insert_link Africa Empowering girls through digital citizenship for a brighter future [ad_1] On this International Day of the Girl, we celebrate and amplify the voices of girls in Ghana and across Africa, focusing on their vision for the future. This year’s theme—Girls’ Vision for the Future—emphasizes the urgent need for action and the hope girls bring to creating a better Africa. In Ghana and many other African countries, girls are courageously confronting challenges such as gender inequality, limited access to education, […] todayOctober 11, 2024 1
News Zimbabwe: PNL to Host Pink-October Netball Tournament [ad_1] Veronica Gwaze — At least 20- teams are set to participate in the Pink-October Netball Tournament which is slated for tomorrow at Chitungwiza, Aquatic Complex. Running under the theme "Together We Can Make a Difference", the tournament is meant for netballers to showcase solidarity in the fight against cancer. Premier Netball League organisers of the tourney agree that while raising awareness for cancer may not cure the disease, such initiatives are key in combating it. League public relations and […] todayOctober 11, 2024 3
News Zimbabwe: Sweswe Speaks On PSL Return Quest [ad_1] Sheasham head coach Lizwe Sweswe admits facing pressure to return the team to the top flight but insists they are taking each game as it comes. Sheasham trail Central Region Soccer League leaders Kwekwe United by 15 points, with 44 points from 26 games. Tongogara and Chapungu occupy second and third spots with 56 and 50 points, respectively. Sweswe was named the region's Coach of the Month for September and credited his players and technical team for the accolade. […] todayOctober 11, 2024 2
News Zimbabwe: Zemura Comes of Age [ad_1] Tadious Manyepo — Jordan Zemura has garnered so much experience in Warriors colours and it was in full display when Zimbabwe beat Namibia 1-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier behind closed doors at Orlando Stadium in South Africa yesterday. The Udinese star has always shown his quality but his rather conservative approach to the game has not been quite helping his cause. The Warriors had before yesterday won just one competitive game, the 2-1 victory over […] todayOctober 11, 2024 1
News Zimbabwe: Alcaraz, Sinner Pay Tribute to ‘Unbelievable’ Legend [ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz said hearing about his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal's retirement yesterday was "painful" while world No 1 Jannik Sinner said it was "tough news" for tennis. Nadal announced earlier that he will step back from tennis after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending his 22-Grand Slam winning career. "When I watched it, it was tough to accept it. I was in shock a little bit," said Alcaraz after he was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters in […] todayOctober 11, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Brics Working On Own Payment [ad_1] Moscow. — The BRICS countries are working to create their own international payments system as platforms which operate using Western infrastructure are becoming increasingly politicised, Russian Finance Minister Mr Anton Siluanov said yesterday. The unprecedented sanctions campaign against Moscow spearheaded by the US has forced Russia and other members of the economic group to look for ways to pursue trade despite the restrictions. The new cross-border payment infrastructure will be based on new technologies and will enable faster and […] todayOctober 11, 2024 1
insert_link Japan Justice minister says he has severed all ties with Unification Church [ad_1] Newly appointed Justice Minister Hideki Makihara, who has admitted to attending dozens of Unification Church events in the past, reaffirmed Friday that he has cut all ties with the religious group.The 53-year-old minister admitted Tuesday that he and his secretary had attended events related to the Unification Church a total of 37 times, but failed to report them to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s internal survey in September 2022.Makihara […] todayOctober 11, 2024
Africa Africa in a Multipolar World [ad_1] How does the continent press its advantages in the age of multipolarity, summit diplomacy and the new scramble for minerals for the Fourth Industrial Revolution? The recent Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing highlighted the importance for African countries of their relations with China. All were represented (except Eswatini), dozens at head of state level. The meeting demonstrated China's commitment to Africa, with President Xi pledging another $50 billion of badly-needed investment in Africa over the next […] todayOctober 11, 2024
News Nigeria: Six Kidnapped Sportswriters En Route Uyo for Afcon 2025 Coverage Freed [ad_1] *One journalist killed, four others still with the abductors Six of the 11 sports journalists kidnapped en route Uyo to cover the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya have been rescued by joint security forces in Anambra State. The abduction took place on the Iseke -Orlu Road in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Wednesday. The media men were part of an 11-member media crew travelling from Lagos to Akwa Ibom State when […] todayOctober 11, 2024 1
Entertainment Nigeria: Wetalksound, Trace Naija Partner to Amplify Afrobeats Content [ad_1] Through this partnership, WeTalkSound will have access to Trace Naija's state-of-the-art production facilities, creating new opportunities for high-quality content production. The partnership will kick off with the development of three innovative video segments focused on capturing the essence of Afrobeats and its global impact. The segments, to be revealed soon, will showcase some of the most authentic stories in African music and entertainment. "We're thrilled to collaborate with Trace Naija to create groundbreaking content and amplify it to millions […] todayOctober 11, 2024 2