Angola/Cote d’Ivoire: Angola Arrives in Côte d’Ivoire With Knockout Stage As First Target

[ad_1] Angola have arrived in Bouake for the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023. The Palancas Negras touched down in Côte d'Ivoire's second largest city Thursday, for their 9th TotalEnergies CAF AFCON campaign. With outfits of the various teams being a topic for discussion, Angola decided to tone down on theirs but didn't miss out on their traditional red colors which dominated in their attire. Led by their head coach, Pedro Gonçalves, the […]

January 12, 2024 3

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Namibia: Fashion Designer’s Creativity Lives On

[ad_1] Relatives, friends and clients say Rehoboth's late well-known fashion designer, Sean Renaldo Cloete's talent will always be remembered. Cloete (40), who died on 4 January at St Mary's Hospital at Rehoboth, had "energy, kindness and talent", they say. Cloete made waves in the fashion industry internationally, having made it to the London Fashion week. Cloete also participated in various fashion shows and workshops with local and international designers, like Sathal from France, at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. He also […]

January 11, 2024 3

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Namibia: Dordabis Road Race Kicks Off Cycling Season

[ad_1] The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Race Series will kickstart the 2024 cycling season on Sunday, 14 January, on the Dordabis Road, east of Windhoek. The first of the six race-series will start at 07h00 at the NamPower Station entrance on the Dordabis Road, with more than 300 cyclists expected to take part in the event. The organisers have introduced exciting categories in a bid to make the events exciting and inclusive. These include a mountain bike category, a […]

January 11, 2024 3

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Angolan Artists Honored On National Culture Day

[ad_1] Talatona — The handover of merit certificates to arts professionals, employees of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the presentation of the cultural project called "Mbanza Yetu - the country in the Iron Palace" marked the celebrations of national Culture day. A group of 32 art makers were honored for their contribution to national culture, including Carlos Lamartine, Bonga, Raúl Tulinga, Boto Trindade, João Melo, Betinho Feijó, Fineza Teta, Pérola, Dodó Miranda, Totó, Texas, Emanuel Mendes, Filho do […]

January 11, 2024 2

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Angola: Afcon’2023 – CAF Finalizes TV Broadcasting Agreements

[ad_1] Luanda — The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced this Wednesday, in Abidjan, the conclusion of global agreements with holders of TV broadcasting rights in Africa, Europe, Asia, South America, North America and the Caribbean, before the start of the African championship (AFCON'2023). The competition will take place from January 13th to February 11th, 2024, in Côte d'Ivoire, with the presence of 24 teams. According to the AFCON website, TV broadcast partners also include Sky and BBC (United Kingdom), LaLiga+ […]

January 11, 2024 2

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Namibia: UIs Woman Running Through Life

[ad_1] In a remarkable feat of determination, Riana Scholtz of Uis in the Erongo region became the first Namibian woman to successfully complete the gruelling Desert Ultra, a 250km race spanning five days, in November last year. This race is part of the Beyond the Ultimate series, known for its demanding nature and harsh conditions. Scholtz's journey began at Spitzkoppe, traversing northward towards the Omaruru River in the first of five stages, covering 51km. Each subsequent stage presented unique challenges. […]

January 11, 2024 3

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Namibia: SA Players Dominate Junior Tennis Champs

[ad_1] South African players dominated the International Tennis Federation Confederation of African Tennis junior tournament in Windhoek, winning three of the four singles titles on offer. In the boys u16 category, the top seed, John Bothma of South Africa won the singles title after beating his second-seeded compatriot Connor Doig 6-3, 7-6 in the final. The seventh-seeded Justino Rodrigues of Angola finished third after beating Nhlakanipho Ngwenya of South Africa 6-2, 7-5. Ruben Yssel was the top performing Namibian player, […]

January 11, 2024 3

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Namibia: Jacobs to Join Pirates

[ad_1] The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has rejected allegations that Woody Jacobs has been appointed as head coach of the Brave Gladiators, while Namibian premiership club Orlando Pirates yesterday announced that Jacobs will join them as head coach. Jacobs has been coaching Botswana Premier League team Matebele FC this season, taking them to a sixth position on the log, but the club yesterday issued a statement saying that he had been relieved of his services. "Matebele Football Club has amicably […]

January 11, 2024 3

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South Africa: ‘Apartheid Police Feared That Camera’ – Photographer Peter Magubane Laid to Rest

[ad_1] Legendary photographer Dr Peter Magubane was laid to rest on Wednesday following a week of tributes. Mourners hailed how he fought apartheid with his camera. Even the weather appeared to understand the magnitude of the loss South Africa has suffered from veteran photographer Dr Peter Magubane's death when the heavens opened during Magubane's funeral in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The rain did not deter mourners and well-wishers. Magubane's funeral service was held at the Bryanston Methodist Church. He died on […]

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