Day: March 29, 2024

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Sports.com Strikes a Blow in the Digital Sports Arena With Free Live Stream of Wardley vs. Clarke Bout

LONDON, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sports.com, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lottery.com Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY, LTRYW), announces that it has obtained the rights to live stream the March 31 heavyweight title fight between Frazier Clarke and Fabio Wardley. The live stream will now be available to view for free for millions of sports fans in Africa, via the Sports.com website.

Sports.com, in partnership with the fastest-growing UK boxing promotional company, BOXXER and Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland will live stream the highly anticipated boxing match between Wardley and Clarke at the iconic O2 Arena in London. Sports.com has entered into an agreement with BOXXER to provide live coverage through the Sports.com platform in Africa, working with local telecoms partners, such as Vodacom to give free access to many millions of viewers.

This partnership underscores Sports.com’s commitment to bringing inclusivity, innovation, and entertainment to sports. BOXXER, known for its commitment to the grassroots of the sport and for delivering sell-out world championship boxing events, aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance the sports viewing experience.

African based sports fans can sign up via local mobile operators, such as their Vodacom connection to watch the fight on the Sports.com platform. With a focus on providing more content to sports fans in underserved markets through regions including the Middle East and Africa, Sports.com is poised to be the leading provider of sports content in frontier markets to hundreds of millions of viewers.

Majed Al Sorour, President of Sports.com and formerly CEO of Golf Saudi, Managing Director of LIV Golf, and Board Member and Director of Newcastle United Football Club commented:

“Our partnership with BOXXER marks a significant step in making sport more accessible. Streaming the Wardley vs. Clarke fight in Africa showcases our commitment to enhancing the fan experience through digital innovation. This effort reflects our broader mission to connect and engage sports communities globally, particularly in emerging and frontier markets.”

Tamer Hassan, renowned actor, entrepreneur, undefeated amateur boxer, founder of The Tamer Hassan Academy of Acting and former owner of the Eltham and District Amateur Boxing Club where Sir Henry Cooper learned the ropes added:

“As a member of Lottery.com’s Board and someone with a deep connection to boxing, I see can see exactly how this initiative aligns with our aim to support talent and provide fans with engaging content. Streaming the Wardley vs. Clarke fight is just the start, and I am excited to contribute my experience towards expanding our content portfolio, particularly to broaden fan access in regions such as MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa.”

Matthew McGahan, Chairman and CEO of Sports.com, said:

“Our collaboration with BOXXER for the live broadcast of Wardley vs. Clarke is the first of what we anticipate will be many content partnerships. This deal is a model for future collaborations that will unify content owners, broadcasters, and mobile operators, broadening our horizons in the sports entertainment landscape.”

BOXXER Founder and CEO, Ben Shalom, said:

“We’re delighted to kickstart a partnership with Sports.com – both BOXXER and Sports.com are focused on innovation in their respective fields and bringing sport to wider audiences around the globe. The event this Sunday headlined by Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke’s mammoth clash will allow Sports.com’s audience to watch a heavyweight grudge match that fans have been clamouring for, for a long time. We can’t wait to get started.”

The Sports.com app is available for download from all major app stores and has been designed to transform how fans engage with sports content. It includes innovative features such as live streaming, interactive player engagement, and a social media ecosystem tailored for sports enthusiasts.

For more information please contact: press@lottery.com

About Sports.com

Sports.com is on a mission to become the premier destination for sports entertainment, offering an unparalleled array of interactive and engaging sports content. Our platform is designed to connect fans, athletes, and sports influencers in a unique digital ecosystem, making Sports.com the go-to destination for sports enthusiasts across the globe.

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Man rapes 10-year-old boy


The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Oshikoto Region are looking for a man who allegedly sodomised a 10-year-old boy.

According to the region’s Head of Crime Prevention Deputy Commissioner Wynand Neels on Thursday, the incident happened on Monday around 14h00 at Ondombe yOmuthiya.

The victim is a Grade 5 learner.

‘It is alleged that the suspect who is a cattle herder and neighbour of the victim, went to herd cattle with the victim in the field,’ reported Neels.

It is alleged that while in the shade of a tree, the suspect asked the victim to remove his trousers so that he could have anal sex with him and offered the boy N.dollars 20.

‘The victim refused, but the suspect removed his trouser and forcefully raped the victim and the suspect repeated it again the same day, and warned the victim not to tell anyone,’ Neels said.

The victim the next morning informed his grandmother that he was experiencing pain.

