By Mark Oloo in Nairobi – Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki will tomorrow promulgate a new constitution at an exclusive ceremony attended by eight African heads of state and government. Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan and a team of eminent African personalities will also attend the event at the capital, Nairobi. Security has been tightened in the capital, with police restricting civilian access to areas around parliament and Uhuru Park, where the historic signing will be held from 8.15am tomorrow. At a press briefing yesterday, Kenya’s secretary to the Cabinet Francis Muthaura said the country’s military will stage numerous martial... Continue Reading
JOHANNESBURG – The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) and the Press Gallery Association (PGA) have welcomed the decision by the Western Cape High Court to grant an interim interdict against the parliamentary portfolio committee on communications holding a hearing of a briefing by the SA Broadcasting Corporation behind closed doors. The hearing would have discussed the SABC’s “functionality”, its turnaround strategy for the broadcaster and the appointment of SABC Group chief executive Solly Mokoetle. A parliamentary spokesman had said that the decision to exclude the media and public was because of what emerged from the briefing “related to pending... Continue Reading
CAPE TOWN – Nestlé’s dedication to food science and technology has been acknowledged by the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST). The IUFoST has honoured Nestlé with its prestigious President’s Award, which is given in recognition of efforts to advance global food science and technology for the benefit of everyone”. Nestlé was specifically praised for its leadership in providing quality, safe, nutritious food products and services and in particular its food safety efforts and support of young scientists in IUFoST. Werner Bauer, Nestlé’s Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, received the award at IUFoST’s Global Food Industry... Continue Reading
Stains of blood cover a hallway inside the Hotel Muna in Mogadishu, 24 Aug 2010 More fighting has erupted in Somalia’s capital, a day after Islamist militants attacked a hotel and killed more than 30 people. Witnesses say the insurgent group al-Shabab and pro-government forces exchanged heavy artillery Wednesday. At least six people were reported killed. Commanders on the government side said they held their positions in the face of overnight attacks by al-Shabab. On Tuesday, al-Shabab gunmen attacked a hotel in one of the few parts of Mogadishu under government control. In a statement Wednesday, the Somali ministry of... Continue Reading
How can the arts be used to empower and heal African communities? This crucial issue will be discussed during the Drama for Life Africa Research Conference, taking place at Wits University from 26 to 28 August 2010. The Wits School of Arts, Dramatic Art and Drama for Life (DfL), in association with the University of Pretoria (UP) Music Therapy, the UP Drama Department, the South African Association of Dramatherapists (SAAD) and the South African Network for Arts Therapies Organisation (Sanato), will host the third Africa Research Conference in Applied Drama and Theatre titled Arts Activism, Education and Therapies: Transforming Communities... Continue Reading
