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South Africa: Former SA Boxer Is Training Soweto’s Future Stars

[ad_1] Steven Msimanga trains 25 youths in his backyard in Orlando East Former South African boxer Steven Msimanga has high hopes for the 25 youngsters he trains daily in his backyard in Orlando East, Soweto. The youngest is eight, the eldest 23. The young amateurs are happy to be off the street and out of trouble. Besides the fighting skills, Msimanga instills discipline in them. Children sometimes watch from the streets and mimic their moves. "I started in 2005, after […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Zim Dancehall Chanter Silent Killer Roughed-Up for Pitching Up Late for Beitbridge Gig

[ad_1] CONTROVERSIAL Zim dancehall progeny, Jimmy "Silent Killer" Mudereri was this Sunday morning heckled and prevented from leaving Beitbridge's Pagomba Cafe by staffers and angry fans for turning up late for a gig. In a video circulating on social media, the musician also known by the moniker "Ngwere", whom some allege is battling substance misuse, is seen hurdled against a precast wall while a sizeable group of men threatens to beat him up. The seemingly emotionless chanter remains calm in […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Kellyrae Emerges Winner of BBNaija Season 9

[ad_1] Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Kellyrae, has emerged winner of the Season 9 reality TV show, tagged 'No Loose Guard' The 33-year-old singer, who entered the show as a pair with his wife Kassia under the name Double Kay, won the grand prize worth N100 million. Kellyrae won just over 35 percent of the votes by viewers of the 10-week reality show. Wanni came second with just over 32 percent of the votes, while Onyeka finished third and Victoria […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

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Africa: 8 Nigerian Banks Rank Among Africa’s Top 100

[ad_1] Nigerian banks have been ranked among Africa's top 100 banks in 2024, according to a report of the African Business Magazine. FBN Holdings, ranked at 15, is the first Nigerian bank, with capital of $1.9bn, closely followed by Access Bank (16th) and Zenith Bank (17th). Other Nigerian banks ranked by the magazine are United Bank of Africa (UBA) occupying 20th position of the table; Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) 27; Ecobank 42; Union Bank 45 and FCMB taking 48th slot. […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

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Africa: ‘It Took Me Over 30 Years to Come Out. I Stopped Crying’ – Witness

[ad_1] Honoring African LGBT Activist Yaa Sissi on International Day of Older Persons Few older Africans participate openly in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights movement. But Francisca Ferraz, 53, known as "Yaa Sissi," aims to change that. Yaa Sissi, who lives in Geneva, Switzerland, is a pioneering voice in her community. Born in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, to a Portuguese father and a Congolese mother, Yaa Sissi moved to Geneva in 2008, where she raised her […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

Entertainment

East Africa: Meet the Kenyan Man Shaping a Francophone Future in East Africa

[ad_1] UN human rights advisor Chris Mburu turned his Kenyan hometown of Mitahato into something unexpected: a French-speaking village. After learning the language himself later in life, Mburu is determined to give local children a head start - opening doors to career and education opportunities across Africa and beyond. He shared his vision with RFI at the Festival de la Francophonie in Paris. RFI: Why did you create a French-speaking village in Mitahato? Chris Mburu: I wanted the children of […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

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Africa: Global Leaders Unite to Propel Africa’s Business, Innovation Potential

[ad_1] 'Unstoppable Africa' summit concludes with key announcements and commitments to drive growth World leaders from business, government, finance, sports, and the creative arts convened in New York for the third annual "Unstoppable Africa" event, on the margins of the UN General Assembly, and renewed commitments to spur business on the continent. GABI 2024: New partnerships, initiatives forgedThe GABI event also served as a platform for announcing significant partnerships, awards, and initiatives aimed at shaping Africa's future. These include the […]

todayOctober 7, 2024

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Liberia: LPRC Oilers Hold a 35-Year CAF Club Competition Record

[ad_1] Monrovia — It's a record many would envy as Liberian football club LPRC Oilers maintain a record that has lasted more than three decades--specifically 35 years. The Oil Boys are the only Liberian club to have reached the Quarter Finals of any Confederation of African Football (CAF) club competition. Back in 1989, the Oilers played in the Quarter-finals of the then Cup Winners Cup, where they first eliminated Cameroonian club Panthere de Bangangté with a 2-1 goal aggregate. After […]

todayOctober 5, 2024

Entertainment

Ethiopia: Andoodee Tumaa – a Special Gadaa Ritual Place That Deserves Preservation

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — As we celebrate the Irreechaa rituals across Oromia during the months of September and October, we are reminded to reflect on and revive our lost ritual sites, places of immense cultural and historical value that have yet to draw the attention of the Oromia government and other relevant institutions. This article seeks to reintroduce one of the oldest Oromo ritual sites tied to the Gadaa system, a site that is at risk of disappearing completely. This […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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