Namibia: King Simon Pens First Book
[New Era] Simon “Sunday” Mundandala, also known as King Simon, is the man behind the microphone on Mulunga Radio but has now also turned into an author.
Namibia: Weekend Round-Up – Concerts, Celebrations, and Community
[New Era] Sugar King TopCheri’s Kiddies’ Concert took place on Saturday at Eros Primary School. The event, hosted by well-known musician Monica “TopCheri” Pineas, was an exciting day of entertainment for both children and parents.
South Africa: Movies and Robotics Foretold the 4th Industrial Revolution
[Daily Maverick] Robocop, The Matrix, Frankenstein and The Terminator were cautionary tales about the repercussions of unchecked technological advancement. Science fiction warnings should be taken seriously; responsible AI practices should be promoted.
Rwanda: Recap – Sandra Teta, Weasel Wedding Bash So Close and Nasty C Kicks Fan in Kigali
[New Times] The final week of November was filled with a lot of exciting showbiz development, sagas and trends that kept the local entertainment industry buzzing.
Zimbabwe: Miss World Zimbabwe Crowned
[The Herald] Twenty-three-year-old Courtney Jongwe was crowned Miss World Zimbabwe queen at a ceremony held on Saturday in Borrowdale, Harare.
Zimbabwe: Meet New Miss Zimbabwe World
[The Herald] Courtney Jongwe (23) won the Miss World Zimbabwe pageant on Saturday night beating 12 other contestants from various provinces.
South Africa: Journalists Called to Tell Positive African Stories
[SAnews.gov.za] While the continent faces many challenges, South African award-winning journalist, Benjamin Moshatama, has emphasised the importance of telling positive stories that reflect the progress and development in Africa.
Namibia: Breyten Breytenbach – Peace, Perfect Peace
[Namibian] It was with sorrow that I heard yesterday of Breyten Breytenbach’s passing. The esteemed Afrikaans writer, poet, painter and activist was Gondwana’s guest at Etosha Safari Lodge & Camp seven years ago. We filmed him on the deck of t…
South Africa: Jan Smuts Was a White Supremacist. Nelson Mandela a Black Liberation Hero. New Book Explores What They Have in Common
[The Conversation Africa] Jan Christiaan Smuts (1870-1950) and Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918-2013) belonged to and were shaped by two different epochs in South Africa, yet left an indelible mark on its history. Sociologist Roger Southall has brought …
Zimbabwe: Harare Shutdown – Jah Prayzah Set to Ignite Explosive End of Year Gig
[New Zimbabwe] MULTI-AWARD-WINNING contemporary musician Mukudzeyi Mukombe, popularly known as Jah Prayzah, will headline a potentially exciting concert Saturday at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC).