Month: June 2024

[[{"value":"The Glasgow Warriors delivered an impressive, polished second-half performance to clinch the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a pulsating 21-16 triumph over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening. The Vodacom Bulls led 13-7 at halftime after both sides managed to score a converted try, with fly half Johan Goosen's two successful penalty goals separating the teams at the break. However, the Warriors successfully turned things around in […]

[[{"value":"The Springbok Sevens team completed a successful pool stage of their World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco on Saturday, finishing top of Pool A with victories over Tonga (31-7) and Chile (26-7) after defeating Mexico (44-0) on Friday, and will now face Uganda at 11h31 (SA time) on Sunday in the quarter-final. The Monaco winner will qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Springbok Sevens interim Head Coach, Philip […]

[[{"value":"The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has successfully airlifted vital examination materials to over 21 locations, just days before the weeklong National High School Examinations are set to begin this Saturday. This timely operation ensures that all children, even in hard-to-reach areas, can fully participate in the upcoming national exams. At the request of the Ministry of Education, ATMIS Uganda and Burundi utility helicopters transported the exam materials […]

[[{"value":"President Wavel Ramkalawan accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan were the guests of honour at the18th graduation ceremony for students who had successfully completed their studies at the School of Advanced Level Studies (SALS). The ceremony was hosted at the International Conference Centre Seychelles (ICCS) yesterday afternoon. The highlight of the ceremony was the awards presentation given to the top best academic performers, the best overall performers across the different […]

[[{"value":"The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan has sent a message of condolences following the passing of music pioneer, Mr. Thomas Alexis. "On behalf of the country and on my personal behalf, we convey our warmest thoughts of strength and courage during this time of bereavement to the wife, family and friends of Mr Thomas Alexis. Mr. Alexis was a Seychellois musical icon who has made immense […]

[[{"value":"President Isaias Afwerki sent a message of congratulations on behalf of the people and Government of Eritrea, as well as on his own behalf, to President Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, for his re-election and inauguration for a second term as the President of the Republic of South Africa. In his letter, President Isaias expressed his trust that the re-election of President Cyril Ramaphosa will further […]

[[{"value":"The Republic of the Congo has a goal of increasing hydrocarbon production to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) and projects such as Wing Wah Oil Company’s Banga Kayo development will serve as catalysts for meeting this objective. The project is a strong example for how integration and scalability can be utilized to not only monetize resources but maximize production beyond the lifecycle of initially-tied in blocks. The African Energy Chamber […]

[[{"value":"Persistent violence by armed groups has been raised as the top concern for communities and local authorities in Yei and Lainya in the Central Equatoria region during a peace and security mission by representatives of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). During discussions about insecurity, the Commissioner of Yei, reported increasing abductions of ex-combatants and veterans in the area by armed groups seeking to swell their ranks. […]

[[{"value":"Africa presents a compelling investment destination for Japanese firms, with high growth potential and the African Development Bank's strong support to manage risks, African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) leaders stressed at the Japan-Africa Business Forum in Tokyo. "Africa has huge private sector opportunities. The continent offers some of the highest returns globally," said Prof. Kevin Chika Urama, Bank Group Chief Economist and Vice President, in a presentation highlighting Africa's abundant […]