#africapublishing — Public Fediverse posts
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Reading as National Priority As Ghana International Book Fair Gets Under Way
Ghana International Book Fair director Yvonne Bossman urges reading as a national development priority at the 23rd edition launch, highlighting youth literacy initiatives and industry growth.
The post Reading as National Priority As Ghana International Book Fair Gets Under Way appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/08/24/ghana-international-book-fair-reading-national-development/#Africa #BookFairs #Ghana #AfricaPublishing #GhanaInternationalBookFair
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South Africa’s R1.6bn Textbook Tender Rocked by “Shelf Company” Scandal
South Africa's R1.6bn Foundation Phase textbook tender faces collapse after Lighthouse Publishers, a "shelf company" with no publishing experience, won 26% of approvals.
The post South Africa’s R1.6bn Textbook Tender Rocked by “Shelf Company” Scandal appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/05/03/south-africa-textbook-tender-lighthouse-publishers-scandal/#Africa #EducationPublishing #Africaeducationpublishing #AfricaPublishing #SouthAfricapublishing
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Kenyan Publishers Push Back on Parliamentary Deposit Bill’s Tight Deadline
Kenyan publishers demand extended deadline for new legal deposit requirements under Books and Newspapers (Amendment) Bill, 2025, citing operational challenges.
The post Kenyan Publishers Push Back on Parliamentary Deposit Bill’s Tight Deadline appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/04/05/kenya-publishers-legal-deposit-bill-extension-request/#Africa #Kenya #AfricaPublishing #Kenyapublishing #MusyokiMuli
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Guinea’s Publishing Sector Embraces AI: A Practical Approach to Industry Challenges
Institut Français de Guinée hosts AI roundtable for publishers on 2 April 2026, addressing editorial quality, distribution, and ethical AI use in partnership with Efficience Globale.
The post Guinea’s Publishing Sector Embraces AI: A Practical Approach to Industry Challenges appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
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Nigeria Launches 82 Locally Authored Textbooks to Stem Reliance on Imports
Nigeria unveils 82 locally authored academic textbooks via TETFund initiative to reduce foreign import reliance and strengthen indigenous educational publishing capacity.
The post Nigeria Launches 82 Locally Authored Textbooks to Stem Reliance on Imports appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/03/17/nigeria-tetfund-textbook-launch-2025/#Africa #EducationPublishing #Nigeria #AfricaPublishing #Nigeriaeducationalpublishing
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Rwanda: Credia Umuhire Ruzigana Wins Inclusive Publishing Award at Women Book Awards 2026
Credia Umuhire Ruzigana wins the Inclusive Publishing Award at Women Book Awards 2026 for her work with Imanzi Creations, championing accessible books and Rwandan storytelling.
The post Rwanda: Credia Umuhire Ruzigana Wins Inclusive Publishing Award at Women Book Awards 2026 appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/03/14/credia-uzigana-inclusive-publishing-award-2026/#Africa #Awards #Rwanda #AfricaPublishing #CrediaUmuhireRuzigana
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Ghana Publishers Association Celebrates 50 Years of Indigenous Publishing Excellence
Ghana Publishers Association celebrates 50 years of indigenous book publishing, recognised by NaCCA for contributions to education and cultural preservation.
The post Ghana Publishers Association Celebrates 50 Years of Indigenous Publishing Excellence appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/03/11/gpa-50th-anniversary-indigenous-publishing-ghana/#AfricaPublishing #GhanaPublishersAssociation #Ghanapublishing
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What A Rwanda Publisher Saw in Chennai That Should Worry African Publishing
A Rwandan publisher's firsthand account from Chennai International Book Fair reveals why African literature remains invisible—and what Tamil publishers got right.
The post What A Rwanda Publisher Saw in Chennai That Should Worry African Publishing appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
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Africa’s Book Market Value Exceeds TNPS Forecast, But the Best is Yet to Come
Africa's book market hits $7B in 2025, with AI driving growth to $18.5B potential. UNESCO report highlights opportunities, challenges, and digital innovation.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2025/06/21/ai-african-publishing-growth/#Africa #AI #Digitalsubscription #Africabookmarket #AfricaPublishing
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254 Submissions Chase the $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature 2025
The Prize has elevated the standards of book production in Nigeria, encouraging publishers to prioritise quality editing and design.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2025/04/19/254-submissions-chase-the-100000-nigeria-prize-for-literature-2025/#Africa #Awards #Nigeria #AfricaPublishing #NigeriaPrizeforLiterature2025
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Nigeria’s Abuja is the 2025 Book City
Abuja Book City is more than a promotional event; it is a welcome call to reimagine the role of books as dynamic agents of cultural and educational transformation.
The post Nigeria’s Abuja is the 2025 Book City appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2025/04/02/nigerias-abuja-is-the-2025-book-city/#Africa #Nigeria #AbujaBookCity2025 #AfricaPublishing #Nigeriapublishing
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