A haunted house in suburban Detroit is drawing attention not only for its scares but for how it measures them. Erebus Haunted Attraction, which runs through the Halloween season, keeps a tally of how many visitors fail to complete its four-storey experience. A digital “Wimp Out Score Board” in the lobby displays the number of guests who have fled early, fainted, vomited or lost control in fear. The operators say the secret to the attraction’s intensity lies in “Scare School,” a training programme where actors learn to provoke fear safely and effectively. Before opening night, dozens of new recruits…
Author: Montage Africa
Africa’s biggest cocktail experience is back and upgraded like never before! Lagos Cocktail Week 2025 (LCW) will take place from October 17th – 24th, 2025, featuring a full week of epic bar hops, exclusive brand collaborations, and unforgettable experiences—all leading up to the grand finale at the Cocktail Village. For over a decade, LCW has been the ultimate meeting point where cocktail enthusiasts, international brands, and lifestyle lovers converge. This year, LCW is taking it to the next level with masterclasses, culinary experiences, and unique collaborations. Date: Friday, October 17th – Friday, October 24th, 2025 Venue: Multiple locations across Lagos,…
Cape Town, South Africa — Designers, innovators and changemakers in South Africa’s sustainable fashion industry have just a few days left to enter the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards 2025. The final deadline for submissions is midnight on Sunday, 12 October 2025. Lithembe Vellema from Nataal Media, Changemaker 2024 winner Lezanne Viviers and designer Lukhanyo Mdingi at the Twyg Awards 2024 Stephanie Bentum wins the Innovative Design and Materials Award presented by Polo South Africa, with Zandi Ndlovu The awards celebrate excellence in sustainable fashion and recognise creative leaders who are reimagining the future of clothing through innovation, inclusivity, and regenerative practices. Winners…
By Dominic Wabwireh with AP Tens of thousands of Ethiopians, predominantly from the Oromo ethnic group, gathered in the capital Saturday for the vibrant Irreecha festival, a thanksgiving celebration that this year underscored a complex mix of cultural resurgence, political symbolism, and lingering community grievances. Dressed in traditional white attire, participants gathered to express gratitude to God, known as Waaqa, marking one of the most significant events in the Oromo calendar. The festival, which also promotes peace and unity, includes the traditional practice of Waaqqeffannaa. For the Oromo, who comprise about a third of Ethiopia’s population, Irreecha is a powerful…
By Rédaction Africanews and FAO Renowned Nigerian fashion designer Alphadi led a masterclass for students at Rome’s Academy of Fashion to celebrate African cotton and design as part of the events held by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to celebrate World Cotton Day on 7 October. During a two-day class in September, Alphadi taught 14 students currently earning their degrees at Rome’s Academy of Fashion how to blend African and Italian fashion traditions. Known as “the Magician of the Desert” for his internationally recognised work in haute couture, Alphadi worked with the students in creating…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Chad said it has withdrawn a mandate held by a non-profit conservation group associated with Prince Harry to manage its wildlife reserves, accusing the leading charity of not doing enough to stop poaching. African Parks showed “a recurring indelicate and disrespectful attitude toward the government,” Environment Minister Hassan Bakhit Djamous said in a statement. He also said there had been a resurgence in poaching and a lack of investment at the reserves managed by the conservation group. African Parks said in a statement it was in talks to “better understand the government’s position” and “explore…
By Africanews On Tuesday, 7 October 2025, the gruesome trial of pig farmer Zachariah Olivier and his employee William Musora resumed before the Polokwane High Court. The case has rattled the nation for its shocking allegations: that two women were shot and their bodies fed to pigs to conceal the crime. Earlier in the week, the State formally withdrew charges against one co-accused, Adriaan Rudolph De Wet, after he agreed to testify under South Africa’s Section 204 procedure. De Wet now faces prosecution drop only if the court finds his testimony “frank and honest.” During prior proceedings, De Wet claimed he was coerced by Olivier…
Africa’s digital future hinges not on simply adopting the latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, but on shaping them to fit the continent’s vast, complex cultural tapestry. As the world turns to Africa as a potential leader in ethical technology, the challenge—and promise—of truly inclusive governance has never been more urgent. (Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law, Strathmore) One-Size-Fits-All? The Dangers for African AI Global conversations about AI often lean on imported frameworks, based on norms from other continents. But Africa’s 1.4 billion people represent hundreds of languages, myriad cultures, and highly varied business and governance traditions, as reflected…
By Rédaction Africanews Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to settle a $32.8 million data privacy fine with the Nigerian government, marking a significant moment for digital rights enforcement in Africa. The fine was imposed by Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in February 2025 for alleged violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act. Meta was accused of using Nigerian users’ data for behavioural advertising without explicit consent, processing personal data of non-users, failing to file mandatory compliance audits, and transferring user data abroad without authorisation. The settlement, expected to be finalised by the end…
Africa has entered a new era of renewable energy growth, with recent data showing record solar import volumes, particularly from China. As panels flood African markets, the urgent question arises: How can these imports be harnessed to deliver sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy across the continent? The Africa Energy Indaba, scheduled for 3 – 5 March 2026 in Cape Town, will assemble industry leaders, policy-makers, financiers, and technology innovators to tackle this core challenge: converting solar imports into real, operational power systems. Conversations at the Indaba will centre on building local manufacturing, advancing storage and grid integration, and unlocking financing and industrial strategies…