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Mohamed Salah desperate to win trophy for his country

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Egypt and the Ivory Coast meet in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 on Wednesday, bringing together two of the continent’s heavyweight sides with lots of history as well as two of the most intriguing attacking players in the world right now. Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, is aiming to add to their record collection … Read more

International sport in southern Africa grinds to a halt over Covid

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JOHANNESBURG: International sport in southern Africa effectively ground to a halt on Saturday as a result of travel bans caused by the new Omicron coronavirus variant. The Joburg Open golf tournament, part of the new DP World Tour, was the only major event played – and that was severely curtailed. A cricket series between South Africa and … Read more

South Africa on ‘upward curve’ despite World Cup woe, says Boucher

T20 World Cup

SHARJAH: South Africa bowed out of the Twenty20 World up on Saturday but coach Mark Boucher said the young team is headed in the “right direction” and will soon be rewarded with a trophy. The Proteas won their final Super 12 league match in Sharjah to hand England their first loss in the tournament but … Read more

Hat-trick hero Salah hails ‘big win’ as Liverpool crush Man Utd

MANCHESTER: Mohamed Salah hailed a “big win” for Liverpool as the Egyptian forward’s hat-trick inspired a 5-0 victory against humiliated Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s side ran riot in the 202nd meeting of English football’s biggest rivals. Naby Keita and Diogo Jota put Liverpool two goals ahead early on before Salah turned on the style … Read more

In-form Salah adjusts sights to World Cup as Egypt aim for top

In-form Salah adjusts sights to World Cup as Egypt aim for top

Johannesburg: Mohamed Salah, fresh from scoring a brilliant goal for Liverpool against Manchester City, switches his attention to 2022 World Cup qualifying this week as Egypt hope to get their campaign back on track. The record seven-time African champions face surprise Group F leaders Libya at home and away and need at least four points … Read more

African ‘Nutritious Burger Patty’ is made from 500,000 Flies

African ‘Nutritious Burger Patty’ is made from 500,000 Flies

A burger patty made from thousands of flies is a unique treat in Africa! Thousands of tiny flies swarm above Lake Victoria in Africa during the rainy season. The flies are so thick that they may suffocate someone. However, it did not deter anyone from approaching it. These bugs provide a rich source of nutrition … Read more

The life-saving rat known as Magawa has saved many lives in Cambodia

The life-saving rat

Awarded a medal for his bravery, the life-saving rat has been detecting landmines for a long time now, which has saved many lives.

People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PSDA), awarded a gold medal to the African poached rat who has been detecting landmines for a long time now.

A total of 39 landmines and 28 unexploded ordnance has been discovered by the life-saving rat in Cambodia, saving many lives.

APOPO, an anti-personnel landmines removal product development charity organization, where Magawa got his skills from, consider the life–saving rat their most successful rat as he cleared more than 141,000 square meters of land.

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‘Pakistan is willing to promote defense and trade relations with African countries’

FM Shah Mahmood

Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Wednesday that Pakistan’s forces have served in many African countries under UN peacekeeping missions for peace. Addressing a two-day conference of diplomats in Islamabad, Pakistan and other countries in the region are facing challenges including security threats. The minister said Pakistan is willing to promote defense … Read more