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Olympic qualification period suspended until December 1, 2020

April 7, 2020

Worldathletics.org World Athletics announced on Tuesday the suspension of qualification period for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games effective from April 6, 2020 until November 30, 2020 following consultation with its Athletes’ Commission, Area Presidents and Council. During this period, results achieved at any competition will not be considered for Tokyo 2020 entry standards or world rankings, the publication of which will also be suspended. Results will continue to be recorded for statistical purposes, including for world records, subject to…

African Union predicts continental recession due to COVID-19

April 7, 2020

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Voice of America With the African Union now predicting the continent’s economy will contract by 0.8 percent this year, African finance ministers are scheduled to meet via video conference on Thursday to discuss ways countries can mitigate a looming economic disaster. Researchers at the AU now believe the continent will slip into a recession this year due to the impact the coronavirus is currently having on trade, remittances, tourism and a huge fall in global oil prices. An AU…

Total COVID-19 infections in SA now at 1,749; one more dead

April 7, 2020

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Maravi Express South Africa’s Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announcer on Tuesday that the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa stood at 1,749, an increase of 63 and has just recorded another death, bringing the total to 13. The latest victim, according to citizen.co.za, is a male, who had stage 4 prostate cancer at Parklands Hospital. “We are concerned about developments at St Augustine’s Hospital in Kwazulu Natal where 66 tested positive over the past few days,”…

Eto’o, Drogba disapproves doctors call to test COVID-19 vaccine in Africa

April 6, 2020

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By Muambo Edward, kick442.com African football legends, Samuel Eto’o and Didier Drogba have not hidden their disgruntlement by angrily hitting back at “racist and contemptuous” calls made by two doctors on French television, calling for the tests on the potential Coronavirus vaccine to be carried out in Africa. A video of the doctors’ comments was posted on Twitter by Senegalese forward Demba Ba. “Welcome to the west, where white people believe themselves to be so superior that racism and…

If anyone knows how to live in style, it’s the rich and famous

April 6, 2020

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Maravi Express Traveling by yacht is an experience that not many can afford, let alone owning one. Having a yacht lets people know that you’re doing a little better than ‘just great’ in life. However, you can bump it up a notch and have a yacht equipped with a range of different amenities including a swimming pool, elevator, and even a smaller boat! If anyone knows how to live in style, it’s the rich and famous. Check out…

Ghana legend Abedi Pele pays moving tribute former Marseille president late Pape Diouf

April 3, 2020

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Ghanasoccernet.com Ghana legend Abedi Ayew Pele has paid a glowing tribute to former Olympique Marseille president late Pape Diouf, revealing how the Senegalese shaped his career and that of his superstar children Andre and Jordan Ayew to become some of the recognizable names in world football. Diouf, a former journalist who rose to become an agent and then the leader Marseille, passed away on Tuesday from the Coronavirus disease in his hometown Dakar. Diouf was the first black man to chair an…

MultiChoice Talent Factory launches free online masterclasses

April 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), which is aimed at supporting and encouraging excellence in filmmaking at the post school education level, has launched a series of online masterclasses available on Africa’s creative network, the MTF portal. The masterclasses offer exclusive access to practical, industry expert-led skills workshops that afford film and television professionals the ability to interact and learn from the best in Africa. In the last physical presence course held in Zambia, Malawi by two young…

Former Marseille FC president Pape Diouf dies of Coronavirus

April 1, 2020

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Ghanasoccernet.com Former Olympique Marseille President Pape Diouf, the man who mentored Ghanaian international stars, Andre and Jordan Ayew, died in his native Senegal on Tuesday night after being infected with the Coronavirus, Senegalese national television and his relatives confirmed. After contracting the virus, Diouf (68) was to be flown to France on Tuesday night for treatment but he could not stay long for the journey. He is still the only African to be the president of a major club…

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games rescheduled to 2021

March 31, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which was set for this July, has been rescheduled for July 23 to August 8, 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announces in a joint statement with the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee. The rescheduling of the XXXII Olympiad has been necessitated following the present circumstances and based on the information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) last week that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is ‘accelerating’. “Dates in both the northern…

Nigerian couple Rosie and Kachi win ultimate Love Reality TV show

March 31, 2020

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Maravi Express After seven weeks, filled with a whirlwind of emotions, the duo of Rosie and Kachi have emerged winners of the maiden edition of the Nigerian Ultimate Love Reality TV show, that was beamed on selected African Magic channels plus DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 29. In a statement from MultiChoice, the winners were announced at the live grand finale show on Sunday. The couple, also known as Roksie, polled a total of 46.33% of the…