Archives Tag: South Africa
Keshi Leads Eagles to Johannesburg
April 19, 2022
In less than 24 hours the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be squaring up against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the prestigious Mandela Challenge Cup competition. Keshi and his crew will attempt to use it to finalise their preparation for their world cup qualifying match against the Malawian national team. Only three players, … Continue reading Keshi Leads Eagles to Johannesburg
By arinzeude
Apps Developed in Africa – Found
April 19, 2022
The delightful thing about this age is that we are learning to share and collaborate by recommending great finds to people close to us. These days, it is common to find people sharing their purchases and shopping finds on Facebook, Twitter and other social networks. One of such networks is Found, formally Pashash. Overview Found … Continue reading Apps Developed in Africa – Found
By frederick
Keshi Recalls Emenike, Nsofor and Ameobi for August Friendly
April 19, 2022
Emmanuel Emenike, Obinna Nsofor and Shola Ameobi have been recalled to the Super Eagles fold by Stephen Keshi for August’s Mandela Cup friendly against the South Africans. Emenike, the joint-top scorer at AFCON in South Africa early this year, returns after a lengthy injury layoff. Newcastle United’s Ameobi returns after making himself available for selection … Continue reading Keshi Recalls Emenike, Nsofor and Ameobi for August Friendly
By arinzeude
President Obama: Week in Africa
April 19, 2022
This week, the U.S. First Family came to Africa, for a three country, four stop visit that started in Dakar, Senegal and ended in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with stops in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa sandwiched in between. There were drums and dancing, crowds and ceremonial pomp and circumstance, meetings, forums, summits and … Continue reading President Obama: Week in Africa
The White House: Fact Sheet of the New U.S. Initiative To Power Africa
April 19, 2022
Two days ago in Cape Town, South Africa, U.S. President Barack Obama announced Power Africa, a new initiative to double access to power in sub-Saharan Africa. More than two-thirds of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is without electricity, and more than 85 percent of those living in rural areas lack access. Power Africa will build … Continue reading The White House: Fact Sheet of the New U.S. Initiative To Power Africa
U.S. President Barack Obama in South Africa, Praises Mandela
April 19, 2022
The US President, Barack Obama, has been paying homage to former South African President, Nelson Mandela, who is currently hospitalized for lung infection. President Obama who is on a three day nation visit to Africa, is currently in South Africa and has met with leaders, youths and family of Mandela. He visited Senegal, before going … Continue reading U.S. President Barack Obama in South Africa, Praises Mandela
President Obama To Visit Africa for One Week, Starting In June
April 19, 2022
The White House has announced President Obama’s second official visit to sub-Saharan Africa. The statement states that, “President Obama and the First Lady look forward to traveling to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania from June 26 – July 3. The President will reinforce the importance that the United States places on our deep and growing … Continue reading President Obama To Visit Africa for One Week, Starting In June
Tsogo Sun Group To Acquire Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi
April 19, 2022
Pan-African hospitality conglomerate, Tsogo Sun Group, has announced its interest to acquire Ikoyi Hotels Limited, owners of Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. The group is willing to acquire about 75% stake for $70 million, and also invest $30 million for expansion in Mozambique. The group has managed the Southern Sun Hotel Ikoyi, since inception in … Continue reading Tsogo Sun Group To Acquire Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi
South African President, Jacob Zuma Visits Nigeria, Promises Cooperation
April 19, 2022
South African President, Jacob Zuma, one of the leaders of the emerging economic blocs consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, visited Nigeria yesterday. He met with President Jonathan and they discussed issues ranging from trade to cooperation on matters regarding the continent. His one-day visit was widely seen as a move to … Continue reading South African President, Jacob Zuma Visits Nigeria, Promises Cooperation
Register For Accelerating Entrepreneurship in Africa Forum
April 19, 2022
Omidyar Network is convening some of Nigeria’s distinguished business, government and thought leaders to examine the state of entrepreneurship in Africa and share insights on changes needed to foster high-impact entrepreneurship nationally and across the continent. It is our pleasure to invite you to this special forum. In 2012, Omidyar Network launched the Accelerating Entrepreneurship … Continue reading Register For Accelerating Entrepreneurship in Africa Forum
Telecommunication Services Firm, A3&O, Targets Africa-wide Expansion
April 19, 2022
Telecommunications services firm, A3&O, with operations in Nigeria, the Middle East, a few African countries and the UK, is planning to expand across Africa, to provide its products and services to more organizations, governments and individuals – this year & beyond. This comes as the organization celebrates ten years, and looks to the future, in … Continue reading Telecommunication Services Firm, A3&O, Targets Africa-wide Expansion
By david
South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank Opens in Nigeria, has $100 million in Hand
April 19, 2022
South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) that obtained government licence for Investment Banking operations in Nigeria, late last year, has opened a full operating office in Lagos. RMB, the investment banking arm of South Africa’s First Rand Bank, has had a representative office in Nigeria, since January 2010, but the licence makes them operational as one of … Continue reading South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank Opens in Nigeria, has $100 million in Hand
By david
AFCON 2013: QUARTER FINALS ROUND UP
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude GHANA 2-0 CAPE VERDE Mubarak Wakaso came off the bench to score a brace, one from the spot and the other, a breakaway goal to help Ghana earn a spot in the Semi-finals of the tournament. Surprise package of the competition, Cape Verde, played better than the West African neighbour, but Abdul … Continue reading AFCON 2013: QUARTER FINALS ROUND UP
By pagboga
AFCON 2013: DAY 9 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude MOROCCO 2-2 SOUTH AFRICA The Moroccans needed a win to book a place in the quarter finals and they started well, Issam El Adoua headed his team to the front after just 10 minutes. South Africans rallied back and have their keeper, Khune to thank for keeping the scoreline 1-0, making save … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 9 Highlights
AFCON 2013: Day 5 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Host nation, South Africa played their second match of the tournament against Angola while the debutants, Cape Verde looked to cause an upset against the Moroccans. SOUTH AFRICA 2 – 1 ANGOLA South Africa’s coach, Gordon Igesund made five changes to the team that played out an unimpressive draw against Cape … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 5 Highlights
