Ghanaian music executive Nii Noi addressed financial struggles that plague gospel artists during his Onua Showtime appearance. He explained that gospel performers cannot charge admission fees because audiences refuse to attend paid religious concerts. Secular music fans spend up to GH¢1,000 per ticket while gospel organizers struggle selling seats at GH¢500. Gospel concerts must limit prices to GHC200 maximum, yet even this modest fee deters potential attendees. Free admission becomes the preferred strategy since it guarantees larger crowds for religious entertainment.
Noi observed that complimentary programs generate more revenue through voluntary contributions than traditional ticket sales. Attendees donate amounts exceeding GHC200...
Mourners filled the State House forecourt as Ghana bid farewell to Emmanuel Harris Brefo, the beloved musician known as Dada KD. Politicians, traditional leaders, government officials, businessmen, and fellow artists gathered to honor the 54-year-old performer who passed away during May 2025 following a short illness. The ceremony drew hundreds of citizens who came to support the grieving family during this difficult time. Tributes celebrated the artist's contributions to Ghanaian music before officials transported his remains to Agona Asamang in the Ashanti Region. The burial and thanksgiving services concluded on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Music producer Fred Kyei Mensah praised Dada KD's mastery of love songs and deep connection to...
A Mutare Magistrate sentenced Pelagia Zindiye to ten years' imprisonment after convicting her of human trafficking charges. The 30-year-old Buhera woman deceived a 14-year-old girl by claiming they would travel to Mutare to retrieve personal belongings. The minor secretly departed her residence on June 30 and accompanied Zindiye to the destination. Upon arrival, Zindiye introduced the child to truck driver Steward Gororo, who remains at large. The defendant abandoned the victim with Gororo after receiving 40 dollars as compensation for planned sexual exploitation.
Gororo transported the minor to a dining establishment where he secured a private room and committed rape. The victim reported the assault to Zindiye, who instructed her to...
A Mutare court sentenced Carrington Mutasa to community service after prosecutors proved he committed sexual acts with poultry. The 19-year-old resident of Zimunya township must complete 175 hours of unpaid work following his conviction. Magistrates handed down an eight-month prison term but suspended three months for five years and converted the remaining period to community service. Police arrested Mutasa after a child witnessed his actions and reported them to authorities.
The incident occurred during evening hours on September 16 when Mutasa trespassed onto private property in Zimunya Village. He illegally accessed a chicken enclosure and performed sexual acts with a hen before attempting to leave the premises. The young witness...
A Harare Magistrate's Court sentenced Oscar Ngonidzashe Mushangazhike to imprisonment after he caused a traffic collision while operating a vehicle without proper authorization. The 32-year-old Kuwadzana resident received a one-year custodial sentence for dangerous vehicle operation and paid an 80-dollar penalty for lacking a valid permit. Authorities arrested Mushangazhike following a September 9 incident when he traveled at excessive speed against traffic flow on Kenneth Kaunda Avenue. His vehicle struck another automobile while he moved contrary to designated lane directions during afternoon hours. The court imposed a two-year prohibition on his ability to operate motor vehicles.
Zimbabwe Musicians Union members have launched serious allegations against the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association regarding administrative misconduct and authoritarian practices. The organization faces criticism for imposing a licensing fee of 150 dollars without consulting affected artists, while union president Edith Katiji reports that royalty distributions lack transparency. Arts critic Plot Mhako cites a director's fraud conviction as evidence supporting demands for comprehensive financial audits of the organization. ZIMURA deputy director Henry Makombe rejects these accusations and insists that critics follow proper electoral procedures rather than pursuing media campaigns. The government acknowledges these disputes and works...
AMD delivered on its Computex 2025 commitment by launching ROCm 6.4.4, which includes PyTorch capabilities, for Windows users. The software release supports Radeon RX 9000 and RX 7000 series graphics cards alongside Ryzen AI processors from both RDNA 4 and RDNA 3 architectures. Developers can execute artificial intelligence models directly through AMD hardware within Windows environments for the first time. The preview version lays the groundwork for enhanced performance and expanded features, while both Linux and Windows platforms receive identical functionality. Enterprise users already access ROCm 7 for advanced Instinct and EPYC hardware acceleration.
Huawei dominates the global foldable smartphone market with a commanding 48 percent share during the first half of 2025, according to Canalys research. Samsung trails significantly behind at just 20 percent market share. This represents a dramatic reversal from 2024, when Samsung controlled 45 percent and Huawei held only 24 percent of segment sales. The Chinese manufacturer offers four distinct foldable models ranging from the budget Nova Flip at $750 to the premium triple-fold Mate XT Ultimate exceeding $4,000. Samsung presents three options with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, starting at $2,000.
Foldable devices account for merely 1 to 1.5 percent of total smartphone shipments worldwide yet generate substantial profits for manufacturers...
Apple addressed scratching complaints regarding darker iPhone 17 Pro models after durability tests revealed vulnerabilities. The company confirmed that marks appearing on devices displayed with MagSafe stands result from material transfer and can be removed through cleaning. Store employees will replace worn MagSafe demonstration units to prevent further customer concerns.
The tech giant acknowledged that camera plateau scratches will develop during regular use. Apple switched from titanium to aluminum construction for the iPhone 17 Pro series, citing improved heat transfer benefits. However, this material change makes the devices more susceptible to visible abrasions similar to MacBook computers.
Company representatives stated that...
