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Rwanda: APR Close in On Frank Onyeabor Deal

[ad_1] Primus National League leaders APR FC are in advanced talks to sign Sunrise FC centre back Frank Onyeabor Chukwuebuka. The Nigerian defender has been a key figure in Sunrise FC backline during the first round of the 2023/24 topflight league and his impressive performance has caught the eyes of Thierry Froger and his technical team. Times Sport can confirm that APR has contacted Sunrise FC in an attempt to secure Onyeabor's services as the club looks to reinforce their […]

January 2, 2024

Japan

India is chasing China’s economy. Something is holding it back.

[ad_1] NEW DELHI – India’s economy is booming. Stock prices are through the roof, among the best performing in the world. The government’s investment in airports, bridges and roads, and clean-energy infrastructure is visible almost everywhere. India’s total output, or gross domestic product, is expected to increase 6% this year — faster than the United States or China.But there’s a hitch: Investment by Indian companies is not keeping pace. The […]

January 2, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Special Provincial Official Funeral for Dr Ngema

[ad_1] KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has expressed her gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa for granting the legendary and internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director and theatre producer, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2. In a statement on Monday, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government said the Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2, which includes elements of police ceremonial honours, is reserved for distinguished persons specifically designated by the President of South Africa on request by the Premier of a […]

January 2, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Legendary Photographer, Peter Magubane

[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to veteran photographer and activist Peter Magubane, who passed away at the age of 91 on Monday. "I have learned with great sadness of the passing of... Peter Magubane. On behalf of government and the nation, I offer my deep condolences to the Magubane family, our veteran's friends and his countless associates around the country and globally. "For most of his life, Peter Magubane created iconic visual records of our struggle for freedom […]

January 2, 2024

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Rwanda: Why Emeran Should Now Consider Playing for Amavubi

[ad_1] The dream of every footballer is to play for a national team. Some players have about more than one option to choose from, with countries with high profile in football becoming their favorite picks. Mostly, they play for the country of their parents, country where they were born, country they grew up or, in some instances, country of their grandparents. ALSO READ: Noam Emeran: The Rwandan prodigy taking Man Utd preseason by storm Noam Emeran, is no exception. The […]

January 2, 2024

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Rwanda: 2023 – When Rwanda’s Motorsport Saw the Light

[ad_1] In a year filled with adrenaline, passion, and stiff competition, Rwandan motorsport has shown potential to thrive going forward. From the roaring engines to the frenzied crowd,2023 left a statement that the sport has more to offer in the next few years. From winning hosting rights for the 2024 FIA General Assembly to hosting the popular Mountain Gorilla Rally, Times Sport takes you through what transpired in the world of motorsport in 2023. Kigali confirmed as host city for […]

January 2, 2024

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Kenya: FKF Executive Committee Set for Crucial Meeting With National Elections on the Horizon

[ad_1] Nairobi — The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) will on Saturday hold an executive committee meeting that is expected to discuss, among other issues, the impending national elections. In a letter addressed to executive committee members, FKF CEO Barry Otieno said the meeting is slated for the federation's headquarters at the Goal Project Offices at 10:00 a.m. "The agenda of the meeting will be as follows: FKF activities; FIFA update; FKF Election matters; FKF financial status; and AOB," Otieno said. […]

January 2, 2024

Japan

Hong Kong tycoon Lai pleads not guilty in landmark security trial

[ad_1] HONG KONG – Hong Kong tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in his landmark trial, where he is accused of endangering China's national security, as prosecutors laid out details of what they said was collusion with foreign forces.Lai, a leading critic of the Chinese Communist Party, faces two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces — including calling for sanctions against Hong Kong […]

January 2, 2024

Africa

Africa: Brics Expands With Five New Members

[ad_1] The Brics group of countries has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The announcement on Monday coincided with Russia assuming the Brics chairmanship on 1 January. Russian president Vladimir Putin said the inclusion of the five nations as full members of Brics - a group consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - reflects the growing influence of the association, now comprising 10 countries. "This decision, endorsed during the 15th […]

January 2, 2024

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Rwanda: APR Close in On Frank Onyeabor Deal

India is chasing China’s economy. Something is holding it back.

South Africa: Special Provincial Official Funeral for Dr Ngema

South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Legendary Photographer, Peter Magubane

Rwanda: Why Emeran Should Now Consider Playing for Amavubi

Rwanda: 2023 – When Rwanda’s Motorsport Saw the Light

Kenya: FKF Executive Committee Set for Crucial Meeting With National Elections on the Horizon

Hong Kong tycoon Lai pleads not guilty in landmark security trial

Africa: Brics Expands With Five New Members

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