Africa-Press - Eswatini. Talented Eswatini poet, Siya Imbongi, is set to headline the highly anticipated War Words 6. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, the event will take place at the Bethel Court Vineyard Hotel.
War Words, aptly named for the intensity and passion it embodies, has become a staple in...
WAR WORDS 6 SET TO IGNITE THE POETRY SCENE
Uganda Holds Requiem Mass for Pope Francis at Lubaga Cathedral
Africa-Press - Uganda. Hundreds of mourners gathered at Lubaga Cathedral on Friday morning for a solemn requiem mass in honor of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday.
The service began with a dignified procession of clergy in white cassocks, setting a tone of reverence and...
Producer Tadisi Baruch Highlights Awards as Recognition
Africa-Press - Angola. On Monday, in Luanda, producer Tadisi Baruch acknowledged that winning the “Best Director” and “Best Actress” awards for the film “Por Jade” at the International Film Festival held on 4, 5 and 6 April in the city of Levadia, Greece, represents the appreciation and...
A Blueprint for Better Men
Africa-Press - Botswana. ‘Deborah’s Letters to Barak’, a debut book by data scientist and AI engineer, Munenyashaishe Hove, offers a powerful blueprint for reshaping masculinity in today’s society.
Published by Poetic Blood Publishers and released in December, the 112-page offering seeks...
De Beers Unveils Talent Unearthed Film Series
Africa-Press - Botswana. De Beers Group has unveiled a short film series titled Talent Unearthed, which explores the transformative impact of natural diamonds and showcases Botswana’s rising athletic stars. The series focuses on how diamond revenue has supported the country’s development and...
Psychiatrist Rediscovers African Numerical Writings
Africa-Press - Botswana. Sunlight slant through the window of Dr Paul Sidandi’s office at Jubilee Psychiatric Unit that forms part of Nyangabgwe Hospital in Francistown, illuminating the leather of his armchair and the half-opened laptop resting on his side desk.
The computer holds the script...
UCC, Producers Guild to Develop Framework for Ugandan Film Industry
Africa-Press - Uganda. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is set to collaborate with the Producers Guild Uganda on the development of a Film Industry Management Framework aimed at professionalising and strengthening the country’s film sector.
The announcement was made by UCC Executive...
"Casa De Angola" Opens in the Netherlands
Africa-Press - Angola. The “Casa de Angola” in the Kingdom of the Netherlands was opened last Saturday in Rotterdam. The project, carried out by the Consulate General of Angola in partnership with national businesspeople residing in that country, will serve as a cultural and integration center...
Botswana Aims to be Africa’S Next Film Hub
Africa-Press - Botswana. Botswana is using strategic reforms to turn its creative sector into an engine for economic growth. The approach draws lessons from South Africa’s success in attracting global filmmakers.
The country is borrowing a page from South Africa’s cinematic playbook and...
Ghanaian Author Explores Resilience, Healing from Loss in Latest Publication
Africa-Press - Ghana. A new publication titled “Under the Sword of Solomon,” targeted at avid readers across all age groups, has been launched in Accra.
The motivational pieces by Richil Elorm Afi Mawuenyega, explores themes of resilience, identity, and healing from parental loss.
Ms...
Kabale to Host Uganda’S 2025 International Museum Day Celebration
Africa-Press - Uganda. Uganda will mark International Museum Day (IMD) 2025 with a national celebration in Kabale Municipality on Sunday, May 18.
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, has announced that this year’s theme is “Preserving Heritage, Transforming Communities,”...
“We Bring the World to Batswana”
Africa-Press - Botswana. Entertainment took on a new form recently when MultiChoice Botswana invited media and content creators to an exclusive Sip & Paint Content Showcase in Gaborone where a tantalising glimpse into its thrilling 2025 content lineup was on display.
Gone are the days of...
Government Wants Minorities to use their own Language Without Discrimination
Africa-Press - Angola. The Angolan government wants minority linguistic groups to use their language "without discrimination" and for central, local and autonomous government bodies to use Angolan languages of African origin, accompanied by translation into the official language.
Citizens...
RaúL Silvestre Presents “Silence of Colors”
Africa-Press - Angola. Today, at 7:00 pm, the artist Raúl Silvestre presents the solo exhibition “Silence of colors” at Galeria Tamar Golan, in Luanda, which will be followed by a musical performance by emerging artist António Morango.According to Raúl Silvestre, the exhibition invites...
Education minister calls for timely disbursement of examination funds
Africa-Press - South-Sudan. JUBA — South Sudan’s Minister of General Education and Instruction, Kuyok Abol Kuyok, on Tuesday called on the Ministry of Finance to expedite disbursement of examination funds to facilitate the timely processing of examination results.
This call came after the...
Drawing Competition Encourages Creativity
Africa-Press - Angola. The winners of the second edition of the international youth competition “Draw your bay” were selected for a drawing exhibition that has been running since Sunday at the Guimarães Rosa Institute, Brazil-Angola Cultural Center, and ends on the 18th of this month.The...
Ghana Tourism Authority Showcases Unique Offerings at Seatrade Cruise Global Exhibition in Miami
Africa-Press - Ghana. The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, participated in this year’s prestigious Seatrade Cruise Global Exhibition and Conference held in Miami, Florida.
The Seatrade Cruise Global Exhibition and Conference is a leading...
Education ministry set to unveil CPE exams results after over 4 months
Africa-Press - South-Sudan. The Ministry of General Education and Instruction is expected to announce the results of the 2024 South Sudan Certificate of Primary Education (SSCPE) examination results probably this week following a long delay blamed on lack of marking budget.
In November 2024, over...
NCAC Director, Others Pay Tribute to Legendary Taka Titi
Africa-Press - Gambia. Hassoum Ceesay, Director of the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has led tributes to legendary cultural ambassador Taka Titi, who passed away on 12th April in Janjanbureh.
Describing him as an iconic figure, Ceesay said Taka Titi was not only an entertainer but a...
WE EXPECT TOURISM TO BLOSSOM FROM MTN BUSHFIRE FESTIVAL – SPORTS MINISTER
Africa-Press - Eswatini. As excitement builds for the 18th edition of the MTN Bushfire Festival, scheduled for May 31 to June 1, 2025, the Minister of Sports, Youth, Art, and Culture, Bongani Nzima, shared his insights about one of the most globally recognized festivals in the world.
In an...