Ghana's Armwrestling team, Golden Arms, won a total of 41 medals in both left and right arm events at the ongoing African Games.? The team, having secured 21 medals after day one, increased Ghana's medal tally with an additional 20 to end their campaign in the competition.? Ghana won eight gold medals, 19 silver and 14 bronze during the two-day event.? The West Africans now occupy sixth position on the medal table, with 46 medals.? Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Ghana Armwrestling Association (GAF) speaking after the victory, expressed excitement having seen the sport make an entry into the African Games for first time. 'I am particularly happy as President of Africa for fighting so hard to ensure that countries that play Armwrestling on the continent get the opportunity to play in our continental Olympics so I think we have done some good work and my prayer is that we would continue to stay in the African Games as a sport code.'? Mr. Asibey, who doubles as Vice President for the World Armwre stling Federation said the team had broken a 20-year record in winning medals at the African Games.? He said Ghana's highest medal in the games was in 2003 where they won 18 medals. 20 years after, the Ghana Armwrestling Federation had single-handedly won 41 medals for the country.? The gallant sports personality applauded the team and urged the Ministry of Youth and Sports and other entities to invest in Armwrestling.? Our coverage of the 13th African Games is brought to you by Bethel Logistics Co. Ltd. Bethel Logistics, Experts in Shipping Logistics. Source: Ghana News Agency WINDHOEK: Namibia's bantamweight boxer Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa and boxing promoter and trainer Immanuel Moses were on Saturday bestowed with boxing's top honours at the inaugural Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (NPBWCB) Awards. The awards saw the who's who in the sport of boxing gather in one place to celebrate their achievements. Nghitumbwa from the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy outclassed his fellow boxers to win the Boxer of the Year award as well as Knockout of the Year. And Moses, the founder of AC Boxing was awarded as Promoter and Trainer of the Year. Both walked away with N.dollars 40 000 each. Addressing the audience and boxers who attended the glamorous black tie event, chairperson of the NPBWCB Magreth Mengo said despite this being the first award event, they are looking at building a culture. 'Sport is one way to teach young people discipline. It has the power to build comradeship. The awards celebrate the power and journey that boxers, trainers and s ponsors have walked to put the sport in the limelight,' she said. Tim Ekandjo, Chief Human Capital, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer at Mobile Telecommunications Limited said more needs to be done to support promoters as boxing is an expensive sport. 'These boxers whenever they step in the ring, they're promoting our country. I hope there is going to be unity in boxing after the awards. And we should not worry much about who should have been nominated or not, we should look at this as an encouragement and motivation for boxers to work hard so that next year they are nominated,' said Ekandjo. Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero spoke on the same occasion and said she was happy to see the board starting something for professional boxing. 'Boxing is more than just punching, it's a legacy that is passed through generations. The awards are more than just a celebration but a catalyst that shows growth as well as avail sponsorship opportunities,' said Tjongarero while adding th at the award embodies the unwavering support of the third Namibian President Hage Geingob's famous quote that no one should feel left out. On the night of lights, cameras and glamour, Namibia's legendary boxer Harry Simon received the chairperson's award which came with a prize of N.dollars 30 000. Namibian Broadcasting Corporation reporter Kavii Zemburuka won the Digital Reporter award and The Namibian newspaper journalist Helge Schutz won the Print Media award - each came with a prize of N.dollars 10 000. The Ring Official of the Year award went to Fillemon Mweya who also scooped N.dollars 10 000. The awards had a special recognition for Paulus Ambunda, Anita Tjombe, Julius Indongo, Nestor Tobias and Paulus Moses who each walked away with N.dollars 5 000 for their contributions to boxing. The Fight of the Year award went to Alfeus 'Mosquito' Shaanika who was rewarded with N.dollars 10 000 while the Prospect of the Year award which came with N.dollars 10 000 was awarded to Flame Nangolo. Former boxers a nd officials acknowledged with certificates are Joseph Hilongwa, Sacky Shikukutu, Abmerk Shindjuu, Paulus Ali Nuumbembe, Paulus Moses, Jason Naule, Harry Simon, Japhet Uutoni, Joe Archer, Siegfried Kaperu, Joe Murangi, Paulus Kapia, Hiskia Swartz, Tyson Uushona, Tommy Hango, Gottlieb Ndokosho, Johannes Mwetupunga, Paulus Ambunda, and Frans 'Rambo' Hantindi. Source: The Namibia Press Agency Results of Tunisia's Basketball Pro A Championship day-1 playoff games, played on Sunday: March 17: ES Radès - C Africain 63-83 March 16 US Monastir - ES Sahel 79-57 JS Kairouan - ES Goulette 87-67 Standings: Pts Pl. 1- US Monastir 2 1 2- JS Kairouan 2 1 3- C Africain 2 1 4- ES Sahel 1 1 5- ES Goulette 1 1 6- ES Radès 1 1 Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
