insert_link World Conservative Lawmaker Apologises For Claiming Parts Of London Are “No-Go” Areas, Amid Ongoing Islamophobia Row A Conservative Lawmaker has apologised for claiming parts of UK cities are "no-go" areas, amid an escalating row over 'Islamophobia' within the governing Conservative Party. Paul Scully made the comments, following the suspension of another Conservative MP, Lee Anderson, for statements that have been branded "Anti-Muslim". Simon Gaitán reports. ENG todayFebruary 28, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Strus nets monster buzzer-beater as Cavs sink Mavs drained an astonishing 58-foot buzzer-beater as the Cleveland Cavaliers conjured a stunning late fightback to sink the Dallas Mavericks 121-119 on Tuesday. In a remarkable finale in Cleveland, Strus unleashed a mammoth heave from inside his own half to snatch victory from Dallas, who had grabbed a 119-118 lead with just over two seconds remaining in the game. Strus's miraculous effort was the final act of a thrilling fourth […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Injured New Zealand batsman Conway out of first Australia Test New Zealand opening batsman Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia, captain Tim Southee said Wednesday. Conway will miss Thursday's opener in Wellington after hurting his left thumb in a Twenty20 defeat to Australia on Friday in Auckland. Experienced batsman Henry Nicholls has been recalled as cover for the two-Test series with Will Young moving up the order to open with Tom Latham, […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 5
insert_link APO International The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business delighted to announce Elephant Trade-Services as headline sponsor during its 30-Year Anniversary Ahead of PDAC in Toronto, the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) underscored its appreciation of Elephant Trade-Services (https://ElephantTrade.net/), announced as headline sponsor during the 30th Year Anniversary of the Toronto-headquartered organization. Garreth Bloor, President of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business said: ‘’Elephant Trade-Services is a proudly DRC based company, which has supported the work of the Chamber, enabling us to undertake extensive programming welcoming leaders at the highest levels in Canadian […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 2
insert_link APO International Orange Middle East and Africa collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate the digital transformation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the region Orange Middle East&Africa (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) has signed an agreement with Microsoft, through the Africa Transformation Office, aimed at offering Microsoft solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East (MEA). A collaboration to boost SME growth in the MEA region The collaboration aims to address the growing needs of SMEs as they undergo digital transformation, helping them to thrive in the digital economy. […] todayFebruary 28, 2024
insert_link APO International African Energy Week (AEW) Launches African Energy Finance Summit in Partnership with Afreximbank and S&P Global Commodity Insights Africa’s largest energy event – the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – will feature the African Energy Finance Summit during this year’s edition in Cape Town. The summit, hosted in partnership with multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank and S&P Global Commodity Insights, offers a platform for project developers and financiers to sign deals and is poised to unlock a new era of growth across Africa’s […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 1
insert_link Sport India fast bowler Shami out of IPL after Achilles surgery Pace bowler Mohammed Shami is out of this year's Indian Premier League after having surgery on his Achilles tendon. Shami, who plays for the Gujarat Titans, posted photographs on social media of himself in hospital after the operation on Tuesday. He said that recovery "will take some time" meaning he will miss the glitzy Twenty20 league that begins next month. "I will continue to work hard towards my recovery," […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Top seed Zverev crashes out of Mexico Open first round Top seed Alexander Zverev tumbled out of the Mexico Open at the first hurdle on Tuesday, eliminated by German compatriot Daniel Altmaier in three sets. Zverev, winner of the Acapulco tournament in 2021, was sent packing 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in 2hr 28min by world number 57 Altmaier. After sharing the first two sets, Altmaier took control of the third set with an early break to take a 2-0 lead before […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 6
insert_link Sport South Korea name Hwang as interim coach to succeed Klinsmann South Korea have appointed Hwang Sun-hong as interim coach to succeed Jurgen Klinsmann, who was sacked following their Asian Cup semi-final exit and revelations about a bust-up between star players. Under-23 boss Hwang, who led South Korea to gold at last year's Asian Games in Hangzhou, will take charge for next month's home-and-away World Cup qualifiers against Thailand. The Korea Football Association said it hoped to have a new […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 2