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Month: August 2024

162 Results / Page 8 of 18

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Africa

Africa’s ‘Youthquake’ – Huge Numbers of Young People Have No Jobs, the Wrong Skills and Little Hope

[ad_1] By 2050, one in every three young people on earth will be of African origin, according to the 2024 International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Global Employment Trends for Youth report. Africa's young people will be key players in the direction of future global consumption, culture and even stability. It's estimated that by 2050, about 72.6 million new jobs for sub-Saharan Africa's young people will be needed. The ILO report warns of an African "youthquake" unless the continent creates new jobs. […]

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Africa

Africa: Facing Barriers in West, China to Push Green Products At Africa Summit

[ad_1] Johannesburg — As the West clamps down on imports of green technology products from China, the world's biggest manufacturer is looking for new markets, and that is a topic analysts say will dominate the agenda next month at a Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, in Beijing. The high-level meeting, held every three years, will be the first since the world emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and China suffered its own economic slowdown. It also comes amid growing geopolitical […]

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Africa

Africa: Different Policies Needed If African Food Processing Industry to Grow – Experts

[ad_1] Nairobi — Demand for processed food is on the rise in Africa as the population grows, according to a 63-page report from a group of food experts known as the Malabo Montpellier Panel. Ousmane Badiane, co-chair of the panel, told VOA the growing middle class wants to consume African foods with modern conveniences like improved packaging and ready-to-eat options. "The combination of population growth and income growth and urbanization has resulted in a large and growing middle class," Badiane […]

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News

Zimbabwe: Khama Billiat Joins Warriors Afcon Qualifiers Squad After Backtracking On Retirement

[ad_1] Yadah Stars forward Khama Billiat has reversed his international retirement as he marks his return into the senior men's national team ahead of the coming 2025 AFCON Qualifiers. Billiat announced his decision on Wednesday after a meeting with the new Warriors coach Michael Nees. "I still feel I have something to offer to Zimbabwean football, locally and internationally. "I have been reflecting deeply, and i am convinced there is one chapter which remains unfinished- between Khama Billiat and the […]

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News

Rwanda: Exclusive – Bal President Fall On Wc Pre-Qualifiers, Rwanda’s Support for Sports

[ad_1] Basketball Africa League (BAL) president Amadou Gallo Fall yet again visited Kigali during the just-concluded FIBA Women's World Cup pre-qualifiers. Fall has in recent years been travelling to Rwanda to attend various events, including the BAL which the East African nation has hosted since its inception in 2021. Also read: Amadou Gallo Fall on preps for BAL season four In an exclusive interview with Times Sport, the basketball executive shared his take on Rwanda's commitment to supporting sports development, […]

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Entertainment

Rwanda: Ada Cotton’s Quest to Celebrate African Diaspora Through Cinema

[ad_1] Ada Cotton, a Rwandan — Born filmmaker based in France, has history with telling stories through filmmaking considering her dedication to the profession that has been enjoying exploring from a young age. Cotton was among attendees at the second edition of the Kigali Cine Junction, held from August 1-4. She participated in the 'Diaspora Voices' segment alongside other Rwandan directors. Born in Gonesse, a suburb of Paris, France, to a French father and a Rwandan mother, Cotton spent her […]

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News

Nigeria: New Champion to Emerge in All Stars Unity Cup Final

[ad_1] The tournament, which kicked off on 10 August, featured 16 teams competing in four groups. The stage is set for a thrilling final match in the second edition of the All Stars Unity Cup, as newcomers Evergreen All Stars and Araromi FC face off to claim the title. One of these teams will replace last year's winner, Liberty Stars. Evergreen All-Stars, making their debut, had a nail-biting semifinal match against Linda Sweet Athletics FC, winning 2-0 in penalties after […]

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Entertainment

Seychelles’ Golty Seeks Financial Assistance for Repatriation VIA Gofundme

[ad_1] Popular Seychellois reggae artist, Golty Farabeau, who moved to the United Kingdom some 20 years ago is appealing to fans and well-wishers in the country to help him raise much-needed funds to return to Seychelles. Farabeau, 62, has been diagnosed with terminal progressive kidney cancer, and late last month, the singer with the help of his friend Linda Smith, set up a GoFundMe to raise the money needed for his travel expenses, medical care and to ensure the artist […]

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Entertainment

Ghana: T1mmy Unleashes Highly-Anticipated Debut EP ‘It’s Only Us’

[ad_1] If their opps thought they were cold, the T1mmy and SRT Gwalla are colder. The two captivate with well-pieced lines that put their experiences on the streets in perspective and their rivals to shame. The rising rapper's debut EP sees him breathe life into Ghana's dying art of raw, unadulterated Hip-Hop. Stream or download "It's Only Us" across all major digital platforms here. T1mmy might be young, but he has a wealth of experience in street matters. Since venturing […]

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