Southern Africa

Namibia: ‘I Am Happy Where I Am ‘ – Jacobs

[ad_1] Botswana-based Matebele FC head coach Woody Jacobs says he is in a good space and enjoying the respect his employers have for him. He told The Namibian this week that talk of him joining the Botswana Premier League (BPL) log leaders Township Rollers FC has puzzled him. "I am happy where I am and in a good space, and am definitely enjoying the respect I'm getting in Botswana." Jacobs became the first Namibian A-licence coach to find employment in […]

January 11, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: South Africa Is Taking Israel to Court for Genocide in Palestine. What Does It Mean for the War in Gaza?

[ad_1] South Africa has taken Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ, also known as the World Court) in The Hague claiming genocide has been committed against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict. A charge of genocide before the court in the midst of a heated armed conflict is exceptional. Likewise, the significance of South Africa's claim against Israel has immense cultural, diplomatic, historical, and political significance. Israel has rejected South Africa's claim and vowed to contest the case against […]

January 11, 2024 2

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Africa: CAF Increases Prize Money for Afcon Finalists

[ad_1] Luanda — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 40% increase in the prize money for the winner of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON2023), to be played as from Saturday in Côte d'Ivoire. The winner of this year's edition, dubbed TotalEnergies AFCON Africa Côte d'Ivoire, will receive USD 7.000.000 compared to the USD 1.250,000 received by the previous champion two years ago. The runner-up in the continental competition will now receive USD 4.000,000 and each of […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Africa: Afcon 2023 Preview – Zambia’s Chipolopolo First Appearance in Eight Years

[ad_1] Chipolopolo makes a return to the AFCON under Avram Grant and has set sights on moving past the group stage and possibly winning the tournament. Zambia made history on the continent when it defeated a star-studded Ivorian side to win the 2012 AFCON. The team was led by the Katongo brothers, Christopher and Felix. 11 years after the win, Zambian football has struggled, with the team crashing out in the group stage in the 2013 and 2015 editions, while […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Africa: Minister Lamola to Lead South Africa’s Delegation to the Hague

[ad_1] Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola will lead South Africa's delegation to the Peace Palace, which houses the United Nations International Court of Justice, in the Hague. South Africa has approached the International Court of Justice, under the Genocide Convention, with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza. "We are determined to see the end of the genocide that is currently taking place in Gaza. We are most encouraged by […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Africa: ‘Tackle Chemical Pollution of Rivers to Save Wildlife, Livestock’

[ad_1] There is a surge in the use of health hazard mining chemicals across Africa which pose a threat to humanity, wildlife and livestock. Zimbabwe being an agro-based nation where small scale farmers rely on ploughing using livestock, which is therefore, at the centre of citizens' sources of sustainable livelihoods. Meanwhile, wildlife has become an important source of domestic tourism. In the recent past Zimbabwe experienced a surge in loss of wildlife due to chemicals such as the cyanide. There […]

January 10, 2024 3

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Angola: Angop Launches Campaign to Support National Team for Afcon2023

[ad_1] Luanda — A campaign to encourage the national senior men's football team, also known as the Palancas Negras (Sable Antelopes), is being promoted by the Angola Press Agency (ANGOP), as part of the African Nations Championship (AFCON2023). The initiative, which has been running since the 4th of this month, consists of spreading encouraging vídeo messages to the Angolan squad, one of the 24 teams that will be competing in the tournament, to take place from 13 January to 11 […]

January 9, 2024 2

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Namibian Athletes Aim for the Olympics

[ad_1] Namibia's top athletes are hard at work preparing for the new season during which a host of international events will take place. Some of the major events coming up include the African Games in Ghana in March, the Africa Athletics Championships in Cameroon in June, and the Paris Olympic Games in July and August. Christine Mboma, who won a silver medal at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, is busy preparing for the new season under the watchful eye of […]

January 9, 2024 3

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Africa: Angola 11th Oldest Team in Africa Cup of Nations

[ad_1] Luanda — With an average age of 26.6 years, the Angola national football team is the 11th oldest team to take part in the Africa Cup of Nations from January to 11 February in Côte d'Ivoire. Cape Verde is the second oldest team in the competition, with an average age of 28.1, surpassed only by Egypt, with 28.85. Mozambique is the fifth oldest team in the competition, with an average age of 27.49. Average age of the 24 teams […]

January 9, 2024 2