Zimbabwe: Admin Gaffe Rocks Dembare in Confed Cup

[ad_1] DYNAMOS missed a day's training in Botswana after one of the team's officials failed to communicate with 17 players and six officials, resulting in them missing a connecting flight from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg a fortnight ago, Zimpapers can reveal. The Glamour Boys travelled on August 15 for their August 18 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round, first leg fixture against Zambia's ZESCO United in two batches. DeMbare travelled in batches and the first group had those 17 […]

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Entertainment

Zimbabwe: The Other Side of Mai Rwizi

[ad_1] July 5, 2024, is a sad but memorable day for the late Susan Chenjerai's family, fans and followers. The veteran actress, musician and preacher breathed her last on this particular day after a short illness. President Mnangagwa accorded Chenjerai a State-assisted funeral. Her memorial service has been set for her Mbare residence in Harare this Saturday. Those who missed the funeral and burial are free to come and celebrate Chenjerai's well-lived life. With official documents stating that she died […]

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Africa

Liberian ex-chief justice clear of niece’s murder

[ad_1] Liberia’s former justice minister and chief justice Gloria Maya Musu-Scott has been acquitted of the murder of her niece by the country’s Supreme Court.The 70-year-old and three female relatives had been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal killing in February 2023 of 29-year-old Charlotte Musu.The case gripped the nation as Ms Musu-Scott had been one of Liberia's most famous judges and politicians, a champion of women rights […]

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Entertainment

Africa: Afropop Top Videos – August, 2024

[ad_1] The songs of summer 2024 are flying by. We at Afropop Worldwide have our own takes, and here are a few to consider. This month's seven picks lean heavily into Afrobeats, the genre taking the entire planet by storm, despite ongoing worries that the genre has peaked. Check out the full Afropop Top Videos playlist for all our recent selections. And remember, if you have suggestions of videos our fans would love, send them to info@afropop.org with the subject […]

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Africa

Africa: Nigeria Becomes First in Africa to Receive Mpox Vaccines – WHO

[ad_1] Nigeria received 10,000 doses of mpox vaccines on Tuesday, becoming the first African country to obtain vaccines aimed at combating the spread of the new strain of mpox virus. On 14 August 2024, the chief of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the rise of mpox, formerly monkeypox, a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Following his announcement, the chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said he was working with partners to facilitate equitable access to vaccines. The United States […]

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Entertainment

Nigerian Man Reads for 215 Hours, Breaks Guinness World Record

[ad_1] "This record has a rich history, dating back to 1987 when Englishman Adrian Hilton recited the complete works of Shakespeare in a 'bard-a-thon' lasting 110 hr 46 min." Guinness World Records (GWR) has officially recognised a Nigerian man for completing the "world's longest marathon reading aloud." The 27-year-old Samson Ajao broke the feat, clocking in at 215 hours-- reading continuously for nearly nine full days. The World Records body confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday. The Ibadan-born, who […]

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Entertainment

Nigeria: Why I Titled My Fourth Album ‘Adedamola’ – Fireboy DML

[ad_1] With a massive and devoted following worldwide, particularly in the US, Nigeria, UK, Germany, and France, Fireboy DML's music has resonated deeply with Spotify listeners, especially those aged 23-34. Afrobeats sensation Fireboy DML is ready to captivate the world again with his forthcoming album, "Adedamola. " It goes live on Spotify at midnight on Thursday, promising an exciting and diverse musical experience for all. With a massive and devoted following worldwide, particularly in the US, Nigeria, UK, Germany, and […]

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Africa

Digging riverbeds in desperate search for water

[ad_1] BBCOne of the worst droughts in living memory is sweeping across southern Africa, leaving close to 70 million people without enough food and water.In Mudzi district in northern Zimbabwe, a community and their livestock are gathered on a bone-dry riverbed. The Vombozi normally flows throughout the year but right now, it is just beige sand as far as the eye can see.Armed with shovels and buckets, the men are […]

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News

East Africa: Kenya Champions the Free Movement of People in East Africa, but It’s Failing Immigrants and Refugees At Home

[ad_1] Kenya has played a leading role in lowering barriers to the movement of people in the east African region. It has also made huge strides in protecting Kenyan emigrants working abroad. But there are still gaps in how it creates and implements domestic immigration and employment policies. In 2023, according to the Visa Openness Report, Kenya moved up from 31st place in Africa for visa openness to 29th place out of 54 African countries. The Africa Visa Openness Index […]

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