‘The grandmother then checked and found bruises around the victim’s private parts and insisted
to hear the truth from her grandson,’ Neels added.

The grandmother took the victim to the police on Wednesday morning and opened a case the same day.

The victim was taken to Omuthiya District Hospital for medical attention.

The suspect’s age is unknown and he has not yet been arrested as he could not be found but the investigation continues.

Separately, two suicide cases were reported on Thursday in the region. A 24-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging on Thursday at about 00:00 at Ondonga village, while a 46-year-old man was found hanging in a mopane tree on Thursday at 10h00 at Amukulungundju village.

Investigations into the incidents have been launched.

Source: Namibia Press Agency

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Keetmanshoop municipality renames nine streets


The Keetmanshoop Municipality on Thursday renamed nine streets in honour of various individuals that played an important role in the development of the town over the years.

Keetmanshoop Mayor, McDonald Hanse said naming a street is far more than just an administrative task, it is a symbolic gesture that ensures the perpetual remembrance of those who have made significant contributions to society.

‘Today we pay tribute to forward-thinking individuals whose ideas, dedication and tireless efforts have enriched our community, these remarkable individuals have left behind legacies that will continue to inspire generations to come whether through acts of service, innovation or public leadership,’ he said.

He said the true measure of a town lies not only in its infrastructure but also in the strength of its character and resilience of its people.

‘May these streets serve as beacons of hope, symbols of unity and tributes to the enduring legacies of these remarkable individuals. Let us recommit ourselves to build
ing a Keetmanshoop that embodies the values and aspirations for which these individuals stood, let us strive to emulate their passion for progress and their unwavering commitment to the community,’ he said.

One of the beneficiaries, Ingo Klitzke, a businessman and hotelier at the southern town said: ‘I am thankful for the gesture by the municipality to give me such a recognition while I am still alive, Keetmanshoop is my home and will also be my home, its people will also be my people, thank you and I appreciate it.’

Clyde Kröhne, a son to the late Albert Kröhne who a street was named after, said: ‘I see today’s unveiling as a loving gift and I shall proudly stand here proclaiming to all and to generations to come that people like my father were faithful, history has preserved the name of a man who played a pivotal role in the transition of our town, the livelihood of our people and the politics of the day.’

The street name changes are:

Fifth Street in Tseiblaagte renamed after Dr Rev Nicholas Christiaans

First Avenue in the central business district renamed after Bishop Antonio Chimenelo

Nineteenth Street in Tseiblaagte renamed after Pastor Simon Tiboth

Mittel Street in the CBD renamed after Roy Oosthuizen

Fourth Street in the CBD renamed after Hennie Theron

Windhoek Weg Road in Kronlein renamed after Albert Louw

North Street in Kronlein renamed after Albert Kröhne

Twelfth Street in Tseiblaagte renamed after Jonathan Goliath

Cathedral Street in the CBD renamed after Ingo Klitzke

Source: Namibia Press Agency

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Ethiopia Remains Committed to Reinforce Energy Connectivity in East Africa: CEO


Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has remained committed to consolidate its ongoing endeavors on the electric power connectivity in the east African region, said the CEO of Ethiopian Electric Power.

Speaking to ENA the Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Ashebir Balcha said that Ethiopia is working hard to enlarge its electricity supply for neighboring countries.

According to the CEO, Ethiopia has been successfully supplying energy to Sudan, Djibouti and Kenya.

Ashebir also disclosed the plan to export electric power to South Africa passively through the East African Power Pool.

In his recent interview with ENA, Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa highlighted the growing demand for Ethiopian electricity, with recipient countries witnessing a 15 percent annual surge.

The chief executive officer indicated that an agreement has been reached recently to supply electric power to Tanzania.

Moreover, other neighboring countries such as South Sudan, Uganda and Rwanda have shown interest to import electricity power from Ethio
pia.

Following the growing demand, he stated that Ethiopia has engaged in discussion with these countries, adding that this is a demonstration that Ethiopia will continue to strengthen the energy connectivity in the region.

The renewable energy that we are currently producing is also benefiting neighboring countries beyond Ethiopia, the CEO revealed

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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”It’s My Dam” Created Great Sense of Ownership, Inspired Ethiopians: Chief GERD Negotiator


Addis Ababa: The motto “It’s My Dam” has created a great sense of ownership and inspired Ethiopians to provide unwavering support for the construction of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia’s Ambassador to USA and Chief GERD Negotiator Sileshi Bekele told ENA.

The construction of the dam which commenced in 2011 is now near completion.

