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Namibia: Marauding Indongo Outclasses Banda to Grab Win
Windhoek — Namibia's award-wining boxing promoter Nestor 'Sunshine' Tobias has hailed his protégé Julius 'Blue Machine' Indongo for a job well done, following his impressive ...
Kenya: Daggers Drawn
The form book will be thrown out of the window tomorrow when traditional rivals AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia clash at Nyayo Stadium. This will be ...
Namibia: Akan Steers Reds to Second Cup Final
Windhoek — Often controversial African Stars mentor Ali 'Mr Fix It' Akan, has once again demonstrated why he is considered the most decorated football coach ...
Nigeria: Emenike Promises Eagles U.S.$50,000
Spartak Moscow striker Emmanuel Emenike has promised a $50,000 reward to the Super Eagles if they qualify to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Nigeria ...
South Africa: SA Girl, 13, Is International Chess Champion
Johannesburg — A 13-year-old girl has become the youngest South African to win the world chess federation title of Woman International Master, it was reported ...
Zimbabwe: Fifa Issue Asiagate Appeals Deadline
FIFA has given May 23 as the deadline for players, administrators and officials implicated in the match-fixing scandal to respond to the allegations in writing, ...
Zimbabwe: 'Kawondera Could Have Played for Man United'
Sculptures carved by various Zimbabwean craftsmen adorn the residence of DT Africa United owner Wiesław Grabowski, in the leafy suburb of Gunhill. To the guru in ...
Africa: Keshi and Renard Speak At Can Symposium Second Day
The symposium for the analysis of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2012 and 2013 resumed for the second day in Cairo, Egypt. The second ...
Kenya: Kenya Stagnant in Latest Fifa Ranking
Kenya remained a non mover at position 122 in the latest Fifa ranking released yesterday by Fifa. Harambee Stars are slated to face Africa champions ...
Uganda: Lwakataka Quits National Championship
National Rally Championship Standings Ronald Ssebuguza 186 pts Jas Mangat 185 Duncan Mubiru 171 Ponsiano Lwakataka 165 Christakis Fitidis 121 Arthur Blick 117 Omar Mayanja 115 DISHEARTENED by exclusion from the MPU Rally ...
Kenya: Mwamba Rugby Celebrates 35 Years in Style
Mwamba Rugby Football Club last Friday celebrated its 35th Anniversary with a dinner and award ceremony at the Jacaranda Hotel in Nairobi. In attendance was ...
Kenya: Kiptoo Shines
The 2010 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, Mark Kiptoo won the 10,000m race as the Kenya Defence Forces Championships started yesterday at the Moi Kasarani yesterday. The ...
Kenya: AFC Leopards Coach Eymael Ready to Taste First Kenyan Derby
AFC Leopards coach Luc Eymael has exuded confidence ahead of his first taste of the Kenyan derby pitting his side against Gor Mahia at Nyayo ...
Kenya: Poor Weather Now Voi Threat
The current weather conditions are worrying the organisers of the KCB Voi Rally tomorrow. Voi Rally clerk of course, Surinder Thatthi, yesterday said they are ...
Kenya: Kiplagat Unopposed for Athletics Kenya Top Seat
Nairobi — Isaiah Kiplagat's extended tenure at the helm of Athletics Kenya (AK) is set to continue beyond the May 14 national elections at a ...
Gambia: The 1983 Gambia National Team, Thirty Years On
May 1983 was indeed a landmark in Gambian football. There has been no history kept but I am positive, the Gambian "Walking" Sports Encyclopedia himself, ...
Gambia: Immigration Open 2013 NISA Campaign Against GPA
The Gambia Immigration Department will open their 2013 National Inter-Departmental Sports Associations football championship against GPA on Saturday, after losing to Armed Forces 1-0 in ...
Gambia: Scorpions Continue Unimpressive FIFA Ranking
The Scorpions of The Gambia record at the FIFA rankings has continued to fall as they witnessed another drop in the world rankings released on ...
Gambia: Today - FA Cup Round of 16 Draw
The draw of the Gambia Football Association round of 16 is expected to be held today, following the successful staging of the preliminaries. This morning's draw ...
