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Kenya: Visa Removal for Kenyans Boosts South African Tourism Industry

[ad_1] Nairobi — The recent removal of visa restrictions between Kenya and South Africa has been celebrated by South African businesses as a significant boost for the tourism industry. This sentiment was prominently voiced during the three-day Magical Kenya Travel Expo, which concluded on Friday. South African representatives expressed optimism about the implications of this policy change. Duncan Muriuki, who runs Destination Africa, a travel agency based in South Africa, highlighted that the easing of travel requirements has already increased […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Kellyrae Wins BBNaija Season 9

[ad_1] He also makes history as the first married person to win the BBNaija reality show. Kellyrae has won the BBNaija "No Loose Guard edition. He also makes history as the first married person to win the BBNaija reality show, He beat Wanni, Victoria, Sooj, Ozee, Onyeka, Nelly, and Anita to the number one position. After over 70 days of fierce competition, emotional highs, and unforgettable moments, he walked away with a grand prize of N100 million, a new SUV, […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

News

Somalia Ramps Up Security Operations in Tourist-Hub Jasira Amidst Al-Shabaab Threats

[ad_1] Mogadishu, Somalia — In a concerted effort to bolster security, Somalia's Military Police, alongside intelligence units, have executed a series of operations in the coastal Jasira region, just outside the capital, Mogadishu. The maneuver, aimed at preempting insurgent activities, particularly by al-Shabaab militants, involved sweeping checks along the strategic highway connecting Mogadishu to Jasira. The operations, which have seen an intensified presence of security forces, are part of a broader strategy to safeguard the area against the backdrop of […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

News

Nigeria: Ex-British Fencer Akinyosoye Switches Allegiance to Nigeria

[ad_1] Former British fencer, Folayemi Akinyosoye, has recently pledged his allegiance to Nigeria, leaving behind his representation of Great Britain. Akinyosoye, who has been a prominent figure in British junior fencing in the past six years, made this decision as fencing gains momentum in Nigeria. In an acceptance letter dated August 1, 2024, and signed by British Fencing CEO, Georgina Usher, Akinyosoye was exempted from the usual three-year non-compete period. The letter stated, "In accordance with FIE regulations 1.4.3, this […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

News

South Africa: Former SA Boxer Is Training Soweto’s Future Stars

[ad_1] Steven Msimanga trains 25 youths in his backyard in Orlando East Former South African boxer Steven Msimanga has high hopes for the 25 youngsters he trains daily in his backyard in Orlando East, Soweto. The youngest is eight, the eldest 23. The young amateurs are happy to be off the street and out of trouble. Besides the fighting skills, Msimanga instills discipline in them. Children sometimes watch from the streets and mimic their moves. "I started in 2005, after […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Zim Dancehall Chanter Silent Killer Roughed-Up for Pitching Up Late for Beitbridge Gig

[ad_1] CONTROVERSIAL Zim dancehall progeny, Jimmy "Silent Killer" Mudereri was this Sunday morning heckled and prevented from leaving Beitbridge's Pagomba Cafe by staffers and angry fans for turning up late for a gig. In a video circulating on social media, the musician also known by the moniker "Ngwere", whom some allege is battling substance misuse, is seen hurdled against a precast wall while a sizeable group of men threatens to beat him up. The seemingly emotionless chanter remains calm in […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Kellyrae Emerges Winner of BBNaija Season 9

[ad_1] Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Kellyrae, has emerged winner of the Season 9 reality TV show, tagged 'No Loose Guard' The 33-year-old singer, who entered the show as a pair with his wife Kassia under the name Double Kay, won the grand prize worth N100 million. Kellyrae won just over 35 percent of the votes by viewers of the 10-week reality show. Wanni came second with just over 32 percent of the votes, while Onyeka finished third and Victoria […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

Africa

Africa: 8 Nigerian Banks Rank Among Africa’s Top 100

[ad_1] Nigerian banks have been ranked among Africa's top 100 banks in 2024, according to a report of the African Business Magazine. FBN Holdings, ranked at 15, is the first Nigerian bank, with capital of $1.9bn, closely followed by Access Bank (16th) and Zenith Bank (17th). Other Nigerian banks ranked by the magazine are United Bank of Africa (UBA) occupying 20th position of the table; Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) 27; Ecobank 42; Union Bank 45 and FCMB taking 48th slot. […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

Africa

Africa: ‘It Took Me Over 30 Years to Come Out. I Stopped Crying’ – Witness

[ad_1] Honoring African LGBT Activist Yaa Sissi on International Day of Older Persons Few older Africans participate openly in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights movement. But Francisca Ferraz, 53, known as "Yaa Sissi," aims to change that. Yaa Sissi, who lives in Geneva, Switzerland, is a pioneering voice in her community. Born in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, to a Portuguese father and a Congolese mother, Yaa Sissi moved to Geneva in 2008, where she raised her […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

Japan

Nintendo jumps after Saudi fund expresses interest in bigger stake

[ad_1] Nintendo’s shares rose as much as 3.9% after a senior executive with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund told local media it’s considering increasing its stakes in Japanese game companies.The stock climbed its most in more than a week, outpacing the market, after Kyodo News reported the Arab Gulf country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was weighing deploying more capital to Nintendo and its sector peers. Prince Faisal bin Bandar, vice […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

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