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Zimbabwe: Hundreds Show Up in Memory of Tuku

[ad_1] Five years down the line since veteran musician and national hero, Dr Oliver Mtukudzi breathed his last, his name is still household and it is far from extinction. The recent marathon race and a music concert held at his homestead in Norton, his iconic Pakare Paye Arts Centre, yesterday was a testimony that the legend is still a force, even in death. The marathon race was oversubscribed with 500 […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Skit Maker ‘Untouchable’ Reveals More About Reported Demolition of Buildings in Enugu Estate

[ad_1] The skit maker had raised an alarm that his house was about being demolished by the Enugu State Government. A popular Nigerian skit maker, Chibuike Ugwu, who raised an alarm about reported demolition in Centenary Estate in Enugu State, has revealed more details about the incident. Mr Ugwu, otherwise known as Untouchable, had, on 19 January in a video clip, raised an alarm that his mansion was on the […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Japan

Ayaka Furue finishes in tie for fourth behind Lydia Ko in LPGA opener

[ad_1] Orlando, Florida – Ayaka Furue finished tied for fourth at the U.S. LPGA Tour's season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, as overnight leader Lydia Ko claimed a two-stroke victory on Sunday.The 23-year-old Furue led through 36 holes at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, before dropping five shots off the pace in Saturday's penultimate round. She carded a 1-under 71 in the final round to […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

News

South Africa: Dricus Du Plessis – New UFC Middleweight Champion

[ad_1] Dricus Du Plessis has made history as the first South African to win at the World UFC Championship. Du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland in a fierce main event at UFC 297 at the Scotiabank Arena in Ontario, Canada, on Sunday. "Stillknocks" won by a split decision, with two of the score cards (48 -47) in his favour. His resilience proved just enough to unseat Strickland, who put up an […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

News

Rwanda: FERWABA Calls for More Investors in Local Basketball

[ad_1] Underlining the importance of ongoing investments in local basketball teams, local Basketball governing body (FERWABA) Vice-President Richard Nyirishema emphasized the need for supporting the league's growth. Nyirishema made the call on Friday, January 19, when business mogul Gael Karomba, also widely known as Coach Gael, and Rwandan artiste Bruce Melodie made their partnership with United Generation Basketball (UGB). The collaboration seeks to exemplify the mutual benefits that such alliances […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Africa

Afcon 2023: Calls for calm in Guinea after six fans die amid Afcon celebrations

[ad_1] Fans spilled onto the streets shortly after the final whistle blew in the Ivorian capital Yamoussoukro where Guinea's win, which followed Monday's opening 1-1 draw with Cameroon was only their third in their last 15 Nations Cup matches dating back to 2012. Aguibou Camara scored the winner late on to move Guinea up to second in Group C with four points, two behind defending champions Senegal but three ahead […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Japan

Sony sends termination letter to Zee over India merger

[ad_1] Sony Group has officially notified Zee Entertainment Enterprises of its plans to call off the merger between its India unit and the Indian media network, ending a two-year acquisition saga and leaving Zee vulnerable to competition as rivals bulk up.The Japanese entertainment giant sent a termination letter to Zee early on Monday and is expected to disclose it to India's stock exchange later, said people familiar with the plan, […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Japan

Physical Arab teams taking fight to heavyweights at Asian Cup

[ad_1] Doha – The second round of Asian Cup group games offered up a few surprises when the tournament favorites were given a reality check as physical Arab teams showed they had closed the gap considerably on their more illustrious opponents.Japan, a four-time champion and the highest-ranked team in the competition, was upset 2-1 by Iraq, while South Korea nearly lost to Jordan for the first time before being given […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

News

Congo-Kinshasa: Afcon – DRC Kicks Off Football Dreams As Conflict and Climate Change Drive Hunger

[ad_1] African Cup of Nations joy is marred by displacements and soaring sexual violence in the east as the World Food Programme makes tough decisions amid funding shortages The Democratic Republic of the Congo is, alongside Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria, among the World Food Programme's biggest emergencies - reeling from decades of conflict and climate change that continue to reduce people's access to the most basic foods, increasing hunger to […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa Looking to Halt Auction of Mandela Memorabilia

[ad_1] Over 70 items belonging to Nelson Mandela are due to go on auction in New York in February, but the South African government is trying to block the sale. The South African government on Friday said it was backing a legal bid which seeks to halt the sale of personal items belonging to former president and anti-apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela. Over 70 items belonging to Mandela are set to […]

todayJanuary 22, 2024

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