The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to break ground on its first deep-sea port thanks to a partnership between the Emirati logistics company DP World and British International Investment Plc (BII). The project will be located at the Port of Banana where the Congo River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The new port will expand DP World’s presence in Africa. BII plans to invest $35 million in the project, which it estimates will reduce trade costs in the DRC by 12% and create 85,000 jobs. The port, developed in phases, will include a 600-meter quay with an 18-meter draft,…
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Khuli Chana Hails Marcus Harvey’s “Now You Know Me” As Album Of The Year. South African hip-hop legend Khuli Chana has thrown his weight behind Marcus Harvey‘s latest project, “Now You Know Me,” marking a significant moment in the young artist’s career. Khuli Chana Hails Marcus Harvey’s “Now You Know Me” As Album Of The Year Reputable for his pioneering role in the Motswako movement, Khuli Chana’s endorsement carries considerable weight in the South African music industry, highlighting the growing impact of Harvey’s unique sound. Released to critical acclaim, “Now You Know Me” showcases Marcus Harvey’s versatility, blending elements of…
The Seattle Kraken have addressed their biggest question of the offseason by re-signing third-year center Matthew Beniers to a seven-year, $50 million contract, averaging $7 million annually.Beniers was Seattle’s first-ever NHL Draft pick when he was chosen No. 2 in the 2021 NHL Draft. He had a stellar rookie season in 2022. He led all first-year players in points (57) and plus-minus (plus-14), tied for the NHL lead in goals (24) and ranked second in assists (33). After winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s best rookie, Beniers cooled off in 2023. In 77 games, he recorded 37 points with…
Kyiv has accused the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of complicity in Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Ukraine has adopted a law to ban religious groups linked to Moscow in a move targeting the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, which the government has accused of complicity in Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The parliament passed the law by 265 votes to 29 on Tuesday. Lawmaker Iryna Herashchenko said it was an issue of national security. “This is a historic vote. Parliament approved a legislation which bans a branch of the aggressor country in Ukraine,” she wrote on Telegram. Most Ukrainians are Orthodox Christians but the…
A worker at a Manhattan pizza place is fighting for his life after he was allegedly attacked by a customer and mauled by the man’s dog at the restaurant, and now the canine’s owner is behind bars facing charges. Police said they responded Monday night to Roma Pizza on Fifth Avenue near East 19th Street in the Flatiron District after a fight broke out around 10 p.m. An employee told NBC New York that it started when the victim told the suspect, identified by police as Tyshaun Watson, to take his unleashed dog outside. Watson then went behind the counter…
Tanzania has experienced a remarkable surge in investment projects during the first half of 2024, registering 409 projects valued at $3.09 billion. This represents a significant increase from the previous year, with the Tanzania Investment Centre targeting 293 more projects than were achieved in the 2023/24 fiscal year. Of the 409 projects, 385 are new, while 24 are slated for further development. Foreign investors initiated 185 of these projects, while Tanzanians led 165. The remaining 59 are joint ventures between local and foreign investors. The manufacturing sector dominated with 196 projects worth $1.42 billion, followed by transportation with 68 projects…
The love story between Manchester City and Ilkay Gundogan might still have some pages left in it as the German international has been rumoured for a possible return to the Etihad just a season after he joined Barcelona.There have been several reports going through on the media that Manchester City and the camp of Ilkay Gundogan have both been in contact as they are looking at sealing the deal before the 2024 summer transfer window closes.Pep Guardiola and Ilkay Gundogan have reportedly spoken to each other, with the manager giving the green light to the move. The German is under…
The MLB playoff push is officially underway, and reinforcements are en route for the Houston Astros, with future Hall-of-Famer Justin Verlander returning to the mound tonight against the Boston Red Sox. After stumbling out of the gate, the Astros are in their customary place atop the American League West despite losing multiple expected starting pitchers to Tommy John surgery and Verlander missing time with shoulder inflammation and neck soreness. At 41 years old, Verlander’s prime is certainly behind him, but his decade of postseason experience could prove invaluable for Houston in October. Which brings us to today’s quiz. Verlander is one of…
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in the United States charged a line of police in an intense standoff with officers outside the Israeli consulate on the second night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago. Protesters on Tuesday chanted “Let them go!” as police handcuffed at least four people and led them away from the demonstration. Officers carrying wooden clubs shouted “move” and penned the demonstrators in on the street, preventing them from marching. Some demonstrators set a US flag on fire in the street as the celebratory roll call for Vice President Kamala Harris took place inside the United…
Warning of a difficult fight ahead, former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama on Tuesday called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris in urgent messages to the Democratic National Convention that were at times both hopeful and foreboding. “America, hope is making a comeback,” the former first lady declared. She then tore into Republican Donald Trump, a sharp shift from the 2016 convention speech in which she told her party, “When they go low, we go high.” “His limited and narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hardworking, highly educated, successful people…