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Premier League: The Sierra Leonean behind Arsenal’s new kit

[ad_1] Ahead of the new Premier League season, Arsenal have released a new kit celebrating the club's connection with Africa.The man behind it is fashion designer Foday Dumbuya, who was born in Sierra Leone and grew up in London.But can the Africa-inspired kit push the Gunners to the league title?BBC Africa's Mark Wilberforce visited the designer at his shop in London.Filmed and edited by Ameer Ahmed [ad_2] Source link

todayAugust 17, 2024

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Lesotho: LTDC Collects M4 Million From Tourism Levies

[ad_1] The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) has collected M4 million in levies since the introduction of the Tourism Levy Regulations, 2021, about 18 months ago. The funds have been used to spruce up the LTDC's corporate image and capacitate the Lesotho Council on Tourism (LCT), which supports tourism companies, among other things. Additionally, the funds have been used to cater for the LTDC's participation in the annual Africa Travel Indaba for two consecutive years. The tourism levy is a […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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Kenya: KAA Says Measures in Place for Seamless Airport Operations Amid Talks On Workers Strike

[ad_1] Nairobi — The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) says contingency measures are in place to ensure seamless airport operations amid talks to avert workers strike set for Monday. In a statement to the press Friday, KAA emphasized its commitment to upholding high standards of service even if the planned strike takes place. "In preparation for the potential strike action scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024, the authority has put necessary contingency measures in place to ensure that airport operations continue […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Online Border Systems to Improve Efficiency

[ad_1] Zimbabwe is working towards introducing computerised and online border management systems at all entry points to improve efficiency, eliminate errors, reduce human interface and curb potential corruption. Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe toured the Immigration Department unit at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday to assess progress made so far. "We need to implement the integrated computerised system which the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage has embarked on which includes those in the civil […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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Southern Africa: SADC Tourism Night in Full Swing At Heritage Cultural Village

[ad_1] The highly anticipated SADC Tourism Night, which is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, has kicked off in style at the Heritage Cultural Village, Museum of African Liberation in Harare. The event started at 5 pm and has attracted several dignitaries, including SADC ministers and senior officials, ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe, and Zimbabwe's cabinet ministers. Led by Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi, the delegation includes Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Frederick Shava, Higher and […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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Sentiment Analysis with AI in Crypto Trading

[ad_1] Sentiment Analysis with AI in Crypto Trading Market sentiment determines the depth and intensity of its fluctuations. Since the crypto market is extremely volatile, sentiment analysis for a trader is not a whim but an urgent need. Delegating this task to an AI crypto trading bot reduces the trader’s workload and significantly increases the accuracy of the analysis. In addition, the content coverage becomes many times wider because discussions […]

todayAugust 16, 2024

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Kenya: New Tourism CS Miano Pledges to Revamp Hospitality Sector

[ad_1] Nairobi — The newly appointed Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, has set out to address the classification of local hospitality facilities to align with global standards. She assured that her ministry will collaborate with catering industry stakeholders to enhance tourism activities. Miano added that they are also keen on promoting the country's domestic and international tourism through diverse scenic attractions, including wildlife, by onboarding new investors. "The task before us at the Ministry is humongous. I'm sure that my […]

todayAugust 15, 2024

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Liberia: Agriculture, Roads, and Tourism Are Key to National Investment, Says Acting Finance Minister

[ad_1] Monrovia — Liberia's Acting Finance and Development Planning Minister, Anthony G. Myers, has identified agriculture, roads, and tourism as crucial sectors for national investment across the country. Acting Minister Myers made this statement during a brief ten-minute presentation at the ongoing National Investment Conference organized by Nova Africa Ventures, held at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Oldest Congo Town, Paynesville. According to Myers, both private and public sector investors should consider economic specialization in activities that will […]

todayAugust 15, 2024

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WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency amid vaccine delays

[ad_1] Mpox outbreak has been declared a public emergency in globally amid escalating spread in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries. The virus which can cause lesions across the whole body, has been reported in Burundi, the Central African Republic (CAR), Kenya and Rwanda. It can spread through close contact. Usually mild, it is fatal in rare cases. It causes flu-like symptoms. Over 13,700 cases and 450 deaths have […]

todayAugust 14, 2024

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