The Athletic Association of Barbados has taken 30 of their “CARIFTA hopefuls” to the St Vincent and the Grenadines junior nationals which come off this weekend in Kingstown. With the unavailability of a National Stadium and the track at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex still being upgraded, the AAB staged their Louis Lynch and Junior Championships at the less than ideal conditions on grass at St George Secondary School. Those substandard conditions were horribly exposed when rain scuttled last weekend’s 200 metres finals. Although some of the athletes have shown tremendous resilience clocking qualifying times for the 51st Games to be held in Grenada March 30 to April 1, none of them have been able to experience the give back from a synthetic surf for almost a year. The group left the island in three batches yesterday and will return on Sunday night.

Semigration to Cape Town may have continued apace in 2023, a year when Johannesburg continued to suffer worse load shedding, water outages and potholes. But SA's economic hub isn't losing its financial crown to the Mother City just yet. "Real gross domestic product at the municipal level indicates that the economy of the City of Johannesburg is more than 30% larger than that of the City of Cape Town," Christie Viljoen, economist and senior manager at PwC in SA, said, adding:Even with a strong flow of human and financial capital to the Western Cape, it will take a long time for Cape Town to narrow the large gap between the size of its economy and that of Johannesburg.

Corruption-accused former president Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party "poses a substantive risk to the continued peaceful nature" of South African politics, the DA wrote to G7 and Scandinavian foreign ministers, as well as the European Union. The party asked for their help in ensuring there is no foreign interference in South Africa's looming elections. In February, the Multi-Party Charter (MPC), of which the DA is a leading member, wrote to foreign ministers and other relevant organisations to request assistance in ensuring the results of the upcoming national and provincial elections accurately reflect the will of the people of South Africa.

Nestled in the heart of the country, Laikipia boasts a unique blend of landscapes, wildlife, and cultural experiences that are unparalleled in other counties. From thrilling safaris to immersive cultural encounters, Laikipia promises an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impression. What sets Laikipia apart is its array of physically demanding activities that push visitors to new limits and elevate their stay to unparalleled heights. As Laikipia emerges as a tourist hotspot, it is poised to revolutionize the world of luxury accommodations. Mwarania emphasized that Laikipia lags behind in terms of tourism due to inadequate promotion of Laikipia as a tourist destination in the country.

Francis Ngannou, the heavyweight boxer, has issued an apology to his fans after experiencing a knockout defeat by Briton Anthony Joshua in the second round of their fight in Saudi Arabia. Joshua, 34, managed to floor the UFC champion both in the first and early in the second round. Following the humiliating defeat, the 37-year-old Ngannou expressed his regret to his supporters through a statement. Meanwhile, Joshua shared his sentiments, stating, "I'm going back to my cage and when they let me out, I'll fight again." Under scrutiny in recent years, Joshua faced pressure to send a message to his rival Fury.

Roads Cabinet Secretary Murkomen escaped unhurt after a private chopper they were in crashed as it attempted to take off in Mwachon, Baringo County. Murkomen was with Kenya Airports Authority chairman Caleb Kositany when the incident happened Saturday morning. They left the chopper unharmed but were advised to seek medical attention later. The chopper registration number 5Y-PKI is privately owned but the two had hired for use. Police were later called to guard the badly damaged chopper.

Due to a male-dominated wildlife storytelling industry, there haven’t been too many female-led or female-focused productions worth raving about… that is until National Geographic (Nat Geo) entered the arena with Queens. Narrated by iconic American Black Panther star Angela Bassett, Queens is a stunning illustration of female prowess on and off the camera. In front of the camera, the series shines the spotlight on the matriarchs of nature who are best known for their leadership, sometimes inspiring and sometimes ruthless but nonetheless majestic. The seven-part natural history docuseries follows six powerful sisterhoods within the animal kingdom where females rule.

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Also Read: Made Country Proud Before Aishwarya Rai; She Was First Indian To Become Miss WorldSagar Thakur Threatened ElvishIn an Instagram video, Elvish Yadav claimed that Sagar Thakur had threatened to harm him and his family. Elvish Posted An Instagram PollElvish expressed his anger towards the violent comments which were targeting his family. In his Instagram video, he posted a question poll for his followers, asking how they would respond to such harmful remarks about their family members. Wouldn’t you feel enraged?” Elvish Yadav questioned in the video. Maxtern Had Been Trolling Elvish Yadav From Past 8 MonthsThe influencer alleged that Sagar Thakur had been trolling him for the past eight months.

Heavyweight boxer Francis Ngannou has apologised to his fans after Briton Anthony Joshua knocked him out in the second round of a fight in Saudi Arabia. "I'm going back to my cage and when they let me out, I'll fight again," Joshua said, as WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury watched on from ringside. "When I saw the fight with Tyson Fury I thought 'I want some of that'. Victory is two-time world champion Joshua's fourth in 11 months, and keeps alive his ambition of recapturing a world title. The pair will fight to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion in May, with a rematch later in the year.

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President William Ruto has today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the newly promoted military offices. The event, steeped in tradition and symbolism saw the new Vice Chief of Defence Forces (VCDF) Maj Gen Charles Muriu Kahariri who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General take an oath of office. The ceremony held at State House, Nairobi was also witnessed by Chief of the Defence Forces Francis Ogolla and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ruto presided over the event in his capacity as the commander–in–chief of the Kenya Defence Forces. In his address after the ceremony, Ruto congratulated the officers emphasizing the pivotal role of the military in ensuring national security and stability.

Briton Anthony Joshua delivered the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Joshua, 34, floored the UFC champion in the first round and early in the second. Victory is two-time world champion Joshua's fourth in 11 months, and keeps alive his ambition of recapturing a world title. The pair will fight to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion in May, with a rematch later in the year. The finishing punch was one which will undoubtedly take centre stage in future Joshua knockout highlights reel.

President William Ruto on Friday announced that he had made several female ambassadorial appointments, in honour of the contribution of women to the leadership of the country. In the appointments, he said 10 would serve as Ambassadors and High Commissioners, while the rest would be deputy ambassadors. "This morning I have appointed 10 more women as ambassadors in different parts of the world and another six deputy ambassadors in recognition of the contribution of women in the leadership of women," Ruto said. The Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has now made public the names of the women who have been picked to serve in the different positions. "His Excellency the President has transmitted the nominations of High Commissioners, Ambassadors, and Permanent Representatives to the National Assembly for consideration and approval by Parliament in fulfilment of the legal requirement set out under our nation's supreme law," Koskei said.

That is why we are also focussing on the projects that are pending for years”The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 17,500 crores in Jorhat, Assam today. The development projects of today encompass the sectors of health, oil and gas, rail and housing. He affirmed giving momentum to the development of Assam by laying the foundation stone and dedicating to the nation development projects worth about Rs 17,500 crores today pertaining to the sectors of health, housing and petroleum. The Prime Minister also touched upon the dedication of Barauni - Guwahati Pipeline under PM Urja Ganga Yojna to the nation. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the love and affection of the people and said that every Indian is his family.