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Farmers in Nqanqarhu receive major water, production support boost

Source: Government of South Africa

The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has delivered critical water infrastructure and production support to rural communities in Nqanqarhu, bringing long-awaited relief to vegetable-producing farmers who have struggled with limited irrigation.

The handover of the spring-water projects, production inputs and gardening tools — delivered under the Ilima/Letsema Lokulima Programme, was met with enthusiasm from local farmers.

The programme promotes the productive use of arable land and supports household-level food security.

Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe officiated the handover of the Sigoga and Saqhuthe village spring-water scheme, which provide clean water for domestic use and irrigation. The infrastructure includes 26 new water points supplying 205 households.

To strengthen the link between water access and food production, the MEC also distributed production inputs to 120 beneficiaries. The support aims to reduce food insecurity, boost local agricultural output, and enable small-scale farmers to begin aggregating produce for potential markets.

Speaking at the handing over ceremony this week, Kontsiwe emphasised that the Ilima/Letsema Lokulima Programme is designed to advance community cohesion and strengthen food security across rural areas.

“The programme aims to bring people together to work their gardens, produce food and fight poverty with government support. The new spring water infrastructure ensures that people will no longer face the challenge of fetching irrigation water from distant locations, which is critical in areas where rainfall is scarce. The happiness of the community here is deeply encouraging to us,” said Kontsiwe.

Resident Ntombizanele Sonkwenye from Sigoga Village welcomed the investment, noting that the community had long struggled to access water, often walking “long and dangerous distances” to fetch it.

“The areas where we previously fetched water were overgrown and dangerous, creating fear, especially when sending our children during these times of high crime. The government has now provided us with water straight from the mountain. Today we are drinking clean, healthy water. We are truly overjoyed and grateful for this support,” Sonkwenye said.

Sonkwenye added that irrigation had previously been difficult because fetching water for consumption alone was an eventful and tiring exercise.

“We are also engaging local youth struggling with substance abuse, encouraging them to join us so we can combat poverty together,” she said.

Simthembile Folotyi of Upper Tsitsana Village also expressed appreciation for the production inputs.

“The seedlings, fertilisers and tools we received will not only assist us in fighting poverty but will also help us grow and develop. We are thankful to the department for the assistance, which will enable us to produce diverse vegetables to fight hunger and poverty,” Folotyi said.

During the visit, Kontsiwe also handed over 32 industrial sewing machines to 16 women-led enterprises in Lower Tsitsana Village, benefiting groups across three local municipalities in the Joe Gqabi District. The initiative is aimed at boosting local economic development.

The MEC stated that the goal is to enhance the quality of garments produced by the local women. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Government calls on e-hailing operators to register vehicles for operating licences

Source: Government of South Africa

Thursday, November 20, 2025

The Department of Transport has urged e-hailing operators to convert their charter permits and meter taxi operating licences to e-hailing operating licences.

This comes in the wake of a concern regarding a snail’s pace of e-hailing platform companies and individuals registering their platforms with the National Public Transport Regulator – an entity of the department. 

“The department has therefore urged all providers of e-hailing platforms working with e-hailing operators to register their digital platforms with the National Public Transport Regulator (NPTR), as a matter of priority.

“Without a registered app no operator will be able to convert to e-hailing operating licence or apply for a new e-hailing operating licence. This means after 180 days [from 12 September 2025], those who have not converted will automatically become illegal operators,” the department said on Thursday.

The National Land Transport Amendment Act, 2009 (Act No. 5 of 2009), along with Regulations, requires e-hailing platform providers to register their digital applications with the department through the NPTR.

“Providers who are not registered with the NPTR will not appear in the databases maintained by the provincial regulators in the nine provinces. Consequently, this will impact e-hailing operators seeking to apply for an operating license at the provincial level using their digital platforms,” the department said.

According to the department’s e-hailing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), applications should be submitted using Form 9A, which can be obtained from the department’s website (www.transport.gov.za) under the NPTR link. 

Applications can be submitted in person, via email, by post. The application fee is R5 000 for a period of 7 years.

