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Duma FM has announced the return of its prodigal son, Resego Motlhokathari. The return follows his stint with RB2 where he cemented his name with a Sunday morning dubbed Sunday Ballads, predominantly music show winning hearts of oldies music lovers. The much awaited return launch “So Soulful,” alerts a new music-driven show starting on Sunday, 4 June 2023, from 12-2pm, listeners can enjoy a selection of ballads, soft rock, contemporary gospel, R&B and soul vibes. Resego brings his vibrant energy and ambition to his role as the host of “So Soulful,” where he aims to create an enjoyable and soulful…
PARIS, France, June 1, 2023/ — Energy data and consultancy firm Rystad Energy presented its analysis of Africa’s energy landscape on Thursday at the Invest in African Energy Paris Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (http://www.EnergyChamber.org). Noting that Africa remains vastly under-electrified compared to other regions, Senior Partner Per Magnus Nysveen pointed out in his opening presentation that Africa has 40% of global solar energy reserves, and that Africa has the opportunity to eradicate power poverty just as Asia has done in the past two decades. In 2000 Asia was the most power deprived region globally, with around 700…
ZURICH, Switzerland, June 1, 2023/ — The FIFA Museum (www.FIFA.com) is proud to announce a partnership with LEGENDS and the launch of its first permanent exhibition outside Switzerland, in the Spanish capital of Madrid. The exhibition is dedicated to the history of the FIFA World Cup™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, showcasing original objects and memorabilia used in matches and by the players themselves. LEGENDS – The Home of Football opens its doors today, Thursday, 1 June 2023. Since 2018, and most recently at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, the FIFA Museum has hosted a number of successful temporary exhibitions…
ZURICH, Switzerland, June 1, 2023/ — FAMEHERGAME boot camp will take place from 14-16 June in Zurich, Switzerland; Participants to attend a one-of-a-kind esports development programme; Once in a lifetime experience, all-expenses-paid trip to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ (www.FIFA.com)up for grabs. Following the announcement of the FAMEHERGAME programme in March 2023, FIFAe has revealed further details about the FAMEHERGAME boot camp. The boot camp will take place from 14-16 June 2023 and will be held in Zurich, Switzerland. Aiming to create a once in a lifetime experience for the participants, the event will be taking place across two iconic locations:…
Standard Bank has been named as most admired financial services brand, as announced by Brand Africa in the release of its latest research and rankings. Standard Bank was crowned ahead of its competitors in a specific category ranking of the Top 25 financial services brands on the continent jumping from its 6th ranking position in 2022. Brand Africa’s list is based on a survey and rankings conducted by Geopoll, Kantar and Brand Leadership, across 32 African countries that account for more than 85% of the continent’s GDP and population. “As Africa’s largest banking group by assets, operating in 20 markets across the continent,…
Traditionally in Africa, women made sure homes have food, that included working and managing the backyard gardens and lands whilst men were at either at the cattle posts or working in the mines. Over time the phenomenon gradually eroded due to sophistication. Men and women are now enjoying vocations that are selected based on their preferences. However for one, Babui Nyepetsi has turned the old leaf into a modern way of farming with focus on horticulture. She specializes in horticultural business and she is confident that as long as Africa cannot sustainably feed its people, the market to viability is…
The recent new wave of the podcasts by the ex-radio personalities and on-air radio presenters have sparked a lot of dialogue on the new art of doing radio. Typically, an ex radio personalities despite losing their slots still having digital media popularity or numbers to claim their worth in listenership spectrum across radio stations. Consequently social media has hypothetically made it even easier for marketers and sales personnel to check whether their brands get the representation they need to drive their identities. Thus, having a certain brands associate with a podcast shows how meticulous the audience of the latter speaks…
MARRAKECH, Morocco, May 29, 2023/ — Leaders of the global and African tech ecosystem have pledged their commitment to advancing the continent’s bold digital transformation missions, as excitement builds ahead of the highly anticipated debut of GITEX Africa 2023 (www.GITEXAfrica.com) this week in Morocco. Addressing media at an industry roundtable briefing were senior executives from key exhibiting partners of Africa’s largest tech and start-up show, which makes its grand debut from 31 May – 2 June 2023 in the Red City of Marrakech. Among these was Orange Maroc, Morocco’s second largest telecom operator. Ms. Hind Lfal, General Secretary of Orange…
Gaborone, Botswana. Set on top of Gaborone at the Skyview Terrace, overlooking the iconic view of the capital city, MultiChoice Botswana brought together the crème de la crème of Botswana’s creative industry to launch Channel O’s newest music video countdown show, Bots Top 5. Bots Top 5 is a music video countdown show which launches on DStv’s pan-African music channel, Channel O (DStv Channel 320) on 24 May at 22:00. TV and radio personality, Mduduzi ‘Mdu tha Party’ Madzwamuse will host each episode and delight viewers with his charisma, wit and undeniable knowledge of Botswana’s music scene and culture. Airing every Wednesday for the…
COSAFA held a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Johannesburg on Friday, where Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe addressed delegates and shared his vision for the future. The AGM confirmed that COSAFA is in a strong financial position as they look forward to hosting seven tournaments in 2023, while also continuing with the numerous legacy programmes which leave behind expert knowledge and skills wherever these events are held. Dr Motsepe praised the work that is being done in the COSAFA region to improve the game but urged more partnership between governments and football associations in Southern…