The International Women's Day will be celebrated in the country and elsewhere across the world on Friday with due fervour. The theme for this year's International Women’s Day is 'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress', targeting economic disempowerment. Int’l Women’s Day: Monumental success of Coke Studio Bangla’s local gemsBangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and all private television channels have lined up special programmes for the day. The International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8 to celebrate women’s movement and struggle for equality, in the face of deeply entrenched patriarchy. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be present as the chief guest at the event to be held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium at 10 am on Friday.

A minibus taxi strike is reportedly affecting commuters and disrupting travel in parts of Ekurhuleni (East Rand) in Gauteng Province, early March 7. The strike is reportedly related to a disagreement between the minibus taxi owners and the municipality over taxi and bus routes. The taxi owners' union, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), has announced that affected areas included Benoni, Germiston, Katlehong, Tembisa and Vosloorus. Protests, consisting of demonstrations, go-slow convoys, and roadblocks, are possible along major road routes, near taxi ranks, in city centers, and near airports and government buildings. Additional acts of vandalism or arson are possible, especially near taxi ranks, along major highways, and in lower-income areas.

Port-au-Prince is due to remain in a state of emergency for another month, as gangs extend their hold on the capital. Haiti's troubled capital was put under a state of emergency for another month on Thursday as authorities struggle to rein in violent gangs demanding the prime minister resign. The UN Security Council met in New York on Wednesday to discuss the "critical" situation in Haiti, while the United States has called on Prime Minister Henry to take steps to resolve the crisis. Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier, an influential gang leader in Haiti, has warned of civil war and mass bloodshed unless Henry resigns. As well as the state of emergency, the capital is under a nighttime curfew to try to foster peace, but the gangs are often better armed than the security forces.

In a fairly quiet day for corporate news in SA, Sun City owner Sun International flagged a profit rise in an "exceptional year" for its hotels and resorts. In international news, Tesla has quit an auto lobby group in Australia after accusing it of misleading consumers. In December, Sun announced that it had reached a deal to acquire casino and hotel group Peermont, which values that company at about R7.3 billion. Sun, valued at about R10.3 billion on the JSE, gained just less than 1% on Thursday but has risen almost 17% in the past year. OUTsurance closed marginally lower on Thursday, but has risen almost 15% in the past twelve months.

Hassan Joho celebrated Winnie Odinga as she turned 34. Photo: Hassan Joho, Winnie Odinga. Source: InstagramHassan Joho's message for Winnie Odinga's birthdayWinnie, who turned 34 on March 6, reposted the Mombasa politician's post who showered blessings on her as she turned a new calendar. Joho posted a black and white photo of Winnie sitting on a motorbike, giving a serious post as she held her helmet. Joho wrote:"Good tidings on your date of birth, honourable Winnie Odinga."

The Uruguay international scored two superb goals as a clinical Liverpool side all but secured their passage to the next round of the tournamentDarwin Nunez stared as Liverpool enjoyed a 5-1 thumping win over Sparta Prague on Thursday to put themselves within touching distance of the Europa League quarter-finals. That scoreline papered over a performance that, in truth, left something to be desired, such were their defensive deficiencies. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring from the penalty spot, having won the spot-kick with a superb piece of individual pressing. However, Luis Diaz netted via a deflection shortly after to restore the Reds' three-goal lead. This was an erratic performance, overall, from the Reds and one characterised by big chances and open spaces for both teams to attack; Liverpool's clinical edge ultimately proved the difference.

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Source: UGCThe man is a soldier and was at work when his son, dressed in his NYSC uniform, casually walked in. PAY ATTENTION:After that, the young man made a trip to the school where his mother worked as a teacher. The video went viral and made many people emotional after it was shared on TikTok by @_ayomideadetoroWatch the video below:Reactions as NYSC member visits his parents@Ifeoluwa said:"That’s my son oo!! Man surprises father with giftSeparately, a touching video captured a young man’s surprise visit to his father, who was earning a living on the street, melted hearts. The video showed the son approaching his father, who was busy selling various items in a crowded market.

An amount of Diet Coke which many people would have assumed was normal and "healthy" to consume has been linked to a deadly heart condition. A new study suggests seven or more cans of diet pop per week could raise the risk of long-term heart issues among those tested. According to the Daily Mail, researchers in China spent four years evaluating 200,000 adults in the UK who had not previously been diagnosed with a heart condition. They were then followed up with 10 years later, and the findings will come as a worry to people who consume diet beverages daily, reports the Irish Star. According to Healthline.com, estimates of the prevalence of AFib in the United States ranges from about 2.7 million to 6.1 million.

The Cabinet has directed that the roles of Regional Development Authorities (RDAs) be reviewed in light of devolution. In light of the two levels of government, the Cabinet said, the review should assess the impact and effectiveness of the six regional authorities. These are Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority, Kerio Valley Development Authority, Lake Basin Development Authority, Ewaso Nyiro North Development Authority, Ewaso Nyiro South Development Authority and the Coast Development Authority. According to the Acts that created them, the RDAs were constituted based on river basins and large water bodies to spur regional development through sustainable utilisation and conservation of natural resources. In line with Kenya Kwanza's commitment to transparent fiscal management, the Cabinet approved a new method of accounting in government.

South African markets closed in the green yesterday, as better than expected US jobs data boosted investor sentiment. Platinum miners, Impala Platinum, Northam Platinum and Anglo American Platinum jumped 6.7%, 3.5% and 3.0%, respectively. Telecommunications company, Vodacom Group, MTN Group and Telkom SA SOC advanced 5.1%, 4.3% and 1.3%, respectively.

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Tatu City Special Economic Zone has received a boost from the governments of the United States, Finland and Canada who will fund a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at the facilityTatu City announced on March 6, 2024, that the funding was secured by a medical oxygen producer that will have a presence in the 5-000-acre new city bordering the nation's capital. Hewatele, a medical oxygen producer in Kenya, secured a USD20 million funding package from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Finnfund, Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), UBS Optimus Foundation and Grand Challenges Canada. "Hewatele's investment, backed by the world’s preeminent development finance institutions and foundations, represents a transformation of healthcare in Kenya and across East Africa,” stated David Karimi, Deputy Country Head, Kenya, at Rendeavour, the owner and developer of Tatu City.

Bebe Rexha had all eyes on her as she attended the star-studded 2024 Billboard Women In Music event in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The I'm Good hitmaker, 34, sizzled up a storm in a plunging corset-style black gown that highlighted her ample cleavage. Underneath she wore sheer black stockings, and completed the outfit with pointed-toe black heels. Bebe Rexha had all eyes on her as she attended the star-studded 2024 Billboard Women In Music event in Los Angeles on WednesdayThe I'm Good hitmaker, 34, sizzled up a storm in a plunging corset-style black gown that highlighted her ample cleavageThe 2024 Billboard Women In Music event was held at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. According to Billboard, the Women In Music honorees each 'demonstrate the degree to which music has become a global enterprise.'

Cricket fans will witness an emotional farewell from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Dinesh Karthik as he gears up for his final Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2024. Starting with Delhi Daredevils, he later played for Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders, and currently with Royal Challengers Bangalore. As per ESPNcricinfo, the upcoming 2024 season will mark the end of Karthik’s IPL playing career. Beyond the Playing FieldWhile bidding adieu to the IPL as a player, Dinesh Karthik has already embarked on a second career. IPL 2024 – Legacy of Excellence: Dinesh KarthikDinesh Karthik leaves an indelible mark in the IPL record books, amassing over 4500 runs with 20 half-centuries in 240 matches.