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Dikembe Mutombo: NBA legend dies from brain cancer aged 58

[ad_1] NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58.The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets.Mutombo began treatment for a brain tumour in October 2022."Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life," said NBA commissioner Adam Silver."On the court […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Africa

Four men sentenced to life

[ad_1] A court in Tanzania's capital has sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the gang rape and sodomy of a girl under the age of 18 in a case which caused outrage in the country.Among the convicts are Clinton Damas, a soldier with the Tanzania People's Defence Force, and Praygod Mushi, a prison officer. The other two convicts are Nickson Jackson and Amin Lema.In addition to the life sentences, […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Japan

Lessons from Japan’s fight against floods as the climate changes

[ad_1] Throughout history, floods have wreaked havoc on communities, but their frequency and intensity have escalated due to climate change. From Asia to Africa, Europe to the Americas, severe inundations periodically displace millions, destroy infrastructure and claim countless lives.Rising temperatures increase evaporation, leading to more frequent severe downpours, including in vulnerable areas. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has warned that as the planet warms, extreme weather events are intensifying, […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: Ray G Kicks Off Pre-Bell Obafest Enjoyments At Soho Terrace

[ad_1] Fans were treated to a series of his popular hits, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Mbarara's celebrated heritage singer, Ray G, ignited the pre-Bell ObaFest festivities last Sunday at Soho Terrace Bar with an electrifying performance. Fans were treated to a series of his popular hits, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The event, hosted by the dynamic duo of MC Kacheche and Lithan Mc, kept the audience engaged with exciting Bell Lager offers. Attendees had the chance […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: Damalie Returns in Season II

[ad_1] Damalie, the award-winning and thrilling Ugandan drama series returns with Season 2 to Pearl Magic Prime on Channel 148 for DStv and Channel 303 for GOtv subscribers today September 30, 2024 - thanks to Mnet's investment in local content. Damalie is produced and directed by Doreen Mirembe who also acts as the lead character 'Damalie'. The show features other great actors like Denis Kinani as Charles, Ssewanyana Arthur as Glen and Phillip Luswata as Pinto, who will be returning […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: Reps Deputy Speaker Asks Nigerian Govt to Implement AU Agenda 2063

[ad_1] Mr Kalu said by integrating the Agenda, Nigeria would set a model for other African countries to emulate. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, has asked the federal government to integrate the African Union Agenda 2063 into its development plans. Mr Kalu spoke on Saturday at the Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments in Midrand, South Africa, where he represented Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. The deputy speaker led Nigeria's delegation to the conference. The AU Agenda […]

todayOctober 1, 2024

Japan

Japanese government considering investment in Rapidus

[ad_1] The Japanese government is considering investing in chipmaker Rapidus Corp., which aims to start mass-producing a next-generation semiconductor in 2027, sources said Saturday. The government apparently hopes the move will help spur private-sector investments in and loans to Rapidus by increasing the company's credibility. Rapidus is building a plant in the city of Chitose in Hokkaido Prefecture and promoting fund procurement in the run-up to the planned start of […]

todayAugust 31, 2024

Japan

Hayao Miyazaki wins prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award

[ad_1] Manila – Director Hayao Miyazaki has been chosen as a winner of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award, known as Asia's Nobel Prize, the foundation for the award announced Saturday. Miyazaki, a co-founder of Studio Ghibli and director of acclaimed films such as "Spirited Away" and "Princess Mononoke," produced a lot of anime films on difficult themes such as environmental protection and peace, and made them comprehensible to children, the […]

todayAugust 31, 2024

Africa

Nigeria: Floods kill nearly 200 people, displaces thousands

[ad_1] Torrential rains and floods have killed nearly 200 people in Nigeria. The floods have also displaced at least 41,344 people across 11 communities, especially in Northern Nigeria. Officials in flood-prone Adamawa State are worried by the downpours that have caused the latest flooding, as the rainy season is yet to peak. The rains caused rivers such as the Benue to overflow, leading to widespread inundation of communities, farmlands, and […]

todayAugust 31, 2024

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