Gambia: 12 Gambian Wrestlers in Tonight's Faceoff
Twelve Gambian wrestlers are expected to come face-to-face in a pre-combat 'fassa-fass' tonight, ahead of their fight slated for May 25th. The much anticipated 'drapo' ...
Gambia: Russia Seeks Gambia's Support to Host World Expo 2020
A special envoy dispatched to Banjul by the Russian Federation has disclosed that he came to seek The Gambia's support in his country's bid to ...
Gambia: GGA to Send Proposal for Golf Course in Gambia
The Gambia Golf Association (GGA) will send a proposal for a golf course to be built in The Gambia. This information was included in a ...
Nigeria: AFN Lifts Suspension On Golden League
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has lifted the suspension placed on its Golden League following pleas from eminent sports personalities. Technical Director of the AFN, ...
Zambia: Golfers in Top Gear
PROFESSIONAL golfer Kelvin Phiri is targetting to finish in the top 10 bracket at the Zambia Sugar Open golf championship set for Lusaka Golf Club ...
Angola: Petro De Luanda Defeat 1º De Agosto
Luanda — Petro de Luanda beato n Thursday evening 1º de Agosto by 98-93, in the third round of the second phase of group A's ...
South Africa: ASA Incompetence Obstructing the Road to Olympic Success
In a reply to a DA parliamentary question, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, has revealed that Athletics SA (ASA) does not have ...
Zambia: Leave Room for Criticism
ANOTHER coach has been fired, Eish! I guess it will go on until all the coaches win the same one title. I hope that my thoughts ...
Africa: Racist Motive of Boston Marathon Bombers?
Why did the bombers target the finish line? Was it racial based, as historically Africans have been winners? Three spectators died and later a campus ...
Uganda: Museveni Fulfills Pledge to Athletes
PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has promised to continue rewarding top sports performers at international events, as a way of appreciating their efforts in flying Uganda's flag ...
Uganda: NBL - Warriors, Canons Face Off
FIVE months after winning the FUBA men's national championship, the Kyambogo Warriors meet the team they defeated in the playoff semi-finals on the way to ...
Zimbabwe: Zifa to Investigate Gwindi Ban Lift
The Zifa board will today formerly charge former Premier Soccer League secretary general Leslie Gwindi with bringing the game of football into disrepute after comments ...
Zimbabwe: Tantalising Table Toppers' Clash At Mandava
The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table is slowly taking shape with grain separating from the chaff and teams' prospects will be clearer when early ...
Zambia: Matete Gets Two-Year Contract to Train Atheletes
ZAMBIA's all-time 400m hurdles runner, Samuel Matete has been given a two-year contract to train athletes at the Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) in Lusaka. Zambia ...
Uganda: Muhammad Ali's Daughter to Boost Local Female Boxing
In a touching gesture of support and philanthropy, Laila Ali, daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, is set to visit Kampala on a charity trip ...
Uganda: Kibuli Face Do-or-Die Tie Against Hosts Kigezi
The most successful team in the Copa Coca-Cola schools tournament faces an early exit if they lose, writes Charles Sebugwawo. Despite the unpredictable weather in Kabale, ...
Uganda: High Stakes for Uganda
After securing promotion from the ICC Division III World Cricket League, the national cricket team is in buoyant mood. However, it needs to keep consistency ahead ...
Uganda: Basketball Goes Live On Television
For the first time in Ugandan basketball history, a league match will be broadcast live on TV as defending champions Kyambogo Warriors take on UCU ...
Tanzania: Local Athletes Must Put Up Their Best
ZANZIBAR is warming up to host the Under-20 East and Central African Athletics championships at the Amaan Stadium from June 5 to 7, where local ...
Tanzania: DGC Hosts Clash of Rugby Rivals On Saturday
DAR ES SALAAM Leopards play Arusha Rhinos in a second-leg match of the ongoing East Africa Rugby Cup (EARC) at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana ...
Tanzania: On Field It's War, Friendship Comes Afterwards
ARUSHA Rhinos Rugby Club arrives in Dar es Salaam on Saturday morning for their return-leg match of the East Africa Rugby Cup (EARC) in the ...
