Ecobank partners with AMA Academy to launch first Pan-African Fintech Training and Awards for Journalists
Ecobank Group, the leading Pan-African banking Group, is committed to developing and supporting Fintechs to transform digital finance and banking, and today announces a partnership with AMA Academy, which is the only free-to-use pan-African online learning platform dedicated to upskilling journalists in Africa. Ecobank Group and AMA Academy will work…
The Independent Black Filmmakers Collective launches mental health tool kit for audio-visual professionals
The Independent Black Filmmakers Collective (IBFC) promotes mental well-being within the screen industry and launched the Izimbali Mental Health Campaign at the Encounters South African International Documentary on 25th June 2022 event held at the Goethe Institut Johannesburg. Many entertainment industry workers, both in front of the camera, and those…
Captain Fanplastic’s new music for the environment with Zolani Mahola
Captain Fanplastic, the world’s positive pirate who indulges in plastic pollution, has once more set sail on another adventure in the latest project. A momentous, educating & captivating auditory experience led by two renowned artists. The programme’s new audiobook voiced by the multi accoladed South African singer & actress Zolani…
Vuma and Jimmy Nevis showcase SA’s innovation and talent at My Community Connects
In 2021, Vuma set out to connect some of the nation’s finest musicians, dancers, chefs and visual artists to their dreams through the My Community Cooks initiative. This year, South Africa’s leading fibre provider has partnered with South African singer and songwriter Jimmy Nevis to expand the impact of this…
SAMA28 makes history with the highest number of entries ever
It’s a resounding “Yes” from the music industry as SAMA attracts a record number of entries in the 28 years of the awards.Some 1395 submissions were received by the close of the call for entries at midnight on Thursday, 3 February 2022.Last year, the SAMAs earned 1163 entries, which marks…
U.S. Consulate hosts Black History Month discussion
U.S. Consulate General Cape Town and American Corner Cape Town invite you to Black History Month Screening and Discussion of the film: Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap. Tracing the Rise and Global Influence of Hip-Hop. The craft. The history. The power. All these elements of the hip-hop movement…
Films showcase significant events in the history of the African diaspora
In honouring Black History Month, National Geographic premieres two films that bring new information and perspectives to light and that showcase significant people and events in the history of the African diaspora. The two-hour special Rise Again: Tulsa And The Red Summer will premiere on Sunday 6 February at 20:00…
Joburg Theatre Celebrates Black History Month
In 2022,the iconic Joburg Theatre will be celebrating 60 years of storytelling and being a significant custodian of South African performance arts – a milestone that is to be marked with a colourful artistic program that reflects South African arts in its full splendour as well as its incredibly talented…
Assupol & The Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation celebrate Bra Hugh’s cultural legacy
The 23rd of January 2022 marks four years since the passing of internationally beloved South African musician and cultural activist Hugh Masekela. This year the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation and Assupol celebrate his legacy, with the annual Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival on www.skyroomlive.com at 8pm. Inspired by Bra Hugh, this…
Farewell, Archbishop Desmond Tutu: UWC Celebrates A Life, Legend And Legacy That Will Never Fade Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu passed away peacefully in Cape Town this morning. He will be remembered for his role as an anti-apartheid campaigner, a social rights activist, and a man who united people of…
