United Nations and UAE launch trust fund to prevent chronic child malnutrition
United Nations trust fund dedicated to preventing chronic malnutrition Unitlife, was officially launched on Monday June 28 on the side-lines of the Generation Equality Forum. The announcement was made at a virtual event co-hosted by France Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian and United Arab Emirates Minister...
South African court orders former President Zuma to jail for contempt
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to 15 months in prison for defying a court order to appear before an inquiry probing wide-ranging allegations of corruption during his tenure from 2009 to 2018. Zuma was not in court for the...
Germany appoints envoy to drive green hydrogen, energy transition in Africa
The African Energy Chamber has appointed Gϋnter Nooke to be personal representative of the German Chancellor Angel Merkel for Africa. The representative will attend and participate in African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 set for Cape Town, South Africa in November. The appointment makes Gunter Nooke a prominent figure in Germany-Africa...
Mysterious skull fossils found in Israel expand human family tree, but questions remain
Fossils found in China and Israel dating from around 140,000 years ago are adding to the ranks of hominins that mixed and mingled with early modern humans. The fossils from Israel hint that a previously unknown group of hominins, proposed to be the direct ancestors of Neanderthals, might have dominated...
Kenya, South Africa in Pool C as Tokyo Olympic rugby 7s committee release fixture
The pools for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic rugby sevens competitions have been announced by World Rugby, a month ahead of the men’s final at Tokyo Stadium. The 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams have been allocated to three pools of four teams, according to rankings based upon performances in the...
Celtics appoint NBA veteran Ime Udoka 18th head coach in franchise history
Boston Celtics have named seven-year NBA veteran Ime Udoka the franchise’s next head coach, making him the 18th head coach in the organization’s 75-year history. According to team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “I would like to welcome Ime, Nia, Kez and Massai to the Boston Celtics. ...
