Tanzania: ‘Hunted Largest Crocodile to Promote Tourism’

[ad_1] THE Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) has said the recently hunted largest crocodile will contribute to promoting the country's tourism abroad, hence attracting more tourists. The authority is upbeat that the news of the largest crocodile hunted in Tanzania by American couple Josh and Sarah Bowmar is yet another spice in the efforts to make the country's tourist attractions more visible. The couple claimed to have hunted a world record crocodile. "Since many crocodile hunters use them as decorations and […]

January 3, 2024 3

News

Rwanda: I Want to Play, Says AS Kigali New Signing Hakizimana

[ad_1] AS Kigali new goalkeeper Adolphe Hakizimana insists he left Rayon Sports to gain more playing time. Hakizimana, 23, completed his move to the Citizens on December 31, 2023, on an undisclosed deal, bringing his four-year spell at the Blues to an end. The City of Kigali-powered club now sees the young shot stopper as a perfect replacement for Yves Kimenyi who is out for the rest of the season through injury. Hakizimana Muhamed Wade's second choice Blues' new signing […]

January 3, 2024 3

Entertainment

Nigeria: Yul Edochie Tackles May Over Her 2023 Reflection Comment

[ad_1] 'If you had lost your life while undergoing breast enlargement surgery, which you didn't tell your husband about, what would people have said? Yul has killed that innocent woman, abi?" Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has revived his public dispute with his first wife, May Yul Edochie, over her 2023 reflection post. On 1 January, May, recollecting the highlights of the past year, said 2023 stole her flesh and blood, leaving her in the most devastating, miserable and confused state. […]

January 3, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Afcon 2023 – Burkina Faso Wants to Get Rid of ‘Almost’ Label

[ad_1] Can Burkina Faso reach the top of the podium at Côte d'Ivoire 2023? Burkina Faso's matches in Group D January 16, 2024 Burkina Faso - Mauritania, 14h00 GMT, Stade de la Paix, Bouaké January 20, 2024 Algeria - Burkina Faso, 14h00 GMT, Stade de la Paix, Bouaké January 23, 2024 Angola - Burkina Faso, 20h00 GMT, Charles-Konan-Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro How Burkina Faso qualified for the African Cup of Nations The 1-all draw against Togo away in Lomé sealed the […]

January 3, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Airtel Africa Boss to Retire

[ad_1] Lagos, Nigeria — Airtel Africa plc has today announced the retirement of the Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun "Segun" Ogunsanya, with effect from 1 July, 2024. Ogunsanya, who joined Airtel in 2012, ran the Nigeria Operations of the Telecommunications and mobile money company for nine years before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Group in 2021. With local knowledge of the African landscape and deep distribution experience he led the company in maintaining double-digit revenue growth over many […]

January 3, 2024 2

Entertainment

South Africa: Cape Town’s Minstrels Kick Off Tweede Nuwe Jaar With a Bang As the Klopse Drum the Ghoema Beat

[ad_1] The alternative New Year celebrations date back to the mid-19th century when the Cape slaves were given a day off from their duties on 2 January. Tweede Nuwe Jaar (Second New Year) kicked off in Cape Town on Tuesday with thousands of minstrels showing off their glitzy outfits and songs. The ghoema beat drummed through the centre of Cape Town as the Klopse set off from the City Hall and made their way through the CBD to the Bo-Kaap. […]

January 3, 2024 4

Africa

Africa: Five New Countries, Including Saudi Arabia and Iran, Formally Join Brics

[ad_1] Members of the expanded BRICS bloc have declared to work for multilateral regimes and multipolarity against the attempts to create hegemony and dominance in the world politics Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates formally joined the BRICS group on Monday, January 1, 2024, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced in a statement issued on the occasion of his country taking over the presidency of the group. The five countries and Argentina were invited to join BRICS […]

January 3, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Report Card 2 – Half-Way to the Global Goals Deadline

[ad_1] Halting unsustainable consumption and production which have contributed to the decline of biodiversity and the health of the world's marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems was central to the establishment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Launched in 2015, the Agenda set out a 15-year plan to realize 17 interconnected targets, known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and change that trajectory. In the second of a two-part series, UN News looks at how far the world has come […]

January 3, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Report Card 1 – Half-Way to the Global Goals Deadline

[ad_1] The global push for a safer, greener and more just world, as outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, has reached its halfway mark, but what progress has been made so far? Launched in 2015, the initiative set out a 15-year plan to realize 17 interconnected targets, known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since then, the ambitious goals have shaped national action plans, from building resilient cities and reducing inequalities to taking climate action and forging strong […]

January 3, 2024 2