Month: October 2024

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Africa

Africa: Meals for Schoolchildren – How to Combat Child Hunger in Africa

[ad_1] Wawira Njiru says school feeding is essential for strengthening human capital and developing the future workforce. Wawira Njiru, Founder and CEO of Food for Education, is on a mission to feed millions of schoolchildren across Africa. Currently, her organization provides 450,000 meals daily to over 1,200 schools across Kenya. Ahead of World Food Day on 16 October, the award-winning Ms. Njiru spoke with Kingsley Ighobor about her ambitions, the importance of nutritious meals for children, the impact of climate […]

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Africa

Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes

[ad_1] AFPDjibo Bakary, Niamey's first mayor, was a key figure in the fight for independence which happened in 1960 when Charles de Gaulle was France's presidentNiger’s military leaders have renamed streets and monuments bearing French names, in the latest move to cut links with the country’s former colonial power.Avenue Charles de Gaulle in the capital, Niamey, is now Avenue Djibo Bakary in honour of the Nigerien politician who played a […]

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News

Namibia: Miller, Krugel-Greef Crowned 2024 National Champions

[ad_1] Alex Miller and Anri Krugel-Greef were crowned the 2024 Nedbank Namibia National XCM champions last Saturday in Swakopmund. A total of 85 riders participated in the competition, which took place at Habitat Life Centre in Swakopmund. The winners earned rights to the cross-country marathon national jerseys, which means they will represent Namibia at international competitions in the 2025 cycling season. In the men's elite competition, defending champion Miller beat Kevin Lowe and Martin Freyer by coming home in three […]

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News

Namibia: Mccarty Wins Black Desert Championship in Second PGA Tour Start

[ad_1] Matt McCarty clinched his first PGA Tour title at only the second attempt as he won the inaugural Black Desert Championship. The American, who earned his promotion from the Korn Ferry Tour in August, clinched a three-stroke win with a closing four-under-par 67. German Stephan Jaeger got close with birdies on the 14th and 15th holes, but McCarty grabbed an eagle on the 14th, and wrapped things up with three straight birdies. The victory earns McCarty a place at […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 4

News

Namibia: SKW and Cbsbook Place in Final

[ad_1] Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) U/19 secured their spot in the final of the MTC HopSol Youth League after a thrilling 5-3 penalty shootout victory against Ramblers at the Jan Möhr football field this past weekend. SKW will face Collin Benjamin's Soccer Academy (CBS) on Saturday, who also advanced to the final via penalties. Winning coach Lucky Kakuva from SKW described the match as a typical derby, noting that his team controlled most of the game. "Later on, it developed […]

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News

Liberia: Jodie Seton Urges Members to ‘Work Together to Achieve Swal’s Vision and Mission’

[ad_1] Paynesville City — Liberia Football Association (LFA) Third Vice President, Jodie Seton, has called on members of the Sports Writers Association of Liberia (SWAL) to unite in pursuit of the organization's vision and mission. Speaking during SWAL's 38th anniversary celebration, Madam Seton highlighted the vital role sports journalists play in shaping public perception and advancing sports in Liberia. She urged SWAL members to reflect on the organization's future, encouraging them to envision its goals for the next five years […]

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Entertainment

West Africa: Ecowas Commission Roll-Up Sleeves to Curb Trafficking in Persons

[ad_1] Monrovia — The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Monday, October 14, 2024, begins its 16th Annual Meeting of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against Trafficking in Persons plus (RNNI-TIP+) in Monrovia. The Annual Review meeting of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against Trafficking in Persons plus was established in 2007. The 16th edition brought together several delegates from across the West African region to brainstorm on how to tackle the issue of […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 4

News

Liberia: GAC Audit Report – GAC Releases Report On 102 Audits

[ad_1] The General Auditing Commission (GAC) under the astute leadership of Auditor General P. Garswa Jackson has released reports of 102 audits conducted by the Commission of various agencies of the Liberian Government. According to the report, there was a total of 102 audits (33 Financial Statement Audits, 16 Compliance Audits, 6 Performance Audits, 46 Project Audits and 1 Information Technology Audit) conducted and 181 audit reports published, 83 of which were on Financial Statement Audits, 44 on Compliance Audits, […]

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Entertainment

Namibia: Lioness Set to Drop New Album

[ad_1] If you're a local rap connoisseur with a taste for feisty flows, catchy hooks and stylish visuals, there's a phrase bound to stop your scrolling: "Lioness is coming." All set to drop 'If Not In This Life' (INITL), her third studio album, this Friday, Lioness returns to the scene with an experimental project featuring Gazza, Willy G, Skrypt, Cleo Ice Queen, Kaladoshas, Azmo Nawe, Page (Ethnix), Earthtonami and Mel. The 13-track album is powered by producers such as Preezy, […]

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