A video showing a Tanzanian-based prophet, Rolinga, prophesying the death of their second president has gone viral. The video by Haleluya TV was aired at the Omega Ministries Church of all nation in Mbezi, Dar Es Salaam. "The family has to pray against death. Pray against death on the second President." In another video, the prophet is seen asking people to pray as death will strike Tanzanian in February getting into March this year.

Grace Malu of Equity Hawks (right) tussles for the ball against Inter Clube’s Eduarda Gabriel. [FIBA]Equity Bank Hawks Basketball Club on Monday begun their Africa Women Basketball League (AWBL) campaign on the back foot after losing 80-55 to Angola’s Inter Clube during their opening Group B match in Alexandria, Egypt. An 18-point run for Angola's Inter Clube in the opening 5 minutes of the second quarter against Equity Bank Hawks proved detrimental for the latter as they went on to lose the match. Speaking after the defeat, Equity Bank coach Benson Oluoch said they lost the game due to a lot of turnovers. This, however, is a learning process and I believe we will come out better for the second match," said Oluoch.

Equity Hawks’ Betty Kananu (right) in action against Noussirath Ali of ASPAC. [FIBA]A fourth quarter 27-8 blowout for Kenyan side Equity Bank Hawks saw them pick their first Africa Women's Basketball League (AWBL) win, defeating Benin's ASPAC 87-69. The bankers got off to a poor start on Monday when they lost to Angola’s Inter Clube 80-55 during their opening Group B match. Hawks center Grace Malu was the star of the show as she finally found her footing in the final period, scoring 13 to take her final tally to 25 with 17 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists and 2 steals. Hawks coach Benson Oluoch said in his post-match interview: "We pushed the ball more and our shots were falling in the final period which wasn't the case in the opening three quarters so we will look to build on this momentum going forward.

KPA's Natalie Akinyi (right) in action against Sporting last Friday. [FIBA]Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will on Tuesday evening (today) renew their rivalry with African champions Alexandria Sporting Club (ASC) in the finals from 7pm as curtains come down on the Africa Women’s Basketball League (AWBL). KPA captain Natalie Akinyi Mwangale dropped a double-double of 26 points and 13 assists to lead the dockers to victory. Sporting picked a 100-74 victory against Angola's Inter Clube in the second Semi-Final to book a rematch with KPA. Sporting also won the second (20-19) and third quarters (21-16) albeit KPA’s strong comeback which was evident in their last quarter 28-22 dominance.

Equity Hawks players celebrate after qualifying for the quartefinals. [FIBA]The 2023 Africa Women's Basketball League in Egypt has been a stage for riveting basketball action, with Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Equity Hawks both advancing to the quarterfinals after a series of intense group games. Equity Hawks' journey in Group B was equally dramatic as they fought hard to edge out Cameroon’s Overdose in a nail-biting encounter that ended 76-73. With their eyes set on the prize, KPA aims to regroup and address their shortcomings, while the Equity Hawks look to continue their momentum and make a statement in the quarterfinals. The prospect of these two Kenyan teams possibly facing off adds an extra layer of excitement and national pride to the AWBL's thrilling quarterfinal matchups.

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The state-run Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) on Thursday cut power supplies to the parliament over a debt of 23m Ghanaian cedi ($1.8m; £1.4m). A video shared by local media showed MPs in the dimly lit chamber chanting: "Dumsor, dumsor", which means power outage in the local Akan language. Local media reported that a back-up power generator restored power to the chamber a few minutes later. Ghana's electricity company, which is facing crippling financial difficulties, frequently disconnects power from indebted clients. Private electricity suppliers are owed $1.6bn by the state power company, according to Elikplim Kwabla Apetogbor, the head of the organisation representing them.

