Month: April 2023

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University games: Athletes from 23 delegations begin competing in Ngaoundere

The 23rd edition of the University games in Ngaoundere kicked off on Saturday, April 29, with over 3000 athletes converging on the event ground.

The participants from 23 delegations representing the ten regions of Cameroon, will compete in 14 sports disciplines which will also feature cultural displays from fan clubs. The activities will run till May 6.

During the opening ceremony presided at by the Minister of Higher Education, accompanied by Minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi of Sports and Physical Education, Jacques Fame Ndongo told the athletes that what has brought them together goes beyond winning a prize.

“Through this competition, we are celebrating friendship, fair play, performance, equity, sports ethic, and fraternity. It is therefore not just to win the trophy” the Higher Education Minister said.

The rector of the host University Prof. Uphie Chinje assured the population that all has been put in place to ensure a successful event.

This year’s edition of the games comes after a three-year break since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

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Two teachers perish in head-on collision at Mwenge village

Two teachers died on Saturday night when their vehicles crashed into each other, while three passengers are in critical condition at Andara District Hospital in Kavango East Region’s Mukwe Constituency.

The Namibian Police Force in the region confirmed this in its weekend crime report issued on Sunday.

It is alleged that the two teachers, identified as Richard Thitaka, 30, from Diyogha village in Kavango East and Robert Liyali, 58, from Impalila Island in the Zambezi Region, lost their lives at Mwenge village, 30km west from Divundu on the B8 road of the Trans-Caprivi Highway.

According to the police report, the two teachers, who were the drivers of the respective vehicles, were approaching from different directions before the head-on collision happened.

The two teachers are said to be friends who both taught at Andara Combined School.

They reportedly called each other to meet up at Mbapuka village to celebrate the birthday of a friend who was also a passenger in one of the vehicles.

One of the cars was driving from the west to eastern direction while the other was driving from east to west.

The police explain that one vehicle upon approaching the other had its lights on bright mode, making it difficult for the other motorist to have a full view of the road ahead of him.

Due to that bright light, one of the drivers allegedly lost control of his vehicle causing the head-on collision that claimed both drivers’ lives on the spot.

The three passengers who were all in one vehicle where rushed to Andara District Hospital with serious injuries.

The next of kin of the two deceased teachers have been informed and investigations continue.

Source: The Namibian Press Agency

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South African tourist dies in B1 road accident at Otjiwarongo

A 57-year-old South African male tourist died instantly Friday afternoon when a Toyota Land Cruiser he was driving allegedly collided with a truck on the B1 road at Otjiwarongo.

Namibian Police Force Unit Commander for Community Affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha on Friday told Nampa in an interview that the deceased’s close relatives are yet to be informed of his death.

Mbeha said the deceased was travelling with his 54-year-old wife from the direction of Okahandja to Otjiwarongo at the time of the accident.

At approximately 700 metres towards the traffic circle south of town, the Land Cruiser allegedly collided head on with a truck which was transporting fuel from the direction of Otjiwarongo to Okahandja.

“Upon impact, the Toyota Land Cruiser overturned, and rolled several times before coming to a halt on its roof,” said Mbeha.

The incident happened at 14h30 on Friday afternoon, she added.

The 41-year-old truck driver who was alone, and the wife of the deceased both sustained injuries and were taken to the Otjiwarongo State Hospital where they received medical treatment.

A culpable homicide docket was on Friday opened against the truck driver at the Otjiwarongo Police Station.

Police investigations into the matter continue.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

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Elite two: Disciplinary commission ban Lausanne club for one year

Lausanne Academy club of Yaounde is in total mess. The homologation and disciplinary commission of the Cameroon Football Federation, FECAFOOT has slammed the elite two club a year ban from all its activities.

In addition to the ban, the club has also been fined 17 million FCFA to be paid to FECAFOOT. This comes after violence occurred on April 26, 2023 after championship match day 25 against Rangers FC Bafut in Yaounde.

The decision is issued in a press release signed by Nkengni Felix, president of the homologation and disciplinary commission on April 28.

According to the release, coach Noufessi Samuel of Lausanne will pay a fine of 5 million FCFA and has been banned for 5 years.

In addition, two players of the elite two club, Yannick Ngono and Andrien Jordan who were found guilty of fueling the act, have been fined 2 million FCFA. They have also been banned from all FECAFOOT competitions for two years.

All 3 points of the match were awarded to Rangers FC Bafut after the commission met. It also agreed that scores of the match is 0-2, though it ended 1-2 for Rangers.

On that Wednesday, fans of the Yaounde based elite two club molested match officials at the end of the game, claiming the officials favored Rangers FC. Two of the officials ended up in the hospital.

However, the club have 5 days, according to the rules to appeal the decision.

