Zimbabwe: Mighty Warriors Gear for Moza Test

[ad_1] Veronica Gwaze, Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE Senior Women's Football team are not leaving anything to chance in their preparations and quest to make an impression at the COSAFA Women's Championships in South Africa. The tournament starts on October 22. And the Mighty Warriors face a tough opening assignment in a cagey three-team Group D where there is little margin for error. Zimbabwe will begin their semi-final bid against Mozambique before they take on Lesotho three days later. The tournament which […]

October 19, 2024

Africa

Africa: Four More Teams Make Afcon Finals

[ad_1] Four more teams have secured their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Matchday 4 four of the qualifiers was brought to a close with 16 matches across the continent on Tuesday. Senegal, DR Congo, Angola and Egypt have joined hosts Morocco (who also won on Tuesday to secure top spot in their group, but were assured of a place at the tournament regardless), as well as the trio of Algeria, Cameroon and Burkina Faso, who booked […]

October 19, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Mphela for 2024 Castle Lager Braai Festival

[ad_1] South African dancing sensation, Kamo Mphela, will perform at this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival scheduled for Old Hararians Sports Club on Saturday. She is billed to share the stage with Winky D, Saintfloew and Master H. Of interest is Mphela's inclusion in this year's line-up as one of the foreign acts set to provide variety. So, who is Mphela for the benefit of some curious festival goers? Born Kamogelo Matona, the internet sensation is a tried and tested […]

October 19, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Comedian Kibonge Opens Up On His Secret Battle With Childhood Illness

[ad_1] Emmanuel Mugisha, better known by his stage name Clapton Kibonge, is a multitalented comedian with a career spanning over a decade in the industry. The devoted husband and father of three has long battled a serious lung disease that instilled in him a profound fear of death. This struggle persisted until January 2024, when he underwent surgery that restored his hope for life. Kibonge concealed his illness from the public, worried that disclosing it would discourage those around him […]

October 19, 2024

Africa

Africa: To Shape Africa’s Pharma Future, Empower a Youthful Workforce to Lead the Way

[ad_1] As Africa grapples with the dual challenges of achieving health security and fortifying its health systems, recent health crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mpox outbreak, and the Marburg virus in Rwanda have underscored the urgent need for strategic investments. At the core of this endeavor should be a meaningful engagement of the youth in advancing local biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Many African countries have recognized the imperative to boost local manufacturing capabilities. Rwanda, for instance, is home […]

October 19, 2024

News

Rwanda: APR Women Shift Focus On Volleyball League Title Defense

[ad_1] After winning the 2024 Nyerere International Volleyball tournament in Moshi, Tanzania, APR women volleyball club have now turned their focus on retaining the domestic league title. Pater Kamasa's side face Police Women in the opening match of the national volleyball league which kicks off Friday, October 18 at Petit Stade indoor gymnasium. "We need to give our best this year to win the title and represent Rwanda in next year's Africa Club Championships again," Kamasa told Times Sport. Also […]

October 19, 2024

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Rwanda: Road to Afcon 2025 – Amavubi’s Win Over Benin Left Group D Wide Open

[ad_1] Rwanda's 2 — 1 victory over Benin at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, left Group D of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers wide open as each of the four teams in the pool has a fair chance of making it to the finals in Morocco. For Amavubi, it will be a dream come true if they are able to make it to the continental showpiece in what would be their first time in 20 years. Rwanda's only AFCON appearance […]

October 19, 2024

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Uganda: Aki-Bua Stadium Construction Still On Course – Ogwang Assures

[ad_1] The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang has assured Parliament that the construction of the Aki-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira district is still on course. His statement came after concerns were raised regarding the last-minute cancellation of the contract signing between the government and the Egyptian contractor, SAMCO National Construction Company, at State House. On Thursday, Ogwang clarified that the signing ceremony was postponed based on the Ministry of Finance's recommendation to further discuss the financing model, further emphasising […]

October 18, 2024

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Uganda: Okello, Kariisa Goals Send Vipers to the Summit

[ad_1] Allan Okello opened the scoring for the Venoms from the spot on 33 minute before Milton Kariisa doubled the money and ensured of the maximum points shortly after the hour mark. Vipers climbed to the top of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League for the first time since the tailend of last season following a 2-0 victory over Wakiso Giants at the Kabaka Kyabagu Stadium in Wakiso. In a wet and cold early afternoon on Thursday, the Purple Sharks could […]

October 18, 2024

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