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Africa: Afcon – South Africa Shock Morocco, Mali Ease Through

[ad_1] All top five FIFA-ranked teams have been dumped out at AFCON 2023 after South Africa shocked Morocco on Tuesday The 2023 Africa Nations Cup (AFCON) continues to be a tournament of surprises. A day after the defending champions Senegal, Africa's second-ranked team, were sent packing by the hosts. the top-ranked Morocco team, who made it to the 2022 World Cup semifinals, were sent packing by South Africa. Two second half goals from Evidence Makgopa including an excellent free-kick by […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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Malawi: Zambia Invites Malawi Women’s National Basketball Team

[ad_1] Zambia has invited Malawi for an international women's club championship in March this year. Basketball Association of Malawi (Basmal) women's tournament director Lusungu Banda has said Malawi is set to participate at the tournament. She disclosed this on the sidelines of a Women's All Stars Tournament held in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe on Saturday. Said Banda: "The Women's All Stars Tournament was organised to give players a chance to showcase their talent. Their performance proved that we have capable players […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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Malawi: Sports Council Appoints Dr Kamata As New CEO

[ad_1] The Malawi National Council of Sports has appointed Dr Henry Mtupanyama Kamata as the body's new executive secretary with effect from February 1, 2024. Last week, Sports Council board chairperson Sunduzwayo Madise confirmed that they had appointed the executive secretary, now to be called Chief Executive Officer (CEO), but were waiting for nitty-gritty issues to be finalised before making it public. Reads the statement in part: "Malawi National Council of Sports is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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South Africa: Bafana Bafana Roars into Afcon Quarter-Finals – South African News Briefs – January 31, 2024

[ad_1]   Bafana Bafana Stun Morocco to Advance to Afcon Quarter-Finals In a stunning upset at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), South Africa's Bafana Bafana secured a 2-0 victory over World Cup finalists Morocco in the last 16, reports TimesLIVE. Evidence Makgopa opened the scoring in the 57th minute, leaving Morocco in shock. Despite Morocco's Achraf Hakimi missing a penalty in the 85th minute, Bafana maintained their lead. Morocco's Sofyan Amrabat was sent off in added time, reducing them […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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Nigerian Minister Reveals More About Homeless Ex-Tennis Champion

[ad_1] The ex-lawn tennis star was recently captured in a video clip roaming the streets of Awka, the Anambra State capital. Nigeria's Minister of Sports Development, John Owan-Enoh, has revealed more details about a former lawn tennis champion, Tanya Okpala, who is homeless. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how Ms Okpala was rescued by Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State who ordered her rehabilitation. The governor's intervention came after the US-based former tennis star was captured in a video clip roaming […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Somalia’s Quest for Progress Unveiled Through Data

[ad_1] STORY HIGHLIGHTS The Somali Integrated Household Budget Survey, supported by the World Bank, illuminates the path forward as Somalia transitions from humanitarian relief to sustainable development. The survey achieved a remarkable 96% response rate through innovative strategies such as a purpose-explaining video aired on local TV stations. The survey, conducted amid a devastating drought provides comprehensive data and serves as a compass for decision-makers, offering vital information to address poverty and improve the quality of life in Somalia. When […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: Blinken’s Visit to Africa – Is U.S. Counterterrorism Counterproductive?

[ad_1] Abuja — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's week-long tour across four African countries was aimed at strengthening the US-Africa relationship--a relationship, according to some commentators, already waning as China and Russia are increasing their influence. Blinken made his first stop in Cape Verde, a small island in West Africa, where he engaged Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva in discussions and reiterated the US dedication to deepening and expanding its collaborations with Africa. Continuing his diplomatic journey, he […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Entertainment

South Africa: Mandela Auction Suspended Amid Row Over Heritage

[ad_1] Seventy personal items of the former South African president were set to go under the hammer in New York in February. A controversial auction of 70 personal items belonging to former South African President Nelson Mandela has been suspended. "This auction has been suspended," a note on New York-based Guernsey's auction house stated on Tuesday. The auction, which was scheduled to take place in February, would have included some personal belongings of the anti-apartheid hero, including his identity document […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

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