Additional details regarding the registration process for e-hailing app providers and contact details for the NPTR office are as follows: 012 3093752/ 3093237/ 3093024 email: NPTR@dot.gov.za. –SAnews.gov.za

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Acting Police Minister to welcome over 3 000 newly trained constables

Source: Government of South Africa

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, together with Deputy Ministers, Dr Polly Boshielo and Mr Cassel Mathale, will on Friday, welcome 3 558 newly trained constables into the ranks of the South African Police Service (SAPS).

SAPS National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, will join Cachalia, who will preside over the largest parade featuring 2 036 graduates at the SAPS Academy in Tshwane, Gauteng.

“This initiative forms part of the organisation’s broader efforts to bolster crime combatting efforts at the grassroots level of policing,” the SAPS said in a statement.

The passing out parades will take place simultaneously on Friday from 9am, with the main event taking place at the SAPS Academy in Tshwane. – SAnews.gov.za

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Agricultural exports from Africa are not doing well. Four ways to change that

Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Lilac Nachum, Visiting professor, Strathmore University

Africa is the world’s most endowed continent in agricultural potential, yet it remains a marginal player in global agribusiness. This paradox lies at the heart of Africa’s development challenge.

Africa’s land accounts for nearly half of the global total. Most of it can be used for growing crops. It is also largely unprotected, and not forested, with low population density. The continent’s climate supports the growth of 80% of the foods consumed globally. Economic theory would predict that these conditions would lead to strong export performance. Yet Africa’s share of global agricultural exports is the lowest worldwide. It fell from about 8% in 1960 to 4% in the early 2020s, according to World Bank data.

Policymakers have largely neglected agribusiness export performance, with a few exceptions, such as Kenya and Ghana. Agribusiness refers to the entire range of activities in producing, processing, distributing and marketing agricultural products.

Despite being the largest contributor to GDP and employment, agribusiness receives a disproportionately small share of government spending (on average 4%), far below its economic significance. There are variations across the continent, ranging from 8% and 7% respectively in Mali and South Sudan to less than 3% in Kenya and Ghana. Many governments have instead chosen manufacturing as the pathway to global integration.

Based on insights from over three decades of research, consulting and teaching on global markets and development, I argue that agriculture could lead Africa’s integration into the world economy. Four reforms would be necessary: improving access to capital; documenting land; designing targeted cross-border policies; and strategically employing trade policy.

In these ways, Africa could use its natural assets to secure broad-based economic growth and a stronger position in global value chains.

Four reforms to support agribusiness

1. Improve access to capital

Capital scarcity remains the most serious constraint on African agribusiness. Financial institutions are reluctant to lend due to high risk, long investment horizons, poor collateral, and profits being vulnerable to price shocks. The World Bank estimates that agriculture receives only about 1% of commercial lending despite contributing 25%-40% of GDP (up to 6% in Nigeria and Ethiopia). Lending rates are often double the economy-wide average, as UN Food and Agriculture Organization data show for Uganda.

Governments can help close this financing gap. In 2024, Kenya allocated US$7.7 million for developing its tea production. Domestic investment can generate savings by cutting food import bills. Nigeria’s Tomato Jos project, for instance, reduced annual tomato paste imports by US$360 million.

Governments should expand public lending while also enabling private sector participation through risk-sharing mechanisms. South Africa’s Khula Credit Guarantee Scheme illustrates how government-backed guarantees can unlock finance for collateral-poor farmers. This model has been reproduced in Kenya and Tanzania with EU and development bank support.

Private finance sources such as venture capital have also grown rapidly. In 2024, Nigeria and South Africa each attracted about US$500 million in venture funding. Funded African startups have grown six times faster than the global average. Micro-lending platforms now exceed US$8.5 billion in loans.

2. Document the land

Over 80% of Africa’s arable land is undocumented and governed by customary tenure systems poorly integrated into formal law. Weak land administration deters investment and limits land’s use as collateral. Transfers cost twice as much and take twice as long as in OECD countries (the world’s 38 most developed countries). That constrains access to credit and economies of scale needed for exports.

Several land tenure reforms introduced in the last decade demonstrate the benefits of formalisation. Ethiopia issued certificates to 20 million smallholders, boosting rental activity. Malawi’s redistribution of 15,000 hectares raised household incomes by 40%. In Mozambique, Uganda and Liberia, governments legally recognised customary institutions to facilitate formal land contracts. Rwanda’s comprehensive land mapping further improved transparency and investment incentives.

