Amanda Dlamini, former captain of the South African Women’s National Team, achieved a historic milestone on January 17, 2024, by becoming the first woman to commentate on a football match at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations competition. Dlamini’s commentary debut took place during the match between Morocco and Tanzania at the Stade Laurent…
Month: January 2024
Saudi Arabia to change alcohol rules
The laws concerning the use of alcohol in Saudi Arabia have been revised ahead of the reported opening of the first-ever liquor store in the capital Riyadh. The rules regulating alcohol quotas for non-Muslim diplomatic missions are being introduced to “counter the illicit trade of alcohol goods,” the governmental Center of International Communication (CIC) said…
“It is time for us to set aside our differences and work towards a common goal – the development of our nation and the improvement of the livelihoods of all Kenyans,” Kenya’s Shadrack Okindo
In a stirring call for unity and national progress, Hon. Shadrack Okindo, the UDA chairman Mombasa county has reached out to a section of Mount Kenya leaders, urging them to shift their focus from divisive politics and instead throw their full support behind their political kingpin H.E Rigathi Gachagua who currently serves as the Deputy…
Unveiling the Relevance of Sexual Rights in the Journey to End the HIV Pandemic
By Florence Mbabazi As we navigate the complex landscape of global health, the fight against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) pandemic has reached a crucial juncture. In this pursuit, acknowledging the relevance of sexual rights becomes imperative, as it emerges not only as a fundamental human right but also as a powerful weapon in the…
Uganda ,UAE in negotiation over oil refinery.
The United Arab Emirate’s Alpha MBM Investments LLC was chosen by Uganda from five companies that submitted bids for the project, Energy and Mineral Development Minister Ruth Nankabirwa told the BBC Newsday programme. The two parties are expected to reach a deal within three months. “We hope they are not going to spend a lot…
30 years on Rwanda genocide victims still being found
Around 100 volunteers, many wearing face masks and rubber gloves, turn over the red soil in Ngoma village with a sombre determination as a crowd watches on from a slope above. Skulls, teeth and other shards of bone are placed carefully into plastic bags while shoes and tattered clothing — possible clues to identify loved…
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob fly to US over cancer treatment.
It is almost aweek when his said that office said that medical tests revealed that he had “cancerous cells”. The 82-year-old would receive “novel therapy” in the US for a week, before returning to continue with his treatment in Namibia, his office added. Vice-President Nangolo Mumba will be acting president during his absence. Concerns about…
Russian military plane crashes near Ukraine border.
Ukraine’s military command says it regards Russian military aircraft approaching Belgorod as legitimate targets, but stopped short of acknowledging it fired at a Russian transport plane that crashed in the Belgorod region of Russia. In a carefully worded statement, the General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said recent attacks on the city of Kharkiv, which…
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