday. Source: Supplied.

SA filmmakers win 8 awards at Durban FilmMart

27 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Selected participants in the 7th Realness African Screenwriters’ Residency are left to right: Michael Omonua (Nigeria), Chantel Clark (South Africa), Babalwa Baartman (South Africa), Chadi Zeneddine (Gabon/Lebanon) and Amartei Armar (Ghana)

5 African screenwriters selected to 7th Realness African Screenwriters' Residency programme

13 Jul 2023

Chefs demonstrating Adriatic equipment at a past expo. Source: Supplied.

Dates announced for Hostex 2024

11 Jul 2023

The new show airs on 17 July 2023. Source: Supplied.

Meet Tobi, the unlikely hero of Africa's first Cartoon Network superhero series: Garbage Boy & Trash Can

6 Jul 2023

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Chocolate-making ingredient cocoa hits highest price in 46 years

Maytaal Angel and Marcelo Teixeira 29 Jun 2023

9 female African film professionals selected for Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy

9 female African film professionals selected for Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy

28 Jun 2023

Source: Instagram.

Rihanna appoints new CEO for Savage X Fenty

23 Jun 2023

Pharrell Williams sparks joy with his first Louis Vuitton Men's Wear Collection

Pharrell Williams sparks joy with his first Louis Vuitton Men's Wear Collection

21 Jun 2023

YouTubes latest Black Voices Fund gathering was held in Kenya. Source: Supplied.

YouTube's Black Voices Fund initiative celebrates 2023 grantees

19 Jun 2023

Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes dies shortly before retirement

Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes dies shortly before retirement

7 Jun 2023

Celebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

Celebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

Lauren Hartzenberg 7 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Jun 2023

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

1 Jun 2023

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

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Image supplied: Top left to right: Stefan Supplice (Morocco), Adja Mariam Soro (Côte d’Ivoire), Anouk Shad (Austria), Misha Maseka (Zambia), Nomusa Nkabinde (South Africa), Middle left to right: Chloé Ortolé (Senegal), Dantagos Jimmy-Melani (Namibia), Dhia Jerbi (Tunisia), Sherien Barsoum (Canada)., Tapiwa Chipfupa (Zimbabwe), Bottom left to right: Godisamang Khunou (South Africa), Kudakwashe Maradzika (South Africa), Marie Ka (Canada), Rhea Plangg (Switzerland), Yolanda Barroso (Brazil)

Marketing & Media10 African producers take up 3rd Creative Producer Indaba opportunity

31 Oct 2023

African music stars shine bright at inaugural Trace Awards

LifestyleAfrican music stars shine bright at inaugural Trace Awards

23 Oct 2023

World Travel Awards reveal top Africa & Indian Ocean destinations

Tourism & TravelWorld Travel Awards reveal top Africa & Indian Ocean destinations

16 Oct 2023

Maria Borges and D'Banj to host inaugural Trace Awards

LifestyleMaria Borges and D'Banj to host inaugural Trace Awards

10 Oct 2023

Why SA needs sustainable fashion awards

RetailWhy SA needs sustainable fashion awards

10 Oct 2023

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Marketing & MediaNetflix to end Kenyan free access plan after 2 years

9 Oct 2023

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Marketing & Media#InternationalPodcastDay: African podcasts can keep our heritage alive

29 Sep 2023

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Marketing & MediaAfrican football fans won't be able to watch the big matches on TV - what went wrong and how to fix it

Chuka Onwumechili 14 Sep 2023

4 African episodic screenwriters selected for second edition of AuthenticA Series Lab

Marketing & Media4 African episodic screenwriters selected for second edition of AuthenticA Series Lab

13 Sep 2023

Rema has made history by having the first African artist-led track to join the Billions Club on Spotify. Source: Twitter.

Marketing & MediaRema's Calm Down with Selena Gomez hits 1bn Spotify streams, a first for African artist

12 Sep 2023

Source:

Tourism & TravelHistoric Brazil-Africa air route to boost trade

Katja Hamilton 6 Sep 2023

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Marketing & MediaNewcastle United and Adidas forge multi-year partnership

6 Sep 2023

Entravision and Match Media Group partner across Africa

Marketing & MediaEntravision and Match Media Group partner across Africa

365 Digital 1 Sep 2023

Source: Reuters.