3. Design focused cross-border policies

Regional and global markets need different strategies for export success. Intra-African trade benefits from proximity and regulatory harmonisation. The East African Community’s trade facilitation measures increased intra-regional dairy exports 65-fold within a decade.

Most African agricultural exports, however, go to non-African markets, requiring infrastructure and logistics investments to ensure speed and quality. Senegal increased exports by 20% annually after investing in high-speed shipping, while Ethiopia’s flower growing boom owes much to its air transport and cold-chain systems.

Policies must also be crop specific. Kenya’s targeted avocado export strategy transformed it into Africa’s largest exporter, with double-digit annual growth. Mali’s mango export policy built a competitive value chain serving European markets.

4. Use trade policy as a tool for upgrading

African exporters primarily sell raw, low-value materials. Nigeria, a top tomato producer, exports nearly all production unprocessed – and imports paste. Less than 5% of Kenyan tea, the nation’s leading export, is branded. Trade policy can reverse this imbalance by encouraging domestic processing.

The East African Community’s differentiated tariff structure successfully encouraged value addition by lowering duties on intermediate goods while protecting local food processing. Governments could similarly tax or restrict unprocessed exports to motivate upgrading. At the same time, it’s necessary to invest in processing capacity. Several countries, including Botswana, Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire, have attempted raw export bans with limited success because the enabling conditions are missing.

A decisive shift

Africa’s agribusiness sector embodies the continent’s untapped potential for structural transformation. With abundant land, favourable climate and rapidly growing domestic demand, Africa possesses clear comparative advantages. Africa is also becoming more capable of addressing the challenges that have arrested the development of the agribusiness sector in the past. This article develops a policy agenda designed to reverse Africa’s declining share of world agricultural trade by amending institutional failures that have constrained competitiveness.

This agenda is based on enhancing access to finance, formalising land rights, implementing targeted cross-border initiatives, and using trade policy for upgrading. A decisive policy shift towards an agriculture-led development agenda is essential. Implementing this agenda will enable African countries to improve their economic position at home and in the world.

– Agricultural exports from Africa are not doing well. Four ways to change that
– https://theconversation.com/agricultural-exports-from-africa-are-not-doing-well-four-ways-to-change-that-268780

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Qatar Strongly Condemns Israel’s Brutal Attacks in Gaza

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha / 20 November 2025

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the brutal attacks carried out by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in martyrs and injuries, and considers them a dangerous escalation that threatens to undermine the ceasefire agreement in the Strip.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms the need for concerted regional and international efforts to preserve and uphold the ceasefire agreement, as a step toward ending the war on Gaza and achieving a just and sustainable peace in the region.

The Ministry reiterates the State of Qatar’s firm and unwavering position in supporting the Palestinian cause and the steadfastness of the brotherly Palestinian people, based on international legitimacy and the two-state solution, ensuring the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

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Qatar Strongly Condemns Israeli Airstrike Targeting Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian Refugee Camp in Lebanon

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | 20 November 2025

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Israeli airstrike that targeted the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near the city of Sidon in southern Lebanon, which resulted in martyrs and injuries.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that this airstrike constitutes a brutal assault on the unarmed Palestinian people and a violation of the sovereignty of the sisterly Lebanese Republic, as well as a flagrant breach of international laws and conventions. The Ministry stresses the urgent need for the international community to act swiftly to halt Israel’s dangerous attacks, which threaten to fuel further chaos and violence in the region.

The Ministry reiterates Qatar’s steadfast position in support of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its commitment to the just Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people.

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Qatar Strongly Condemns the Entry of the Israeli Occupation’s Prime Minister, Ministers, and Officials into Occupied Syrian Territory

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha | 20 November 2025

The State of Qatar strongly condemns the entry of the Israeli occupation’s Prime Minister, along with several ministers and officials from the occupation government, into the occupied Syrian territories. Qatar considers this a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, a flagrant breach of international law, and a serious threat to regional security.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the international community to take urgent action to compel Israel to comply with international legitimacy, particularly the 1974 ceasefire agreement, and to halt its repeated aggressions against Syrian territory in order to prevent further escalation and tension in the region.

The Ministry reaffirms Qatar’s full support for Syria’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and the aspirations of its brotherly people for security and stability.

