Over 500 African tax administrators, experts, and stakeholders have convened in Kigali for the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) annual meeting, marking the continent’s largest gathering of tax officials. Hosted by the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), the event aims to redefine tax systems as key drivers of economic growth, social equity, and sustainability amidst Africa’s…
Eskom says its suspending its notice of potential power interruptions to the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and City Power (CP). Last month, the power utility announced power interruptions due to the entities’ debts. IOL reported that according to Eskom, CoJ had an outstanding debt of R4.9 billion. Eskom said despite its efforts to accommodate the…
Vivo Energy Ghana, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Ghana, has commissioned its Nursing facility, a dedicated space in its Accra head office designed to support expectant and nursing mothers within the organisation. The facility, named Obaatanpa (meaning a caring mother in the Ghanaian language) forms part of Vivo Energy…
What happens when enticing saxophone melodies meet a symphony of percussive African instruments and some good old classic Ragga? It’s love at first listen! Enter ‘Lomnava,’ the latest collaboration from brothers Inusa Dawua and Papa Flava. The song is available to stream in music stores worldwide here: https://smrtlnk.app/e8ef6a69-97ca-40f9-b5bf-81dbc71538a3 Inusa Dawuda creates a warm, inviting, and…
Stacked with new school stars and returning favourites, the Sonus 2025 lineup features the likes of Adam Beyer, Ben Klock, FJAAK, Joseph Capriati, ARTBAT, Deborah De Luca, and Indira Paganotto. Trance and acid will be on display from DJ Heartstring and KI/KI, alongside Reinier Zonneveld live, Ricardo Villalobos, Seth Troxler, and Sven Väth. House and…
Kerry Washington takes centre stage as Major Charity Adams in Tyler Perry’s upcoming film “The Six Triple Eight”, a powerful portrayal of the all-black, all-female battalion that served during World War II. The movie, which is written, directed and produced by the renowned American film-maker, will be released in selected cinemas worldwide on Friday, December…
Juice WRLD’s legacy lives on through the release of his highly anticipated final album called “The Party Never Ends.” The American rapper and singer and songwriter, real name Jarad Higgins, died from oxycodone and codeine toxicity on December 8, 2019, just days after his 21st birthday. Scores of fans across the globe are…
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is reportedly preparing to launch her lifestyle brand and her new Netflix show in the New Year. The royal unveiled the branding for her new company American Riviera Orchard back in March, but has yet to release any products for sale and a new report now suggests Meghan will be…
Viewers around the world are discovering South Africa’s best series and movies on Showmax. The Real Housewives of Durban are gaining fans in Canada, Australia and the US. Spinners charted in sixth place on CANAL+ in France and even beat Succession at the 29th Shanghai TV Festival’s Magnolia Awards. And more Showmax series…
Globally, the gastronomic or culinary tourism industry is worth around $800 billion. South Africa, with its excellent culinary offerings, cultural varieties, and some of the best chefs in the world, has the potential to become a leader in culinary tourism. However, to become a leader in the culinary tourism market, a lot of work…
Saturday was a literal party at University Inn, Mbarara as gospel singer Levixone staged his first concert in the city, dubbed Obukomoko, meaning his origin. The singer who hails from Kiruhura District planned the show as a way of tracing his roots and in the end he had a memorable gospel event which many…
It’s been a mediocre year for South Africa’s new vehicle market, but with interest rates finally subsiding, the industry has entered a growth phase once again. According to Naamsa, November saw a year-on-year new vehicle sales gain for the second month in a row, with the market improving by 8.1% versus the same month in…
Discovery Bank’s SpendTrend 2024 research found that e-commerce sites were more popular than in-store retailers on Black Friday. The report looked at the spending behaviour of its clients during one of the busiest days for retailers and found that most of its customers were not interested in dealing with the huge lines and the pandemonium…
Ghanaian gospel artist Joe Mettle has raised concerns about the state of airplanes assigned to Ghana, describing them as subpar compared to those sent to other African countries. Speaking from his travel experiences, the 2017 VGMA Artiste of the Year remarked, “Most of the planes that come to Ghana are not the best at all…
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has reassured journalists and media houses across Ghana that they will have unrestricted access to cover the country’s upcoming December 7, 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. This assurance comes amid growing concerns from media outlets about the Electoral Commission’s decision to restrict media access…
Renowned business mogul, philanthropist and the CEO of PRIFE International Africa has been awarded at the Global Entrepreneurs Awards 2024 as the ‘Social Impact’ awardee. This accolade recognizes his exceptional contributions aimed at addressing systemic inequalities, empowering underserved communities, and fostering sustainable development across Ghana and beyond. Through his multifaceted ventures, he has championed access…
