Guinea-Bissau missed a late penalty as they were held by Sudan in their Group D opener in the Africa Cup of Nations. Midfielder Pele saw his 82nd-minute spot-kick kept out by Sudan goalkeeper Ali Abou Achrine, with Piqueti striking the bar on the rebound. Abou Achrine had been adjudged to have fouled Steve Ambri inside […]
Kelechi Iheanacho was on target as Nigeria comfortably beat seven-time champions Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener. The Leicester City striker opened the scoring in the 30th minute, burying a stunning half-volley on the turn. Nigeria dominated throughout, with Egypt keeper Mohamed El Shenawy tipping a Taiwo Awoniyi header on to […]
Bola Tinubu, leader of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) says he will run for the presidency in next year’s general election. Mr Tinubu, 69, made the declaration after meeting with president Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Monday. The former governor of Lagos state was instrumental in the merger of opposition parties that dislodged the […]
South Africa’s prosecuting authorities have added a charge of terrorism against the man accused of setting the country’s parliament alight last week. The suspect is appearing in a Cape Town court to apply for bail. Zandile Mafe has made his second court appearance following his arrest a week ago for allegedly setting the parliament on […]
By IREEN MULENGA Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ)President Victor Kalesha has called on Minister of Mines and Mineral Development Paul Kabuswe to prioritize empowering small scale miners in the gemstone mining as opposed to giving directives to individual mines like Grizzly and Kagem mines to tar a road. Minister of Mines […]
By IREEN MULENGA Solwezi District Business Association (SODBA) has described 2021 as the most challenging year for those involved in various businesses. SODBA Chairperson Smith Kalota said it was difficult for the men and women in the markets to conduct their business in 2021. Mr Kalota said the challenges faced can be attributed to the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A 40 year old woman of Kitwe’s Mulenga Township has allegedly been murdered by her husband in cold blood. Helen Mwape, a house wife was on Sunday allegedly murdered by her husband using a pick handle. Copperbelt province acting Copperbelt Division Commanding Officer, Tresphord Kasale said that the incident happened after the […]
By Maimbo mweemba Road Development Agency (RDA) Acting Director Communications and Corporate Affairs Anthony Mulowa say Government has released over K66m for rehabilitation of damaged road infrastructure across the country. Mr Mulowa said this is part of the K350m which is required to rehabilitate 368 damaged road infrastructures countrywide. He said the road structures that […]
A US man has become the first person in the world to get a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after the experimental seven-hour procedure in Baltimore, doctors say. The transplant was considered the last hope of saving Mr Bennett’s life, though it is not yet clear […]
Doctors say two people have died and dozens others were injured on Sunday in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, in the latest round of demonstrations against October’s military coup. One was hit on the head by a tear gas cannister and died from a brain haemorrhage, while another died after being struck in the neck by a […]
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