Author: Ewang Johnson
Tanzania has introduced a wide-ranging ban preventing foreigners from engaging in 15 key small business sectors, aiming to protect local livelihoods and economically empower citizens. The new directive, signed by Industry and Trade Minister Dr. Selemani Jafo, targets activities like running retail shops, mobile phone repair businesses, real estate brokerages, and small-scale mining. Offenders face fines, imprisonment, and potential revocation of visas and residence permits. Critics warn the policy could provoke retaliatory restrictions and disrupt regional cooperation. The move has already triggered regional unease, particularly among East African Community (EAC) states like Kenya, whose citizens often work informally in Tanzania. This…
A single glittery sock that late pop superstar Michael Jackson wore during a concert in France in the 1990s sold for more than $8,000 on Wednesday, a French auctioneer said. The “King of Pop” wore white athletic socks adorned with sparkling rhinestones during his “HIStory World Tour” in 1997. Source link
Some describe Paltrow as a “nepo baby”. Her father, Bruce Paltrow, was an established producer (Hill Street Blues) and her mother Blythe Danner was, and is, a noted actress (in 2000’s Meet the Parents, among many other films). She was attending theatres with her mother from infancy, but she worked for her gigs: auditioning, rehearsing and spending hours on set, determined to get the take. When she won an Oscar for Shakespeare in Love in 1999 at the age of 26, her teary acceptance speech made her the butt of relentless jokes. In the same year, The Guardian labelled her…
In a continent abundant with talent, innovation, and drive, these three women are leading with purpose and reshaping what leadership looks like across sectors. From building inclusive financial ecosystems to revolutionizing childcare and unlocking digital access for women, their stories reflect the power of investing in women—not only as a moral imperative but as a smart strategy for Africa’s growth. As we celebrate African Women’s Day, we honor their vision and the impact they have created.Itoro Ugorji, Chief Executive Officer, The Baby Lounge Itoro UgorjiEarly-years educator turned childcare innovator, Itoro Ugorji is the founder and CEO of The Baby Lounge, a…
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Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships that aim to strengthen AI research, support African languages, improve food systems, expand digital skills, and build research capacity.The AI Collaborative for Food Security, a multi-partner initiative launched with $25 million in funding from Google.org will bring together researchers, and nonprofit organizations to co-develop AI tools for early hunger forecasting, crop resilience, and tailored guidance for smallholder farmers. The goal is to help…
Bilateral exports between Africa and the Caribbean, despite their shared history, have never surpassed 6%, leaving much room for growth of up to $2.1 billion within the next 5 years, according to new studies. We’re living in precarious times. In an era marked by global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and fragmented supply chains, Africa and the Caribbean are at a critical juncture. Most Caribbean countries now face a blanket 10% tariff on goods exported to their biggest trading partner, the United States, which takes 40% of their total exports. The so-called reciprocal tariffs on African nations range from 10-50%, with…
NAIROBI, Kenya, 28 July 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Panel 54 is a bold new weekly podcast that redefines how Africa tells its story. Produced by Commex Africa and E&C Talent, and hosted by veteran journalists Waweru Njoroge (Kenya) and Ndu Okoh (Nigeria, based in Kenya), the show brings clarity and candor to conversations on power, policy, and the shifting narratives of the continent.In a media landscape where African issues are often filtered through external lenses or simplified into headlines, Panel 54 provides a platform where Africa speaks for itself—and to the world. The show blends in-studio debate, street-level voices, and raw exchanges between its hosts. It explores the power struggles,…
“As I committed to the turn, I saw some dirt going up in the air and I knew something was wrong, and, sure enough, I came around, exited the turn, and he was sideways on fire in the middle of the track,” Lunger told the BBC. “I slowed, but my car still went into his and impacted his.” Harald Ertl, an Austrian driver who was following, then hit Lunger’s car. Despite the danger, Ertl, Lunger and Edwards got out of their vehicles to try to pull Lauda out of his. But they could not get him free of the cockpit’s…
The inaugural Connie Chiume International Youth Film Festival takes place on 18 and 19 July 2025 at Sibikwa Arts Centre in Benoni, Gauteng. The two-day event will feature screenings, workshops, awards and industry-focused sessions aimed at honouring the legacy of the late actress Connie Chiume and empowering emerging African filmmakers.This year’s festival is especially significant, marking the first edition since the passing of its visionary founder in August 2024. More than a tribute, the festival is a living continuation of Connie Chiume’s life’s work—creating platforms for youth, democratising access to the arts, and championing African stories on the global stage.Connie…