MultiChoice Kenya has launched the Maisha Magic Movies channel. The channel will be available across East Africa on 26 th July. Through the channel, viewers will be able to watch a wide range of local entertainment content in various genres – action, romance, comedy among others. Timothy Okwaro, Director – East and Southern Africa Channels at MultiChoice Group said they are the biggest investor in local content. “M-Net is undoubtedly Africa’s most loved storyteller and we partner with both local talent and the world’s best production studios to ensure our customers have an unrivalled selection of the best general entertainment…
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Buildher Kenya has secured a donation of $40,000 (Ksh4.3 million) from Gateway Real Estate Africa (GREA). The funding will support the enrollment of women to undergo training and sit for the industry exam. Buildher develops artisans at a higher skill level, making them easily fit in the local construction industry. “Trainees surpass entry-level industry standards that contribute to higher quality, productivity and increased efficiencies. In addition, they learn valuable life skills including communication, fitness, and mental health to ensure work readiness,” Buildher Kenya co-founder and CEO, Tatu Gatere, noted. Buildher trainees consist of women aged 17 to 40 years and…
Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen set the fastest time,1 minute 29.902sec, in the second and final free practice session of the British Grand Prix, at Silverstone on Saturday. https://twitter.com/F1/status/1416369928521887746?s=20 In Austria, he cruised to a third successive victory race in Austria. This was a fifth in a row for Red Bull Racing-Honda opening up his lead over Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton at the top of the Drivers’ Championship to 32 points. In the Constructors’ Championship, Red Bull hold a 44-point advantage over their nearest chasers. Viewers on DStv can look forward to the 10th round of the 2021 Formula 1…
The leading global smart device brand OPPO has launched the OPPO Renovators 2021, the 3rd iteration of its Emerging Artists Project. OPPO Renovators 2021 aims to serve as a platform for young creators to boldly imagine the future with art and technology. The project encourages young creators to unleash their creativity and imagine the possibilities of technology through art. “OPPO has always believed in the power of the young generation and wants the world to witness the brilliance of creative young artists. The next inspiration that changes the world could come from the youth of today, and we want to…
The 2021 Open Championship at Royal St. George’s, begun at the Royal St. George’s Golf Course in Sandwich, England on Thursday the first Open since 2019. This year’s Open Championship will be the 149th edition of the ‘original major’ and returns to the calendar after being cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It will be the 15th Open Championship played at Royal St George’s, and the first since Darren Clarke won in 2011. The defending champion is Ireland’s Shane Lowry, who won the 2019 Open Championship by six strokes from runner-up Tommy Fleetwood at Royal Portrush in Northern…
Russell Crowe’s character asked in that famous Gladiator scene, “Are you not entertained?”, and when it comes to sport, it’s a valid question. Let’s face it, if you’ve ever watched a sports match or event – regardless of the sport – you’ll know that it’s an action-packed experience that leaves spectators on the edge of their seats. Naturally, on-field performances have given sports stars across the globe the confidence needed to take on an entirely different career path – acting. And when you think about it, putting on a show for sports fans, facing scrutiny for poor performances and making…