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Feet 'N' Tricks (www.FeetNTricks.com) the biggest promoter of Freestyle Football in Africa, has announced AFREXIMBANK as its main sponsor for its highly anticipated Freestyle Connect Africa 2023 tournament set to hold on November 14, 2023, in Cairo, Egypt. The much-anticipated tournament is held in partnership with the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) and will be showcased at the Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF2023) event. The premium freestyle football event will […]

A substantial piece of Highlands along ED Mnangagwa Road in Harare will undergo major development works over the next few years as part of a modern precinct project which will provide a further 200,000 square metres of mixed-use commercial and residential space within the suburb. The Highland Park Precinct, which is being driven by property developers, Terrace Africa, broke ground in 2020 with the initial retail component of the masterplan […]

The 2023 Overseas Chinese World Conference for Promoting Peaceful Reunification of China was held Tuesday in Johannesburg, South Africa, with the theme of "Adhering to the 1992 Consensus and striving for the early realization of the great cause of China's reunification." Su Hui, vice chairperson of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and vice chairperson of the China Council for the Promotion of Peaceful National […]

The war between rival militaries in Sudan is growing in scope and brutality, having driven almost six million people from their homes since it erupted in April and worsening an already complex humanitarian emergency, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday. “The war that erupted without warning turned previously peaceful Sudanese homes into cemeteries,” said Dominique Hyde, Director of External Relations at UNHCR. She visited the country last week, and witnessed a […]

By Tushar Vaishnavi, Strategic Planning Director, Canon Central&North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com)​. The winds of change have swept across the African consumer landscape over the past decade, reshaping shopping habits and behaviours, particularly among our vibrant younger generations. Coupled with technological advancements and a shifting consumer-brand dynamic, this presents unique challenges – and opportunities – for businesses, retailers, and the marketing industry on the African continent. While businesses find themselves under immense pressure […]

One year after the agreement to hold regular political talks in future, the head of the FDFA's Africa Division, Ambassador Philipp Stalder, travelled to Nairobi for political consultations. Talks revolved around bilateral issues, economic and trade relations, Switzerland's role in the UN Security Council and climate change. The East African country is a key partner for Switzerland on account of its importance for the political stability of the region and […]

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Denis Bećirović, member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the next chairman of the Council. The spokesman for the presidency said the call touched on ways to strengthen bilateral relations at various levels between the two countries, especially in the areas of tourism, increasing trade, cultural cooperation, and in the sectors of training and capacity building. Views were also exchanged on developments […]

Genuine public sector pending bills will be the first items to be charged in the Government budget. President William Ruto said it is time the Government sorted out the sticky issue in a just and fair manner. He explained that it is not the business of the Government to drive enterprises to ruin but to facilitate their performance. “We must restore confidence in the people who do business with the […]

The Ministry of Justice convened today workshop, presided by Ms. Fauzia Hashim, Minister of Justice, for senior officials from the Office of Attorney General, coordinators of regional courts, and the police on new proclamation to amend the structure and jurisdiction of Courts for enhanced dispensation of Justice. Ms. Fauzia Hasshim, Minister of Justice, briefed attendees at the event on the significance of the forum in ensuring that social values remain […]