SPAIN QUALIFY FOR FIRST RUGBY WORLD CUP SINCE 1999

SPAIN QUALIFY FOR FIRST RUGBY WORLD CUP SINCE 1999

Wayne Lumbasi If there ever was a match to show the dynamics of rugby outside the ‘Big Test’ establishment, it was in Madrid. A great prize for playing, a competition between neighbors, a first half to remove you from your seat and the second to create tension and quite a few mistakes.  Spain booked their place at […]

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 RONALDO NAMED ALL-TIME TOP SCORER

RONALDO NAMED ALL-TIME TOP SCORER

Wayne Lumbasi Cristiano Ronaldo has gone down in history as the all-time top scorer after his hat-trick brought a 3-2 victory to Manchester United against Tottenham on Saturday. Ronaldo’s second goal for Manchester United against Tottenham on Saturday evening saw the Portuguese break Josef Bican’s previous record of 805 goals. The 37-year-old has now racked […]

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 BREAKING: ZAMBIA’S EX-PRESIDENT RUPIAH BANDA IS DEAD

BREAKING: ZAMBIA’S EX-PRESIDENT RUPIAH BANDA IS DEAD

Prince Makwaya and Ekeomah Atuonwu Rupiah Bwezani Banda, the former President of Zambia who served from 2008 to 2011, died on Friday after a long battle with colon cancer. The former president died yesterday at his residence around 19:00 hrs CAT. The president’s son Andrew Banda confirmed the news to the media and said the […]

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 THIS DAY IN HISTORY: MARCH 11

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: MARCH 11

Avellon Williams, Trinidad and Tobago – On this day of March 11, what events happen?  2011- Japan was struck by an earthquake and tsunami. On this day in 2011, an earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Honshu, Japan, causing widespread damage in the country and triggering a devastating tsunami that instigated a major nuclear accident. 2020 – The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the COVID-19 outbreak was a pandemic. 2006- Chilean politician Michelle Bachelet became the […]

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 SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT APPOINTS NEW CHIEF JUSTICE

SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT APPOINTS NEW CHIEF JUSTICE

Oliver Meth South Africa has a new chief justice of the Constitutional Court. Raymond Zondo’s appointment as the new chief justice has been widely welcomed. He officially takes up the Constitutional Court position next month. Zondo succeeds Mogoeng Mogoeng, whose term of office ended in October 2021.  Judicial monitoring group, Judges Matter’s Alison Tilley said, […]

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 PM ROWLEY: PREPARE FOR HIGHER GAS PRICES

PM ROWLEY: PREPARE FOR HIGHER GAS PRICES

Avellon Williams  TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- It is no longer possible to insulate the population from the effects of changes in oil prices, as the cost of maintaining fuel subsidies has become prohibitive. This was stated by Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley. PM Rowley warned the nation that the price increase in oil could mean increased prices […]

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 GHANIAN BUSINESSMAN BIDS FOR CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB

GHANIAN BUSINESSMAN BIDS FOR CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB

• Intends to buy Messi and Ronaldo • Wants to sell Romelo Lukaku Ekeomah Atuonwu Chelsea is being eyed by a Ghanaian gold mine entrepreneur who has expressed interest in becoming the club’s new owner. Since Roman Abramovich announced his intention to sell the club, a number of billionaires have expressed interest. Bernard Antwi Boasiako of Ghana has disclosed his ambitious aspirations to purchase the club, and […]

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 JAMAICA CHANGES MARCUS GARVEY’S COIN INTO A $100 BILL

JAMAICA CHANGES MARCUS GARVEY’S COIN INTO A $100 BILL

Avellon Williams  KINGSTON JAMAICA- The Jamaican government has announced a series of changes to its banknotes, including the launch of a brand-new $2000 note.  Michael Manley and Edward Seaga, the former Jamaican prime ministers, will both appear on the newly created banknote. The announcement was made by the Caribbean country’s finance minister, Dr. Nigel Clarke, who said […]

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 UNIQUE CULTURAL PRACTICES OF SOME AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

UNIQUE CULTURAL PRACTICES OF SOME AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

Wayne Lumbasi Africa has a very diverse culture. It is rich in natural resources and offers breathtaking tourist attractions.  * Some of these practices are waning or not observed like they were in the past. The following are some unique cultural practices found in the continent: GUEREWOL FESTIVAL  In the Wodaabe community of Niger, the human […]

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