Kenya: Beatrice Chebet Leads Kenyan Sweep in Elgoibar X-Country

[ad_1] Elgoibar, Spain — World cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet led a Kenyan sweep in a commanding win at the Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting on Sunday. Just weeks after setting a new 5km world record, Chebet clinched victory in 26 minutes and eight seconds, two seconds ahead of second placed Edinah Jebitok while Grace Nawowuna was third. "It was tough as the rain appeared just before the race but I'm satisfied with my […]

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Africa

Africa: Kenyan Startups Lead Africa in Funds Raised

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya emerged as number one in funds raised by startups last year, beating countries such as Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria. According to Africa: The Big Deal, a platform for startup deals, capital raised in the country represented 28 percent of all funds raised on the continent. In East Africa, Kenya's share grew from 86 percent in 2022 to 91 percent in 2023, highlighting its dominance in East Africa. Startups that raised $100,000 and above in the […]

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Japan

Fire breaks out at former Japan PM Kakuei Tanaka’s residence

[ad_1] A fire broke out Monday afternoon at the former residence of the late former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward. The Tokyo Fire Department is trying to put out the fire, which has spread across the 800-square-meter two-story wooden residence and a wooded area within the compound. Around 3:20 p.m., there was an emergency call from a man who said that smoke was rising from the house, […]

January 8, 2024 2

News

Namibia: QSB Camp Successfully Concluded

[ad_1] The Quinton Steele Botes Athletics Coaching and Training Camp was successfully concluded for the 31st year at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Saturday. About 120 young athletes attended the camp where they received specialised coaching from top South African coaches like Jonathan Greyvenstein and Charlie Strohmenger and Namibian coaches, including Christine Mboma's coach Henk Botha, Ryan Williams, Robert Wheal, FC Pieters, Carel Swanepoel and Tangeni Nakale. The training camp was established in 1993 by former Namibian athletics coach and administrator […]

January 8, 2024 2

Entertainment

Namibia: Amphitheatre Dune Left ‘Pristine’ After New Year’s Festival

[ad_1] The Amphitheatre dune near Swakopmund has been left in pristine condition after the recently concluded Camp Out Dune Fest '23, the festival's organisers say. The festival, which drew in approximately 1 000 revellers to celebrate the new year, has been hailed "a triumph in eco-conscious celebration", organiser Jared Geyser says. "Attendees were remarkably conscientious, adhering strictly to the environmental protocols we put in place. People did not litter, ensuring that the Amphitheatre remained as pristine as when the event […]

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News

Namibian Eagles Drawn in Tough Group

[ad_1] Namibia's Richelieu Eagles have been drawn in a tough group for the T20 World Cup which includes the defending champions England and the 2021 champions Australia. Namibia will also play against Scotland and Oman in Group B of the global showpiece which takes place in the West Indies and the United States from 1 to 29 June this year. All of Namibia's matches will take place in the West Indies with their campaign starting off against fellow Associate member […]

January 8, 2024 2

Japan

Storage media from offices of arrested LDP lawmaker were found damaged

[ad_1] Data storage media that prosecutors seized when searching offices of arrested lawmaker Yoshitaka Ikeda were found to have been damaged, sources said Monday.The special investigation squad of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office believes that Ikeda or his staff damaged the storage media in an attempt to destroy evidence.Ikeda, 57, a member of the House of Representatives, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of violating the political funds control law. […]

January 8, 2024 2

News

Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: 25 Afcon Records You Must Know As Super Eagles, Others Get Set to Rumble in Cote d’Ivoire

[ad_1] The Super Eagles and many Nigerian players have written several pages in the Nations Cup record books Since its inception in 1957, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has produced a glut of incredible moments, legendary players, and mind-blowing records. Proudly, Nigerian players and the Super Eagles as a team have written several pages on the AFCON record books. Get ready for another thrilling edition of the AFCON tournament in Cote d'Ivoire, and discover 25 must-know records compiled by […]

January 8, 2024 2

News

Morocco: Afcon-2023 – Moroccan National Team Arrives in Côte d’Ivoire

[ad_1] SAN Pedro — The Moroccan national football team arrived on Sunday in San Pedro, a town in the southwest of Côte d'Ivoire, to take part in the 34th edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be held from January 13 to February 11. Morocco, which will play the group phase of AFCON Côte d'Ivoire-2023 in the town of San Pedro, was drawn in Group F alongside DR Congo, Zambia and Tanzania. Before arriving in San Pedro, the […]

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