Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty over ‘Rust’ shooting

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty over ‘Rust’ shooting

Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges over the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust. Prosecutors in the state of New Mexico recently refiled charges against the actor after the case fell apart last year. Ira Spitzer reports.

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Entertainment

Wetlands are superheroes: expert sets out how they protect people and places

By Jacqueline L Raw, Nelson Mandela University In the past, wetlands were often seen as undesirable landscapes – waterlogged areas that were difficult to navigate, impossible to build on or farm, and a source of pests such as mosquitoes. But the view on wetlands has shifted as we have learnt how important these ecosystems are for essential “services”. They purify water and provide habitats for plants and animals. […]

February 1, 2024 32

Entertainment

The First Super Bowl in Las Vegas Will Be Nothing Short of Legendary

Las Vegas further solidifies its stance as the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World on Sunday, Feb. 11, when Allegiant Stadium becomes the main stage for Super Bowl LVIII. Ahead of the anticipated event, Vegas launched the Excessive Celebration Encouraged campaign urging fans and visitors to support excessive celebration with a Change.org petition and music video featuring NFL iconic excessive celebrator Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and GRAMMY Award nominee Tobe Nwigwe. The first Super Bowl to […]

January 30, 2024 15

Entertainment

Dalton Ashikoto Unveils “The Edge”: A Namibian Film Exposing Fake Pastors and Exploitation

January 29, 2024/Leonard Witbeen In a recent interview, Dalton Ashikoto, the founder and director of Dash Studios, shared insights into his upcoming film, "The Edge." As a prominent figure in Namibia's multimedia scene, Dalton provided a glimpse into the world of film, discussed his current projects, and shed light on the societal issues addressed in his latest cinematic endeavor. Introduction to Dash Studios and Upcoming Projects Dalton Ashikoto introduced himself […]

January 29, 2024 55

Entertainment

Nascam Admits 26-Year Operational Gap Amid Artist Dissatisfaction

In a revelation that has stirred discontent among local artists, the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music acknowledged operating for 26 years without any established operational policies. During Nascam's open day, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Albert Nicanor, voiced his dissatisfaction, citing the absence of policies and technical capacity as hindrances to fulfilling the institution's mandate. Nicanor highlighted the impact of this operational gap on local artists, […]

January 26, 2024 34

Africa

Bobbi Wine documentary nominated for Oscar

The documentary "Bobi Wine: The People's President," showcasing Ugandan singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine's opposition campaign against President Museveni, receives an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature Film. According to the BBC, the film explores Wine's political journey, culminating in the 2021 presidential elections.

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Entertainment

Zeitz MOCAA GALA 2024 set to feature exclusive performance by South African Singer Simphiwe Dana

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa's (Zeitz MOCAA's) highly anticipated Gala event is set to feature exclusive performances from South African Singer Songwriter Simphiwe Dana as well as Nobuhle Ashtani Trio. The museum recently announced a collaboration with acclaimed South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga ahead of its highly anticipated Gala event taking place on Sunday, 11 February. The event promises to be an extraordinary celebration of art kicking off Cape […]

January 24, 2024 15

Entertainment

Soul Brothers: the story of a band that revolutionised South African music

By Gwen Ansell, University of Pretoria Biographies of important South African musicians often fall into two categories: they either emerge from PhD or other university-based research, or are the fruit of dedicated digging by a fan or family member. The first kind benefit from institutional resources and support; the second from community knowledge of personal details that may be documented nowhere else. Because of that very scarcity of a […]

January 19, 2024 36

Business / Economics

Showmax steps up streaming battle with Premier League on mobile plan

By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency After taking over Africa’s market mantle from US streaming giant, Netflix, in 2023, South Africa’s Showmax is turning to smartphones to tap into a wider pool of football fanatics. The MultiChoice-owned streamer has introduced mobile-only subscriptions for Premier League content as part of a new package for its second iteration- Showmax 2.0, launching in mid-February. “Showmax Premier League is a game-changing product that […]

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