Author: Ewang Johnson
DisneyThe live-action version of the classic fairy-tale animation sounded like a surefire hit. But even before it’s reached cinemas, the response to it has been loud and often hostile.You wouldn’t think that the war in Gaza would have much impact on a Disney remake. But the live-action Snow White, a revamped version of the 1937 animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, has become a flashpoint for social and political divisions, even before its global release next week. There was some backlash to the casting of Rachel Zegler, of Colombian descent, as the heroine. More recently, there has been…
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on 16 – 19 March 2025, undertake a working visit to Tokyo in Japan, aimed at reaffirming the strong cooperation between South Africa and Japan in areas of mutual interest. The two countries enjoy well established diplomatic relations, and the year 2025 marks 115 years of such relations. The working visit by the Deputy President underscores South Africa’s strong commitment and the importance that South Africa attaches to the relationship with Japan. During the working visit, the Deputy President and his delegation will meet with the Japanese Government and private sector stakeholders to advance…
Africa is responsible for only 3.8% of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions, and yet African countries are bearing the full brunt of the devastating effects of increasingly severe droughts and floods with dramatic consequences… The current global warming could reach 1.5°C to 4.4°C by 2100. Experts say that it should be contained to a maximum of +1.5°C by 2100 to prevent our climate from getting out of control. Immediate, rapid and massive reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are needed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The fight against global warming is therefore a matter of global security. If Africa,…
Throughout December and January, the CAPC team has compiled a list of our favorite pop culture artifacts from the previous year. Unlike most year-end lists, we don’t claim that these are the “best.” Rather, these are the things that brought us the most joy and satisfaction in the last 12 months.For 2024, our favorite TV included video game adaptations, fantasy epics, historical dramas, spy families, and more.Fallout, Season One (Amazon Prime Video)One of the most entertaining and stylish shows I watched in 2024, Fallout is a genre-bending (dystopian, sci-fi, mystery, romance, comedy) statement. Similar to my favorites pick last year (The…
Journalist and filmmaker Shiori Ito has laid her life bare in “Black Box Diaries”, as the film documents her battle for justice after she accused a prominent TV executive of raping her in 2015. Following its nomination for an Academy Award, the film has come to worldwide attention; the culture of silence in Japan surrounding sexual assault has been under scrutiny. Shiori joins us to talk about being the first Japanese director to be nominated for best documentary at the Oscars and about how her persistent campaigning has resulted in the legal definition of rape being revised in her home…
Natassja EbertWynton Marsalis says his approach to performing was influenced by his father (Credit: Natassja Ebert)Wynton Marsalis made history when he became the first musician to win classical and jazz Grammy Awards in the same year. He tells the BBC’s Katty Kay about jazz’s unique connection to liberation and how his father’s relationship with music shaped his approach.Legendary musician Wynton Marsalis is no stranger to making history. But as he brings his one-of-a-kind blend of classical and jazz to audiences everywhere, he’s reflecting on history, too.During an appearance on Influential with Katty Kay, Marsalis shares that every time he plays,…
“As Africa continues to advance in technology and innovation, we must invest in STEM education to unlock the full potential of our youth,” said Teresa Clarke, CEO of Africa.com. “This event is designed to show young Africans that there are no limits to what they can achieve in STEM and beyond.”Africa.com invites students, educators, scientists, and innovators to participate in this historic event. Whether you dream of becoming an astronaut, an engineer, or a scientist, Meet the Astronauts will ignite your passion for discovery and exploration. Meet the Astronauts – A Virtual Event Inspiring Africa’s Future STEM Leaders On March…
LONDON — Lydia Mugambe, a 49-year-old judge serving on a United Nations tribunal and the Ugandan High Court, has been convicted in the United Kingdom of multiple offenses related to modern slavery. The Oxford Crown Court found her guilty of conspiring to breach UK immigration laws, facilitating travel for exploitation, requiring a person to perform forced labor, and conspiracy to intimidate a witness.Prosecutors revealed that Mugambe deceived a young Ugandan woman into coming to the UK under the pretense of legitimate employment. Instead, the victim was compelled to work without pay as a domestic maid and nanny at Mugambe’s residence…
The challenge of successful financial integration in Africa lies in providing appropriate financial education, a detailed analysis of user behaviour and proactive stakeholder engagement. Financial innovations are often dictated by external constraints. To meet technical and regulatory requirements, organisations tend to favour technological solutions which, however efficient they may be, are not enough to guarantee universal financial accessibility. The challenge of successful financial integration in Africa goes far beyond digital infrastructures. It relies on appropriate financial education, a detailed analysis of user behaviour, and proactive stakeholder engagement. The experience of the last twenty years has shown that ingenious advances such…
Throughout December and January, the CAPC team has compiled a list of our favorite pop culture artifacts from the previous year. Unlike most year-end lists, we don’t claim that these are the “best.” Rather, these are the things that brought us the most joy and satisfaction in the last 12 months.For 2024, our favorite music included goth icons, a hip-hop master, artful post-punk, Tay Tay, and more.Songs of a Lost World by The CureWhen an iconic band returns after a years-long absence, there’s always that fearful question: What if they’ve lost whatever it was that made them so special and…