Kennedy Musonda of Young Africans challenges Saadi Radouani of USM Alger during the CAF Confederation Cup 2022/23 final match between Young Africans and USM Alger held at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar Es Salam, Tanzania on 28 May 2023 ©BackpagePix by Staff Reporter Monday May 29, 2023. 12:59 Young Africans head coach Nasreddine Nabi admits their task is “difficult but not impossible” to overturn a 2-1 deficit against USM Alger in the CAF Confederation Cup final.L’Ittihad scored two away goals in the first leg at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on Sunday courtesy of Aymen Mahious (32′) and Islam Merili (84′),…
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382 If You Like This Article Kindly Give Us A Share! South Africa’s Mantsho made an outstanding debut at the Spring Summer 2023, SA Fashion Week at the Mall of Africa which host to fashionistas, celebrities, and invited guests. Mantsho’s creative edge is definitely one that can’t be matched. The brand was established by Palesa in 2004 with perfectly balanced designs between functionality and aesthetics. Palesa is very passionate about empowering young designers fueled through projects executed by Mantsho design house, which makes clothes that embody African finesse and is inspired by a generation of Africans that are both global…
As the world prepares to celebrate Africa on the 25th may 2023 Google is celebrating Africa day with its music, art and stories. What do I really think about this, it’s great very great because? It’s the different music; the different cultures the different art that makes us Africans. This time around the year 2023 Africa day celebrations will be hosted by Idris Elba in collaboration with MTV Base Africa. At 7 PM CAT (central African time) experience the new Africa generation starts portraying the preserved cultural heritage features through music and art. According to the headlines by the editor…
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KEY POINTSNkrumah drew inspiration from Marcus Garvey, and this was reflective in his pro-people policies. In his books, Nkrumah spoke highly on the possibility of a United States of Africa and its essence. A trade initiative for Africans, by the Africans towards development of Africa. This year’s theme for Africa Day is coined: “Acceleration of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation.” The AfCFTA is a trade agreement that aims to further the continent’s economic integration by establishing a single market for products and services. This year’s theme is premised on the understanding by the Africa Union, formerly the Organisation…
Africa Day this year marks 60 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The anniversary begs the question: How much of the vision of the OAU’s founding fathers has been realised 60 years on? What would not be there but for the efforts of the organisation and its successor the African Union?There were two competing visions lobbying at the founding. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s president, in his Africa must Unite speech, argued the pan-African case for continental federalism, for a Union of African States, with one continental diplomatic corps, one department of defence, and a common market.He…
Mkomazi National Park in Tanzania is one of the most beautiful and unique national parks in Africa. Located in the north-eastern part of Tanzania, the park offers visitors an opportunity to experience a different side of Tanzania, away from the hustle and bustle of the cities and tourist hotspots. In this blog, we will explore some of the reasons why Mkomazi National Park is a must-visit destination for any traveler to Tanzania.WildlifeMkomazi National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including some of the rarest and most endangered species on the planet. Visitors to the park can expect…
Egypt’s Mayar Sherif reached the last eight of the Madrid Open earlier this monthVenue: Roland Garros, Paris Dates: 28 May-11 JuneCoverage: Live text and radio commentaries of selected matches across BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, the BBC Sport website and appMayar Sherif says people told her to her face that it is “impossible to be a good tennis player from Egypt”.The world number 55, who recently reached the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open, has also revealed that her tennis “obsession” – something that runs in her family – drives her on to prove the doubters wrong.”I use that negative energy,…
Our home is in the heart of Southern Africa, in the intimate heartland of Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. It’s here, in these special places, where our camps thrive as they are harmoniously intertwined with nature and wildlife. We’ve created a symbiotic ecosystem, taking its cues from the flows and ebbs of nature. Our intimate heartlands are simply breathtaking and have an abundance of wildlife, landscapes, rich cultural heritage and experiences on offer. Each of our camps in our intimate heartlands offer guests a curated experience, catering to individual needs, expectations and making sure you have an authentic African safari experience,…
15 May Golden Eaglets defender, Yahaya Lawali is wanted by Barcelona and some other top European clubs in countries like France and Belgium ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. 19 May The sorry state of the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja, was one of the reasons the Confederation of African Football (CAF) did not approve the arena for Nigeria’s remaining African Cup of Nations qualifiers. CAF, instead, approved the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, for the rest of the qualifiers. 20 May “I am lucky to have left Nigeria early” – Jay Jay Okocha. The-above are the words of one…