Tanzania: Dhanji Wins DGC Fiddle Golf Tourney
MUSTAFA Dhanji sneaked out winner of the Division B, Fiddle Golf Tournament held at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club (DGC) on Wednesday. Dhanji, who was ...
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More Than 20 Teenagers Dead From Circumcision Ritual In South Africa
Police in South Africa has confirmed on Thursday that over 20 boys have died over the past week during circumcision rituals blaming botched circumcisions as ... Full story
40-year old Gokwe woman gives birth to her 15th child, promises more
A 40-year old Gokwe woman recently gave birth to her 15th child, and said she would continue giving birth until she outdoes the senior wife ... Full story
UN Condemns Deadly Hospital Bombing In Benghazi
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) strongly condemned the bombing that took place today near a hospital in the city of Benghazi and ...
Ghanaian Musician Exposes Her Body Again At Industry Night Awards - Video
Sweet singer Raquel is in the news again for showing too much flesh than usual and she had every single eye concentrating on her all ... Full story
Blogger Ahmed Douma Accused of Insulting President to Face Verdict in June
An Egyptian court set a June 3 date to issue a verdict on the case of prominent blogger and activist Ahmed Douma, who has been ...
Zim petrol bomber charged with girlfriend murder
A 43-year-old Chivhu man who allegedly killed his girlfriend and her three children in a petrol bomb attack in Epworth last month after she ditched ...
Swaziland: Arrested Activist Wonder Mkhonza Gets Bail
According to a statement today from PUDEMO national spokesperson, Zakhele Mabuza, Wonder Mkhonza has been granted a bail of 15 000 emalangeni, approximately 1650 US$, ...
michael le vell pleads not guilty to child sex offences
CORONATION Street star Michael Le Vell’s voice bristled with anger yesterday as he appeared in court to deny 19 alleged sex offences against a child. The ...
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michael le vell pleads not guilty to child sex offences
CORONATION Street star Michael Le Vell’s voice bristled with anger yesterday as he appeared in court to deny 19 alleged sex offences against a child. The ...
Tia Sharp relatives cash in on murder: A home life based on benefits, drugs and sex - what hope did she have?
Tia's killer Stuart Hazell had brief relationship with her mother in 2003In 2007 he began five year relationship with grandmother Christine BicknellBoth said they had ...
Chinese man abducted as 5-year-old reunited with parents using GOOGLE MAPS
Luo Gang was abducted from small town in Sichuan at age of fiveBrought up by loving adoptive parents 1,500km away in FujianLuo was haunted by ...
Asteroid 9 times larger than the QE2 set to whizz past Earth
The asteroid will sail past the Earth at 9.59pm (UK time) on May 31It will be scanned by scientists using a 230ft wide dish telescope ...
Kerry urges Nigeria army 'restraint'
18 May 2013 Last updated at 11:24 GMT ...
Dambusters anniversary: Chris Evans given trip in Britain's only airworthy Lancaster
Presenter boasted of trip in historic aircraft, saying 'I can't believe I am getting paid to have this much fun'Commemorated the day 617 Squadron returned ...
Is Heston's space-age teapot worth £200? Chef launches his own range of pricey kitchen gadgets... but do they lead to culinary perfection?
By Amanda Cable PUBLISHED: 21:11 GMT, 17 May 2013 | UPDATED: 09:36 GMT, 18 May 2013 Heston Blumenthal is famed for his snail porridge and bacon-and-egg ice cream. But now ...
cheryl cole cannes film festival arrivals
CHERYL Cole steps off her flight arriving at the Cannes Film Festival, looking a bit like one of Easyjet’s cabin crew. The Geordie lass, 29, ...
SIMON HEFFER: A serious contender? The grey man who could be David Cameron's nemesis
By Simon Heffer PUBLISHED: 21:28 GMT, 17 May 2013 | UPDATED: 10:56 GMT, 18 May 2013 Quiet determination: Behind Mr Hammond's bank-manager-style exterior lies a man of considerable accomplishment You ...
Valuables stolen on holiday? Don't rely on travel insurance as experts warn most policies are USELESS
Host of companies impose unrealistic caps on payouts for theft of valuablesFigure won't cover expensive items such as smartphones or jewelryValue also wiped out by ...
