Author: Ewang Johnson
But several suspicious details served to fuel speculation. “There are so many things,” Arena told the BBC. “For instance, even the morning we were called about the accident, he was seen at the Shiretown Inn, where he was staying, sitting having breakfast in somewhat of a casual manner.” A newspaper, the Manchester Union Leader, claimed that multiple long-distance telephone calls were made and charged to Kennedy’s credit card before he informed the police. There were allegations that he had asked “his cousin to say he had driven the car, but he had changed his mind”, said Saxon. “And that he…
Inaugurated by H.E. Mrs. Chaltu Sani, Minister of the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure, the events run until 28 June at Millennium Hall Over 180 exhibitors from 20 countries, including Saudi Arabia, China, Germany, India, Italy and the UAE, spotlight products, services, systems and solutions East Africa Infrastructure & Water Summit convenes experts, policymakers and industry leaders to explore the ongoing developments in the region’s infrastructure market Rooted in Ethiopia’s development strategy and economic reform agenda, the 3rd edition of Big 5 Construct Ethiopia and the inaugural East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo have officially opened at Millennium Hall in Addis…
I’ve loved horror movies since I was a little boy, but I never imagined a world in which I’d have the rough equivalent of a Mom-and-Pop video store at my disposal every night. Nor could I have hoped for an air-tight system of recommendations curated for my own peculiar tastes. Long gone are the days of those gloriously misleading VHS covers that promised so much more than they could deliver!I was watching one such perfectly curated film on the night in question. Predictably, it had all the qualities I cherish. Even so, I found it mind-numbingly dull. This is not…
It’s a rock ‘n’ roll band with over 1 million monthly listeners, with three albums out in barely six weeks. But despite shooting to Spotify’s top ranks, The Velvet Sundown’s music is entirely AI-generated – and it had quite a saga being revealed as synthetic. Vedika Bahl gives us the deep dive into the band’s mysterious origins in this edition of Truth or Fake. Source link
With youth unemployment climbing to 62.4% in early 2025, some young South Africans are searching for something to believe in. Last month, they found it in football. The national U20 team delivered a surge of pride by winning the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and booking their place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Thanks to video analysis, online coaching resources and digital scouting, today’s game depends as much on internet access as it does on training time. And when young players in underserved areas get both, the results come in the form of trophies and changed lives. One initiative helping to drive…
About a year after receiving the all clear from doctors, British comedian and broadcaster Mark Steel released his book “The Leopard in My House: One Man’s Adventures in Cancerland”. Setting it apart from other offerings in the genre is Steel’s dry humour that shines through during some of his bleakest moments. Speaking to FRANCE 24’s Perspective programme, he said it’s all part of the job: “I think the terrible thing is, the mind of the comic goes ‘if I get through this, there’s a show in this’.” Source link
UpSkill Universe announced the launch of the Skills for Business programme, a new initiative to help 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria and South Africa build critical digital and business skills for economic and business growth. Delivered in collaboration with Google, HP Inc and UpSkill Universe, the programme is designed to equip entrepreneurs with practical tools to thrive in an increasingly digital economy, in addition to having access to a range of courses on the HP LIFE platform. UpSkill Universe, a leading digital skills training provider, will manage programme delivery and partner engagement. “Entrepreneurs and business owners throughout Africa are already leading…
The Avignon theatre festival is a three-week concentration of performing arts – dance, drama, readings and debates – which is now in its 79th year. Hundreds of events are crammed into the relatively small French city, often in beautiful historical sites. And that’s just the official programme. FRANCE 24’s Olivia Salazar-Winspear has been filming a special show there and joins us on set to give us her personal highlights from the festival. Source link
According to a 2023 UNEP report, the world produces 430 million tonnes of plastic annually, and 280 million tonnes of it become waste after just one use. Only 9% of discarded plastic is recycled, with over 22% mismanaged, primarily through open burning and uncontrolled dumping[1]. In South Africa, approximately 120 million tons of general waste is generated each year, exacerbating the pressure on the ability of municipalities to manage waste[2]. Fortis X is the only company in Africa that offers bottles and other products produced solely from plants, which are fully biodegradable within 2 months. South Africa is facing a…
Our TV critic Dheepthika Laurent joins Eve Jackson to unpack the highlights of July and August’s biggest series and films – from “Jaws at 50” featuring exclusive interviews, to the light-hearted drama of “Acapulco”, the Emmy buzz surrounding this year’s nominations and the exciting new “Black Panther” spinoff “Eyes of Wakanda” on Disney+. Don’t miss our full rundown and exclusive insights into what to watch this summer! Source link