Nigeria: Remo Stars Pip Title Holders Rangers to Stay Top

[ad_1] ...As Rivers United inflict first defeat on Enyimba Remo Stars maintained their unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory over title holders Enugu Rangers in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) week four fixture played yesterday in Ikenne. After a barren first half at the Remo Stars Stadium, Alex Young Oyowah gave the hosts the lead in the 51st minute but five minutes later, Kenechukwu Agu drew Rangers level from the penalty spot. However, Michael Tochukwu ensured Remo Stars maintained […]

October 2, 2024 2

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East Africa: Ethiopia’s Mengesha, Ketema Win Berlin Marathon

[ad_1] Ethiopian duo Milkesa Mengesha and Tigist Ketema won the men's and women's races respectively in the 50th running of the Berlin Marathon on Sunday. Mengesha finished just five seconds ahead of Kenyan Kotut in an as yet unofficial time of 2hr 03min 17sec with both recording personal bests. The times were outside the late Kelvin Kiptum's world record time of 2:00.35 and five-time Berlin winner Eliud Kipchoge's course record of 2:01.09, set in 2022. Ketema, who ran her first […]

October 2, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Gamecocks Stem Winless Streak

[ad_1] Innocent Kurira in Bulawayo Chicken Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(0) 2 Bulawayo Chiefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 THEY might be out of the reckoning for the championship chase but Chicken Inn made sure they emerged with the bragging rights from this Castle Lager Premier Soccer League derby tie at Luveve yesterday. […]

October 2, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Young Warriors One Win Away

[ad_1] Zimbabwe's Young Warriors need to maintain their momentum when they face hosts Mozambique in their last Group A match of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 AFCON - COSAFA Qualifier to ensure they advance to the semi-finals this afternoon. Kickoff is 3pm. The Zimbabweans go into the game with their spirits high after taking control of the group with a 3-0 thrashing of Eswatini on Saturday. Only, the top team will earn direct qualification to the last four, while there is […]

October 2, 2024 3

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Zimbabwe: ‘Zim a Destination for Sport Investment’

[ad_1] Eddie Chikamhi, Senior Sports Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe continues to demonstrate its capacity as a destination for sport investment and business following the successful hosting of the second edition of the Zim Afro T10 tournament. The nine-day cricket tournament, which attracted players from around the globe, lived up to its billing, culminating in a thrilling final that was won by captain Sikandar Raza's Joburg Bangla Tigers last night when they edged Cape Town Samp Army by five runs. […]

October 2, 2024 1

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South Africa: Joburg Bangla Tigers Claim Zim Afro T10 Title

[ad_1] JOBURG Bangla Tigers have been crowned the 2024 Zim Afro T10 champions after they defeated Cape Town Samp Army off the very last delivery by just five runs in a thrilling final at Harare Sports Club last night. Samp Army won the toss and put Tigers in to bat. Kusal Perera led the way, scoring 33 off 11 balls, with four sixes and a four, in an opening partnership of 59 in only 3.4 overs with Mohammad Shahzad. Shahzad […]

October 2, 2024 2

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: Bira Rembira Makes History

[ad_1] The inaugural "Bira Rembira" festival which was held at Gwanzura Stadium in Highfield, Harare, lived to its billing as lined-up acts delivered spectacular performances. The event, which started on Friday afternoon, had schoolchildren taking to the stage to showcase their talent. Mbira players from Mt Pleasant High School, Domboramwari School, Herman Gmeiner Secondary, and Prince Edward School enthralled fans, setting the mood for the main bash. The festival, which was held as part of mbira month, saw seasoned musicians […]

October 2, 2024 2

Africa

Africa: Washington – Ministerial Meeting of Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh Welcomes Role of Africa Focus Group, Co-Chaired By Morocco

[ad_1] Washington — The ministerial meeting commemorating the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh issued, Monday in Washington, a communiqué reaffirming the importance of the "Africa Focus Group" in the fight against terrorism in Africa. Co-chaired by Morocco, Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Italy, this group plays a central role in coordinating regional efforts to counter terrorist threats on the continent. The communiqué also commends the work of the Global Coalition's Africa Focus […]

October 1, 2024 2

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Africa: How Vaccines and Rapid Diagnosis Can Help Eradicate Meningitis

[ad_1] We've shown meningitis can be eliminated. Let's do it. It is a deadly disease linked to high temperatures, airborne dust and overcrowded living conditions – some of the very conditions that climate change threatens to exacerbate. It caused an estimated 250,000 deaths in 2019, ranks among the top killers of young children and can leave survivors with brain damage and hearing loss. This disease is bacterial meningococcal meningitis, and it can appear anywhere at any time. But it disproportionately affects the Meningitis Belt, which […]

October 1, 2024 1

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