Patrice Motsepe: Caf president aims to continue ‘good progress’ in potential second term

[ad_1] Motsepe's team say they started their tenure on the back foot financially, inheriting a deficit of between $40-50m (£30.8-38.5m).The administration was further burdened by having to pay a $50m (£38.5m) settlement fee to French media company Lagardere after Ahmad's regime cancelled the biggest broadcast deal in African football history in 2019.Last week, Caf announced its deficit had fallen to just under $10m (£7.7m) in the 2022-23 financial year - […]

October 30, 2024 4

Entertainment

Nigeria: Popular Musician Shot Dead At Enugu Police Station

[ad_1] A popular Enugu-based traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, was shot dead at the premises of the Tactical Squad of Enugu State Police Command late Friday when he reportedly went there for a 'friendly' visit. Reports said Igbo-Jah was leaving the command's premises after the visit when, for reasons yet to be ascertained, a police inspector fired his rifle, hitting him. He was immediately rushed to a hospital, according to the police, but was confirmed […]

October 30, 2024 4

Africa

Africa: Huawei Calls for High-Quality Microgrid to Light Up a Greener Africa

[ad_1] Huawei Digital Power sub-Saharan Africa is excited to announce the recent showcase of FusionSolar solutions at Nigeria Energy, that took place from October 15 to 17, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. This pivotal event brought together industry leaders, partners, and stakeholders to explore the future of solar energy and enhance collaboration in the photovoltaic energy sector. During the energy exhibition event, Mr. Xia Hesheng, President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Digital Power Business, pointed out that "In the past two years, […]

October 30, 2024 3

Entertainment

Nigeria: An Artist and His Unsung Legacy

[ad_1] The Aka Circle exhibition and book, by a curious neatness of fate, highlight the pioneering art and scholarship of Chike Aniakor. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes Isn't it interesting that recent conversations around the octogenarian artist, Chike Aniakor, often tend to highlight his illustrious career as an art historian while seemingly--albeit, unintentionally--glossing over his studio life? Hence, a forthcoming group exhibition at Kó in Ikoyi, Lagos, opening on Thursday, October 31, offers a timely opportunity to rebalance this narrative. Curated by […]

October 30, 2024 3

Entertainment

Nigeria: Clement Mudiaga Enajemo – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] African Fashion — Arguably, one of the fashion designers of his time who still commands a lot of respect and relevance, Clement Mudiaga Enajemo, better known as Mudi Africa, who recently marked his 30th in the needle and thread business tells Vanessa Obioha that probing the source of his wealth used to make him angry, but not anymore He was running late. The usual culprits, traffic and long fuel queues were to blame for his tardiness. Yet when Clement […]

October 30, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Tuberculosis Resurges as Top Infectious Disease Killer

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) today published a new report on tuberculosis revealing that approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with TB in 2023 – the highest number recorded since WHO began global TB monitoring in 1995. This represents a notable increase from 7.5 million reported in 2022, placing TB again as the leading infectious disease killer in 2023, surpassing COVID-19. WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 highlights mixed progress in the global fight against TB, with persistent challenges such as significant underfunding. […]

October 30, 2024 4

News

East Africa: Reasserting Ethiopia’s Bid to Host Afcon 2029

[ad_1] The fact that Ethiopia has made a serious and official bid to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2029 implies that it is committed to fulfilling all the required preconditions and making them a success. It is great news for the millions of devout Ethiopian football fans and for those who want to see their country in the spotlight of not only the African community but also in the larger international arena. Ethiopia is a founding member of […]

October 30, 2024 4

Africa

Nigerian MP Alex Ikwechegh apologies after viral taxi slapping video

[ad_1] Nigerian MP Alex Ikwechegh has apologised after a video went viral of him slapping and verbally abusing a taxi driver who had come to deliver food to his house.“I sincerely apologise for my words and actions during this incident… As a public servant, I understand the weight of my role and how my words can impact others,” said the politician who was questioned by police over the incident on […]

October 29, 2024 4

Africa

South Africa immigration: Brides-for-cash suspects arrested

[ad_1] Three people who are accused of making fake marriage documents to help foreign nationals become South African citizens have been arrested, police say.When officers raided a building in Durban on Monday they seized application forms, copies of IDs and other evidence - which they said one of the suspects was caught trying to destroy.Police believe many of the IDs were stolen from local women without their knowledge, then used […]

October 29, 2024 4