Zimbabwe: Freeman Clears Air On Alleged Association With Armed Robbers, Maintains Innocence

[ad_1] Zimdancehall musician Emegy Chizanga known as Freeman appeared before the CID homicide division Tuesday to clarify his association with a killed armed robber, his lawyer has said. Godfrey Machingura, a robber gunned down last month by police after being involved in a spate of robbery cases, appears to be hovering above Freeman even in death. Following Machingura's death last month, pictures of Freeman and the deceased widely circulated on social media with questions swirling over the two's relationship. Freeman's […]

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Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Winky D Faces Vicious Attacks From Zanu-PF Supporters Over Ghettocracy Score Performance

[ad_1] Ruling Zanu PF supporters are in overdrive, spewing vitriol against musician Winky D after he sampled a song over the weekend in which he delivered powerful social commentary. Born Wallace Chirimuko, Winky D, held a sold-out concert on New Year's Eve that celebrated his 20-year music milestone. In the aftermath of the highly subscribed concert, Winky D has become a subject of attack by Zanu PF supporters. Winky D sampled a letter which is an updated version of his […]

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Japan

‘Hawkish’ China military squeeze on Taiwan likely after election

[ad_1] BEIJING/HONG KONG – The arms race across the Taiwan Strait and Chinese military pressure against the island Beijing claims as its "sacred" territory is unlikely to end no matter who wins Taiwan's closely watched elections.China has cast the Jan. 13 presidential and parliamentary elections as a choice between war and peace, warning that an attempt to push for Taiwan's formal independence means conflict.China has focused its anger in the […]

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News

Kenya Emerges as South Africa’s Top Tourism Source in Africa

[ad_1] Kenya has emerged as the focal point of South Africa's tourism success story, as Statistics South Africa released official international arrival figures for January to November 2023. The East African country has witnessed a staggering 94.2% surge in tourist arrivals in South Africa. This surge in numbers can be attributed to Kenya's strategic decision to simplify the visa regime earlier in the year, coupled with targeted and effective insights-driven marketing campaigns. The seamless connectivity established by Kenya Airways between […]

January 3, 2024 3

Entertainment

Rwanda: Who Is Michael Tesfay, Ethiopian Techpreneur Engaged to Miss Rwanda 2020?

[ad_1] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe's engagement to Michael Tesfay has been making rounds of headlines since the lovebirds made it public on January 2. While Nishimwe is a familiar figure in the showbiz industry, not just because of her Miss Rwanda 2020 crown but also through the ever famous Mackenzies, details about her fiancé, Tesfay, remain relatively low-key. ALSO READ: Former Miss Rwanda winners congratulate Nishimwe on her engagement The New Times delves into the background and identity of […]

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Africa

Africa: Airtel Africa CEO Ogunsanya Retires Effective With Effect From July 1, 2024

[ad_1] Having served for over 12 years at Airtel Africa Plc where he rose to the rank of chief executive officer (CEO), Olusegun Ogunsanya -- popularly addressed as 'Segun' -- will retire from the his position with effect from July 1, 2024. But he still remains in the business family as Ogunsanya will become the Airtel Africa Charitable Foundation's inaugural chairperson -- which is set to accelerate the company's commitment to its sustainability initiatives and charitable operations across its locations […]

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Africa

Africa: Year of Elections Has Africa Poised for Political Shake-Up in 2024

[ad_1] A third of Africa will head to the polls in 2024, with at major issues on the line in at least 18 countries gearing up for an election year. These include coup-hit Mali, Chad and Burkina Faso - if the junta leaders in those countries stay true to their word. From Algeria to South Africa, RFI looks at the main polls to watch. Senegal Population: 18 million Election: Presidentials Date: 25 February In his New Year address, Senegalese president […]

January 3, 2024 3

News

Angola Among CNN Travel Top 10 Destinations for 2024

[ad_1] Lubango — Angola that is currently in the eighth place from a total of 24 is one of the most attractive destinations that US CNN Travel suggests for 2024. With the title of the article Where to go in 2024: The best places to visit, the article describes that international tourism reached around 90 percent of pre-pandemic levels in 2023 with the United States issuing a record number of passports. The CNN suggests American tourists to look at places […]

January 3, 2024 3

News

Angola Face Cabo Verde in Friendly Match Ahead of African Handball Championship

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola national senior men's handball team face Cabo Verde (African runners-up) Thursday in Gaia (Portugal) in a friendly match ahead of the African Men's Handball Championship (CAN) to be held from 17 to 27 January in Cairo, Egypt. The two teams faced in 2022 in the quarter-finals of the Championship where Cabo Verde beat Angola 24-23. In the first two friendly matches played in Portugal, Angola national team coached by Filipe Cruz, beat FC Porto team B […]

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