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Egypt to Host Conference On Promoting Yachting

[ad_1] Egypt's Ministry of Transport will hold a conference on Wednesday in the New Administrative Capital to explore ways to enhance the establishment of local and international marinas and boost yacht tourism in Egypt. Investors and stakeholders in yacht tourism and marina construction will attend the event, which will also be attended by investors in coastal villages and tourist destinations along the Mediterranean and Red Seas, the Gulf of Suez, and Aqaba. Egypt seeks to be a premier yacht tourism […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

Japan

Aoyama Gakuin University takes lead on day one of Hakone ekiden

[ad_1] HAKONE – Aoyama Gakuin University took a first-day lead of 2 minutes, 38 seconds over defending champion Komazawa University on Tuesday in the annual two-day Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden road relay. Five Aoyama Gakuin runners clocked a combined 5 hours, 18 minutes, 13 seconds over 107.5 kilometers from Tokyo's Otemachi business district to the mountainous hot spring resort of Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture — a record for the outbound route. […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

Entertainment

Africa: Coca-Cola in Africa – a Long History Full of Unexpected Twists and Turns

[ad_1] A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world's most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It's a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical writing lecturer Sara Byala, who researches histories of heritage, sustainability and the ways in which capitalist systems intersect with social and cultural forces in Africa. We asked her some questions about the book. What do you hope […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

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Tanzania: Gamondi Hails Okrah Signing As Yanga Earn Big Win

[ad_1] DAR ES SALAAM: YOUNG Africans coach Miguel Gamondi described the newly signed Augustine Okrah as a good player who will help a lot to strengthen the team's attacking section. The Ghanaian player was introduced at the half-time of the match between Yanga and Jamhuri SC in the progressing group stage of the 2024 Mapinduzi Cup tournament at the New Amaan Sports Complex in Zanzibar on Sunday night. Gamondi's side claimed a heavy 5-0 goals success in their opening fixture […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

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Tanzania: Coach Confident of Stars

[ad_1] DAR ES SALAAM: THE National Football Team, Taifa Stars Coach Adel Amrouche said they are going to do their utmost to do well at the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals slated to kick off on January 13th this year. Amrouche made the remarks on Monday in Dar es Salaam before the team's jetting off to Cairo, Egypt where they intend to pitch a brief camp before heading to Abidjan, Ivory Coast where the finals will be […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

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Tanzania Scoop Most Improved Teams Girls in Fiba Awards

[ad_1] TANZANIA: TANZANIA Basketball Federation (TBF) is delighted after receiving the first-ever International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Award in the history of the sport in the country due to the national under-18 girls team's stellar performance in the period from 2021-2023. TBF president Michael Kadebe told the 'Daily News' yesterday that they received the awards in Switzerland over the weekend whereby Tanzania was named among the Most Improved Teams Girls 2021-2023. "It is indeed a matter of pride for the country […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

Entertainment

Ethiopia: Guarding a Heritage – a Bid to Protect Mawlid Through UNESCO

[ad_1] Mawlid holds immense cultural and historical significance for Ethiopia's Muslim community. It serves not only as a religious observance but also encompasses intricate traditions that have been passed down through generations. Through complex rituals like Menzuma poetry performances and structured coffee ceremonies, Mawlid nurtures a sense of shared identity and communal spirit. In the bustling heart of Sumale Tera Merkato, Imam Saeed Ahmed leads his community in the joyous celebration of Mawlid, a cherished tradition that commemorates the birth […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

Japan

Heart stimulants saw biggest 2023 sales rise in Japan amid tourism rebound

[ad_1] Products popular with tourists saw big sales increases in Japan in 2023, with heart stimulants seeing the largest year-on-year rise among daily consumer goods, reflecting growing demand amid a rapid post-pandemic recovery of inbound travel, a survey by a marketing firm showed. Sales of cardiotonics touting effectiveness against palpitations and other heart-related ailments grew 1.8-fold from the previous year, while vitamin B1, a product also popular among foreign visitors, […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

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Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Ndidi, Iheanacho Injured 12 Days Before Kickoff

[ad_1] The two Nigerians at Leicester City are currently injured and may miss the team's opening match against Equatorial Guinea on 14 January. Two Super Eagles stalwarts- Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho- will join up with the team in the UAE but there are major doubts for their first match against Equatorial Guinea on 14 January. This was revealed by Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca on Sunday after the duo were missing from the matchday squad. Maresca said: "Kelechi [Iheanacho] […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024

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