Sixth seed Jabeur cruises into Australian Open second round

Sixth seed Jabeur cruises into Australian Open second round

Ons Jabeur swept into the second round of the Australian Open with a comprehensive 6-3, 6-1 victory against Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva on Monday. The Tunisian sixth seed, a three-time Grand Slam runner-up, was not at her best but had too much firepower for her 23-year-old opponent, who was making her debut in the majors. Jabeur, beaten in the second round in Melbourne last year, said she was nervous […]

January 15, 2024 1

Namibia

Warning Issued by Ondonga Traditional Authority Regarding Crop Damage

Frans Enkali, spokesperson for the Ondonga Traditional Authority, has issued a stern warning to residents with domestic animals in their communities. He emphasized the importance of preventing these animals from causing harm or destroying crops and urged residents to take responsibility for their care. Enkali highlighted that the traditional authority has observed instances where subsistence farmers allow their animals to roam freely without supervision, particularly during the rainy season. He […]

January 15, 2024 19

South Africa

ActionSA is set to announce its nominee for the City of Tshwane’s deputy mayor position

ActionSA is set to announce its nominee for the City of Tshwane’s deputy mayor position today. The announcement is expected to be made by the party’s national chairperson, Michael Beaumont. ActionSA’s spokesperson, Samkelo Mgobozi, says they have consistently been advocating for the need for a deputy mayor to ensure that the principles of co-governance were applied.

January 15, 2024 13

World

Rahul Gandhi launches second pan-India march ahead of elections

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has launched another pan-India march, this one beginning from the riot-hit state of Manipur, where he accused Prime Minister Modi of letting down the people of the region. More than 180 people have been killed in the violence that first started there in May last year. Mr Gandhi plans to cover more than 6000 kilometers over 66 days spanning the breadth of the country from […]

January 15, 2024 30

Namibia

Opuwo Town Council issues warning as roaming livestock hinder development

The Opuwo Town Council has issued a warning to livestock owners to maintain suitable enclosures to keep their livestock from roaming within the town’s boundaries. Extensive amounts of livestock, including goats, sheep, cattle, and pigs, are currently being kept within the town’s boundaries, with some being brought in from neighbouring villages. The growth in the animal population poses unique challenges, with the town council’s technical director, Karui Rikambura, describing […]

January 15, 2024 24

Sport

Xavi : “Barca lacking in every way in Madrid thrashing”

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez criticised his team for their inadequate performance in a humbling 4-1 defeat by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. The Spanish champions were thrashed in Saudi Arabia by their bitter Clasico rivals and Xavi said his team gave a bad account of themselves. "We were lacking in every way and have to apologise to the fans, we did not show the […]

January 15, 2024 5

Sport

Bulls wait anxiously on Wilco Louw injury diagnosis

The Vodacom Bulls will have an anxious wait on the injury to powerhouse tighthead prop Wilco Louw, who was injured in Saturday’s Investec Champions’ Cup win over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate. Louw left the field clutching his shoulder and coach Jake White later confirmed it was an AC Joint injury that will be looked at when he gets back to Pretoria on Monday. Either way it seems very […]

January 15, 2024 9

APO International

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023 winners set to be crowned

Ceremony to be held on Monday 15 January in London; Reshmin Chowdhury and Thierry Henry to lead The Best FIFA Football Awards™ (https://www.FIFA.com) presenting team; Extensive and democratic process implemented to determine award winners. Prominent British sports broadcaster and presenter Reshmin Chowdhury and FIFA World Cup™ winner Thierry Henry will present The Best FIFA Football Awards™ in London on Monday, 15 January 2024. The players, coaches, and other football figures […]

January 15, 2024 12

APO International

Springbok rugby star Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira selects APO Group as exclusive Public Relations partner of the Beast Foundation

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is delighted to announce that it has been selected as exclusive Public Relations partner by the Beast Foundation (www.TheBeastFoundation.org) - a leading sports and education programme set up by former Springbok rugby star Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira. The Beast Foundation has gathered together a vastly experienced team of individuals who are committed to sharing their knowledge […]

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