African Jazz legend Oliver Mtukudzi dies at 66
Veteran Zimbabwean jazz musician Oliver Mtukudzi has died. Oliver, famously known for his song ‘Todii’ died on Wednesday at a hospital in Harare after a battle with diabetes. Mtukudzi’s record label Gallo Record confirmed the passing of the 66 year old to Sowetan. “We are not ready to give an official statement as we would […]
Farmers oppose sugar zoning, term it illegal
SUCAM, the sugar campaign for change advocacy group, has declared that the sugar zoning proposed in Kenya’s draft Sugar Regulations, 2018 is an illegal and anti-competitive constraint that would require an express waiver by the Competition Authority. The draft regulations, now under review by the Agriculture Ministry’s Sugar Industry Taskforce, propose that sugar cane farmers […]
Diamond, Rayvanny ban lifted
Tanzanian artists Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny will now be able to perform their music in Tanzania. This is after Baraza la Sanaa Tanzania (Basata) lifted the ban that was imposed on the two artists late last year. The Tanzania music authority, BASATA, had prohibited the two from performing in the country after they disobeyed orders […]
Be mindful of your children’s whereabouts to curb terrorism
Mombasa, KENYA: You should always be mindful of where your children are, to help in curbing the number of youth being drawn to terrorism. Speaking during a prayer session to mark one week after the attack at DusitD2 complex in Nairobi, Mombasa County Senator Mohammed Faki urged parents to report to the police in case […]
Kwale youth urged to join vocational training institutions
Kwale, KENYA: Kwale Deputy Governor Fatuma Achani has appealed to residents of Kwale to consider and embrace the technical education saying it will create economic opportunities in the county. Achani encouraged more students to join the institution to acquire technical knowledge. Speaking during the official opening of a twin tuition block at Tiwi vocational training […]