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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reaffirms its strong position against the politicization of sport. This position is a Fundamental Principle of the Olympic Charter, which states: “Recognizing that sport occurs in the context of society, sports organizations within the Olympic Movement practice political neutrality. They have the rights and obligations of autonomy, which include the free establishment and control of the rules of sport, the determination of the structure and governance of their organizations, the enjoyment of the right to elections free from any external influence, and the responsibility for ensuring that the principles of good governance applied.” The Olympic…

Social commerce platform Chatterbox released in Zambia. The platform offers Africans a secure chat platform with integrated USD digital wallets. Details Developed by Union54leading provider of innovative digital financial solutions and in partnership with MasterCarda global payments technology company, ChitChat will allow users to send money to each other in digital wallets within chats. The platform will also offer USD debit cards by Q2 2024. Digging deeper Chatterbox is a social commerce platform that allows users across Africa to chat with each other through an encrypted platform. Built with security and effortless payments in mind, ChitChat allows users to send…

A lady residing in Canada said braiders in the country charge a lot of money and this forced her to cut her hairOsase Naga said she only went to Canada in December 2023 and did not start earning money to afford expensive braidsShe shared a video showing when someone helped her use a pair of scissors to cut her hair lowA lady based in Canada, Osase Naga, decided to cut her hair because the cost of braiding in the country was too high. She said she was new to Canada and arrived a month ago in December 2023.The lady cut…

Pan-African mobility fintech startup Moove has secured $100 million in a Series B funding round, with ride-hailing giant Uber joining as a first-time investor in Africa, according to TechCrunch. Uber is Moove’s largest car finance and vehicle supply partner with operations across Africa and India. Confirming earlier reports from February by Bloomberg, pan-African fintech startup Moove has closed its Series B round at a valuation of $750 million. The round included other investors such as The Latest Ventures, AfricInvest, Palm Drive Capital, Triatlum Advisors and Future Africa.Including this funding round, Moove has raised a total of $250 million in equity…

Unilever’s ice cream unit owns five of the world’s 10 biggest brands. Photo: Ahmad GHARABLI/AFP/FileSource: AFPBritish consumer goods giant Unilever said on Tuesday it would spin off its ice cream unit, whose top-selling products include Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum, as a standalone business.The company also unveiled a major overhaul, which it said would “impact” about 7,500 mostly office jobs worldwide and save 800 million euros ($870 million) over the next three years.”The separation of Unilever and Ice Cream combined with the productivity program will ensure that Unilever’s financial and management resources are focused on its strongest, global or scalable…

Professor Koby Mensah of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has backed calls for Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia to clarify his political philosophy.Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), recently made this call.The respected economist said in an interview with TV3 on March 5, 2024 that he would like to know Mahamudu Bawumia’s political philosophy in assessing why the Vice President is seeking to become President in the first place.Asked if he would be open to joining the Bawumia camp ahead of the 2024 elections, he said: “Yes. “First of all, I’m going to…

Ranking Member of Parliament’s Communications Committee, Sam George, criticized the government for its alleged inaction following Twitter’s decision to close its office in the country. Talking about JoyNews PM ExpressMr. George pointed out that despite Twitter’s (Now X) presence in Ghana, the company chose to close its office after Elon Musk took control. He questioned whether efforts were made by the Ministry of Communications and Digitization or the government to work with Twitter, now X, after his departure, especially in light of the company’s relocation to Nigeria. Mr George, who doubles as MP for Ningo-Prampram, claimed that the regulatory environment…

If the Royals go far, they could also find themselves without Buttler at the end of the seasonHimanshu Agrawal19-Mar-2024 • 2 hours agoYuzvendra Chahal is the highest wicket taker in IPL BCCIWhere Rajasthan Royals finished last seasonThe Royals started strong winning four of their first five games but could only win one of the next six. Ultimately, they finished fifth with 14 points, two short of qualifying for the playoffs.RR squad for IPL 2024Jos Buttler* (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore* (wk), Sanju Samson (capt, wk), Shimron Hetmyer*, Rovman Powell*, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Donovan Ferreira*, Kunal Singh Rathore (wk . ),…

Actress Mercy Johnson looked beautiful in a colorful outfit for her photo shootShe teamed the outfit with a pretty head wrap in the same fabric as her dress and her makeup was on pointNetizens loved her outfit and couldn’t help but praise her look, noting how she is glowing despite being an active motherPopular Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie recently lit up social media with some gorgeous photos.In the photos shared on her Instagram page, the mom of four rocked a colorful yellow outfit which she paired with a head wrap. Mercy Johnson-Okojie gives fashion goals in traditional attire. Image credit:…

In the past, responsible members of the international community have shaped an image and practice of good governance, respect for human rights and democracy. They have taken a firm stand on these issues, particularly when dealing with authoritarian leaders and their followers. This has in many cases limited authoritarian, populist and militarist governments from completely ignoring pressure for reform in exchange for funding and favorable deals. This attitude gave hope to many citizens struggling to have a meaningful and meaningful vote. But today, countries and institutions that were once beacons of hope now face dilemmas that weaken their role as…