Shout-Africa – Critics accuse Mugabe of using violence to control Zimbabwe’s diamond mines as the international body that tries to prevent the trade in so-called blood diamonds has failed to take a decision about whether Zimbabwe’s stones should be certified as conflict free. Diamond mining has become a lucrative business in Zimbabwe, with government officials estimating that the trade could earn the country $1.2bn per month. The Kimberly Process, an independent international certification body, was supposed to finish meetings in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Wednesday. But the group made up of diamond exporters, a collection of some 70 countries and... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa – It’s an all African world cup final as Congolese guitar band Kasai Masai take on the Zimbabwean bass and drums of Mashasha and Sam with DJ Koichi Sakai keeping order on the pitch! So you didn’t make it to Glastonbury this year? Don’t despair true believers! Come on down to the sixth installment of our Paw Paw Jam monthly African music showcase. We have the best two African bands of the moment right here at the New Empowering Church! This month in the build up to 50 years of Congo we have the legendary Congolese band Kasaï Masaï... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa Entertainment The 4th annual Africa on Screen Film Festival will take place in Newtown from June 24th – July 3rd at Museum Africa, the Sci Bono Discovery Centre, and Art on Main in the CBD. With over 30 films including features, documentaries and shorts, the festival also includes a host of soccer related films in celebration of the 2010 World Cup. The Festival includes free daily screenings and workshops at Museum Africa from 10:30am – 4:30 pm daily. In addition to the main programme at Museum Africa, the Sci Bono Discovery Centre will host a schedule of films as... Continue Reading
By Novell Zwangendaba Sabastian Magacha a Zimbabwe Music Award winner and National Arts Merits Award nominee, releases a new single this July. The track entitled Jehovha Ndinokudai is from Magacha’s forthcoming 3rd album being produced by another award-winning young artist Macdee. Since the release of his second album Ndinokutendai over a year ago, the electrifying musician has been moving full speed ahead with his performing career. To date he has held shows with several renowned artists such as South Africa’s Ringo and gospel great Rebecca. Saba, as he is affectionately known is currently receiving good rotation on radio and TV... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa Sports – SOUTH AFRICA- Three brothers from the Honduras football team are forever assured a place in the annals of the FIFA World Cup™. The Palacios brothers became the first ever trio of brothers to appear at the tournament after Jerry was given a late call-up by Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda as a replacement for the injured Julio Cesar de Leon. Jerry thus joined his two younger brothers, Jhony and Wilson, who were named in the original squad for South Africa 2010. “We’ve talked about it and we’re aware of how much it means,” Jerry told FIFA a few hours after touching down... Continue Reading
