Source: Rugby Africa | Aug 19, 2018

Photo News Release: Namibia have qualified for the Rugby World Cup 2019 after winning the Africa Gold Cup

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Source: Rugby Africa | Aug 18, 2018

Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: Namibia have qualified for the Rugby World Cup 2019 after winning the Africa Gold Cup

Namibia ended the game on top with a 53-28 score against Kenya today in Windhoek, Namibia

On Saturday 18 August 2018, the Namibia senior rugby team the Welwitschias played against Kenya during the 2018 Rugby Africa Gold Cup, which is also a qualifier for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Download the B-roll: https://bit.ly/2OLhjCy This was the fifth win for the Welwitschias and saw Namibia…

Source: Rugby Africa | Aug 18, 2018

Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: Zimbabwe defeats Uganda Saturday in Kampala during the Rugby Africa Gold Cup

Zimbabwe Sables ended their Gold Cup campaign with an away win against Uganda Cranes winning 38-18 Saturday in Kampala

On Saturday August 18th, the Uganda Cranes played against Zimbabwe during the 2018 Rugby Africa Gold Cup, a qualifier for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan in their last game of this year’s tournament. Uganda managed only two tries through Byron oketayot and Michael Wokorach against Zimbabwe’s six through…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | Aug 18, 2018

President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina eulogizes Kofi A. Annan

President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina eulogizes Kofi A. Annan: It is with much sadness that I learnt today of the death of Mr. Kofi A. Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations.  He was a great personal mentor and father to me. His simplicity, decency,…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | Aug 18, 2018

African Development Bank Mourns Passing of former Secretary General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kofi A. Annan

He was a staunch advocate of the Bank’s ‘New Deal on Energy for Africa’, a partnership-driven effort which aims to achieve universal access to energy in Africa by 2025

The African Development Bank (www.AFDB.org) has learned with deep sadness the news of the death of Kofi A. Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and Noble Peace Prize Laureate, at the age of 80 in Bern, Switzerland. “With Mr. Kofi Annan’s passing, Africa and the entire world has…

Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | Aug 17, 2018

African Development Bank and Canada share commitment to women’s empowerment on the continent

Canada is the fourth largest contributor to the Bank among non-regional members, and the sixth largest donor to the African Development Fund (ADF)

On her first visit to the West African nation of Cote d’Ivoire, Canada’s Minister of International Development, Marie-Claude Bibeau and the President of the African Development Bank Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org), shared a common vision and commitment to the advancement of women and girls on the continent. Both officials met at…

Source: Fisandratana 2030 | Aug 17, 2018

Madagascar: President Hery Rajaonarimampianina Announces his Candidacy for a New Term

The Party proclaimed its full confidence in Hery RAJAONARIMAMPIANINA as its candidate for the 2018 presidential campaign

At the end of a five-year term of remarkable economic performance, recognized by the largest international organizations, among them the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, the Hery Vaovao ho an'i Madagasikara - “Vital Force for Madagascar” - Party proclaimed its full confidence in Hery RAJAONARIMAMPIANINA as its candidate…

Source: Rugby Africa | Aug 17, 2018

Rugby World Cup - Online Press Conference: Ask your questions live to the winner of the Rugby World Cup' African Qualifiers

Ask your questions live on Monday at 10am UK time to Kenya captain Davis Chenge, Kenya Head Coach Ian Snook, and Namibia Rugby Union CEO Mervin Green

Kenya meet Namibia in crunch Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying match this weekend. The winner of the match will qualify for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan as Africa 1, joining reigning champions New Zealand, South Africa, Italy and the repechage winner in Pool B. Journalists interested in participating in…

Source: Rugby Africa | Aug 17, 2018

Rugby Africa Gold Cup: Zimbabwe team to face Uganda

Zimbabwe team to face Uganda: (1-15): 1.Denford Mutamangira (C), Matthew Mandioma, Lawrence Cleminson, Antipas Kamkwindo, Fortune Chipendu, Brian Nyaude, Connor Pritchard, Tapfuma Parirenyatwa, Ernest Mudzengerere, Lenience Tambwera, Tafadzwa Chitokwindo, Brendon Mandivenga, Tafadzwa Mhende, Shayne Makombe, Shingi Katsvere Replacements: (16-22): David Makanda, Cleopas Kundiona, Kudakwashe Nyamufaringwa, Takudzwa Mandiwanza, Jeremiah Jaravaza, Takudzwa…

Source: Rugby Africa | Aug 17, 2018

Video News Release: Official Podcast for the 2018 Rugby Africa Gold Cup: Last games of the Rugby Africa Gold Cup: Namibia vs Kenya; Uganda vs Zimbabwe; Tunisia vs Morocco

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Watch the Rugby Africa Gold Cup Live on YouTube on Saturday 18 August: Namibia vs Kenya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOvZl-INt84 Uganda vs Zimbabwe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2yg56p2eek Tunisia vs Morocco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWNtBpMDmX0 Download the fixtures: https://bit.ly/2OoQUu9 Key figures about rugby in Africa: https://bit.ly/2vUjkVp Journalist? REGISTER to receive the results, B-Roll and photos or to request an interview: https://bit.ly/2vdALkk