The Black Stars following their 2-0 defeat against Cameroon will have to travel back to Port Gentil for bronze medal match against Burkina Faso. Port Gentil is where Ghana started their campaign with wins over Uganda and Mali but loss to Egypt in final group game ensured that they had to move to Oyem for quarterfinal.
Day: February 3, 2017
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By Kiapi K Frederick Over the past months many commentators have lauded the UNRA/Police road safety scheme Fika Salaama for it has helped in curbing the road crashes along the Masaka road and so many lives have been saved. The two government entities woke up to action after that horrible crash that cost the country close to 20 lives in mid 2016 in a single day illustrated how prepared those charged to perform their mandates under the laws of Uganda overtime act after an incident.
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Queen congratulates Sri Lanka on 69th Independence Day
Feb 03, Colombo: The Queen Elizabeth II of England has sent a congratulatory message to Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on the occasion of the country’s 69th National Independence Day. “It gives me great pleasure to send Your Excellency Maithripala Sirisena my congratulations on the celebration of your National Day, together with my best wishes for the good fortune and happiness of the people of Sri Lanka in the coming year.
artec technologies AG launches cloud platform for integrated TV and online audience analyses
“Having invested a great deal of effort into the evolution of our patented XentauriX technology platform, we are now ready to offer our high-end solutions also in the cloud,” says artec CEO Thomas Hoffmann. Customers stand to benefit from our decades-long experience in storing and evaluating real-time information from a wide variety of sources.
Poland – Factors to Watch Feb 3
Following are news stories, press reports and events to watch that may affect Poland’s financial markets on Friday. ALL TIMES GMT : Polish credit union Wielkopolska SKOK which gathered 302 million zlotys is about to go bankrupt and its operations were thus suspended, the financial regulator KNF said.
Apple to build iPhone in India this year: official
Apple is to start making iPhones in India this year, a local government official said Friday, as the firm looks to tap a booming middle class as sales in China slow. The US giant has not confirmed the move, but chief executive Tim Cook said this week the company intended to “invest significantly” in India, where a pick-up in the economy provides ample opportunity for growth.
VIDEO / DVD: Alaska Dreamers Release New Video: “About You”
It’s not everyday you hear about musicians from Latvia. Alaska Dreamers have crafted a sound that is super accessible and powerful at the same time.
Crucial – L’heureux Menga, who hit the winner against Bognor, celebrates with Joao Carlos
GRAYS Athletic manager Jamie Stuart says victory against table-topper Bognor Regis Town has given his team confidence ahead of a huge relegation six-pointer on Saturday. Blues beat Ryman Premier League top-dogs Bognor 2-1 on Saturday, as a 94th minute winner from L’heureux Menga handed the bottom club a much-needed three points.
REVEALED: Taxpayer hit with bill of more than 36,000 after failed judicial review over merger
TAUNTON Deane taxpayers will be charged up to 70p each to cover the costs of an argument between opposing local politicians. Taunton Deane Borough Council has been landed with a A 36,422.68 bill after 15 councillors took their own authority to court over proposals to merge with West Somerset Council – even though it won the case.
Tests find no evidence of paint repair on Jomsap’s pick-up
NO EVIDENCE of paint repair or a new coat of paint has been found on the Toyota pick-up truck belonging to former teacher Jomsap Saenmuangkhot who was accused of being the driver in a 2005 fatal hit-and-run accident. The pick-up was inspected by Toyota Motor Co Ltd’s Samut Prakan-based factory, a source at the Justice Ministry revealed Friday.
.com | Creating a private prosecutions unit ‘arrogant’ – ANCWL
Most of the country can expect rain on Friday, except in the Western Cape and along the West Coast of the Western and Northern Cape. Cape Town The Constitution is being exploited by “opportunistic anti-transformation agents”, the ANC Women’s League has said in reaction to AfriForum establishing a private prosecutions unit under Gerrie Nel.
AP Explains: Why Australia-US refugee deal is contentious
Amid the drama over a refugee resettlement deal… . FILE – In the Jan. 28, 2017, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the phone with Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
.com | Soldier hands himself over after Durban shooting spree – police
Most of the country can expect rain on Friday, except in the Western Cape and along the West Coast of the Western and Northern Cape. Durban A soldier who allegedly went on a shooting spree in Durban earlier this week, killing one person and injuring another three, has handed himself over, KwaZulu-Natal police said on Friday.
Apple to start assembling iPhones in Bangalore by April
Apple plans to start assembling the iPhone in Bangalore by end April under a contract manufacturing arrangement with Taiwan’s Wistron. The move by the company comes even as it awaits approval from the federal government for some of its proposals for lowering the import duties on components and for creating an ecosystem of local manufacturers who can supply components for the smartphones, according to sources close to the situation.
.com | Henri van Breda set to go on trial in March
Murder accused Henri van Breda is to go on trial late in March, it emerged in the Western Cape High Court on Friday morning. During court proceedings it was heard that all pre-trial steps had been completed and the case was postponed to March 27 for the commencement of his trial.
UK Royal Air Force Added to the Military Space Situational Awareness Presentation Line-Up
In the run-up to the event, SMi Group adds a new expert presenter to Military Space Situational Awareness 2017: Air Commodore Alan Gillespie, Battlespace Management Force Commander of the UK Royal Air Force. London, United Kingdom, February 03, 2017 — — Taking place in London, United Kingdom, the event will give attendees the chance to discuss key topics that affect space situational awareness; from space-borne sensors to effective information management system with leaders from around the world.
Canada advances to Sydney Sevens quarters with wins over Papua New Guinea, France
Canada’s women’s sevens team improved to 2-0 on Friday at the Sydney Sevens with a 39-5 win over Papua New Guinea after beating France 26-5. It was the first time Canada had played Papua New Guinea at a World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series event.
MTS Management Group Clients Nominated for 2017 New Music Awards
MTS Management Group is happy to announce Swedish country chart-topper Hicks, with Ryan and Steve Wariner, has been nominated for Best Country Group at the 2017 New Music Awards. Their hit single, “Stomp a Little Louder” is currently in the New Music Weekly Top 10. Fellow MTS client, “Whiskey And Cigarettes” country radio show has been nominated for Best Internet Radio Station, an honor they won in 2015.
Of race and opera: Two views on ‘Nixon in China’ a ” and theatrical stereotypes a ” in Houston
Art provokes. And sparks conversations. The Houston Grand Opera’s recent production of John Adams’ ‘Nixon in China’ has done just that, drawing strong responses from two critics – Scott Cantrell in Dallas and Wei-Huan Chen of Houston.Their perspectives, on matters of race, history and how a viewer should interpret what they’re seeing on an opera stage – are here.