Tunisian champions Esperance de Tunis have confirmed they have parted ways with Nigeria international Kingsley Eduwo after a brief spell with the club, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The four-time CAF Champions League winners made the announcement on their social media handles on Sunday. Eduwo joined the Tunisian giants on a free transfer in January, after ending ties with Al Urooba of the United Arab Emirates. During his short stint in Tunisia, the 26-year-old striker was on target on three occasions in 21 appearances. Eduwo will however continue his trade elsewhere after Esperance confirmed they had ended their association with the…
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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — A pair of orcas drove great white sharks away from a stretch of South African coast after killing five sharks over just a few months in 2017, according to a new study. Great whites used to dominate areas of the Gansbaai coast, around 100 kilometers (62 miles) east of Cape Town, but have been avoiding them in recent years, according to a paper published in the African Journal of Marine Science on Wednesday. The Gansbaai coast was once…
The self-proclaimed sweetheart of South Africa, Cape Town is alluring from the moment of arrival.Found at the southwestern tip of Africa where the warm Indian Ocean meets its chillier Atlantic counterpart, Cape Town, fondly known as the ‘Mother City’, is where a 17th-century pentagonal fort, a cluster of City Bowl skyscrapers, trendy restaurants, organic markets, a 350-year-old garden, and endlessly beautiful beaches are equally appreciated by the laid-back locals.With international flair and world-class service, the city has retained its undeniably African character and charm, as much through its people and merging of cultures, as its diverse attractions. Topping them is…
Building Cities for the Future: An exploration of possibilities for an IBA in Africa, a newly launched guide, is the culmination of an exploratory process into the relevance of an Internationale BauAusstellungen or “International Building Exhibition” (IBA) in Africa. ACC together with GIZ embarked on this exploration in 2019 with a series of stakeholder engagement workshops which culminated in a synthesis workshop and ultimately this guide. For over 100 years, new, innovative solutions to urgent local development challenges have been developed, tested and implemented by IBAs in Germany, and lately also in Europe. In this process, decision-makers commit to producing…
The weekend is here, and now is the perfect time to start planning those going–out outfits. If you’re not sure how to dress for specific occasions, such as date night dinners and bottomless brunches, you’re not alone. It takes skill to nail the right look to make that solid impression. To give us the much-needed style inspiration, we turn to no other than The Tantalizing Confidence Queen herself, Achieng Agutu. The style star is usually booked and busy with an unmatched fashion A-game every time she steps out. Whether you’re receiving an influx of brunch invitations or reuniting with friends for a girls’…
One request we get every now and then is for a malaria-free safari experience. Malaria is a risk (although generally not a huge one) many places in Africa, so we recommend that our clients speak with their doctors about the preventative measures and medications that they might need for their trip. However, it IS absolutely possible to plan a safari to malaria-free destinations so that you don’t have to worry about it at all. So, if you are concerned about the risk of malaria, let us know, and we can put together a stunning itinerary that will set your mind at…
Holders Nigeria are eying a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations triumphThe Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) returns this month after a four-year absence, with what is arguably the continent’s biggest women’s sports event expanded to accommodate 12 teams.Having showcased world-class talents from Nigeria’s Mercy Akide-Udoh in the 1990s to South Africa forward Thembi Kgatlana last time out, this year’s tournament will also decide Africa’s four Women’s World Cup 2023 qualifiers.It will be hosted on North African soil for the first time by Morocco, with the games played across three venues in Rabat and Casablanca from 2-23 July.Nigeria…
The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 brought international attention to the trade in wildlife, particularly to its capture or production and sale for human consumption. Although the origins of the virus remain unconfirmed, speculation that it had been transmitted via a Chinese “wet market” (a market selling fresh produce includes using water to keep it fresh) led to calls to ban the sale of wildlife. The Chinese government did impose a ban on the trade and consumption of meat from wild species, but it raised significant concerns about the fate of meat producers for whom wildlife farming had been introduced…
•Edem, Bello dream podium finish Table tennis players expected to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will resume camping in Lagos next week, The PUNCH reports. The Games hold from July 28 to August 8. Our correspondent gathered that the team will comprise eight athletes. It was also learnt that the players current rankings and form would be used as criteria for player selection for the games. Top stars Quadri Aruna, Edem Offiong and Fatimo Bello are among the players expected to make the team, barring any last-minute hitch. An official of the Nigerian Table Tennis Federation…
To put the perfect itinerary together for you, it’s vital that you understand exactly WHERE TO GO IN AFRICA to fulfil a ‘dream safari adventure’ that resonates with YOU. Here’s our “Hot in Africa” destination highlights list for you to discover what makes each location so unique. This land‐embraced southern African country is home to some of the most legendary game reserves, and teeming with diversity of wildlife, breathtaking beauty, and truly incredible people. Explore the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s most significant and unique wetlands Discover the magic of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Lose yourself in the vast, dry beauty of…