Liberia Takes Major Step Towards Boosting Tourism

[ad_1] A pivotal step towards unlocking Liberia's tourism potential was taken on August 2, 2024, as stakeholders converged at the National Tourism Stakeholders Dialogue held at Cape Hotel. The central focus of the gathering was the impending passage of a crucial legislative bill that would establish Liberia's first autonomous National Tourism Authority. Deputy Minister for Culture and Tourism, Madam Kadiatu D. Konteh-Brohiri, set the tone for the event, emphasizing the transformative power of tourism. "This dialogue marks a significant shift […]

August 5, 2024

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Tanzania: Ride On Electric Train

[ad_1] Dodoma — For the majority of Tanzanians, except for those who have travelled to Western or Asian nations, hardly have an experience to narrate the comfort of travelling onboard an electric train. The majority have always taken the conventional train travel from region to region. For Dar es Salaam residents, they use conventional trains to commute to work as well as to conduct other activities. For them, the familiar sound of the wheels clattering over the tracks, the occasional […]

August 2, 2024

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Tanzania: New Era Begins – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] Tanzania marked historic milestone in transportation sector with inauguration of Dar es Salaam-Dodoma Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) route by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, yesterday. Much has been said about the social and economic impacts of this long-awaited route, which is poised to be a transformative milestone for Tanzania's transportation sector. This modern rail link is expected to revolutionise travel within Tanzania by drastically reducing travel times and stimulating economic activities across different regions. Aligned with Tanzania's Vision 2025 and CCM's […]

August 2, 2024

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Vitol considers entering Japan power market with Tokyo office

[ad_1] Commodity trading house Vitol Group is considering opening an office in Tokyo to trade Japanese electricity, making them the latest foreign firm seeking to join the fast-growing power market. Vitol is exploring options to trade physical electricity which may include setting up a domestic office in Japan, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is still debating plans and hasn’t yet made decisions on the strategy or […]

February 17, 2024

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Rakuten plans satellite mobile service across Japan in 2026

[ad_1] Rakuten Mobile, in partnership with U.S. satellite designer AST SpaceMobile, has announced plans to launch a commercial satellite-to-mobile service across Japan in 2026.The broadband service, which will enable video and voice calls, will be directly accessible by regular smartphones and won’t require a connection to a terminal.The exact timing of the roll out is uncertain, but the plans for coverage encompass mountainous and remote areas across Japan. [ad_2] Source […]

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Liberia: Downtown FC Secures Revenge Over Scores Mamba Points Warriors

[ad_1] Monrovia — The head coach of the Liberia Football Association (LFA) third division side Downtown FC, Jasper Kun, has described his side's 2-1 triumph over Mamba Points Warriors on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in the LFA Central Monrovia Sub-Committee third division league as a revenge victory. Coach Kun, speaking to reporters after his side came from a goal down to beat Mamba Points Warriors 2-1 in the day's last encounter at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) in Monrovia, said […]

February 17, 2024

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Africa: Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Wants the Boakai’s Administration Takes Full Advantage of China’s Development Opportunities for Africa

[ad_1] Monrovia — Newly Chinese Ambassador to Liberia H.E. YIN Chengwu is urging the Joseph Boakai's administration to tap into the China-Africa Cooperation to achieve its development goals, the "ARREST" Policy Agenda. China-Africa Cooperation is a platform that China has launched. Series of policies has been implemented on China-Africa Cooperation which vigorously raising the level of practical cooperation with African countries. The event was graced by Vice Prsident Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, Chief Justice of the Supreme […]

February 17, 2024

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Namibia’s Long History With South African Football

[ad_1] Namibia has a long history of sending top footballers to the South African topflight, including as early as the early 1970s when Herman 'Pele' Blaschke was a star for newly formed Kaizer Chiefs. He was one of several players from what was then South West Africa to grace the local league, with Hendrick Hardley setting a South African record that has yet to be broken when he scored nine goals for Lamontville Golden Arrows as they beat Richmond Junior […]

February 17, 2024

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Africa: AU Ought to Adopt Amharic As Official Language!

[ad_1] Africa has successfully decolonized the continent geographically; it is yet to free itself from the shackles of political, economic, and cultural imperialisms. Colonial legacies are still prevalent and visible in many aspects with calls for embracing an African identity has got louder and tenser over the years. Although Africa has come a long way in terms of political emancipation, nations are still dependent on foreign aid and economies. Africa's solution for Africa's problems has become a catchword echoed by […]

February 17, 2024

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