In a recent interview with How we made it in Africa, Isaac Marshall, an investor at Africa-focused investment firm TLG Capital, highlighted agri-processing, tourism and marine services as promising sectors in Angola. 1. Agri-processing for local consumption and export Marshall is bullish on Angola’s agri-processing sector. The country imports a significant volume of goods that could be produced locally. There is also potential to export agricultural produce to neighbouring countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and beyond. 2. Unlocking potential in tourism He also sees promising opportunities in the tourism industry. Despite the country’s diverse attractions –…
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Emma Hayes has led the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) to a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics following an impressive victory over Brazil.The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) claimed the women’s Olympic football title at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, defeating Brazil 1-0 at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, August 10.Emma Hayes solidified her reputation as one of the top coaches in women’s football by guiding the United States to Olympic gold in her debut tournament as head coach.Hayes, who took the job less than three months after leaving Chelsea, has revitalized the team and led them…
Also among the crowds were people with ties and ancestry from other Commonwealth nations.”Despite my Pakistani roots, I was born here and I feel being part of the Commonwealth at some stage, many years ago now, but still I have that affinity for the royal family,” Rifat Soyfoo said.”I thought that this is the ultimate occasion to pay my respects,” Soyfoo added. “Everyone keeps saying, ‘The queen god bless her soul worked tirelessly, so selflessly,’ [and talking about] how she brought the nation together no matter what creed, color, community you’re from.””She gave us so much,” said Chris Imafidon, a…
Since being swept by the Rangers in the AL Division Series, all eyes have been on the Orioles’ pitching staff. Pleas for an ace were answered with the offseason acquisition of former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes. But what should have been a formidable Orioles rotation anchored by their new ace has been riddled with season-ending injuries. In a tight race with the Yankees for the AL East, the Orioles brought nine new players into the organization at the trade deadline — none more impactful than Zach Eflin. Acquired from the Rays just days before the trade deadline, Eflin has been exactly…
Israel says it will attend as its forces kill more than 100 Palestinians in school attack.Israel has bombed another school in one of the worst attacks of its war on Gaza. Yet it says it will attend ceasefire talks brokered by the US, Qatar and Egypt next week. But Hamas has a new leader after the assassination of the more moderate Ismail Haniyeh. So what are the chances of a deal this time? Presenter: Cyril Vanier Guests: Mustafa Barghouti – Secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative Gideon Levy – Columnist with the Haaretz newspaper and author of the book, The…
American runners brought home another gold medal on Saturday, this time in the men’s 4x400m relay final. The first-place finish team was made up of Christopher Bailey, Vernon Norwood, Bryce Deadmon and Rai Benjamin not only secured gold, but set a new record as well. The final lap of the relay race featured a showdown between USA’s 400m gold medalist in Benjamin and Botswana’s 200m Olympic champion in Letsile Tebogo. The two runners received the batons at around the same time. It was Benjamin who crossed the finish line first in an Olympic record time of 2:54:43, ahead of Tebogo…
Nhlanhla Dlamini Interview with Nhlanhla DlaminiCEO AND FOUNDER, MANELI PETS Lives in: Johannesburg, South Africa The global pet food industry is estimated to be worth over $125 billion. Tapping into this vast opportunity is South African-born Nhlanhla Dlamini, the founder and CEO of Maneli Pets. From its factory in Johannesburg, the company produces a range of innovative pet treats – including from unique protein sources such as ostrich, venison, crocodile, and fish – for both the domestic and international markets. How we made it in Africa’s editor-in-chief Jaco Maritz spoke to Dlamini about his business journey. Highlights from the interview…
Here is the medal table for all countries from Africa participating in the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games currently held in Paris.After the official start of the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024, competitions have begun, and athletes have already started winning medals in various sports. Africa is duly represented by top countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, Uganda and many more across all competitions, with this in mind here is the table for African countries that have won a medal so far in the Olympic Games 2024.Who won the first gold medal for Africa at the…
“I think it’s quite a mark of respect, the amount of people that are committed to being patient and queuing,” one volunteer queue steward told BuzzFeed News of the massive line. “Even if it rained, I think they’d still be here.”Kate Fryer, a National Health Service worker who traveled from Kent, braved the queue for five hours on her own and with a bad hip.The 44-year-old, who was supported with a walking stick, commended organizers for making the grueling process as accessible as possible for those with mobility issues.”They’ve been so good. It’s so well organized,” she told BuzzFeed News.When…
Jordan Chiles was visibly elated after learning she had won a bronze medal in the women’s floor routine apparatus on Aug. 5, jumping up and down with her coach, Cecile Landi, who had successfully appealed what she thought was a judge’s error on Chiles’ difficulty score. However, that elation appears to be short-lived, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled Saturday that Landi’s appeal was filed too late and, therefore, invalid.Chiles was originally given a 5.800 difficulty score for what Landi claimed was a 5.900 difficulty-scored routine, landing her in fifth after her performance.But after what was at the…