Few months ago, Unisport of Bafang was sanctioned on a similar act. All these is coming at a time when FECAFOOT President, Samuel Eto’o is trying to give a new face to football in Cameroon.

Source: Cameroon News Agency

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Under pressure Petro de Luanda face Sagrada Esperança to keep leadership

Sagrada Esperança versus Petro de Luanda match, on Saturday, is the main higfhlghty of the 27th round of the national first division football championship.

The leader of the championship Petro de Luanda, with 59 points, must not draw or risk losing the lead to 1º de Agosto,currently in the second position with 57 poitns.

In case of defeat, Sagrada, third with 49 points, can lose the last place on the podium that gives access to the African Cups, as they are being closely chased by Wiliete de Benguela and Interclube, with 46 points each, in fourth and fifth position respectively.

In the history of encounters between them, Petro have the advantage with 24 wins and 11 defeats in 48 matches.

Saturday’s match also includes Interclube (5th, with 43) vs Sporting de Cabinda (12th, with 23).

1º de Agosto face Académica do Lobito (9th, with 31 points).

Bravos do Maquis (8th, with 32 points) face Desportivo da Huila (10th, with 26pts) Desportivo da Lunda Sul (11th, with 24 points) face Isaac de Benguela (14th, with 15 points).

The round concludes on Sunday with the following matches:

Santa Rita (6th, with 32) face AS Dragão do Uíge (15th, with 8),Williete (4th, with 43) face Sporting de Benguela (13th, with 17).

Recreativo do Libolo have the day off due to the withdrawal of Cuando Cubango FC

Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)

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MODIFI s’implante à Singapour pour mieux servir les entreprises clientes en Asie

MODIFI Expands Its Footprint to Singapore

 

MODIFI Expands Its Footprint to Singapore to Better Serve Business Customers in Asia

SINGAPOUR, 28 avr. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La société fintech européenne de premier plan, MODIFI, spécialisée dans les solutions de paiements transfrontaliers et la provision de liquidités aux exportateurs du monde entier, annonce l’ouverture de son nouveau bureau à Singapour. Cette expansion s’inscrit dans la stratégie de MODIFI visant à renforcer sa présence mondiale et à mieux servir ses clients en Asie.

Le directeur commercial de l’entreprise, Matthias Hendrichs, quittera l’Allemagne pour s’installer à Singapour afin de diriger le nouveau bureau et d’assurer la croissance de l’entreprise dans la région. M. Hendrichs, qui a joué un rôle prépondérant dans l’expansion mondiale de MODIFI à ce jour, apporte aux clients basés en Asie plus de 16 ans d’expérience.

« Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer l’ouverture de notre nouveau bureau à Singapour, qui marque une étape importante de notre démarche visant à étendre notre présence », a déclaré le PDG de MODIFI, Nelson Holzner. « Avec ce nouveau bureau, nous souhaitons raffermir les liens avec nos clients en Asie et mettre à leur disposition les meilleures solutions de paiements transfrontaliers existantes. »

La situation stratégique de Singapour, à la croisée des principales voies de navigation, en fait une escale incontournable pour les navires naviguant entre l’Europe, l’Asie et le Moyen-Orient. Qui plus est, grâce à son réseau de transport aérien bien développé et à l’aéroport de Changi qui sert de plaque tournante aux vols internationaux, Singapour est une destination de choix pour les entreprises qui souhaitent transporter des marchandises et se connecter aux marchés mondiaux. En outre, Singapour a récemment dépassé Hong Kong pour se hisser au troisième rang des plus grands centres financiers du monde.

L’implantation de MODIFI à Singapour intervient à un moment où l’entreprise connaît une croissance rapide et une demande grandissante de ses services en Asie. La plateforme innovante de MODIFI offre aux exportateurs le meilleur mode de paiement dans le commerce transfrontalier : ils reçoivent leurs paiements instantanément tandis que les acheteurs peuvent payer jusqu’à 180 jours plus tard. Plus de 1 500 entreprises dans le monde profitent déjà des solutions de MODIFI pour développer leurs activités et conquérir de nouveaux marchés.

« Nous sommes enthousiastes à l’idée de faire partie de l’écosystème fintech dynamique de Singapour et de collaborer avec des partenaires locaux pour offrir à nos clients le meilleur service », a déclaré Hendrichs. « Notre objectif consiste à mener les entreprises en Asie sur la voie de la prospérité en leur fournissant le soutien dont elles ont besoin pour réussir sur le marché mondial actuel. »

Le nouveau bureau de MODIFI se trouve dans le quartier financier de Singapour et fera office de siège régional pour l’Asie.

Une photo accompagnant cette annonce est disponible sur: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/44281225-6202-425f-8caa-c82fed6761bb  

Personne à contacter :

Sara Debevec, directrice RP, marketing@modifi.com

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