Universal’s “Wicked” is drumming up buzz ahead of its Nov. 22 release with hundreds of merchandise offerings from dozens of retail partners. These pink-and-green collaborations cross the spectrum from apparel, accessories, footwear, beauty and costumes all the way to home decor, toys and even one-of-a-kind cars. The partnerships are part of Universal’s marketing strategy for the film and could bring a welcome boost to the retail industry just in time for the crucial holiday period. “Barbie” painted the town pink in 2023, and now “Wicked” is upping the ante by adding a splash of green. Universal’s theatrical retelling of the…
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By Tony Deyal Donald Trump’s victory in the US reminds me of Richard Nixon who, in 1972, accused chairman Mao of China of not having a democratic government. Nixon asked him flatly, “When was your last election?” The 79-year-old chairman answered flatly, “Rast night.” Well, last night went with Trump’s boast that “heads I win, tails you lose.” However, now that Trump is the president a lot of people will most likely catch their “ras,” but this is no longer our business. We have to move on and deal with our own concerns, problems and whatever we think will be…
Fahad Awadh is the founder of YYTZ Agro-Processing, an export-focused cashew producer based in Tanzania. Despite being one of the world’s major cashew growers, Tanzania exports 90% of its cashews in raw form. German-born entrepreneur David Runge identified a unique opportunity in apple farming in East Africa. He invested in Tamu Tamu Tanzania, which describes itself as the region’s first commercial apple farm and nursery, located 540 km west of Dar es Salaam. The company has invested significantly in research and development to cultivate apple varieties that can thrive in an equatorial climate. Entrepreneur Ann-Elizabeth Swai founded AKM Glitters, a…
Ayra Starr and Tyla have taken to social media to react to the 3 nominations received by Tems ahead of the Grammy Awards 2025.Following the confirmation of the list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards, singers, Ayra Starr and Tyla have taken to social media to react to the three nominations received by Tems ahead of the 67th edition of the prestigious award ceremony.Ayra Starr and Tyla had been categorised as 2 of the biggest snubs by the Recording Academy following the lack of nominations for the two stars but this didn’t damper or deter their mood as they…
The NBA season is just a few weeks old, yet JJ Redick’s tenure as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach has already been a roller-coaster ride. The Lakers started the year red-hot. They went 3-0 through three home games, making Redick look like a genius hire. But the team looked mediocre in the five-game road trip that followed, which was capped off by a 131-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.Redick singled out LeBron James as the lone bright spot in the loss against the Grizzlies. The neophyte coach then chastised the rest of the roster for its lack of effort.Following…
The Health Ministry says a young man was killed and two people injured in an assault in the town of Aqqaba.Israeli soldiers have killed at least one person during a raid in the occupied West Bank town of Aqqaba, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. The body of the Palestinian man, identified as 25-year-old Adham Zayed Ezzat Masri, was still being held by Israeli forces, the ministry said on Saturday after the dawn assault. Aqqaba is located in the north of the governorate of Tubas, which lies in the northwest Palestinian territory. The man was killed after his family home in…
Mahwah, NJ police save driver after fiery crash A man who crashed into a tractor-trailer on the shoulder of I-287 in Mahwah, NJ, owes his life to two police officers who rushed to the scene and pulled him out of his SUV. NEW JERSEY – A man who crashed into a tractor-trailer on the shoulder of I-287 in Mahwah, NJ, owes his life to two police officers who rushed to the scene and pulled him out of his SUV. Officer Chris Lupo first arrived at the scene early on the morning of Oct. 19, and within a minute, Lt. Mike Blondin…
The text of the following statement was released by th egovernments of the United States of America and Chile on the occasion of meetings to review implementation of the Free Trade Agreement Environment Chapter and Environmental Cooperation Agreement. CHILE / USA – On October 29 and 30, 2024, in Santiago, Chile, the governments of Chile and the United States held the tenth meeting of the Environmental Affairs Council (EAC) under the Chile – United States Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the eighth meeting of the Joint Commission for Environmental Cooperation (JCEC) under the Chile – United States Environmental Cooperation Agreement…
In sub-Saharan Africa informal public transport moves about 72% of the region’s passengers. Freight moves goods in the absence of adequate rail. Electrifying these sectors needs careful planning. Except for South Africa, the region has been a dumping ground for second hand vehicles from developed countries. The comparatively simple designs of electric vehicles provide an opportunity for sub-Saharan Africa to move away from accepting second hand vehicles and towards a new local electric vehicle industry. Ethiopia has recently banned the import of combustion vehicles. Africa’s first all-electric mass rapid transit was set up in Dakar, Senegal in 2023. To make…
Monaky has unveiled his highly anticipated second album, Candor, an 11-track project that explores the power of honesty in human relationships and self-discovery. Featuring collaborations with Llona, Morello, Dessy Carter, and Rhedi, the album arrives as a powerful statement of Monaky’s evolution as an artist and storyteller.Stream ‘Candor’ Album by MonakyWith Candor, Monaky presents a collection of songs that are as raw as they are insightful. “Monaky’s Candor is a deeply introspective album exploring the power of honesty in human relationships and self-discovery. After months of meticulous crafting, Monaky has poured his heart and soul into every lyric and melody,…