President Kais Saied makes ‘unannounced’ visit to Nouil, Kebili [Upd 1]
Tunis: President Kais Saied made an unannounced visit to the Nouil area of the Douz commune in the Kebili governorate on Saturday evening, where he met with a group of citizens and listened to their concerns and suggestions, as well as the difficulties they face, particularly with regard to the launch of projects and the lack of response from the authorities concerned to their demands, according to a statement from the presidency. The President of the Republic reiterated the need for all civil servants to fulfil their duties towards citizens and provide them with the services they need in full compliance with the law, adding that all citizens are equal and there is no room for discrimination. The State will not tolerate those who are lax in serving citizens, whether at national, regional or local level, he stressed. The President of the Republic also shared the Iftar meal with a number of citizens at Bir Belgacem in Douz. On this occasion, he stressed that the Tunisian desert has a lot of wealth and compete ncies and that "with a firm will and determination, many of its areas can be transformed into green spaces, so that the whole of Tunisia, from north to south, becomes greener and each citizen has his full and undiminished rights in every inch of it". Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
“Tunisia is for all Tunisians and those who do not shoulder responsibility have no place in State,” President Saied
Tunis: "Tunisia is for all Tunisians from the far north to the far south," said President of the Republic Kais Saied during an unannounced visit, on Saturday evening, to the Nouil region, Douz municipality, Kebili governorate, and that "the south is a part of Tunisia that we cherish and must be developed and we will provide it with all the public facilities that exist elsewhere." The President of the Republic stressed, according to a video posted by the Presidency of the Republic, that the south of Tunisia must enjoy its share of development in all fields, especially as it is endowed with huge potential, just like Tunisia as a whole. He added: "I have pledged to God and to you that I will be at the service of the Tunisian people, and my visit today is not by chance, but to send a message to the people of the south, our people have the same right to Tunisia as other regions, and it is also necessary to centralise many projects for young people." Addressing the audience, Said said: "You know the value of the land and are committed to remaining in it and working to revive it, and we will work to provide the possibilities but also to hold those who bear responsibility at the regional and local level," insisting that "officials must be up to the size of the tasks entrusted to them and must move and identify the citizens' concerns and endeavour to find solutions to them." "We will keep working and we are firm, and the country must be cleaned up, and those who do not shoulder responsibility have no place in the State," he stated. President Kais Saied on Saturday evening made an unannounced visit to the Nouil region in the Douz commune, in Kebili governorate, where he met with a group of citizens and listened to their concerns and proposals, as well as the difficulties they are encountering, especially with regard to the launch of projects and the lack of response from the relevant authorities to their demands. The President of the Republic also shared the Iftar meal with a number of citizens at Bir Belgacem in Douz . He pointed out on the occasion, that the Tunisian desert boasts many resources and skills, and with a firm will and determination, many areas can be made green so that all of Tunisia from north to south becomes greener and every citizen in every inch of it enjoys his full and undiminished right. The President of the Republic's visit to the governorate of Kebili is not the first, as on November 12, 2023, he visited the regions of Rajem Maatoug and Mohadith in the governorate of Kebili, where he planted a bunch of trees on the occasion of the Tree Day. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
Takfiri arrested in Monastir
Tunis: An individual wanted for "belonging to a terrorist organisation" and sentenced to 20 years in prison, has been arrested by the National Guard units in Monastir. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, reads a National Guard Directorate General press release on Sunday. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
