Africa: Five Books About the Covid Pandemic to Look Out for in 2024

[ad_1] Vi-fi, short for virus fiction, describes contemporary fiction that features the devastating events of world-changing outbreaks and epidemics. Rooted in science fiction, vi-fi draws on bio-thrilling realism and parallel worlds with multiple, dystopian possibilities. Since 2020 there has been an exponential rise in vi-fi by a new COVID generation of authors who came out of isolation having experienced a pandemic in real time. We present a podcast about the latest in pandemic fiction. Here are five books about COVID […]

January 25, 2024

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Cote d’Ivoire: Afcon 2023 – Wild Jubilations in Abidjan As Cote d’Ivoire Sneak Into Round of 16

[ad_1] Emerse Faé, a former Ivorian midfielder will lead the Elephants in the knockout stages as they now have another chance to continue their fight for a third AFCON title. The streets of Abidjan were the scene of wild celebrations on Wednesday night following the surprise qualification of the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire for the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Both the old, young, male and female thronged the streets chanting and expressing joy at […]

January 25, 2024

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Zimbabwean Cookbook Scoops Global Award

[ad_1] A Zimbabwean cookbook, written by local authors, recently won the 2023 Gourmand World Cookbook Award in Saudi Arabia. The book scooped the best in the 'cuisine of the future' category, which recognised its innovative approach to food. The cookbook titled: "Edible Insects: Food For The Future," sheds light on the sustainable, nutritious, and environmentally friendly potential of incorporating edible insects into diets, highlighting its benefits and debunking its myths. Through a combination of text, mouth-watering pictures, and recipes, the […]

January 25, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Luphahla Leaves Bosso – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] HAVING turned down an offer to be the head coach of Highlanders developmental side Bosso90, Joel Luphahla is believed to have reached a mutual separation with the club yesterday. On the other hand, Try Ncube officially joined the club after signing a contract to be Kelvin Kaindu's first assistant. The club executive resolved to have Luphahla take charge of the development side as he does not have a Caf B certificate, which allows him to sit on the Premiership […]

January 25, 2024

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Tunisia: Afcon 2023 – Tunisia Out, Namibia in Historic Qualification for Last 16

[ad_1] Tunisia are out of the ongoing delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d'Ivoire after they were held to a goalless draw by South Africa in their last Group E match at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium on Wednesday. The result saw South Africa finish second on the log behind group E leaders Mali, with Namibia in third and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia fourth. All but the North Africans are through to the Round of […]

January 25, 2024

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Rwanda: Can Hussein ‘Tshabalala’ Turn AS Kigali Fortunes Around?

[ad_1] Burundian goal machine Hussein Shabani popularly known as "Tshabalala" is back to the fold of his former club AS Kigali FC. Tshabalala, 32, had 18 months left on his contract with Libyan side Al Taawon but both parties reached a consensus which allowed him to terminate the deal and return to the Citizens. Former AS Kigali president Fabrice Shema, who is now helping the club financially to stand on its feet, is said to have played a key role […]

January 25, 2024

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Rwanda: Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition Presents Creativity, Innovation

[ad_1] The Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition which celebrates youthful creativity and entrepreneurship, kicked off on January 22 and is set to run until January 26 at Imbuga City Walk, also known as the Car Free Zone. Organised by the Ministry of Youth and Arts in collaboration with the City of Kigali authority, this week-long extravaganza has brought together 80 exhibitors, with 40 hailing from Kigali city and an additional 40 representing various provinces. Initially designed exclusively for youth in Kigali, […]

January 25, 2024

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Rwanda: Peace Cup – APR See Off AS Kigali, Qualify for Quarterfinals

[ad_1] APR FC secured a ticket to the Peace Cup quarterfinals despite a 1-1 draw with AS Kigali at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, January 24. The military side sailed through on a 2-1 aggregate win having won the first leg by a lone goal. Both teams started the game at a slow pace as they studied each other's system of play. APR midfield trio of Taddeo Lwanga, Ismail 'Pitchou' Nshimirimana and Sharaf Eldin Shaiboub quickly warmed themselves into the […]

January 25, 2024

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South Africa: Singer Kelly Khumalo Implicated in Murder Plot – South African News Briefs – January 25, 2023

[ad_1] Accused in Senzo Meyiwa Murder Case Implicates Kelly Khumalo as Alleged Mastermind In a recent development in the trial of Senzo Meyiwa's murder case, one of the accused, Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, has implicated Kelly Khumalo, the mother of his child, as the alleged mastermind behind the hit on the former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, reports IOL. The lead investigator, Brigadier Bongani Gininda, revealed this information in the North Gauteng High Court, citing a formal confession made by Sibiya on May […]

January 25, 2024

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