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The Tribe Culture Festival is set to take place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey. The event aims to unite the global Black Diaspora—African, Caribbean, Afro-Latino, and Black American communities—through a celebration of culture, sport, and music. The festival’s timing aligns with the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and […]
The Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST), a division of the Parliament of Kenya, has announced a series of capacity-building courses for legislative staff. These courses are scheduled to take place from March to May 2026 at the County House Building, Parliament Square, Parliament Road in Nairobi. Each of the four courses will run […]
A $972 million initiative, backed by the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), has been launched to address youth unemployment in Eastern and Southern Africa. The Skills for Economic Transformation and Jobs Program (SET4Jobs) aims to equip 18 million young people with improved education and job-ready skills by 2034. The program seeks to drive job […]
South African Farmers Development Association (SAFDA) CEO Dr Siyabonga Madlala expressed cautious optimism regarding the future of Tongaat Hulett in a recent interview with FORBES AFRICA. Discussions are currently underway among key stakeholders. Tongaat Hulett’s Potential Closure Madlala stated that all stakeholders are in agreement that Tongaat Hulett should not cease operations. He indicated receiving […]
Rolling Loud Australia, an international hip-hop festival, has been cancelled. The Sydney and Melbourne shows, initially planned for March 2026, will no longer take place. Organizers announced the decision via an Instagram post. Cancellation Details Rolling Loud Australia organizers cited the failure of local promoters, Primuse Entertainment, to meet critical payment deadlines and related obligations […]
Boston University’s African American Studies Program is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by growing student and faculty interest and bolstered by strong University support. This momentum has culminated in the program’s evolution into a major, set to launch this fall, and a broader focus on the African American and Black diaspora. Program Expansion and New […]
Oscar Ntambi and Nikhil Sachania recently concluded a test session in Kenya as they prepare for the Safari Rally Kenya. The rally is scheduled to take place in Naivasha from March 12–15. Test Session in Naivasha Ugandan rally driver Oscar Ntambi traveled to Kenya over the weekend to conduct a crucial test session. The session […]
A U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting the president’s authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is not expected to significantly alleviate trade pressures for Canadian workers, according to Unifor. The court’s ruling challenges the legality of tariffs previously enacted, but broader trade disputes between Canada and the United States persist. Impact […]
Suno, an AI music creation platform, has reached an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $300 million, according to a recent LinkedIn post by CEO Michael Shulman. The platform, launched two years ago, has been used by over 100 million people globally, ranging from music enthusiasts to established artists. Financial Performance Suno’s reported $300 million ARR […]
Kenya has been recognized as one of the most innovation-ready economies in Africa, ranking second only to South Africa. The 2026 Innovators Business Environment Index from StartupBlink places Kenya 68th globally out of 125 countries, with a score of 48, while South Africa holds 61st place with 52 points. Nairobi’s Startup Density Nairobi is at […]