Zimbabwean Designer Farai Simoyi the brains behind Nicki Minaj’s Fashion Line
When Zimbabwean fashion designer, Farai Simoyi first moved to New York City, she was hired as a Senior Denim Designer for House of Dereon, the clothing line by mega-artist, Beyonce and her mother, Tina Knowles. Simoyi recalls one day, standing on the 17th floor of a building in Times Square, the heart of Manhattan. “look […]
Kenya and Malaysia ban Fifty Shades of Grey
The Kenya Film and Classification Board on Wednesday banned the highly anticipated film, Fifty Shades of Grey.A statement on the Board’s facebook page warns film operators from screening or distributing the film to the public “The Board wishes to inform the public, film operators and stakeholders that the film, 50 Shades of Grey has been […]
South Africa’s President, Jacob Zuma meets Lesotho government to discuss security fears
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma on Monday met with the Lesotho government coalition in Pretoria to discuss security surrounding the country’s upcoming elections, the presidency said. “The meeting received a briefing by Lesotho coalition government about their current concerns regarding the security situation and violations of provisions of the Maseru Facilitation Accord as well as […]
$1.48 billion stolen from Nigeria’s oil revenues
At least $1.48 billion is missing from Nigeria’s oil revenues, according to an international audit that found much less unaccounted for than the $20 billion alleged by the former Central Bank governor.The report by PricewaterhouseCoopers covering January 2012 to July 2013 is an indictment of the accounting of the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corp., which […]
South Africa assures ambassadors that foreigners will be protected
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma has assured high commissioners and ambassadors that foreigners in South Africa will be protected.”We will ensure that all our people, including foreign nationals, always feel enveloped by an abiding sense of security wherever they are in the country,” he said in a speech prepared for delivery.”In this regard, our law enforcement […]
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe, falls down in front of thousands
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe has been pictured falling down a set of steps after addressing his adoring supporters at an airport.The 90-year-old President who has held the position since 1987 took a tumble as he walked down some steps from a podium where he had been addressing his supporters. He had been talking to the crowd […]
Chad’s troops enter Nigeria guns blazing against Boko Haram
Chadian troops have entered Nigeria to join the battle against militant Islamist group Boko Haram.Armoured vehicles and infantry crossed a bridge from Cameroon following air strikes and mortar attacks on Boko Haram positions, officials say.Fighting focused on the key north-eastern town of Gamboru, Nigerian security spokesman Mike Omeri said.Chad’s deepening involvement shows how the conflict […]
IMF gives Kenya $700m
The International Monetary Fund has agreed to make loans of around $700m (£460m) available to Kenya.The money will be used as an insurance policy to protect against any threats to the country’s economy, considered a financial powerhouse in East Africa.The Kenyan government requested the package as a precautionary measure, in case of an emergency such […]
Hull City signs Senegalese striker Dame N’Doye from Russia
Hull have completed the signing of Senegal international striker Dame N’Doye from Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow for an undisclosed fee.The 29-year-old, who scored 27 goals in 66 games for Lokomotiv, has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal, with the option of a further year. N’Doye recently played for Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations.”He will […]
Tanzanian government to curb dishonest traders who smuggle sugar
Days are numbered for dishonest traders who smuggle and dump sugar that is meant for transit in the local market as well as diverting subsidised sweetener imported for industrial for human consumption, as the government is working on measures to curb the practice. The move is part of efforts to check against losses of taxes […]
