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Kenya: Showmax to Rebrand Next Month With Revamped Local, International Contents

[ad_1] Nairobi — Showmax, an online video subscription service, customers are set to enjoy more contents as it moves to rebrand next month. The streaming platform will also debut 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries and the continent's first standalone Premier League mobile streaming plan. Some of the lined-up programmes include the Kenyan drama series Single Kiasi, back with both old and new faces, and adaptations of two South African bestsellers, Angela Makholwa's serial killer thriller Red Ink and […]

January 8, 2024

News

Kenya: Can Shujaa Make History At Paris Games As First Kenyan Team to Win Olympic Medal?

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chair Alexander 'Sasha' Mutai is bullish the national men's rugby 7s side can make history as the first team from Kenya to win a medal at the Olympics during this year's games in Paris. Mutai said they are a very ambitious union, expressing optimism that this target is attainable so long as all stakeholders put in the work to make it a reality. "Later in the year...coming in July...we are looking at becoming […]

January 8, 2024

News

Tunisia to Take Part in Winsunited Cup, March 22-26 (Ftf)

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisia's national football team will participate in the Winsunited Cup (W Cup), an international tournament held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March 22-26, the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) confirmed on Monday. Alongside Tunisia, the tournament will feature senior teams from Croatia, 3rd at the Qatar-2022 World Cup, Egypt, the record holder for African titles, and New Zealand. The semifinal matches will be played on March 22, followed by the losers facing off on March 25 […]

January 8, 2024

Entertainment

Tunisia: Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘Four Daughters’ Screened in Six Us Cities

[ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Kaouther Ben Hania's feature film "Four Daughters," which has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2024 Oscars, is currently being screened in six US cities. Screenings are scheduled in the following cities: Los Angeles (on January 4 and 6), New York, Chicago, Austin and Nashville (on January 6) and Palm Springs (California) on January 6, 9 and 13 as part of the Palm Springs International film festival. The screening on the 9th will be attended by […]

January 8, 2024

Africa

Kenya’s ‘complicated’ visa-free entry for travelers

[ad_1] Kenya in 2023 announced it was implementing a visa-free policy for all visitors into the east African nation. Last week the policy took effect, making it the first country to implement a visa-free entry scheme for all foreign ttravelers irrespective of their nationality. The government was hoping the removal of the visa requirements for travelers would result in a surge in international tourism. “We have made sure that traveling […]

January 8, 2024

Japan

Dialogue can boost security where military deterrence can’t

[ad_1] In October, 30 international relations experts from Japan, South Korea, the United States and China came together in Tokyo to discuss pressing issues, especially relating to security in East Asia.These conversations took place during the first edition of an international conference, the East Asia Quadrilateral Dialogue, or "the Quad,” hosted by the New Diplomacy Initiative, a Tokyo-based think tank, along with American and South Korean organizations.The three-day meeting ended […]

January 8, 2024

News

Kenya: Beatrice Chebet Leads Kenyan Sweep in Elgoibar X-Country

[ad_1] Elgoibar, Spain — World cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet led a Kenyan sweep in a commanding win at the Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting on Sunday. Just weeks after setting a new 5km world record, Chebet clinched victory in 26 minutes and eight seconds, two seconds ahead of second placed Edinah Jebitok while Grace Nawowuna was third. "It was tough as the rain appeared just before the race but I'm satisfied with my […]

January 8, 2024

Africa

Africa: Kenyan Startups Lead Africa in Funds Raised

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya emerged as number one in funds raised by startups last year, beating countries such as Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria. According to Africa: The Big Deal, a platform for startup deals, capital raised in the country represented 28 percent of all funds raised on the continent. In East Africa, Kenya's share grew from 86 percent in 2022 to 91 percent in 2023, highlighting its dominance in East Africa. Startups that raised $100,000 and above in the […]

January 8, 2024

Japan

Fire breaks out at former Japan PM Kakuei Tanaka’s residence

[ad_1] A fire broke out Monday afternoon at the former residence of the late former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward. The Tokyo Fire Department is trying to put out the fire, which has spread across the 800-square-meter two-story wooden residence and a wooded area within the compound. Around 3:20 p.m., there was an emergency call from a man who said that smoke was rising from the house, […]

January 8, 2024

News

Namibia: QSB Camp Successfully Concluded

[ad_1] The Quinton Steele Botes Athletics Coaching and Training Camp was successfully concluded for the 31st year at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Saturday. About 120 young athletes attended the camp where they received specialised coaching from top South African coaches like Jonathan Greyvenstein and Charlie Strohmenger and Namibian coaches, including Christine Mboma's coach Henk Botha, Ryan Williams, Robert Wheal, FC Pieters, Carel Swanepoel and Tangeni Nakale. The training camp was established in 1993 by former Namibian athletics coach and administrator […]

January 8, 2024

Kenya: Showmax to Rebrand Next Month With Revamped Local, International Contents

Kenya: Can Shujaa Make History At Paris Games As First Kenyan Team to Win Olympic Medal?

Tunisia to Take Part in Winsunited Cup, March 22-26 (Ftf)

Tunisia: Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘Four Daughters’ Screened in Six Us Cities

Kenya’s ‘complicated’ visa-free entry for travelers

Dialogue can boost security where military deterrence can’t

Kenya: Beatrice Chebet Leads Kenyan Sweep in Elgoibar X-Country

Africa: Kenyan Startups Lead Africa in Funds Raised

Fire breaks out at former Japan PM Kakuei Tanaka’s residence

Namibia: QSB Camp Successfully Concluded

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