Africa Africa: Avian Architects – Weaver Birds in Africa Have Unique Building Styles [ad_1] From afar, the acacia trees look like they have been decorated with grass pom-poms. The birds have been busy, building shelters of straw and grass. Up close the real shape of the "pom-poms" becomes clear: grass tubes in the form of an upside down "U", with an opening at each end. These structures are the work of white-browed sparrow weavers (Plocepasser mahali). White-browed sparrow weavers are cooperative breeders. Within a multi-generational family group, only one dominant pair will reproduce; […] todayOctober 25, 2024 2
News Zimbabwe: Warriors Face Loga – allAfrica.com [ad_1] Amost three years after a nasty fallout, Croatian coach Zdravko "Loga" Logarusic is leaving no stone unturned ahead of the battle with his former paymasters Zimbabwe in the upcoming 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. Logarusic, who had a rather forgettable stint as the Warriors coach in 2021, is now in charge of Eswatini, who face Zimbabwe in the two-legged first round of the qualifiers. The Warriors will host Sihlangu at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown on […] todayOctober 25, 2024 2
News Zimbabwe: T10 Global Sports Dismiss Match-Fixing Claims [ad_1] T Ten Global Sports have dismissed match-fixing allegations and that the International Cricket Council are investigating suspicious activities noted during the second edition of the Zim Afro T10 held recently. Responding to the widespread media reports that hogged the limelight at the weekend, organisers of the competition, said through the company's spokesperson Omar Khan that "it was unfortunate the reports, which were supported by a Twitter post by Pakistan journalist Saleem Khaliq, were "entirely unfounded and malicious". "There is […] todayOctober 25, 2024 2
News Zimbabwe: Lady Chevrons Conduct Coaching Clinic [ad_1] Zimbabwe's Lady Chevrons took time out of their busy schedule yesterday and conducted a coaching clinic at Highlands Park Primary School in Harare. The women's cricket team is currently involved in a five-match One Day International series against the touring US and as part of their outreach programmes, they visited pupils at Highlands Park Primary School. Lady Chevrons senior player Chipo Mugeri described the coaching clinic as a welcome development in the growth of the sport in the country. […] todayOctober 25, 2024 2
News Zimbabwe: Mhaka Crowned Mr Universe Bermuda Champ [ad_1] Seasoned Zimbabwean body-builder Godwin Simbarashe Mhaka is on cloud nine after he claimed the World Fitness Federation's Mr Universe Bermuda Beach Model category in Las Vegas, United States, over the weekend. The Kwekwe-born Mhaka, popularly known as "GS" in fitness circles, said he is happy to have finally captured the biggest accolade in his body-building career. After coming second in the same category in Berlin, Germany, last year, Mhaka was confident of making it to the finals this time […] todayOctober 25, 2024 2
News Zimbabwe: ‘Boxing Needs Fresh Blood’ [ad_1] Zimbabwean boxing is in serious need of fresh blood and proper developmental strategies for the sport to maintain its popularity, a local boxing manager has said. The country has produced a limited number of international champions including former World Boxing Council Silver welterweight champion Charles Manyuchi. African Boxing Union lightweight champion Aliyah Phiri and SADC title holders Hassan Milanzi and Monica Mkandla are the other Zimbabwean boxers with international titles. Kudakwashe Chiwandire is a former WBC Super Bantamweight Interim […] todayOctober 25, 2024 2
News Zimbabwe: Basket Hounds Begin Road to Bal Campaign [ad_1] Basket Hounds coach Tawanda Nemutambwe is banking on home advantage as the Zimbabwe champions bid to make the next phase of the Basketball Africa League qualifiers by making it past Group E. The six-team, round-robin Group E qualifiers start today at the City Sports Centre in Harare with Hounds taking on Malawi giants and regular campaigners Brave Hearts. Only two teams will proceed to the Elite 16 from which six clubs will punch their tickets in the BAL Season […] todayOctober 25, 2024 2
News Africa: Libya Vs Nigeria – CAF President Condemns Super Eagles Inhuman Treatment [ad_1] The President of the Confederation of Africa ( CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has, for the first time, spoken on the Libya vs Nigeria, Africa Cup of Nations Cup ( AFCON) qualifier game. Patrice Motsepe was speaking in a press conference where he condemned the situation that happened to the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Libya airport ahead of the AFCON 2025 qualifying match. Patrice Motsepe condemned the incident but insisted that he would not speak on the situation until […] todayOctober 25, 2024 1
insert_link Africa What could reparatory justice for slavery look like? [ad_1] Getty ImagesCalls for the UK to provide reparations for its historical role in the slave trade have reignited ahead of a meeting of Commonwealth countries on Friday.While Sir Keir Starmer said reparatory justice would not be on the agenda, Commonwealth leaders have defied the prime minister and plan to move towards a "meaningful conversation" on the issue.The UK has long faced calls to provide reparations for its role in […] todayOctober 25, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Longue Longue video shows Cameroon singer allegedly being tortured [ad_1] Longue LongueLongue Longue said he was arrested for his "freedom of thought"A video purportedly showing popular Cameroonian singer Simon Longkana Agno, widely known as Longue Longue, being tortured has led to widespread outrage in the country.The artist, renowned for making hits about bad governance, colonialism, and other social ills, said the video was taken after he was arrested in 2019, but it is only being seen by the public […] todayOctober 25, 2024 1