Nigeria’s First-Ever Olympic Medalist, Maiyegun, Dies in Austria

[ad_1] Nigerian boxing legend, Nojim Maiyegun, is dead. He died aged 83 on Monday in Vienna, Austria, where he had been living for years after leaving the country The Olympic medallist's death was confirmed in a Facebook post by his confidante, Rudolfine Soultan. "My Jimmy died. I can't say more about this right now because it's just horrible. The day after tomorrow, we would have been together for 17 years," Soultan wrote. Multiple sources also confirmed the development, including some […]

August 27, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Soccer Betting Is On the Rise Among Young Zimbabweans – Our Study Found It Can Serve a Positive Purpose

[ad_1] Betting on soccer games is a popular pastime in many African countries. A 2024 report by GeoPoll found that 76.16% of respondents from Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria had gambled or placed bets and that soccer was by far the most popular sport to bet on. Young men (aged 16 to 34) make up the bulk of soccer bettors in those countries. Much has been written about the negative aspects of sports betting, including the risk […]

August 27, 2024

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Egypt Seeks to Attract 30 Million Tourists in 2028

[ad_1] South Sinai Governor Khaled Mubarak said Egypt seeks to increase the number of tourists coming to the country to hit 30 million by 2028. South Sinai will also contribute to increasing the number of tourists through improving services in the governorate and promoting for its tourist attractions, he added. Tourism is very important sector in Egypt as it provides thousands of job opportunities and is considered a main source of hard currency, he said, calling for engaging local residents […]

August 24, 2024

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Ethiopia: Mekelle Immigration Office Fully Resumes Operations, Launches Online Passport Services

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — The Immigration and Citizenship Service office in Mekelle has fully resumed operations, including the launch of online passport services, after a three-year closure due to the Tigray war. The office initially restarted provisional services, such as passport renewals and replacements, on 18 June, 2024, following the suspension of all operations in November 2020 after the outbreak of the war. Mitiku Takele, coordinator of the Mekelle branch office, told state media that the office is now providing […]

August 20, 2024

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Uganda’s Hidden Gems – Beyond the Usual Tourist Trails

[ad_1] Uganda, often hailed as the Pearl of Africa, is renowned for its majestic mountain gorillas and the breathtaking beauty of the Nile River. While these attractions rightfully draw global attention, there is a treasure trove of lesser-known, unique experiences that remain largely unexplored. From ancient cultural practices to stunning landscapes that escape the typical tourist radar, Uganda offers a diverse range of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. The Mystical Rock Art of Nyero Tucked away in the eastern […]

August 19, 2024

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Lesotho: LTDC Collects M4 Million From Tourism Levies

[ad_1] The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) has collected M4 million in levies since the introduction of the Tourism Levy Regulations, 2021, about 18 months ago. The funds have been used to spruce up the LTDC's corporate image and capacitate the Lesotho Council on Tourism (LCT), which supports tourism companies, among other things. Additionally, the funds have been used to cater for the LTDC's participation in the annual Africa Travel Indaba for two consecutive years. The tourism levy is a […]

August 16, 2024

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Kenya: KAA Says Measures in Place for Seamless Airport Operations Amid Talks On Workers Strike

[ad_1] Nairobi — The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) says contingency measures are in place to ensure seamless airport operations amid talks to avert workers strike set for Monday. In a statement to the press Friday, KAA emphasized its commitment to upholding high standards of service even if the planned strike takes place. "In preparation for the potential strike action scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024, the authority has put necessary contingency measures in place to ensure that airport operations continue […]

August 16, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Online Border Systems to Improve Efficiency

[ad_1] Zimbabwe is working towards introducing computerised and online border management systems at all entry points to improve efficiency, eliminate errors, reduce human interface and curb potential corruption. Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe toured the Immigration Department unit at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport yesterday to assess progress made so far. "We need to implement the integrated computerised system which the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage has embarked on which includes those in the civil […]

August 16, 2024

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Southern Africa: SADC Tourism Night in Full Swing At Heritage Cultural Village

[ad_1] The highly anticipated SADC Tourism Night, which is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, has kicked off in style at the Heritage Cultural Village, Museum of African Liberation in Harare. The event started at 5 pm and has attracted several dignitaries, including SADC ministers and senior officials, ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe, and Zimbabwe's cabinet ministers. Led by Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi, the delegation includes Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Frederick Shava, Higher and […]

August 16, 2024

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