By Peterking Quaye – In the quest to savage an administration that will probably bring effectiveness and efficiency, The Liberia Football Association has had to reduce it’s staff. Musa Bility The Liberian FA has come under serve criticism from sections of the football fans and across sections of stakeholders for poor administration. On Tuesday, January 31, 2012 the Liberia Football Association (LFA) dismissed in all 15 employees. The affected employees include 10 staffers from the Secretariat, who were assigned at the LFA headquarters, located on Benson Street and five security personnel, assigned at the Antoinette Tubman Stadium (ATS) on UN... Continue Reading
By Showbiz Reporter – Paidamoyo Mutyambizi, a Zimbabwean model based in Australia has won the January wildcard to mark the return of the Face of Zimbabwe competition, a popular international internet based pageant for Zimbabweans worldwide. Launched last year to promote the country abroad, Face of Zimbabwe is coming out of a successful year which saw huge international interest and the crowning of Sibo Bero as Face of Zimbabwe 2012. The pageant attracted finalists from China, UK, USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and Zimbabwe establishing itself as a premier and much sought after crown. The competition selects a finalist... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa.com -African Cup 2012 Special Update – Chelsea striker Didier Drogba scored a first-half header as pre-tournament favourites Ivory Coast opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 win against Sudan on Sunday. The Elephants dominated the first half but squandered several chances before Drogba eventually opened the scoring. The 33-year-old connected with a cross from Blues team-mate Salomon Kalou in the 39th minute to cap a period of domination of the side he captains. Sudan came into the game from that point on, having initially set up to contain their opponents, but Drogba’s remained the only goal of the... Continue Reading
By Kenneth Matimaire – ZIMBABWE – Jamaican artistes are less demanding than American and European musicians, resulting in local promoters opting to host the former said C&A Entertainment boss. Clint Robinson’s statement comes as some music analysts have criticised the continuous promotion of Jamaican artists in the country. Others went on to pre-empt a reggae-dancehall fatigue due to the influx of musicians from the Caribbean Island within Zimbabwe’s borders. Jamaican big acts such as Sizzla Kalonji, Capleton, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Sean Paul, TOK, Luciano, Red Rat amongst a host of others have performed in the country. Robinson’s entertainment powerhouse... Continue Reading
By Shout-Afrca.com Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – A coalition of civil society groups have called for the sacking of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, to ensure proper investigation of the oil sector without her interference. Briefing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday,the groups applauded the expected probe of the oil industry but said the minister must be aware that the probe cannot go on without her being questioned on some issues that may arise. Some of the groups that made the demand were the Occupy Nigeria group, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, the Save Nigerian Group and the... Continue Reading
