Nigeria: Blue Sharks Take Aim At Black Mambas

[ad_1] Cape Verde are set to take on Mozambique in their next Group B encounter in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium this afternoon. The Blue Sharks are currently flying high after causing an upset when they beat the Black Stars 2-1 in Group B and are currently leading in the standings. The Black Mambas held Afcon favourites the Pharaohs to a 2-2 draw in their tournament opener and looked strong in their […]

January 19, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Airline Executives Rally Support for NCAA Boss

[ad_1] Members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have expressed their support for the new leadership of the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA), led by Capt. Chris Najomo as the Acting Director General, while also seeking the support of industry stakeholders. Najomo has been actively engaging with stakeholders from various sectors of the industry, and the AON, representing indigenous airlines in Nigeria, recently met with the DG in Abuja. During these interactions, he assured stakeholders of his commitment to foster […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Tourism Eyes Boom in 2024

[ad_1] Local tourism players expect to reap rewards in 2024 as they have continued to invest in their properties post dire straits of the Covid-19 pandemic. The expectations come as tourism receipts increased by 24 percent to US$272,26 million in the period to September 2023 from US$219,45 million achieved during the previous quarter of the same year, largely as a result of improved tourist arrivals. According to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) quarterly economic review for the quarter to […]

January 19, 2024

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Rwanda: Yves Mutabazi On Why He Is Returning to Topflight Volleyball

[ad_1] Star volleyball player Yves Mutabazi has signed for local club Kepler, a development that signals his return to topflight volleyball after almost one and a half year of not playing professional volleyball. The 29-year-old left attacker is one of the most talented players of his generation. ALSO READ: Volleyball: Yves Mutabazi joins Kepler Endowed with a formidable power service, Mutabazi was a key player for the national team in the recent years, but decided to take a break from […]

January 19, 2024 1

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Africa: East Africa’s Path to Success in Afcon 2027

[ad_1] The recent performances of East African teams in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and at the Finals tournaments proper, have raised concerns about the region's competitiveness on the continental stage. With Tanzania facing a daunting task after a 3-0 defeat to Morocco and other East African nations failing to qualify for Cote d'Ivoire 2024, the spotlight now turns to the 2027 edition, where Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania will play host. To avoid early elimination and make a […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Akutagawa Prize draws controversy after win for work that used ChatGPT

[ad_1] In recent years, the Akutagawa Prize has diversified its recipient pool: In 2022, the shortlist was all female writers, last year Saou Ichikawa was the first author with a severe physical disability to win and this week marked the first time artificial intelligence walked away with a piece of the prestigious literary award.On Wednesday evening, Rie Qudan won the country’s most important prize for early career writers for “Tokyo-to […]

January 19, 2024 1

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Africa: Revolutionist Returnees – Fulfilling Dreams, Finding Freedom

[ad_1] How the Year of Return 2019 in Ghana led to one of the largest transatlantic African-American homecomings in history The UN designated the International Decade for People of African Descent, from 2015 to 2024, to promote the recognition, justice, and development of individuals of African descent worldwide. Through various programs, events, and awareness campaigns, the Decade seeks to create a platform for dialogue, understanding, and positive change in the lives of the African diaspora. Africa Renewal will publish 'In […]

January 19, 2024 2

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TSMC’s second factory in Arizona delayed as U.S. grants remain in flux

[ad_1] Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced another delay to its $40 billion site in Arizona, dealing a further blow to the plan of President Joe Biden's administration to boost manufacturing of critical components on U.S. soil.Executives said their second plant in Arizona, whose shell is now being built, will start operations in 2027 or 2028, later than TSMC’s prior guidance of 2026. That’s after the company in July announced […]

January 19, 2024 1

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North Korea says tested ‘underwater nuclear weapon system’

[ad_1] SEOUL – North Korea said Friday that it had tested an "underwater nuclear weapon system" in response to joint naval exercises by Washington, Seoul and Tokyo that involved a U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.The drills were "seriously threatening the security" of the North, so in response, Pyongyang "conducted an important test of its underwater nuclear weapon system 'Haeil-5-23' under development in the East Sea of Korea," according to a statement […]

January 19, 2024 1

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