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African Influencers Unite at the African Union to Reclaim the Narrative on 141 Years Since the Berlin Conference

Source: APO – Report:

Marking 141 years since the Berlin Conference, a dark day when Africa’s soul was fragmented, African influencers, Journalists, Content Creators, Artists, Cultural Custodians, Activists, and Policymakers gathered at the African Union Headquarters for the High-Level Influencers Forum on Borderless Africa. The forum, held on 14 and 15 November 2025, paid a powerful homage to the resilient spirit of our forefathers and matriarchs who resisted colonial division and imposed borders.

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In a historic assembly at the African Union building, these voices converged to rewrite Africa’s story and champion a future of African unity and regional integration. This was not just a convening, it was a space to reclaim our identity as Africans, undo the artificial borders, claim the urgency as Africans and renew our commitments towards a borderless Africa.

H.E. Amb. Fred Ngoga, Senior Advisor for International Partnerships at the African Union Commission, in his keynote speech, mentioned: “Integration is more than policy; it is about people experiencing freedom across their own continent. Influencers have the power to make this real for millions of Africans.”

Hardi Yakubu, Coordinator of Africans Rising Movement, challenged the continent to move beyond historic grievances: “We can no longer complain about what the Berlin conference did 141 years ago, yet we have the power to undo what 13 men sat down to do. We are asking for things that we shouldn’t even be asking for. We must begin to localise the borderless campaign.”

He further highlighted the burden of colonial legacy, saying, “We no longer want to accept the situation 141 years after the Berlin conference, that African people have to pay dollars to come to Ethiopia, which is the headquarters of the African Union.”

Armed with their phones, cameras and pens, 36 influencers, journalists and artists representing all regions of Africa, including the diaspora, united in boldly signing the Addis Ababa Influencers Declaration on Borderless Africa to H.E. Amb Robert Afriyie, Ghana’s Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union Commission. The Ambassador received the declaration with resolute encouragement: “Difficulty is not impossibility. Reparations remind us that justice is hard, but never out of reach.”

He urged the influencers to wield the power of technology wisely, reminding them, “The device in your hand once filled an entire room. Use it wisely. Search nonsense, and the algorithm will feed you nonsense. History is not a marathon but a relay. Run your leg with purpose, then pass the baton to the next generation.”

Ambassador Afriyie underscored the importance of ownership in storytelling, stating, “Africa must tell its own stories through its own lenses. When we own the narrative, we reclaim our power.”

Further strengthening this momentum, the creation of the Borderless Africa Fund was announced to promote and support advocacy, awareness campaigns, and Borderless Africa initiatives across the continent, providing crucial resources to the movement.

The committed storytellers, influencers, and journalists vowed to honour the declaration by shaping the African narrative with dignity, rejecting stereotypes, sensationalism, and fear-mongering. They pledged to use their platforms to highlight African achievements, expose injustices hindering freedom of movement, and engage governments and regional bodies with factual, people-centred advocacy.

“Africa has the diversity and creativity to populate millions of new worlds. Yet, our full potential remains unrealised, waiting for us to manifest it,” said Rocky Dawuni, Grammy-nominated Ghanaian musician and humanitarian.

Their vision for a borderless Africa is bold: a continent where every citizen can move, live, and dream freely; where the African passport is universally accepted with visa-free travel guaranteed, air travel is affordable, and intra-African trade thrives. Governments are called upon to embrace integration as the foundation for peace, prosperity, and dignity.

Despite progress, challenges remain. As of 2025, only 32 of the 55 African Union member states have signed the 2018 AU Protocol on Free Movement Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, and a mere four countries, Rwanda, Niger, Mali, and São Tomé and Príncipe, have ratified it. The forum’s united front sends a strong message that this must change.

The two-day High-Level Influencers Forum on Borderless Africa was more than a dialogue; it planted a lasting mark within the African Union, echoing the dream of unity and belonging. It is indeed a reflection of the commitment of the Africans Rising Movement towards free movement in Africa through its flagship campaign, Borderless Africa, and a resounding reassurance of reclaiming the right to movement as a key justice discourse.

To support this vision and help make a borderless Africa a reality, join us by signing the petition available on our website: https://www.AfricansRising.org/

– on behalf of Africans Rising.

