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Qatar hires third cruise ship resort to resolve World Cup lodging points

Qatar hires third cruise ship resort to resolve World Cup lodging points

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Qatar has hired a third cruise ship as a floating hotel to tackle accommodation issues ahead of the opening day of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the country. Bookings are…

NLC commends Gbajabiamila for intervening in ASUU strike

NLC commends Gbajabiamila for intervening in ASUU strike

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 NLC President, Ayuba Wabba and Speaker of the House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commended Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, for his intervention…

CAN advises FG to arrange flood victims fund

CAN advises FG to arrange flood victims fund

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh [Photo Credit: Skabash] The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised the federal government to set up a Presidential Flood Relief and Rehabilitation Committee to mobilise…

NGX: Market capitalisation features N116 billion

NGX: Market capitalisation features N116 billion

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Nigerian Exchange [Photo Creadit: Business Live Nigeria] Trading on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) was bullish on Monday following investors’ interest in some medium and largely capitalised stocks. Specifically, the market…

Cellular cash is surging in Africa as extra disruption happen

Cellular cash is surging in Africa as extra disruption happen

At TechCabal’s Future of Commerce event, held on 23rd September, a panel session was put together to discuss the impact of mobile money on payments and commerce in Africa.  There, Damilare Dosunmu, staff writer with…

Matekane declares three-party coalition in Lesotho

Matekane declares three-party coalition in Lesotho

The leader of Lesotho's Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) party, who scored an unprecedented result in national elections last week, announced that he would be heading a three-party coalition government. The announcement by the diamond millionaire, Sam…

Kenyan police hunt for church thief

Kenyan police hunt for church thief

Police in the Kenyan capital says they are looking for a church warden suspected of stealing 1.5 million shillings - $12,400/£11,240 - that members had collected to develop the church. Police suspect the thief broke…

Venezuela landslide loss of life toll rises to 34

Venezuela landslide loss of life toll rises to 34

No Comment just in Last updated: 6 hours ago The landslide, which was triggered by flooding after heavy rains caused streams to overflow, also buried more than 300 homes and affected around another 750. Thousands…

Indigenous of Chile march for rights and recognition

Indigenous of Chile march for rights and recognition

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Zambian skipper Enock Mwepu retires at age 24 attributable to coronary heart situation

Zambian skipper Enock Mwepu retires at age 24 attributable to coronary heart situation

Enock Mwepu has been forced to retire at the age of 24 as he has been diagnosed with a hereditary heart condition. The Brighton and Zambia midfielder announced on Monday as he hasn’t played for…

Nigerian information and intelligence firm Stears raises $3.3 million to unravel Africa’s information dearth

Nigerian information and intelligence firm Stears raises $3.3 million to unravel Africa’s information dearth

Nigerian data and intelligence company, Stears has raised $3.3 million to enhance its data collection and analytics capabilities, acquire talent and expand into East and Southern Africa. This seed round was led by MaC Venture…

Funding metrics that matter to African feminine founders

Funding metrics that matter to African feminine founders

This article was contributed to TechCabal and co-authored by Sarah Dusek, Founder of Enygma Ventures; Tebogo Mokwena, Founder of Akiba Digital Are you tackling a big problem that solves global challenges? Does your solution improve the…