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12 Dec 2011 14:30 Africa/Lagos From Universal Studios Home Entertainment: DEATH RACE 3 THE STAKES ARE HIGHER THAN EVER FOR THE ULTIMATE ROAD WARRIOR IN AN ALL-NEW DEADLY RACE CURRENTLY FILMING IN SOUTH AFRICA PR Newswire UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Dec. 12, 2011 UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Death Race 3 , the latest heart-pounding entry in the high-octane franchise, is currently filming in and around Cape Town, South Africa. In this all-new original feature film from Universal 1440 Entertainment, hardened criminals race for their freedom in vicious new vehicles and face-off in the ultimate blood sport, when the popular Death Race is transported across the globe to the unforgiving and rugged terrain of South Africa. Forced against his will to participate in this global TV spectacle, Frankenstein - the greatest Death Race driver of all time - takes on this ultimate challenge to not only save himself, but his pit crew as well. Inspired by Roger Corman's cult c...

African Cultural Map - Science News . 24 Nov 2011 05:35 Africa/Lagos Workshop on the African Cultural Renaissance and launching of African Cultural Renaissance Campaign for Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) member states ADDIS ABABA, November 24, 2011/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Invitation to representatives of the media to attend the opening ceremony and press briefing WHAT: Two-day workshop on the African Cultural Renaissance and launching of African Cultural Renaissance Campaign for the SADC region. The launch is jointly convened by the African Union Commission and the Government of the Republic of South Africa. WHO: Statements will be delivered at the opening ceremony by: • Advocate Bience Gawanas, Commissioner for Social Affairs of the AU • H. E Rosa Maria M. Da Cruz e Silva, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Angola • H.E. Paul Mashatile, Minister of Arts and Culture of the Republic of South Africa WHEN: Opening ceremony starts on 30 November 2011, 09:00-1...

9 Nov 2011 08:00 Africa/Lagos Africa Now the World's Second Largest Mobile Market, Reports GSMA CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 9, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- New GSMA report calls on African governments to allocate spectrum and lower taxes to enable mobile network expansion across Africa,generating major economic and social growth AfricaCom: The GSMA today announced that Africa is now the world's second largest mobile market by connections after Asia, and the fastest growing mobile market in the world. According to the new GSMA Africa Mobile Observatory 2011 report*, Africa achieved this milestone as mobile penetration reached 649 million connections in Q4 2011 (having first exceeded 50 per cent mobile penetration in 2010). Over the past five years, the number of subscribers across Africa has grown by almost 20 per cent each year and will reach more than 735 million by the end of 2012. Ninety-six per cent of subscriptions are pre-paid with voice services currently dominating, althou...

19 Sep 2011 11:00 Africa/Lagos IBM Boosts Africa Expansion With New Angola Office New subsidiary demonstrates company's increased footprint in key growth markets PR Newswire LUANDA, Angola, Sept. 19, 2011 LUANDA, Angola, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced the opening of a new branch office in Luanda, as part of the company's continued geographic expansion to increase its presence in key growth markets in support of its global strategy. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110919/NY69873-a ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110919/NY69873-b ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO ) The Angolan arm is part of a broad programme of investment that IBM is making in Africa and follows the recent opening of new locations in Dakar, Senegal and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This gives IBM a direct presence in more than 20 African countries, including South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria....

South Africa's Ster-Kinekor Theatres is the largest cinema chain in Africa, followed by Egypt's Al Arabia International and Nu Metro Cinemas of South Africa. Nigeria's Silverbird Cinemas and Genesis Deluxe Cinemas are also increasing the numbers of their cinemas from Nigeria to Ghana and other countries in Africa. Cinemas are central to the growth of the film industry and Ster-Kinekor Theatres and Nu Metro Cinemas have sustained the growth of the appreciation of cinemas in South Africa and other African countries. Ster Kinekor Theatres is South Africa's largest cinema exhibitor. They offer 31 Ster Kinekor Junction value cinemas and 6 Ster Kinekor Classic cinemas countrywide, totalling more than 400 screens and 60 000 seats. Cinema Nouveau offers 7 cinemas countrywide, where patrons can experience 'art' movies. At The Zone in Rosebank and at the Gateway complex, patrons can also experience films on special 3D screens. The Ster Kinekor Movie Club...

U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama kicks off her trip to Africa with a visit to former South African President Nelson Mandela. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. © 2011 Reuters

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Sleeping Beauty", in competition at the 64th Cannes Film Festival, May 12, 2011. Twenty films are competing in the May 11 to 22 cinema showcase, with a roll call including major screen stars, revered "auteur" directors and relative newcomers. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler (FRANCE - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) As Hollywood and Bollywood stars shine at the premiere of the sexual drama "Sleeping Beauty" the toast of the Cannes Film Festival , nothing to show from Nollywood the so called second largest movie industry in the world. The celebrated movie stars from Hollywood, Bollywood and other notable film industries from other countries are participating and competing for the coveted prizes and other attractions of the film festival. Nigeria has a pavilion at the festival, but no Nollywood movie is in competition or even out of competition. Nollywood stars are simply unknown h...

One & Only Luxury Resort in Cape Town, where American Pop music Diva Mariah Carey performed for the great Madiba Nelson Mandela at a private luncheon when it opened in April 2009. Cape Town has won the first prize as the world’s best destination in the 2011 Travellers Choice Destination Awards of TripAdvisor(R) , the world's largest travel site*. Unlike any other awards, TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice awards are based on the experiences of millions of travellers from around the world. Top 10 Tourist Destinations in the World 1. Cape Town, South Africa 2. Sidney, Australia 3. Machu Picchu, Peru 4. Paris, France 5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 6. New York, USA 7. Rome, Italy 8. London, UK 9. Barcelona, Spain 10. Hong Kong. Tracy Fawcett Kitesurfing girl, Cape Town, South Africa "Cape Town is clearly the destination to beat," commented Emma O'Boyle, TripAdvisor spokesperson. "With beautiful scenery, great wine and gorgeous weather, it's easy to see...

A scene from Viva Riva. Viva Riva shines at 2011 AMAA in Nigeria The thrilling Congolese gangster epic movie "Viva Riva" out shined competitors to win 6 awards from 12 nominations at the 7th Annual African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Sunday night at the Gloryland Cultural Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Riva is a small time operator who has just returned to his hometown of Kinshasa, Congo after a decade away with a major score: a fortune in hijacked gasoline. Wads of cash in hand and out for a good time, Riva is soon entranced by beautiful night club denizen Nora, the kept woman of a local gangster. Into the mix comes an Angolan crime lord relentlessly seeking the return of his stolen shipment of gasoline. Director Djo Tunda Wa Munga’s Kinshasa is a seductively vibrant, lawless, fuel-starved sprawl of shantytowns, gated villas, bordellos and nightclubs and Riva is its perfect embodiment. ~ From South by South West The film by Congolese director Djo Tunda Wa Munga wo...