Netflix, an American over-the-top streaming service company, is expected to increase its subscription price. It could hike prices after the end of the Hollywood actors strike. Will Netflix hike prices in the African region? What can Africans expect? Netflix’s crackdown on password-sharing increased its subscribers by about 6 million in the third quarter. Netflix curbed […]
In the glittering world of African cinema, the Africa Movie Academy Awards have stood as a testament to talent, creativity, and storytelling for 19 remarkable years. But this year, as the red carpets roll out and the nominations are announced, a cloud of discontent hovers over Ghana’s film fraternity. A pre-event soirée at Accra’s Ibis […]
Record-breaking heatwave in Malawi Malawi witnesses an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures reaching almost twice the seasonal average. The extreme heatwave began on Thursday, prompting authorities to issue advisories, evacuate school buildings, and adjust schedules. Advisories and safety measures As the heatwave commenced, authorities advised people to take precautions such as staying out of direct sunlight, […]
‘Mami Wata’, a 2023 Nigerian black-and-white fantasy film, has been submitted for the International Feature Film category of the 2024 Oscars, or the 96th Academy Awards. The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) announced on Sunday the submission of “Mami Wata” for 2024 OSCARS. NOSC chairperson Stephanie Linus lauded the film for its unique story about […]
Hamas is an Islamist militant movement and one of the Palestinian territories’ two significant political parties. It governs more than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The group is, however, best known for its armed resistance to Israel. On October 7, it launched a surprise attack on multiple Israeli towns, killing scores of civilians […]
Economic Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa is grappling with a series of economic shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical events like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and rising US interest rates. These factors have left governments with high debt and complex fiscal decisions. IMF’s Difficult Prescriptions While the IMF suggests measures like reducing fuel subsidies […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) just lifted the ban on importing 43 items like toothpicks and cement. Before this, if you wanted to import these, you couldn’t use official foreign money routes. Now, you can. They believe it’s going to help balance out the exchange rate of the Naira, Nigeria’s currency. After lifting this […]
A Weekend To Forget, a 2023 movie directed by Damola Ademola, has hit another milestone at the Nigerian box office. Netizens have also expressed their support for the film. A Weekend To Forget, written by Joy Isi Bewaji, is a story about a group of seven friends who reunite for a weekend getaway. However, a […]
Zambia’s Debt Restructuring Progress Zambia, in the process of restructuring its debt, is close to reaching a memorandum of understanding with its creditors. While it was suggested that the agreement had already been signed, a representative from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) clarified that the deal’s finalization was still pending. This development follows a preliminary […]
Microsoft has bought Activision Blizzard for a big amount of $69 billion (R 1,311,504 million). This is one of the biggest deals ever in gaming history. Here’s why this is a big deal and what it could mean for you and other gamers in Africa. Why Did Microsoft Buy Activision? Microsoft, the company that makes […]
Tunisians Rally for Palestinian Solidarity In a powerful display of solidarity with the Palestinian people, thousands of Tunisians from diverse backgrounds, including trade unionists, civil society members, activists, lawyers, and high school students, gathered in central Tunis on Thursday. Their message was clear: they demanded the criminalization of any form of normalization of relations with […]
Futurelife is the brand that started out in KwaZulu-Natal back in 2007. The guy behind it, Paul Saad, wanted to make food that’s packed with nutrients. In 2009, they launched their first cereal. It was like a direct hit against ProNutro by Pioneer Foods. Speaking of Pioneer Foods, they bought some shares in Futurelife in […]
Nigeria Super Eagles is preparing to win the next edition of AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations). Three-time champions Nigeria has adopted ‘Let’s Do It Again’ strategy to win a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title. Previously, Nigeria hosted AFCON in 1980. Christian Chukwu, Nigerian former football player and coach, helped Nigeria to win the AFCON […]
The IMF’s Swift Response to Global Challenges During the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank in Marrakech, the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department highlighted the institution’s agile response to the challenges faced by countries in a world prone to economic shocks. Over $80 billion has been made available for programs, […]
Adobe just had its Adobe MAX 2023 conference, and they unveiled some cool stuff about AI and creativity. They’re really focusing on using AI in their Creative Cloud apps. They introduced three new AI models in their Firefly family. One is for images, another for vector graphics, and the third helps make template designs quickly. […]
Ice Spice, a popular American rapper, is set to collaborate with Rema, a successful Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. The duo will collaborate for a song titled ‘Pretty Girl’. With this collaboration, fans can expect a lot of fun. Ice Spice wrote on X formally Twitter that she would collaborate with Nigerian singer Rema. After […]
As voting concludes in Liberia’s general elections, the nation grapples with the decision of whether to grant football legend George Weah a second term as president. For a country with the scars of previous civil wars, peace remains a top priority. Voters’ Aspirations Even before the polling stations opened at 8:00 a.m. (0800 GMT), hundreds […]
South Africa’s top four banks, Standard Bank, Absa, FirstRand, and Nedbank are also known as the ‘Big Four’ banks. These 4 banks collaboratively paid a total of R18.6 billion in taxes during the first half of the current fiscal year. Each bank paid different amounts, ranging from just over R2 billion to R6.3 billion. These […]
Netflix, the subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service, has planned to end its free mobile plan in Kenya. Netflix has decided to discontinue its free mobile plan in Kenya after two years. Under the plan, users were able to access a quarter of Netflix shows and movies without paying money for two years. Now, Netflix […]
One month has passed since a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, leaving nearly 3,000 lives lost and communities across the Atlas Mountains in ruins. As the dust settles, locals now face the arduous task of rebuilding their lives and homes amidst the wreckage. Road to Recovery In Amizmiz, a village located 58 kilometers from Marrakech, signs […]