Ndebele King, Bulelani Khumalo, has emphasised the importance of cultural revival while calling on political figures to respect and support the traditional efforts currently underway across Matabeleland and beyond. During an exclusive interview, King Bulelani voiced his concerns about the frequent misinterpretations that occur between those who preserve culture and …
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US Supreme Court Takes On LGBTQ Book Dispute in Maryland Schools
Parents in Montgomery County are expressing displeasure with the ‘sexual’ material found in certain books, while the school district maintains that these texts reflect the local family dynamics. A prince ropes a dragon, rescuing a knight clad in gleaming armor from imminent demise. However, as the prince stumbles, the knight …
Why Nationwide U.S. Protests Matter to Africans: An International Perspective
On Saturday, April 19, further demonstrations took place across America addressing various aspects of Donald Trump’s stances on both domestic and international matters. The topics covered ranged from immigration issues and dealings with Elon Musk to decreasing federal bureaucratic control, along with concerns about climate change, tariff policies, infringements on …
Delhi University’s Hindu College starts Public Policy Lab
New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Delhi University’s Hindu College claimed to have become the first higher education institution in the country to host a public policy lab. The initiative, described as a bridge between scholarship and statecraft, was formally inaugurated by NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam on Thursday, signalling …
Default risk over as economy booms, says Punjab CM
Pakistan, April 18 — Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said, “Everyone should be proud of speaking and being called Punjabi. The people of Punjab, its people are all our own. I have immense love for the soil, people, music, traditions, culture of Punjab.” She while addressing the “Punjab Culture …
Punjab Culture Day to be celebrated at Alhamra from tomorrow
Pakistan, April 17 — Under the auspices of the Department of Information and Culture, the Punjab Culture Day celebrations will take place from April 18 to 19 at the Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra. The event will be hosted by Punjab’s Minister for Information and Culture Azma Zahid Bokhari. The grand …
Rachel Ruto’s speech at Butere Girls on creative arts re-emerges amid Echoes of War controversy
Rachel Ruto’s speech at her former school was angled towards the Jitume Digital Hub and its importance to the young people The first lady said the hub would spur a wave of online jobs and provide students with skills to prepare them for the future The hub was also focused …
Junet Mohammed: Why a man should lead gender ministry
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohammed has said the gender docket should be allocated to a man, arguing that this would better ensure gender inclusivity. Speaking during National Assembly proceedings on Wednesday, the lawmaker stated that men are better positioned to champion women’s interests and help streamline gender equality. …
U.S. Embassy celebrates year-long exhibit of Lebanese artworks
U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson has hosted a reception to celebrate the “A Thread of Hope” exhibit featuring 68 works of art by Lebanese artists at the U.S. Embassy. Johnson expressed gratitude to the more than 70 artists who generously have partnered with the U.S. Embassy since 2022 on …
MPs approve Ruku, Wendot nomination as Cabinet Secretaries
Members of the National Assembly unanimously voted on Wednesday to approve the appointments of Geoffrey Ruku and Hanna Wendot as Cabinet Secretaries. The approval comes a few days after the two were vetted by the Committee on Appointments to serve in the Public Service and Gender ministries. The report from …