Lawmakers mourn former colleague, Modestus Yao Zebu AhiableTwenty-one irregular migration attempts thwarted
Ghana's Lawmakers are mourning another former colleague, Mr Modestus Yao Zebu Ahiable, a previous Member of Parliament for Ketu North. He was also a former Volta Regional Minister and formerly, Ghana's Ambassador to Benin. Mr Ahiable, who died on 21st January, is survived by his wife and eight children. Dr James Klutse Avedzi, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North, in a statement on the floor of the House in honour of the late Mr Ahiable, said the former MP had indeed fought a great fight, finished the race and kept the faith. He said Mr Ahiable had served as the MP for Ketu North for three consecutive terms (1993 to 2004). 'As a representative of his people, he was never quiet on the floor of Parliament. He expressed his views and those of the people he represented openly, without fear until his exit from Parliament in January 2005,' he said. Whiles in Parliament, President Jerry John Rawlings, the first President under the Fourth Republic appointed him as Mini ster of State responsible for the Volta Region. He said during his time in Parliament, and as Regional Minister, he fought and secured a German Technical Cooperation (GIZ) water project for the people of Dzodze and this helped in alleviating the water crises that had plagued community for many years. He said as an MP and a Regional Minister, Mr Ahiable facilitated the establishment of a rice mill at Avalavi, a small community in the Ketu North Constituency. He said Mr Ahiable assisted in the extension of electricity to the people of Dzodze, Penyi and its surrounding towns and villages, as well as other parts of the Volta Region. 'It was during this period that he ensured that some major town roads were also constructed in Dzodze,' he said. Dr Avedzi said Mr Ahiable, who left Parliament in January 2005 and continued to serve as the Regional Chairman of the NDC until 2009, when he was appointed as an Ambassador to the People's Republic of Benin. He said this appointment came as an exciting news to him bec ause it served as an opportunity to showcase Ghana, its culture and traditions as well as living first-hand, the indigenous culture of other Ewes he considered family. He said in 2014, President Yaye Boni of Benin conferred on him the 'National Order of Benin' for his commitment to pan-Africanism and specifically, for protecting a freer Benin in diplomatic circles. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the NDC MP for Ketu South, said the late Mr Ahiable's contributions to the growth of the Party could not be overlooked; saying 'He served the Party that I belong to the best of his ability and also served this country in all the capacities that he was put in our government.' Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minority Leader, in his contribution said: 'Mr Speaker, I never had the opportunity to meet him in this House but honestly Mr Speaker, in my Party, often times his name has featured very prominently anytime major decisions have come to the forefront, particularly because of his principled position that he stood for. ' 'He is known as a man of wisdom and someone who will speak his mind regardless, and as result in most times that we have to take decisions his name has featured.' He urged Ghanaians to emulate the late Mr Ahiable way of living by principles. Mr Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, in his contribution to the statement recounted the plight of former MPs and further urged the House to constitute a committee to investigate the issue. He noted that in the Constitution of Ghana, it was only the Vice President and the President, who seemed to be recognized that in retirement they should be taken care of; asking that 'what about the MPs?' Mr Andrew Amoako Asiamah, the Second Deputy Speaker and Independent MP for Fomena, presiding, referred the issue of the plight of the late former lawmakers to the House Committee to look into and report back to the House for them to take action. Source: Ghana News Agency Tunis: Twenty one irregular migration attempts were thwarted and 538 undocumented migrants, including four Tunisians, were rescued by the coast guard units. The other migrants are of sub-Saharan nationality. The units also fished out a body in this operation. The Sfax coast guards arrested 10 wanted individuals (passers-by and mediators) and seized 8 boats, 13 sea engines and a quantity of fuel, the National Guard said in a press release on Sunday. Besides, the coast guard units in Mateur (Bizerte) uncovered an illegal boat-making workshop and seized 6 newly-built boats as part of efforts to combat irregular migration, the national guard said in another press release. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse