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Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: Chinese Traditional Culture Presented in Pretoria Market

This event allowed the local people to appreciate the profound Chinese culture in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere

On 22 February 2025, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa held a Lantern Festival themed activity at the famous Boeremark in Pretoria to promote traditional Chinese culture. Minister Li Zhigang attended the event. A number of exhibition areas were set up on the spot. Locals were invited to taste tangyuan, the traditional…

Merck Foundation

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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej congratulates the winners of their SONG Awards 2023 and launch the Song Awards for 2025

The awards were announced by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign, together with African First Ladies, who are also the Ambassadors of Merck Foundation ‘More Than a Mother’ campaign

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Ladies of African and Asian Countries, announces the 2025 Call for Applications for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Joins Ecobank and Soto Gallery for 2nd edition of the +234Art Fair to elevate African art and empower artists

Visitors will experience a wide range of artistic expressions, including painting, sculpture, visual and digital art, installations, and more

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the leading infrastructure solutions provider in Africa, has announced its support for the +234Art Fair, coming on as partners for the second year in a row. This aligns with the Corporation’s commitment to empowering and elevating the continent's youth, with more than 260 young artists…

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    • Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Sport (MOCS), Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA), and MultiChoice Africa signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Combat Piracy and Support Ethiopian Creative Sector (1)
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    • Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Sport (MOCS), Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA), and MultiChoice Africa signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Combat Piracy and Support Ethiopian Creative Sector (4)
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Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Sport (MOCS), Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA), and MultiChoice Africa signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Combat Piracy and Support Ethiopian Creative Sector

The partnership aims to create a sustainable environment that not only protects creative works but also promotes growth, innovation, and foreign investment within Ethiopia’s cultural landscape

In a move to safeguard Ethiopia's cultural heritage and bolster its creative economy, the Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Sport (MOCS), the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA), and MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V. (MAH) (www.MultiChoice.com) today announced the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to collaboratively…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to Athol Fugard

In 1985 Athol Fugard was celebrated by Time magazine as the greatest active playwright in the English-speaking world

President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the late dramatist, novelist and actor Athol Fugard as “an extraordinary storyteller in extraordinary times, and the moral conscience of a generation.” Fugard passed away on Sunday, 9 March 2025 at the age of 93. “Beyond the impressive body of work that he has left…

Youth Charter
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Youth Charter Celebrates International Women’s Day: Empowering Girls and Women Through Sports and Arts

Over the years, the Youth Charter has implemented numerous initiatives designed to inspire and support young women

On this International Women's Day, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) proudly highlights its commitment to empowering girls and women across the globe through sports, physical activity, cultural, and artistic endeavours. We recognise the vital role that engagement in these areas plays in fostering confidence, resilience, and a sense of community among women…

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Original Feeds Original: Ruberto Scholtz, Sindiso Nyoni, Rowan Sakarombe and Botswana Metalheads from Southern Africa join KFC Streetwise to celebrate the power of influence and inspiration

The campaign, which launches on 06 March 2025 across SADC regions, also features a packaging collaboration between KFC Streetwise

Cultural Creators from three of South Africa’s neighbouring countries feature in KFC (https://Global.KFC.com) Streetwise’s new Original Feeds Original campaign, which celebrates the inspiration that feeds creativity. Windhoek fashion designer Ruberto Scholtz, Harare visual director Rowan Sakarombe and the Botswana Metalheads feature in the campaign’s epic TV commercial (https://apo-opa.co/41przaO), which stars…

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Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) honors winners of their Fashion Awards 2023 to encourage them to be the Voice of the Voiceless and break infertility stigma and support girl education

The “Diabetes& Hypertension” FASHION Awards focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension across Africa

Merck Foundation CEO in partnership with First Ladies of Africa and Asia has also announced the Call for Application for their two FASHION Awards 2025 - apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com Merck Foundation FASHION Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) celebrates 25 years of International Mother Language Day: promoting multilingualism for a more inclusive world

The event, held at the United Nations Conference Centre at ECA, underscored the vital role of mother tongues in education, social integration, and identity formation

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the League of Arab States, UNESCO, the International Organisation of La Francophonie, the Embassy of Bangladesh, the Embassy of Armenia, and other diplomatic missions in Ethiopia, marked the Silver Jubilee of International Mother Language Day with a celebration dedicated to…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia
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Ambassador Yin Chengwu Celebrates Lantern Festival with Students and Teachers in Liberia

The event featured various activities with distinct Chinese elements, such as lantern riddles, paper-cutting, calligraphy, and tasting yuanxiao (sweet rice dumplings)

On February 12, the Chinese Embassy in Liberia held Lantern Festival celebration. Ambassador Yin Chengwu along with students and teachers from the Confucius Institute at the University of Liberia and the China-Liberia Friendship School attended. Ambassador Yin introduced the cultural of the Lantern Festival, emphasizing that it has become a bridge for…

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