One of the world's rarest diamonds is up for sale for the first time
One of the world's rarest diamonds is up for auction - for an expected £15million. The Mediterranean Blue is a vivid blue diamond ring weighing more than ten carats. And the stone is classified as a ...
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Theatre mania Africa Festival: Norbert Young to head awards jury
Veteran Nigerian actor, Norbert Young has been announced the head of Jury for the 2025 Theatremania Africa Festival awards. Young, it was gathered, will lead a five member jury team as the chairman.
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Tunisian president sacks prime minister amid economic and migration crisis
Tunisia is also facing widespread criticism over an unprecedented migrant crisis, as thousands of people from sub-Saharan Africa head to the country in an attempt to reach Europe. Thousands of ...
Gulf News14d
Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman and African to head Olympic committee
She has proved to be an effective networker since becoming an IOC member in 2013 and is head of the 2032 Brisbane Games Co-ordination Commission — a sign of the confidence the hierarchy has in ...
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Barclays Appoints Kieran Whitty as a Co-Head of Healthcare for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Barclays today announces the appointment of Kieran Whitty as Co-Head of Healthcare EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), working alongside Sid Chhibbar, Co-Head of Healthcare EMEA. This ...
The Economist15d
The success of Ivory Coast is Africa’s best-kept secret
“Anything you try can work.” Where it is not racked by war, military coups or jihadism, much of Africa is battling economic stagnation and double-digit inflation rates. Ivory Coast, a country ...
Smithsonian Magazine15d
Archaeologists Unearth the Torso of a Rare Buddha Statue—Nearly 100 Years After They Found Its Head
It’s wearing jewelry, a robe and a veil, with its left hand placed across its chest, “an uncommon representation in Khmer art,” according to a statement from the ANA. Besides its head ...
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Body of kidnapped Limpopo nurse Frank Phetla found under bridge, with head injuries
A case of kidnapping was registered for further investigation,” said Thakeng. “The body was found with head injuries the following day, on March 17, 2025 at about 6:30am, by a shepherd. The body was ...
The Straits Times16d
Two Singapore fintech firms have a head start as Africa makes digital payment push
SINGAPORE - Driven by a mission to make cross-border trade more efficient, two Singapore-based fintech firms are making bold strides into Africa and are set to benefit as the continent’s digital ...
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Most wickets for New Zealand vs South Africa in ODIs
New Zealand vs Pakistan at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand vs Pakistan 4th T20I, Mar 23, 2025 [T20I # 3126] Canada vs Namibia at Windhoek, Canada in Namibia 5th T20I, Mar 23, 2025 [T20I # 3127] ...
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High school runner who hit opponent in head with baton mid-race speaks out
A runner whose baton collided with another runner's head says it was accidental. Two high school runners are speaking out after a now-viral video showed one track star hitting her competitor in ...
Miami Herald24d
Stone head of Buddha statue found in Cambodia in 1927. Now, rest of body discovered
At Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia, a statue’s head was reunited with its body after ... a Bayon style of art and was decorated with carved jewelry. He was wearing a robe and veil, and his left ...