by Nokuthula Moyo Respect for press freedom and a free flow of information are necessary for a vibrant and healthy democracy. Are we saying farewell to democracy in South Africa? While other African countries are being acknowledged for improved press freedom by the United Nations, South Africa has been receiving widespread condemnation from human rights [...]
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Ugandan writer Doreen Baingana was previously nominated for the Caine Prize for African Writing, twice. Now, she is the Chairperson of FEMRITE, a Ugandan women writers’ association. An Indian publication, The Caravan, recently published her interesting new short story, Gorging. According to its official website, The Caravan is ”devoted to narrative journalism” and has “a commitment to [...]
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Tara Durotoye is convinced that consistency plus the grace of God have been the keys to her success. Durotoye is the founder and CEO of Nigeria’s House of Tara International, a makeup company she started in her early twenties by going from door to door doing Bridal makeup. Durotoye admits that when she started, she [...]
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Today marks nine years since the untimely passing of Brenda Fassie on May 9, 2004. The South African afro-pop singer was dubbed the “Madonna of the Townships” by Time Magazine and affectionately known as MaBrr by her fans died after an apparent drug overdose led to cardiac arrest. Throughout her career as one of the [...]
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In an article entitled “Ten Things to Know About African Consumers,” the Boston Consulting Group wrote “Africa is not easily pigeonholed, and making generalizations about its consumers is a risky proposition.” I agree with them but excuse me while I go ahead and do it anyway. A recent digital conversation about customer service in Zimbabwe got me [...]
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20 years ago today, the United Nations proclaimed May 3 World Press Freedom Day (#WPFD). “It serves as an occasion to inform citizens of violations of press freedom – a reminder that in dozens of countries around the world, publications are censored, fined, suspended and closed down, while journalists, editors and publishers are harassed, attacked, [...]
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