Why African nations are keen to join the expanding BRICS club

When the BRICS summit gets under way in South Africa next month, much of the international attention will be on whether Russian President Vladimir Putin, with an International Criminal Court warrant out for his arrest, will attend. But for many African countries, the summit is an opportunity for something much bigger. Various African countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Algeria,…

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AMAA 2023: Screening College Begins Film Selection Ahead of Nominations

Despite the unfortunate loss of its founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, earlier this year, the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is dedicated to ensuring its continuity. The global award organisation’s board recently approved the start of film selection preparations. The AMAA Screening College, led by Chairman Dr. Shaibu Husseini, has commenced the evaluation of 389 entries from over 45 countries that…

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AMAA 2023: Screening College Begins Film Selection Ahead of Nominations

Despite the unfortunate loss of its founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, earlier this year, the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is dedicated to ensuring its continuity. The global award organisation’s board recently approved the start of film selection preparations. The AMAA Screening College, led by Chairman Dr. Shaibu Husseini, has commenced the evaluation of 389 entries from over 45 countries that…

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EU facilitating talks for possible local production of pharmaceuticals

THE European Union (EU) envoy in Guyana has been facilitating talks for possible pharmaceutical production in Guyana. This is according to European Union Ambassador to Guyana Rene Van Nes, during an interview with reporters on Thursday. He said that this initiative is about seeing if Guyana, together with Barbados and Rwanda could play a role in pharmaceutical production. Van…

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Floyd Mayweather poses for a photoshoot with President Mnangagwa

Floyd Mayweather is happy to meet with the President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. Mayweather received a special autographed book from President Emmerson Mnangagwa during his state house visit. Photos of the two great men were shared on social media. Mayweather showed his support by wearing the well-known Mnangagwa scarf provided by his political party. Floyd Mayweather Jr., who…

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Floyd Mayweather poses for a photoshoot with President Mnangagwa

Floyd Mayweather is happy to meet with the President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. Mayweather received a special autographed book from President Emmerson Mnangagwa during his state house visit. Photos of the two great men were shared on social media. Mayweather showed his support by wearing the well-known Mnangagwa scarf provided by his political party. Floyd Mayweather Jr., who…

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Agroforestry to transform Tanzania economy

TANZANIA has the potential of transforming its economy and become a leading nation in Africa if will properly implement agroforestry programme. Minister of State, Vice-President’ Office (Union and Environment), Dr Selemani Jafo said that agroforestry is a key tool for both climate change mitigation and adaptation, as trees help store large amount of carbon. He made the remarks during the launch…

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Agroforestry to transform Tanzania economy

TANZANIA has the potential of transforming its economy and become a leading nation in Africa if will properly implement agroforestry programme. Minister of State, Vice-President’ Office (Union and Environment), Dr Selemani Jafo said that agroforestry is a key tool for both climate change mitigation and adaptation, as trees help store large amount of carbon. He made the remarks during the launch…

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