WWE sets sights on Africa to find next great superstar

WWE has turned its attention to Africa with a new campaign to find the next great superstar. “The Search for Africa’s Next WWE Superstar” launched Tuesday with the opening of the application process, which will last until Dec. 18. WWE partnered with SuperSport to start the campaign. Candidates who make it to the final round will have a multi-day…

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Birds evolve different body temperatures in different climates – new study of 53 African species

During the northern hemisphere summer of 2022, yet another round of extreme heat waves roasted Eurasia, North America and northern Africa – a stark reminder that these conditions are becoming the new normal. These events can have a devastating impact on wildlife. For instance, reports of large-scale deaths of birds have become regular in recent years, as we’ve seen…

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How African scientists are leading the charge in mitigating the climate crisis

African scholars, researchers and academics are ready to provide innovative solutions to mitigate the climate emergency. According to the provisional “State of the Global Climate Report for 2022“, the past eight years are on track to be the warmest on record, fuelled by ever-rising greenhouse gas concentrations and accumulated heat. The global average temperature in 2022 is estimated to…

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Africa to field all home-grown coaches at World Cup

Africa will have five home-grown coaches at the World Cup finals for the first time in a breakthrough that could lead to a change of mindset and more opportunity for locals. Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia all head to Qatar next week with a local in charge, representative of a dramatic shift in attitude from football leaders on…

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Africa to field all home-grown coaches at World Cup

Africa will have five home-grown coaches at the World Cup finals for the first time in a breakthrough that could lead to a change of mindset and more opportunity for locals. Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia all head to Qatar next week with a local in charge, representative of a dramatic shift in attitude from football leaders on…

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Africa Investment Forum 2022 Draws U.S.$31 Billion in Investor Interest

-A total of $63.8 billion of investment interest mobilized in 2022 This year’s just concluded Africa Investment Forum Market Days–the continent’s premier investment platform–has drawn $31 billion in investment interest from African and global investors. Combined with $32.8 billion from the rescheduled 2021 Africa Investment Forum Market days–which took place as virtual boardrooms in March this year–the forum has…

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Africa Investment Forum 2022 Draws U.S.$31 Billion in Investor Interest

-A total of $63.8 billion of investment interest mobilized in 2022 This year’s just concluded Africa Investment Forum Market Days–the continent’s premier investment platform–has drawn $31 billion in investment interest from African and global investors. Combined with $32.8 billion from the rescheduled 2021 Africa Investment Forum Market days–which took place as virtual boardrooms in March this year–the forum has…

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