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MPLA Women Wing Raises Fund for Cuba Typhoon VictimsThe women wing of the Angolan ruling party (OMA) recently here launched a fund-raising campaign to help the victims of typhoons Gustav and Ike that hit the Latin American country of Cuba, last August and September.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Oct-2008 07:56
Africa: India-Brazil-South Africa Should Align With China
The India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) formation could have enough clout to stand up to the European Union and the U.S. but it needs the help of emerging superpower China. Alternatively it should align with the BRIC (Brazil-Russia-India-China) group.
Source : AllAfrica | 14-Oct-2008 08:35
Kenya: Jamaican Reggea Star Luciano Thrills Nairobi
Jamaican reggae roots musician Luciano wowed Nairobi revelers at a recent charity concert. He performed at Serve Jah function at the Splash Waterworld in Nairobi in aid of two children's homes in the Kenya. Curtain raisers included reggae icons Mickey General, Ragga Lox and Living Truth, amongst others. They also did not disappoint. Luciano was
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 16:34
Kenya: Musyoki Leads Team Charge in Rio Race
Just like the World Race Walking Championships, the World Half Half Marathon Championships may not be as high profile as other competitions organised by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 11:03
Zersenay Saunters to Another Staggering Victory
Olympic Athlete Zersenay Tadese stood first in the IAAF/CAIXA World Half Marathon Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the afternoon hours today.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Oct-2008 10:28
South Africa: Country to Assist With Humanitarian Efforts in Cuba
Cabinet has decided that the South African government, working with civil society, should participate in the global humanitarian assistance effort to support the people of Cuba, following the devastation caused by hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 14:03
Argentina Wants to Reach USD 200 Million in Exports to Country
The Republic of Argentina desires to reach, by the year's end, a volume of exportations to Angola estimated at USD 200 million, to the contrary of the USD 165.8 million obtained in 2007, informed this Wednesday, in Luanda, that country's ambassador, Ricardo Víctor Roggero.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 10:37
Country, Argentine Cooperation Ties Excellent - Diplomat
Argentinean ambassador to Angola, Ricardo Víctor Roggero, Wednesday in Luanda considered excellent the relations of bilateral cooperation in various domains between his country and Angola.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 10:37
Kenya: Team Set for Trip to Rio
The Kenya team to this year's World Half-Marathon flies out Thursday for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, venue of the championship on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 10:13
Angola: Culture Minister Considers Solidarity Show Magnificent
The Angolan Culture minister, Rosa Cruz e Silva, said the Saturday evening music show was a magnificent gesture of the Angolan people's solidarity with Cuba, victims of hurricanes.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Angola: Cuban Songstress Delighted At Angolan Public
The vocalist of the Cuban all-female band "Caramelo Son", Danaisis Carrillo, said Saturday evening, in Luanda, that she felt absolutely delighted at the Angolan people's active participation in the concert of solidarity to the victims of the hurricanes that recently hit her country.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Angola: Singer Big Nelo Considers Aid to Cuban People Important
Rapper Big Nelo said last Saturday in Luanda that the Angolan people should necessarily show solidarity to the victims of the natural calamity in Cuba, as they did a lot for Angola, in the most difficult moments.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Africa: The Law's an Asset
AT THE risk of raising eyebrows I must admit that I am a fan of The Simpsons. Their twisted and satirical outlook on life has given me many laughs over the years, especially when they poke fun at lawyers.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:58
Angola: Female Cuban Orchestra Enlivens Luanda Audience
The female orchestra of Cuba "Caramelo Son" Saturday in Luanda enlivened the show attended by about 3,000 fans at "Atlântico" cinema to express solidarity with the victims of the storms in Cuba.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:31
Rwanda: Rukundo Gears Up for Rio Half Marathon
Rwanda's promising long distance runner Sylvain Rukundo has confirmed his readiness to put on a better showing at the 3rd IAAF World Half Marathon race set for October 12 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 11:34
Angola: Solidarity With Cuba Storm Victims Gathers Over 3,000 Citizens
About 3,000 people will attend Saturday evening in Luanda a "Show in Solidarity" with the victims of Cuba storm, during a gala that will be enlivened by that country's female music band "Caramelo Son" and local musicians.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 09:06
Uganda: Kayongo to Fight Cuban in U.S. Today
US-based prize fighter Mohammed Kayongo will try to maintain his steady and impressive progress in paid ranks when he takes on Cuba's Alex "Bullet" Perez in a non-title welterweight bout at Grand Casino Hinckley Minnesota today.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 08:49
Kenya: Mosoti to Represent Country in Rio
Lameck Mokono Mosoti has been included in the Kenya team to this year's World Half Marathon in Rio de Janerio, Brazil, on October 12 replacing top ranked Olympic marathon champion Samuel Wanjiru.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 08:14
Nigeria: NFF to Scoop $.2 Million From Colombia Friendly
The coffers of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will swell to the turn of $200, 000 courtesy of November's friendly with Latin American football powerhouse Colombia.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Sep-2008 10:12
Kenya: Tired Olympic Champ Wanjiru Gives Rio de Janeiro a Wide Berth
Olympic marathon champion Samuel Wanjiru has pulled out of next month's IAAF World Half Marathon Championship in Rio de Janeiro citing fatigue.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Sep-2008 10:07
Uganda: Country's Women to Miss Trip to Brazil
The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) is racing against time to raise funds to send a team to the World Half Marathon Championships due October 12 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Sep-2008 08:00
Africa: Sarkozy Advocates Enlarged G-8
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has advocated an enlarged G-8 club of industrialised nations that will include South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, India and China and a reform of the Security Council to reflect a changing world.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 12:15
Nigeria: Amodu Aims to Exact Colombian Revenge
Super Eagles coach Shaibu Amodu has endorsed the Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) plan to engage Colombia in an international friendly match in order to settle an old score with the Los Cafeteros (The Coffee Makers).