Marketing & MediaAlgeria bans Barbie movie, media and official source say

15 Aug 2023

FlySafair expands regional reach with four new routes

Tourism & TravelFlySafair expands regional reach with four new routes

4 Aug 2023

The 2019 film Kijiji Changu is a story about a love triangle and the disastrous consequences of a woman’s choice. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaHere are 5 African films screening in Russia this weekend

28 Jul 2023

The winners were announced on Monday. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaSA filmmakers win 8 awards at Durban FilmMart

27 Jul 2023

Image supplied. Selected participants in the 7th Realness African Screenwriters’ Residency are left to right: Michael Omonua (Nigeria), Chantel Clark (South Africa), Babalwa Baartman (South Africa), Chadi Zeneddine (Gabon/Lebanon) and Amartei Armar (Ghana)

Marketing & Media5 African screenwriters selected to 7th Realness African Screenwriters' Residency programme

13 Jul 2023

Chefs demonstrating Adriatic equipment at a past expo. Source: Supplied.

RetailDates announced for Hostex 2024

11 Jul 2023

The new show airs on 17 July 2023. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaMeet Tobi, the unlikely hero of Africa's first Cartoon Network superhero series: Garbage Boy & Trash Can

6 Jul 2023

Source:

RetailChocolate-making ingredient cocoa hits highest price in 46 years

Maytaal Angel and Marcelo Teixeira 29 Jun 2023

9 female African film professionals selected for Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy

Marketing & Media9 female African film professionals selected for Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy

28 Jun 2023

Source: Instagram.

RetailRihanna appoints new CEO for Savage X Fenty

23 Jun 2023

Pharrell Williams sparks joy with his first Louis Vuitton Men's Wear Collection

RetailPharrell Williams sparks joy with his first Louis Vuitton Men's Wear Collection

21 Jun 2023

YouTubes latest Black Voices Fund gathering was held in Kenya. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & MediaYouTube's Black Voices Fund initiative celebrates 2023 grantees

19 Jun 2023

Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes dies shortly before retirement

RetailDiageo CEO Ivan Menezes dies shortly before retirement

7 Jun 2023

Celebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

RetailCelebrating African creativity: Lucky Star and Chepa Streetwear collab on Phatsimo collection

Lauren Hartzenberg 7 Jun 2023

#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

Retail#YouthMonth: Glow getter Ayanda Majola talks Yanda Cosmetics venture

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Jun 2023

Jared Carver named new Converse CEO

RetailJared Carver named new Converse CEO

1 Jun 2023

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Retail#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

Continent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

RetailContinent's best beers awarded at African Beer Cup

11 May 2023

The rise of Black Geekdom in South Africa

LifestyleThe rise of Black Geekdom in South Africa

11 May 2023

Image supplied. (left to right) AuthenticA Series Lab 2022 participant Tony Sebastian Ukpo, Penny Christodoulou Storyboard Collective, mentor Mehret Mandefro, story consultant Selina Ukwuoma, 2022 participant Chantel Clark, 2022 participant Jessica Leanne Hagan, 2022participant Angela Wanjiku Wamai and programme director Elias Ribeiro

Marketing & Media2nd edition of the AuthenticA Series Lab opens for submissions

9 May 2023

Puma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

RetailPuma inks exclusive multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1

8 May 2023

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

Marketing & MediaSiblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

5 May 2023

#AfricaMonth: Walter Train brings his unique design aesthetic to Emazulwini restaurant

Lifestyle#AfricaMonth: Walter Train brings his unique design aesthetic to Emazulwini restaurant

Evan-Lee Courie 2 May 2023

#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

Retail#StartupStory: Hardy McQueen on building a Black-owned beverage business and doing things differently

Lauren Hartzenberg 20 Apr 2023

10 key trends seen at South African Menswear Week - AW23

Lifestyle10 key trends seen at South African Menswear Week - AW23

Meagan Duckitt 12 Apr 2023

Easter eggs: Their evolution from chicken to chocolate

RetailEaster eggs: Their evolution from chicken to chocolate

Serin Quinn 6 Apr 2023

Authentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

RetailAuthentic Brands to buy Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy owner Boardriders

5 Apr 2023