Kenya: Kirinyaga County Assembly to Set Aside Funds to Nature Talent

[ad_1] Nairobi — The County Assembly of Kirinyaga will set aside funds toward talent identification, acquisition, and development in all wards. This was revealed by the county speaker, Muteti Murimi, during a talent search event at Tebere Secondary School organized by Gathigiriri Member of County Assembly Benson Ngahu. Themed 'Jivunie Talanta', the event provides a stage to sensitize youths to drug and substance abuse. The speaker noted that talent nowadays is an investment, which, if managed well, can be a […]

January 9, 2024 1

Entertainment

Nigeria: BBC Documentary – Despite Shocking Revelations, FFK, Dele Momodu, Others Defend Controversial Preacher T.B. Joshua

[ad_1] The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. A BBC Africa Eye documentary has sparked a division of opinions among Nigerians following its exposé on the late renowned Nigerian pastor, Temitope Joshua, widely known as T.B. Joshua. The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor. The 150-minute video titled "Disciples: the cult of T B Joshua", presented […]

January 9, 2024 1

Japan

Bottled water has more plastic particles than previously thought

[ad_1] A typical one-liter bottle of water contains some 240,000 plastic fragments on average, according to a new study. Many of those fragments have historically gone undetected, the researchers determined, suggesting that health concerns linked to plastic pollution may be dramatically underestimated. The peer-reviewed study, published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the first to evaluate bottled water for the presence of "nanoplastics” — […]

January 9, 2024 2

Japan

Longest-serving Japan international Yasuhito Endo retires

[ad_1] Iwata, Shizuoka Pref. – Midfielder Yasuhito Endo, who was capped a record 152 times for Japan and played in a record 672 J-League first-division games, has retired, his J1 club, Jubilo Iwata, announced Tuesday. The 43-year-old Endo turned pro in 1998 straight out of high school with the now-disbanded Yokohama Flugels. He won J-League championships with Gamba Osaka in 2005 and 2014 and an Asian Champions League title in […]

January 9, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Angola 11th Oldest Team in Africa Cup of Nations

[ad_1] Luanda — With an average age of 26.6 years, the Angola national football team is the 11th oldest team to take part in the Africa Cup of Nations from January to 11 February in Côte d'Ivoire. Cape Verde is the second oldest team in the competition, with an average age of 28.1, surpassed only by Egypt, with 28.85. Mozambique is the fifth oldest team in the competition, with an average age of 27.49. Average age of the 24 teams […]

January 9, 2024 1

News

Angola/Egypt: Egypt Most Crowned African Champions

[ad_1] Luanda — Egypt is the most titled country in the history of the African Cup of Nations (CAN) with six trophies. In this competition that began in 1957, Angola has never been on the podium, being in the quarter-finals the best position the team has achieved so far in this continental competition. For climate reasons, the African Football Confederation (CAF) moved the CAN from 2023 to January and February this year. Trophies: 1957 - Egypt 1959 - Egypt 1962 […]

January 9, 2024 2

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Angola Improve Defensive, Attacking Aspects Ahead of Can Participation

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola national football team on Monday trained defensive and attacking aspects ahead of their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN '2023) to take place from January 13 to February 11 in Côte d'Ivoire, a source told ANGOP. According to the training program, Angola will face Bahraini Tuesday at the Shabab Al Ahli stadium before their opening match in the CAN against Algeria on Wednesday. Angola, Algeria, Burkina Faso and Mauritania are in group D of […]

January 9, 2024 1

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Rwanda: Rubavu – Residents Seek Improved Facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs

[ad_1] The local community in Rubavu District decries the lack of improved facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs, calling for its development as a tourism destination. Nyamyumba, located near Lake Kivu, is a popular destination for people from all walks of life seeking the natural healing properties of its water. Visitors come to witness the springs and bathe in the hot tub to improve blood circulation, reduce stress, and alleviate skin irritations. The hot springs site currently has two main water […]

January 9, 2024 5

Japan

Duolingo cuts contractors by 10% amid AI content shift

[ad_1] Duolingo, the maker of language-learning software, is cutting some contractors as the app uses generative artificial intelligence to create more content. About 10% of contractors were "offboarded,” a company spokesperson said Monday. "We just no longer need as many people to do the type of work some of these contractors were doing. Part of that could be attributed to AI,” the spokesperson said. CEO Luis von Ahn said during […]

January 9, 2024 3

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