As cows learn and get used to using toilets, some 670m humans still practise open defecation
A herd of cows has been “potty-trained” in an experiment that scientists say could pave the way for more environmentally friendly farms. Waste from cattle farms often contaminates soil and waterways and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and the acidification of soil. For this reason, toilet-training cattle has long been...
Manchester United fans call for manager Solskjaer’s head after loss to Young Boys in Bern
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has defended his decision to switch to a back five in Tuesday’s shock Champions League defeat to Young Boys and insists his side were seconds away from gaining a “good point”. The Red Devils took the lead in Bern through Cristiano Ronaldo but the game flipped on...
It’s Romelu Lukaku again with headed goal in Chelsea’s win against Zenit St Petersburg
Romelu Lukaku proved his worth once again by netting a brilliant winner for Chelsea in their 1-0 victory over Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League. Starting their defence of the trophy, the Blues were made to fight for three points against the stubborn Russian champions. The win came courtesy...
Young Boys bring Manchester United tumbling down after Jesse Lingard last minute howler
Cristiano Ronaldo scores again but mistake from replacement Jesse Lingard and Aaron Wan-Bissaka red card sees Manchester United lose to Young Boys Cristiano Ronaldo’s Manchester United honeymoon is over as the Red Devils suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Young Boys in the Champions League. The Portuguese made a blistering...
CR7 scores again for Man United in 2-1 loss to Young Boys as he equals Champions League record
Cristiano Ronaldo was back at it again just three days after enjoying his dream second debut for Manchester United, scoring another goal on a night where he further etched his name into Champions League folklore. The 36-year-old returned to the club at which he spent six trophy-laden years between 2003...
Kenya Air Force modernises its fleet with acquisition of 10 new fighter jets as internal and external threats loom
The Kenya Air Force is operating Grob G120TP turboprop trainers, following its earlier acquisition of G120A-K piston-engined trainers. The aircraft, the first of kind in Africa, are stationed in Laikipia Airbase, roughly 180 bird fly kilometres from the capital Nairobi, for training purposes. Since the deployment of the Kenya defence...
China and Russia quickly fill the aid void left by the United States and its allies
As international donors gathered in Geneva this week to discuss humanitarian relief for Afghanistan under Taliban rule, neighbours China and Pakistan have already reached out with aid and discussions of future assistance. The economy in the war-torn country is in crisis and a humanitarian crisis is looming, experts say. Yet...
Wait! Messi and Ronaldo have not exited the grand arena for heirs – Mbappe and Haaland
While there’s plenty of fanfare over Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe taking over at the top of the game, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are far from done yet. Both with new teams (well half-new in Ronaldo’s case) the pair return to the world’s biggest stage in club sport this...
Equity Bank’s Finserve banking solution rated most innovative, customer-centric in Africa
Equity Group’s fintech subsidiary, Finserve Africa, has been named the best in E-commerce – Banking/Financial and Insurance Services Gold Category during the third edition of the Kenya E-Commerce Awards 2021 in Nairobi. The award recognises Finserve’s continued commitment to innovation and customer-centricity in Kenya and Africa. Speaking when he received...
Nigeria’s Presidential Air Fleet receives first of two AW189 helicopters
The Nigerian Presidential Air Fleet has received the first of two new AW189 VIP helicopters from Italy’s Leonardo Helicopters. The AW189 is painted in the colours of the Nigerian Air Force’s Presidential Air Fleet. The second AW189, expected to be delivered soon, was also seen painted in the colours of...