President William Ruto is set to initiate the construction of the Talanta Sports City Stadium in Nairobi for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. President William Ruto is set to inaugurate the construction of the Talanta Sports City Stadium at the Jamhuri Showground on Friday morning. The Talanta Sports City Stadium is expected to be operational by the end of 2025, offering ample preparation time ahead of the AFCON 2027 spectacle. This includes the ongoing renovations at Nyayo and Kasarani Stadia and the development of the new Talanta Stadium. While the total budget for the Talanta Sports City Stadium is yet to be disclosed, the government assures that the costing process is underway, with details to be provided in due course.

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The lawyer representing EFF leader Julius Malema apologised to Judge Mark Sher on Thursday after a tense conclusion to Wednesday's hate speech proceedings in the Equality Court, sitting in the Western Cape High Court building, where he accused Sher of bias. "Just before we commence," Mfesane Ka-Siboto said as the court proceeding began after the customary bow to the Bench. "I would like to let this court know that I wish to apologise for my part in what happened yesterday (Wednesday).

This is where his beloved wife and mother of the triplets, Mercy Chepkorir, was laid to rest last week. According to Mr Teletum, his wife began experiencing severe chest pains and was rushed to the hospital. Mr Teletum depends on volunteers who have been streaming in to assist him take care of the newborns. Every day there is the regular feeding, changing diapers, and washing them.”Even with the tragedy, Mr Teletum does not believe in bad luck. We call on the government, local leaders, and well-wishers to come to our neighbour’s help,” he says.

Parental opposition led three in 100 children to drop out, while undisclosed reasons affected three out of 10 cases. “A concerning seven in 10 public schools reported incidents of children learning in the open, whereas private schools exhibited a lower rate at 2.5 in 100. Additionally, disparities in facilities are evident, with eight in 10 private schools being fully fenced compared to seven in 10 public schools. Overall, 46 in 100 enrolled children and 28 in 100 out-of-school children at least met expectations in reading a Grade Three appropriate English text,” said Dr Manyasa. “Overall, public schools face a teacher shortage, reflected in the national Permanent and Pensionable teacher-to-classroom ratio of 0.99,” Dr Manyasa noted.

Initial OKA had brought together Mr Musyoka, Mr Moi, Ford Kenya’s Moses Wetang’ula and Musalia Mudavadi, who was then Amani National Congress (ANC) boss in protest against Mr Odinga’s plan to run in 2022. Mr Musyoka and Mr Wamalwa have separately declared their plans to run for the presidency in the next poll and have since launched joint popularization bid, with insiders revealing plans for the two to fly a joint ticket with Mr Musyoka as the flagbearer and Mr Wamalwa as a running mate. The team captain has taken a break and is handing over the armband to Mr Musyoka,” Wamalwa said in Nakuru. I am available, and the Azimio coalition will put the government on the right track on governance,” said Kalonzo. In a recent interview with Nation, Mr Musyoka exuded confidence of getting the backing of Mr Odinga and the Azimio coalition.

Two police officers were on Thursday, February 29, arraigned at the Busia Law courts on allegations of having defrauded two German nationals at the Busia border. The prosecution claimed that the Officer Commanding the Busia station, along with his assistant, purportedly defrauded the German nationals of Ksh2.6 million on February 24, 2024. Photo MIKE MAGEROThe prosecution has further recommended that the court transfer the matter to another station far from the Busia law, to ensure justice is served. In defending their decision to retain the case in Busia, the officers highlighted that the circumstances surrounding the incident had not been fully ascertained. He was granted release on a Ksh3 million bond or an alternative cash bail of Ksh1 million.

Dar es Salaam - Tanzania’s former president, Ali Hassan Mwinyi, is dead. Tanzanian former president Ali Hassan Mwinyi at a ceremony in Zanzibar. Source: Getty ImagesIn a TV broadcast on Thursday, February 29, President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the veteran politician's death at the age of 98. The late Mzee Ali Hassan Mwinyi will be laid to rest on the 2nd in Unguja, Zanzibar. Mwinyi was the second President of Tanzania after founding president Julius Nyerere.