News Zimbabwe: Dembare Sharpen Arrows for Yadah [ad_1] Tadious Manyepo — Dynamo's coach Lloyd "Mablanyo" Chigowe wants his Glamour Boys to put the pieces back together well as they target to defend the Chibuku Super Cup. The past four weeks have been particularly disappointing for the Harare giants who have lost three of their four games in all competitions. They crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup when losing on penalties to Botswana side Orapa United before they appeared to settle in well in the local Premiership […] todayOctober 16, 2024 1
Africa Africa: Kenya’s Roam E-Motorcycle Completes 6,000 Km Kenya-S. Africa Solar Journey [ad_1] Nairobi — Roam Air, an African-made electric motorcycle, has completed a 6,000-kilometer solar-powered journey from Nairobi, Kenya, to Stellenbosch, South Africa. The expedition highlights African ingenuity and sustainable innovation, with a focus on Kenya's leadership in clean mobility. This journey was a collaborative effort between Roam, a pioneering African electric mobility company, and Stellenbosch University's (SU) Faculty of Engineering, with support from key partners such as SANEDI, Scatec, Charlie's Travel, and Throttle Pitstop. Beginning on September 29, 2024, Roam […] todayOctober 16, 2024 1
Africa Africa: Aligning AfCFTA and Agenda 2063 With FOCAC in Charting Africa’s Path to Economic Transformation [ad_1] Africa stands on the cusp of an economic transformation that promises to reshape its place in the global economy. Central to this vision are three powerful frameworks: the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Agenda 2063 and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Individually, each of these initiatives holds great promise for the continent. However, their alignment can unlock even greater synergies, accelerating Africa's industrialisation, sustainable development and economic integration. By strategically harmonising AfCFTA's trade objectives, Agenda 2063's development […] todayOctober 16, 2024 3
News Uganda/Kenya: Neighbors Uganda One Point Away From Afcon Qualification [ad_1] Nairobi — Neighbors Uganda, co-hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and next year's Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) are just one point away from qualification to next year's AFCON after edging out South Sudan 2-1 in Juba. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp Kenya Police FC's Alfred Leku scored a second half own goal to hand the Cranes a win away from home, victory that took them top of Group K with 10 points, two ahead […] todayOctober 16, 2024 2
Africa Africa: When Will World Food Day Be a Day to Actually Celebrate? [ad_1] Baltimore, Maryland USA — World Food Day seems like it should be a time to celebrate. A day to eat delicious meals and enjoy the rich traditions and cultures of food around the globe. But it's difficult to celebrate when conflict, the climate crisis, and our biodiversity loss crisis leave at least 733 million people hungry around the world. Dr. Evan Fraser from the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph calls these cascading crises. And the results […] todayOctober 16, 2024 2
News Africa: Angola, DR Congo, Egypt Qualify, South Africa Denied By Congo [ad_1] TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifiers action on Tuesday saw more nations secure their place in the finals as the race towards a place in Morocco continues to intensify across the continent. Angola, DR Congo and Egypt were the three nations that secured their tickets to next year's showpiece during the 16h00 GMT matches that took place on Tuesday evening. CAFOnline takes a look at some of the outcomes of the fixtures that took place. Rwanda […] todayOctober 16, 2024 3
News Angola Beat Niger, Qualify for CAN for 10th Time [ad_1] Luanda — Angola national football team qualified for the African Cup of Nations (CAN2025) on Tuesday after beating Niger 1-0 in the fourth round of Group F qualifying. The sole goal of the match played at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Morocco, was scored by Zini at the minute (1'), allowing the Angolans to consolidate their lead in Group F, with 12 points. Angola had defeated Niger 2-0 at home in the third round of the qualifying group after […] todayOctober 16, 2024 3
News Senegal/Ghana: Senegal, Uganda and DR Congo Seal TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Places, Sudan Sink Ghana [ad_1] DR Congo, Uganda and Senegal secured their spots at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after important wins in their qualifying matches on Tuesday. Tanzania 0-2 DR Congo: Meschack Elia brace seals victory DR Congo continued their perfect run in Group H with a commanding 2-0 win over Tanzania at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium that helped them seal their place at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON in Morocco. After a goalless first half, Meschack Elia […] todayOctober 16, 2024 2
Africa Africa: World Bank Slightly Cuts Growth Projections for Africa in 2024 [ad_1] The World Bank has revised the economic growth projection for Sub-Saharan Africa to 3 per cent from 3.4 per cent as earlier indicated in April, according to the latest Africa Pulse report. The slight cut is mainly attributed to large countries that continue to drag down growth in the region, most notably Sudan which saw a collapse of economic activity of 20 per cent in 2023 and is estimated to collapse by 15 per cent in 2024 as a […] todayOctober 16, 2024