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African Woman Leader in Technology: Ushahidi’s ORY OKOLLOH Joins Omidyar Network
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 22, 2013 — Omidyar Network today announced that Ory Okolloh has joined as a director, investments within the philanthropic investment firm’s government transparency initiative. Okolloh will help drive the organization’s work in supporting innovative organizations that use technology and media platforms to provide access to information and the tools necessary for …
Rihanna SUES Topshop for $5Million for Unauthorized Use of Image/Likeness on T-shirts #Fashionlaw #Rightofpublicity
Rihanna finally got even with photographers. How many times have we seen, over the years, photographers sue Rihanna for copyright infringement of their photos in her artistic work? This time, it’s Rihanna’s turn. A photographer sold Rihanna’s image to a top retail store in the UK called Topshop. They in turn used her image/likeness in …
Cannes Film Festival: South African Film makers Strive for Glory in Cannes
“IT HAS been two years since South Africa had a movie in the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival, which takes place on the French Riviera. Although the group of South Africans attending the prestigious event is the biggest since the country started attending 12 years ago, to some it feels as if the …
Cannes Film Festival: Kenya Shows Strong Presence at Cannes
Kenya’s film industry has been racking up strong points at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival. The country was invited for the first time to grace the event. Capitalizing on the invitation, it has made several important moves including the launch of ‘Focus on Kenya’ interactive sessions at the festival linking investors, filmmakers and other …
Cannes Film Festival: South Africa & Kenya Sign Film Agreement to Join Forces in Telling African Stories
South Africa and Kenya signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday that will enable filmmakers from the two countries to work together in telling the continent’s stories. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by Zama Mkosi, CEO of South Africa’s National Film and Video Foundation, and …