Author: Ewang Johnson

In this edition of Entre Nous, we give you a taste of a much-loved, viral treat that has real geopolitical implications: in Iran, the US and the UAE. We’re talking about Dubai chocolate! From how it became a viral global trend, to what it’s done for Dubai tourism, to how it has created a pistachio shortage, to the competition between Iran and the US over these delicious nuts, we take a deep dive into this delicious treat.   Source link

Pixar(Credit: Pixar)Pixar’s Elio has had the worst-ever box office opening for a film from the animation studio. It’s part of a wave of original family cartoons failing at the box office.In big-time animation studio Pixar’s new cartoon, Elio, a boy is beamed up from Earth and into outer space, but the film itself hasn’t taken off. The film made just $21m (£15m) at the US box office over its opening weekend, and $14m (£10m) globally, which counts as the worst ever opening of a Pixar film. DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon sold almost twice as many tickets, despite having…

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — In a dramatic turn of events that could reshape the political landscape ahead of Cameroon’s presidential election, Minister of Employment and Vocational Training Issa Tchiroma Bakary has resigned from government, confirming to ABS News on Tuesday that he is “in business” and may soon be seeking the presidency.“I brought an end to my presence in the government. There is no need to elaborate or to specify. With joy, I confirm the resignation,” Tchiroma said in an exclusive interview with ABS News. “Please allow me not to elaborate more at this time. Next week I have to be…

Anzisha announces the release of season 3 of its YouTube series, The Journey, a documentary series that provides an uncensored glimpse into the grit of 30 very young entrepreneurs across Africa. This season’s focus is on the hurdles, strategic pivots, and moments of leadership that define their journeys. With over 1.13 million YouTube views last season, The Journey S3 promises to be even more impactful. This season culminates in a high-stakes pitch competition where four prizes totaling $40,000 will be awarded to the most promising entrepreneurs. This intense pitch week in Johannesburg, South Africa, is where young founders refine their ideas, validate the work…

One of the common metaphors associated with life in the modern West is the ladder. For those just beginning their career on the bottom rung, the goal of the next forty years is to climb as high up that ladder as possible. On a more collective scale, the American Dream, as it is understood, is also a ladder. The “Dream” that politicians and pundits have embedded into our cultural psyche is one of achievement. This ladder is apparently open to all, regardless of where you start. For those with enough talent and hard work, the top rungs offer an almost…

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with Franco-Togolese singer Laura Prince. She’s just released her second album “Adjoko”, a voyage between memory, identity and authenticity. “Adjoko” is Laura’s Togolese name, and symbolises her quest to reconnect with her African roots. She produced the record between France, Togo and Ouidah in Benin, a port town famous for its dark role in the slave trade. She also references her West African links to slavery through her name Laura Prince. It’s an homage to author Mary Prince, the first Black woman to publish a book about her…

AlamyAlmost 55 years ago, Michael Eavis hosted the first of his legendary music festivals. In 1970, the BBC visited his Somerset dairy farm to find out what made it unique.”I think this is the quickest way of clearing my overdraft,” said Michael Eavis on 18 September 1970 when he was asked on the BBC why he had booked glam rocker Marc Bolan to perform in his field. The dairy farmer was being interviewed on his Somerset farm, as he sat on a newly-made makeshift wooden toilet, the day before the opening of what would go on to become one of…

Vincencia Adusei, founder of VASE Ghana Estates, is helping Ghana’s diaspora build wealth and deepen cultural roots through real estate and immersive travel. Her flagship project, Dichemso Vista—a 60-unit luxury condo complex near Kumasi’s new airport—offers secure investment opportunities for those abroad. Diaspora Ghanaians who make a purchase will not only grow their portfolio but also contribute to Kumasi’s economic development, particularly through job creation. Complementing this is a 14-day cultural tour across Ghana from December 22, 2025, offering a blend of heritage experiences and real estate insight. From Accra to Cape Coast, the tour offers participants a chance to explore history,…

Courtesy of Svenskt Tenn archiveScandinavian interior style is not all about pared-back, minimalist living and functional, identikit furniture. Here’s why the century-old Svenskt Tenn idea of abundance, exuberance and “luxe cosiness” are still popular today.The stereotypical image of Swedish design is of pale wood, neutral, tasteful tones and pared-down, minimalist forms. The origins of this partly lie in Sweden’s espousal of functionalism (funkis in Swedish) in the early 20th Century. The Stockholm Exhibition of 1930, which attracted four million visitors, put contemporary Swedish design on the map, and soon there was a new clean-lined style of design (catchily dubbed “Scandi”…

CRDB Bank, the largest private universal bank in Tanzania, has partnered with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, to migrate its acquiring and issuing systems to a BPC’s next-generation SmartVista platform. The strategic move enabledCRDB Bank to expand its operations across Tanzania, Burundi, and DR Congo, in line with its commitment to delivering secure and innovative banking experiences to its customers. CRDB Bank sought a modern scalable multi-institutional technological platform with the capacity for instant innovative card product launches, advanced integrational capabilities andaffordable total cost of ownership. Migrating to SmartVista platform enabled CRDB Bank to consolidate its entire multi-country ecosystem under one microservices architecture, boosting operational efficiency while fully aligning with the national regulations and the international scheme certifications. BPC migrated issuing and acquiring functionality of CRDB Bank, its subsidiaries in Burundi and DR Congo, and affiliates such as Amana, Vision Fund, and KCBL(now part of bank…