African publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in 6 countries

Source: www.unsplash.com A newly published British Council study concludes that a new generation of African readers and writers has been disrupting traditional publishing. They’re using new technologies and social media, holding public events, promoting indigenous languages and changing consumer behaviour through savvy self-publishing methods. But the report is only a snapshot covering a small fraction…

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Royal Bafokeng Holdings wins big at Gender Mainstreaming Awards

Source: Supplied. Albertinah Kekana chief executive officer of RBH; Nana Phiri head corporate client groups at RMB, and Colleen Larson, chief executive officer at Business Engage. The GMAs were developed by Business Engage to acknowledge and celebrate instances where women are represented meaningfully in mainstream business across Africa. This is RMB’s third year sponsoring the…

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Youth co-op duped US$40k, suspect granted bail

CHAIRPERSON of a Harare-based youth empowerment co-operative has appeared in court on a US$40 000 fraud charge. CHAIRPERSON of a Harare-based youth empowerment co-operative has appeared in court on a US$40 000 fraud charge. The accused, Lydia Dzvova (37) of Mabvuku high -density suburb, was granted US$100 bail on Monday when she appeared before magistrate…

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MultiChoice and law enforcement crack down on streaming device piracy rings

Source: www.pexels.com Ongoing campaign MultiChoice said the raids represent significant victories in an ongoing campaign to protect its content, secure the entertainment industry, and reduce risks to consumers associated with pirated devices. The first raid, conducted in Booysens, Johannesburg, uncovered a distribution network supplying unauthorised streaming devices. Through extensive investigative work, MultiChoice and the Directorate…

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Government moves to make 112 SA’s single emergency number

Minister Malatsi continues his crusade to streamline communications by taking on the emergency number situation. Malatsi has tasked the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) with implementing this transition, which aims to enhance emergency response efficiency through a unified contact system. The initiative draws its legal basis from Sections 76-79 of the Electronic Communications…

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Ideas Festival 2024: What they said

NewsDay spoke to business leaders on their views about the festival. LAST week, the third Ideas Festival hosted by media mogul Trevor Ncube in Nyanga provided a galaxy of ideas on how Zimbabwe could be transformed. NewsDay spoke to business leaders on their views about the festival. Trevor Ncube — Alpha Media Holdings chairman Seeing…

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Chikuhwa breaks jinx, ends decade’s wait

Chikuhwa owes part of his success to Brighton Ncube, who tirelessly created opportunities for his strike partner. LYNOTH Chikuhwa scored Highlanders Football Club’s first hat-trick in almost a decade in Bosso’s 4-0 rout of relegation-threatened Green Fuel at Babourfields on Sunday. Chikuhwa, now on 15 goals, leads the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League’s top goal-scorers…

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Ex-Zanu PF cllr jailed 14 years for stocktheft

Their co-accused Onias Dube was ordered to pay a fine of US$400 or serve a two-year jail term. FORMER Zanu PF Insiza ward 17 councillor Sindiso Ndlovu and his accomplice Buhle Nkomazana were on Friday slapped with an effective 14-year jail term each after being convicted of stocktheft charges. Their co-accused Onias Dube was ordered…

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