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Kenya: Advantage Ngara B in Div. 2 Title Race As Kanbis a Ends Season On a High

[ad_1] Nairobi — Ngara Sports Club B handlers believe Stray Lions C's loss to Wolves B over the weekend puts them in a good position to win the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) title. Ngara B consolidated the NPCA 50 overs - Division 2 lead despite not touching a bat at the weekend. This is after their closest challengers for the title Stray Lions C suffered a shock 20-run loss to Wolves Cricket Club B at Viraj International Academy. Reflecting […]

October 2, 2024

Africa

Africa: Cipesa’s 2024 State of Internet Freedom in Africa Report Examines the Interplay Between Technology and Elections.

[ad_1] Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) This statement was originally published on cipesa.org on 27 September 2024. The Collaboration on International ICT Policy has launched the 11th edition of the State of Internet Freedom in Africa report. This year, the report examines the interplay between technology and elections in Africa during the so-called Year of Democracy, when at least 20 African countries were scheduled to go to the polls. While highlighting the growing influence […]

October 2, 2024

Japan

Ishiba looks to ‘defense tribe’ to fill key Cabinet positions

[ad_1] One of the major features of new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet becomes quickly apparent at just a glance.With four former defense ministers in key posts — most notably, the defense and foreign affairs portfolios — it leans heavily on members of the Liberal Democratic Party’s bōeizoku, or “defense tribe.”Ishiba has named Gen Nakatani — who served in the post under late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe — as […]

October 2, 2024

News

Namibia/Zimbabwe: Kadewere, Dzvukamanja Return As Nees Names Warriors Squad to Face Namibia

[ad_1] Warriors coach Michael Nees has named a 23-man squad which will face Namibia in an AFCON Qualifier doubleheader scheduled for next week. Zimbabwe will host Namibia on the 10th of October before playing the reversing fixture four days later at the same venue. Both fixtures will be played at Orlando Stadium in South Africa due to the lack of homologated international stadiums in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Nees' squad saw the return of France-based forward Tinotenda Kadewere who plays for […]

October 2, 2024

News

Zimbabwe: Murape Murape Dumps Chaotic Dynamos

[ad_1] Former Dynamos captain Murape Murape has resigned from the club where he was serving as the second assistant coach. Murape resigned on Monday and confirmed the development on Tuesday via his Facebook page account. The 2007 Soccer Star of the Year's decision to part ways with his parent club, comes a few months after returning to the club following last year's feud which saw him getting fired. "I am writing to inform you of my immediate resignation from my […]

October 2, 2024

Africa

South Africa outrage over women’s bodies found in pigsty

[ad_1] The case of two black women who were allegedly shot and fed to pigs by a white farmer and two of his workers has caused outrage in South Africa.Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34, were allegedly looking for food on the farm near Polokwane in South Africa’s northern Limpopo province in August when they were shot.Their bodies were then alleged to have been given to pigs in an […]

October 2, 2024

News

Nigeria: Cricket – Hard Work, Tenacity Secured World Cup Ticket for Us – U-19 Coach

[ad_1] Despite a washed-out final day, Nigeria's U-19 team came out tops for remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament Sarah Bhakita, head coach of Nigeria's under-19 women's cricket team, has attributed the team's success at the African Women's World Cup Qualifiers to hard work and tenacity. Nigeria edged seven other teams to secure the lone slot in the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Under 19 Women's World Cup in Malaysia 2025. Nigeria finished the qualifiers hosted in Rwanda unbeaten, but the finals […]

October 2, 2024

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Nigeria: Tourism Contributes N4.1trn to Lagos GDP – Report

[ad_1] The Lagos State Tourism sector has contributed N4.1 trillion to the state Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in recent years. The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, disclosed this at the World Tourism Day celebration last weekend, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this. The State's Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, had recently, revealed that the State's GDP has moved from N27 trillion to N41 trillion within four years of Governor […]

October 2, 2024

News

Tanzania: Tourism, Export Sectors Upsurge Boost Earnings

[ad_1] TANZANIA: Tanzania has seen notable uptick of tourism and export sectors in the year ending July, significantly contributing to sustained economic growth. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) latest economic monthly review for July shows that the increase of tourists not only boosts revenue for local businesses but also contributes to the national economy, enhancing foreign exchange earnings. "The rise in travel receipts arises from the recovery observed in the tourism industry, reflected by the increase of tourist arrivals by […]

October 2, 2024

Africa

Africa CDC Boosts Training to Tackle Mpox and Marburg Outbreaks in Eastern Africa

[ad_1] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has ramped up its efforts to combat recent Mpox and Marburg virus outbreaks by enhancing public health emergency management training in Eastern Africa. The Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre is spearheading this initiative, aiming to equip staff with the skills necessary to effectively assess and mitigate disease outbreaks across the region. In a post shared on social media, Africa CDC emphasised that the strengthened training capabilities will improve the […]

October 2, 2024

Kenya: Advantage Ngara B in Div. 2 Title Race As Kanbis a Ends Season On a High

Africa: Cipesa’s 2024 State of Internet Freedom in Africa Report Examines the Interplay Between Technology and Elections.

Ishiba looks to ‘defense tribe’ to fill key Cabinet positions

Namibia/Zimbabwe: Kadewere, Dzvukamanja Return As Nees Names Warriors Squad to Face Namibia

Zimbabwe: Murape Murape Dumps Chaotic Dynamos

South Africa outrage over women’s bodies found in pigsty

Nigeria: Cricket – Hard Work, Tenacity Secured World Cup Ticket for Us – U-19 Coach

Nigeria: Tourism Contributes N4.1trn to Lagos GDP – Report

Tanzania: Tourism, Export Sectors Upsurge Boost Earnings

Africa CDC Boosts Training to Tackle Mpox and Marburg Outbreaks in Eastern Africa

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