Ethiopia has repeatedly expressed its stand that the construction of the dam is based on cooperation, fair utilization of water resource, and good neighborhood.

Also, it has strong position that the tripartite negotiation with Egypt and Sudan on GERD should be based on mutual benefit, respect, and fairness.

The tripartite talks regarding the filling of GERD and related issues was held in January 2020 and concluded with no agreement.

During a press conference following the collapsed talks, the then Minister of Water and Energy and the current Ethiopian Ambassador to USA and Chief GERD Negotiator was asked about the management of the dam upon its completion.

A lady jou
rnalist from Middle East asked him, “Who is going to administer the dam upon completion?”, Sileshi recalls.

He proudly responded with the famous answer “It’s my dam. We Ethiopians will manage it.”

The chief negotiator affirmed that the motto #ItsMyDam has special place in the heart of all Ethiopians since that historic press conference.

The motto has played a pivotal role to mobilize the public by creating sense of ownership and motivation to support the dam, he elaborated.

#ItsMyDam, which was widely promoted by institutions, individuals, the mass media and social media, has created great inspiration among the general public.

The 13th year laying of the foundation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will be commemorated at the end of this month under the theme: ‘Together We Made It Possible.’

The theme ‘Together We Made It Possible’ demonstrates that Ethiopians have reached the last phase of the construction of dam by working in unity and it is a gratitude and recognition of Ethiopians for their unw
avering support and contribution for the dam, he further noted.

During the past years, over 19 billion Birr was raised for the construction of the dam through various fund raising mechanisms.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Completion of Africa’s Grand Dam Would be Great News for Continent: Negotiating Team Member


Addis Ababa: The completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) should be big news for the continent, especially for the east African countries, GERD Negotiating Team Member Gideon Asfaw said.

The construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa’s largest power plant, has reached 95 percent, and is expected to be fully completed within 7 months.

In an exclusive interview with ENA, Gideon said the execution of the dam through the knowledge and resource of Ethiopians is indeed gratifying.

The launching of the dam about which a lot has been written had influence on nations, he noted.

In this respect, the completion of the dam should be “great news” for Africa, especially for neighboring countries, the negotiator believes.

According to him, the dam plays a leading role in strengthening regional ties as the benefits of the GERD are not limited to Ethiopia.

It will rather bring a number of benefits, including prevention of flooding and evaporation as well as provision of regional power in
terconnection.

Gideon further stated that Ethiopia should continue working on similar projects to support its economic growth and its journey to get out of poverty by using natural resources.

As a nation that has strong commitment to resolving issues through dialogue, Ethiopia has made great efforts to resolve the unresolved issues around the dam in negotiations.

“Ethiopia pursued and still pursues the principle of equitable and reasonable utilization of the Abbay River, and the dam does not inflict any significant harm on downstream countries. The country’s firm stand is adhering to the principle of mutual benefit and resolving issues through dialogue,” he stressed.

However, it was not possible to end the negotiations between the three countries because the proposals presented by Egypt were retroactive and did not lead to an agreement.

The dam, which contributes greatly to the common development of the region, currently holds 42 billion cubic meters of water and generates power with two turbines.

Upon
going fully operational, GERD will have installed capacity of generating 5,150 MW which will be the largest hydropower project in Africa with the amount of electricity it generates.

It will also store 74 billion cubic meters of water that benefits Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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Following death rumours: Nigerian actor Zack Orji declared fit after dual brain surgeries


By Charity Nginyu

Amidst circulating death rumors, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has provided a comprehensive update on the health status of veteran Nigerian actor Zack Orji.

Addressing the recent speculation surrounding Orji’s well-being, Rollas affirmed that the esteemed actor has undergone two critical brain surgeries and is steadily recuperating.

During an exclusive interview on Afia TV’s YouTube channel, Rollas dispelled the false claims, shedding light on Orji’s current condition.

He revealed that Orji’s health took a severe turn when he collapsed, prompting the need for immediate medical intervention.

‘Zack is never in a position of seriously needing attention as we speak,’ Rollas affirmed, emphasizing the positive progress in Orji’s health. ‘If not because of privacy, I would have just connected him on the phone here; you will see him,’ Rollas added, emphasizing on Orji’s improving condition.

Rollas further reassured the public, stating, ‘He has survived two brain
surgeries, he is in good health, and he is speaking.’ Moreover, Rollas condemned the spread of false information, describing the act as ‘inhuman.’

The AGN President emphasized the need for sensitivity and responsibility when disseminating news, especially concerning the health and well-being of individuals.

Source: Cameroon News Agency