For more information, contact:
campaigns@africans-rising.org

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Joyce@crescendodigital.co.uk

About Africans Rising:
Africans Rising is a Pan-African movement of movements, uniting individuals, communities, and organisations across Africa and the diaspora to advance social justice, human rights, and continental solidarity. The movement amplifies African voices, champions campaigns on issues like reparations, free movement, and gender equality, and empowers citizens to shape policies, narratives, and creative initiatives that drive Africa’s transformation. Through advocacy, storytelling, and grassroots mobilisation, Africans Rising works to ensure that the continent and its people reclaim agency over their future.

https://www.AfricansRising.org/

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Nzimande advocates for collective action in Africa’s vaccine production

Source: Government of South Africa

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has emphasised the importance of collective action to strengthen Africa’s resilience and capacity to produce life-saving vaccines and medicines.

The Minister was speaking at the Strategic Dialogue on Local Production of Vaccines on Wednesday, an event attended by dignitaries from around the world at Melrose Arch, in Johannesburg. 

The dialogue formed part of the strategic partnership between the Biovac Institute (Biovac), the World Health Organisation (WHO), GIZ’s Sustainable African Vaccine Manufacturing (SAVax) Programme, and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, under the Team Europe Manufacturing Africa Vaccine Plus Initiative (MAV+).

Government leaders, international partners, regulatory authorities, and industry stakeholders focused on the pressing issue of local production of vaccines in South Africa.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that sustainable health security depends on regional self-sufficiency, innovation, and resilience,” said Nzimande. 

As a country, the Minister said government recognises that some of the problems facing humanity today can only be solved through collaboration, and particularly the exchange of scientific expertise.

“It is for this reason that we value the collaboration with Gavi and believe that their presence here today underscores our shared commitment to building a resilient, inclusive, and self-sustaining vaccine ecosystem for Africa.” 

He highlighted the strategic partnership under the Team Europe Initiative, which plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable vaccine manufacturing across the continent.

The Minister also extended his appreciation to the WHO for their leadership in technology transfer, regulatory strengthening, and global coordination, and thanked GIZ for its ongoing technical cooperation. 

“Their work strengthens skills, quality systems, and technology development capabilities across our research and manufacturing institutions,” Nzimande said, underlining the importance of collaborative innovation.

Delving into the strides South Africa has made, the Minister noted key milestones that would shape the country’s vaccine landscape. 

“The establishment of Biovac as a public-private partnership has become a cornerstone of our vaccine manufacturing landscape.”

Meanwhile, he noted that the mRNA Vaccine Technology Transfer Hub, hosted by the WHO and supported by the European Union, was particularly noteworthy. 

“This is building next-generation vaccine Research and Development (R&D) capacity in Africa,” he added, stressing the commitment to advancing knowledge and capabilities.

Nzimande also took the time to highlight his attention to the challenges that still lie ahead. 

“Local producers face limited market access and uncertain demand, which undermines investment confidence,” he said.

He outlined a need for a cohesive approach to regulatory frameworks across the continent and admitted that the existence of fragmented regulatory frameworks increases costs and time to market.

The Minister told the delegates that South Africa is poised to lead a continental charge towards health security and resilience.

The initiatives aimed at building a sustainable vaccine manufacturing ecosystem focus on research, technological innovation, skills development, and effective regulation. 

“These initiatives, taken together, are building a foundation for a sustainable vaccine manufacturing ecosystem that spans research, technological innovation, skills development, effective regulation, production, and market access,” Nzimande said. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Canon Central & North Africa Hosts “Creator Lens” Event in Kenya – Empowering East Africa’s Next Generation of Content Creators

Source: APO – Report:

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Canon Creator Lens event, taking place on 19th November 2025 at the iconic Shamba Café, Nairobi.

‘Creator Lens’ is not just an event; it’s a platform for participation and discovery. The initiative began with an open call to creators across East Africa, inviting both emerging and established voices to be part of a dynamic creative community. Designed as an immersive experience, the event brings together panel discussions, inspirational talks, hands-on “touch & try” product sessions, and live demonstrations by industry experts in real-life creative setups, all aimed at empowering content creators to elevate their craft across genres such as fashion, lifestyle, weddings, wildlife, and podcasting.

LENS: Learn, Explore, Network, and Synergy

The name ‘Creator Lens’ where LENS stands for Learn, Explore, Network, and Synergy, encapsulates the event’s mission to inspire creativity and connection. Participants will learn from top industry experts and develop new creative skills; explore Canon’s latest creator tools and innovations; network with fellow creators and leading professionals; and build synergy through powerful collaborations that enable impactful storytelling.

This event forms part of Canon’s larger strategic initiative “ICE” (Innovation and Customer Experience) which reinforces Canon’s focus on enhancing customer engagement and empowering creators as one of its most important communities.

Through this strategic initiative, Canon continues to shift perceptions beyond being a photo brand, positioning itself as a leading video brand, providing tools that meet the evolving demands of the modern cinema and video content landscape.

Immersive Experience Zones

At the heart of the ‘Creator Lens’ event are four immersive experience zones, each led by content creators and industry experts, offering participants hands-on exposure to Canon’s latest technology:

  • Podcast Zone – Led by Dr. Ofweneke- TV & Radio Host
    Showcasing Canon’s range of video solutions for podcasters, from beginners to professionals, featuring the EOS C80, R5 Mark II, C50, EOS R50V and highlighting the Live Switcher Application.
  • Fashion & Lifestyle Zone – Led by Joy Kendi- Fashion & Lifestyle Content Creator
    Demonstrating Canon’s compact video tools for beauty, lifestyle, and social content creation. Key products in focus are PowerShot V10, EOS R50V, and accessories for vertical shooting and live streaming.
  • Wedding Zone – Led by Gabriel Kasha- Wedding Videographer
    Positioning Canon as the top choice for wedding videography, featuring C50, R5 Mark II, and Canon accessories while focusing on 4K Dual Base ISO and Log color grading.
  • Cinematic Zone – Led by Hans Ngoteya – Wildlife Filmmaker
    Highlighting Canon’s cinema solutions for wildlife cinematography with the EOS C50, C80, C400, and Canon cinema lenses.

Community, Competition, and Collaboration

In addition to the interactive zones, the event features a range of activations including panel discussions, inspirational keynotes, and live demos where creators can explore Canon products in real-world shooting environments. A content creation competition will also run during the event, where participants will shoot and edit videos using Canon equipment, with entries judged on creativity and technical mastery. Winners will receive exclusive Canon prizes and mentorship opportunities.

“Through ‘Creator Lens’, we aim to nurture and empower a vibrant community of storytellers who are redefining content creation across Africa. This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, collaboration, and enhancing the customer experience through creativity,” said Rashad Ghani, B2C Business Unit Director, Canon Central and North Africa.

“Our goal is not only to inspire creators but also to equip them with the tools and skills they need to tell powerful visual stories, moving beyond photography and embracing the limitless possibilities of video.”

A Regional Vision for Creators

While the first edition is being hosted in Kenya, Canon plans to expand the ‘Creator Lens’ experience regionally to Morocco and Nigeria, cultivating a sustainable ecosystem of creators across Africa.

By engaging with macro, micro, and nano influencers, Canon aims to encourage creators to upgrade their content creation journeys, transitioning from smartphones to Canon’s range of entry-level and professional cameras designed for video excellence.

– on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).

Media enquiries, please contact:
Canon Central and North Africa
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e. Rania.ElRafie@apo-opa.com

About Canon Central and North Africa:
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) is a division within Canon Middle East FZ LLC (CME), a subsidiary of Canon Europe. The formation of CCNA in 2016 was a strategic step that aimed to enhance Canon’s business within the Africa region – by strengthening Canon’s in-country presence and focus. CCNA also demonstrates Canon’s commitment to operating closer to its customers and meeting their demands in the rapidly evolving African market.

Canon has been represented in the African continent for more than 15 years through distributors and partners that have successfully built a solid customer base in the region. CCNA ensures the provision of high quality, technologically advanced products that meet the requirements of Africa’s rapidly evolving marketplace. With over 100 employees, CCNA manages sales and marketing activities across 44 countries in Africa.

Canon’s corporate philosophy is Kyosei (http://apo-opa.co/4a4t8kd) – ‘living and working together for the common good’. CCNA pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon’s products, solutions and services. At Canon, we are pioneers, constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through our technology and our spirit of innovation, we push the bounds of what is possible – helping us to see our world in ways we never have before. We help bring creativity to life, one image at a time. Because when we can see our world, we can transform it for the better.

For more information: www.Canon-CNA.com

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