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 12:08
Angola: Memo On Political Consultations Signed
The governments of Angola and of Uruguay on Monday here signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations between both countries.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Sep-2008 11:02
Uganda: Asiku Getting Ready for International Boxing Organization Title Contest
Jackson Asiku has taken on the services of two Mexican sparring partners to sharpen him for his forthcoming IBO title fight next month.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Sep-2008 08:16
Africa: Cubans Fete 60s Africa
This is the season of international film festivals where directors are showcasing their new productions in the hope of winning audiences and awards for their productions.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Sep-2008 10:41
Delegation of Cuban Friendship Institute Expected
A delegation of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with People is expected in the country on Sunday for a seven-day work visit, ANGOP learnt on Friday.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Sep-2008 08:04
Uganda: Kiprop to Lead Team to Brazil
Isaac Kiprop is one athlete that has failed to exploit his cosmic potential. Tipped to be one of Uganda's greatest ever long distance runners of all-time a few years back, Kiprop is now living in the shadow of his compatriot Moses Kipsiro. His demise has been primarily due to off-track problems.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Sep-2008 08:34
Nigeria: Scenes of Nigeria in Brazil
The National Troupe of Nigeria and National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) recently gave good account of themselves in far away Brazil with a rare display of the best of the Nigerian arts as part of the opening ceremony of the Nigeria Cultural House.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Sep-2008 11:33
LAASP Celebrates Tenth Anniversary of Cuban Citizens Imprisonment
The Angolan League of Friendship and Solidarity to People (LAASP) on Friday in Luanda commemorates the 10th anniversary of the arbitrary detention of five Cuban citizens by the North American authorities.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Sep-2008 09:49
Kenya: Wanjiru to Lead Charge for Glory in Rio De Janeiro
Olympic marathon champion Samuel Wanjiru will lead a strong Kenyan team to the IAAF World Half Marathon Championship to be held in Rio de Janeiro on October 12.
Source : AllAfrica | 12-Sep-2008 11:07
Nigeria: Nigerians On Death Row Send Appeal to Yar'Adua
About 19 Nigerians on death row in Indonesia have sent "Save Our Soul" message to President Umaru Yar'Adua to intervene to secure their freedom before the hangman descend on them.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Sep-2008 10:56
Angola: 'Los Caimaneros' Collect Donations for Cuba
The association of former Angolan students in Cuba, named "Los Caimaneros", started this Wednesday a campaign to collect funds in Angola to help in the crisis caused by the hurricanes Gustav and Ike in that Caribbean island.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Sep-2008 07:51
South Africa: Local Website to Launch in Brazil
A LOCALLY developed website offering free classified adverts is expanding into Brazil today in a venture backed by internet entrepreneur Ronnie Apteker.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Sep-2008 08:49
South Africa: Chavez Oils Way Into Country, Sarkozy Splits Atoms
THE government's preoccupation with security of supply, in electricity and energy, was always going to trigger the interest of energy rich countries.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Sep-2008 13:15
South Africa: Forging a 'Strategic Alliance'
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and his South African counterpart Thabo Mbeki announced that their countries have a "strategic" relationship, before signing a framework cooperation agreement in Pretoria, which paves the way for future arrangements on technology transfer and concrete deals involving oil and food.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Sep-2008 07:57
South Africa: Italy to Advance North-South Relations
South Africa and Italy are to advance North-South relations on Saturday when Foreign Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma meets her Italian counterpart at Lake Como.
Source : AllAfrica | 04-Sep-2008 13:15
South Africa: Chavez's Challenge
VENEZUELA seems awfully keen to attract PetroSA to drill and invest in its Orinoco oilfields. Should SA be as keen on the partnership?
Source : AllAfrica | 04-Sep-2008 11:24
Thanda Sign New Deal With Italian Firm
Thanda Royal Zulu have sealed a new technical sponsorship with Italian sports apparel manufacturers Lotto Sport in a deal that will stretch over the next two seasons.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Sep-2008 16:22
More Brazilians Move to Southern Africa
The influx of Brazilian players to Southern Africa is growing with the news that three more are ready to set the Namibian domestic Premiership alight when they turn out for their new club, Orlando Pirates, this season.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Sep-2008 16:22
South Africa: Country Learning From Venezuela's Initiatives - Mbeki
The South African government is observing Venezuela's initiatives to improve the lives and social conditions of the marginalised masses in that country in order to learn from them.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Sep-2008 13:35
South Africa: PetroSA Must Begin Exploiting Venezuelan Oil Reserves
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says the Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA) should begin exploiting his country's oil reserves, which are the largest in the world.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Sep-2008 13:19
PetroSA to Tap Oil Riches in Venezuela
PETROSA is ready to send a team as early as next month to assess the possibility possibilities of drilling for oil in Venezuela following the energy co-operation agreement signed yesterday with the Latin American country, CEO Sipho Mkhize said.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Sep-2008 12:02
South Africa: Venezuela Ties 'Strategic,' Says Mbeki
Bilateral agreements signed between South Africa and Venezuela proves the relationship is "real, actual and practical," says President Thabo Mbeki, after meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Sep-2008 16:48
South Africa: Wits Send Brazilian Striker Home
Bidvest Wits have sent one of the three Brazilians players on loan from Sao Paulo, striker Andrey Almeida Ricardo back home before he has even kicked a ball in an official match.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Sep-2008 15:52
South Africa: Brazilian 'Students' Get Work Permits
Bidvest Wits coach Roger De Sa is a happy man after receiving news that his newly-signed Brazilian players will available for selection for their away Absa Premiership fixture against Orlando Pirates next week.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Sep-2008 15:52