insert_link Entertainment Trevor Noah makes history with Emmy award win South African comedian Trevor Noah has won an Emmy award in the Outstanding Talk Series category for his talk show The Daily Show. With the win, Noah makes history as the first African and first black person to win an Emmy for outstanding talk series since the category's introduction in 2015. todayJanuary 16, 2024 27
insert_link Entertainment Nascam declares N$2 million in royalties The Namibia Society of Composers and Authority of Music has declared a N$2 million royalty for the year, which according to the organisation is a remarkable achievement. Nascam CEO Albert Nicanor says that 10% of the declared royalties will be allocated for the social protection of all the members. todayJanuary 16, 2024 62
insert_link Africa 60% of Africa’s food is based on wheat, rice and maize – the continent’s crop treasure trove is being neglected By Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine African countries have become reliant on a few food items. Just 20 plant species now provide 90% of our food, with three – wheat, maize and rice – accounting for 60% of all calories consumed on the continent and globally. This deprives the continent of diverse food sources, at the very time when research has found massive food and […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 9
insert_link Entertainment Moving On Without Letting Go Widower’s new book shares keys to surviving the journey through grief Everyone experiences grief differently. Some want to move on immediately; others let grief flow through them, following its natural course; still others get stuck — they can't or don't want to move on, because their grief is the last thread of connection they have with their loved one. To let go would make the loss feel even more final and devastating. The comforting message at the core of It All […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 16
insert_link Africa Black Panther, Wakanda Forever and the problem with Hollywood – an African perspective Jeanne-Marie Viljoen, University of South Australia Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever were global hits that played out in an imaginary African kingdom and feature a universe of black creative talent. What’s not to love about the franchise? Quite a lot, reckons cultural and literary studies scholar Jeanne-Marie Viljoen. We asked her to explain. What are Black Panther’s limitations when it comes to diversity? Even though the Black Panther […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 24
insert_link Entertainment Sinéad O’Connor died of natural causes, London coroner says Following months of speculation the Southwark coroner's court in London has released a brief statement regarding singer-songwriter, Sinéad O'Connor's death, The Guardian reports. "This is to confirm that Ms. O'Connor died of natural causes. The coroner has therefore ceased their involvement in her death.", Southwark coroner's court in London, via The Guardian. O'Connor died at the age of 56 last July in Herne Hill, London. Her death was not being […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 19
insert_link Entertainment Oppenheimer wins big at the Golden Globe Awards Oppenheimer was the big winner at the Golden Globe Awards, taking home five awards including the top prize for Best Film. Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr were both recognised for their acting performances, while Christopher Nolan won best director. Meanwhile, Succession scored the most wins in the TV categories following its acclaimed fourth and final season. todayJanuary 8, 2024 31
insert_link Entertainment Swakopmunder Musikwoche brings people together – Kötting After a few weeks of preparation, the Namib Primary School Hall was packed to the brim when the Swakopmunder Musikwoche lived up to expectations this past weekend, delivering memorable performances in Swakopmund. The concert gripped the audience with captivating stories of love, hate, jealousy, war, and victory, all told through music. The Youth Orchestra kicked off the concert with six pieces under the direction of Hendi Krog. They performed […] todayDecember 20, 2023 27
insert_link Entertainment Marvel actor guilty of assaulting ex-girlfriend US actor Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of assaulting his then-girlfriend after a trial in New York. Complex Magazine reports that the jury found Majors, known for playing Kang in the Marvel films, attacked British choreographer Grace Jabbari during an altercation in March. Majors faces up to a year in jail and has been dropped from starring roles in forthcoming Marvel movies. Sentencing will be in February. todayDecember 19, 2023 5
