Three Kenyans implicated in Uganda bombings
Charges have been brought against three Kenyans for the murders of 76 people killed when bombs exploded as they watched the World Cup in Kampala, Uganda. The three, Hussein Hassan Agad, 27, Mohamed Adan Abdow, 25, and Idris Magondu, 42, were also charged with terrorism and 10 counts of attempted murder. No pleas were entered [...]
Private Jets on parade at South Africa’s Airport for the World Cup
A South African airport re-opened on Wednesday to serve as a parking lot for the private planes of notables attending the World Cup semi-finals between Germany and Spain while other planes were turned away. A lot of who’s who in the world of politics, business and showbiz jetted in with their own private plane to [...]
South Africa’s Transport System Gets an Overhaul in Time for World Cup
The final stages of preparation for the June 11th kick-off of the football World Cup are being put in place. One of the world’s biggest sporting events is being held for the first time on African soil. South Africa has spent billions of dollars preparing for the event, including more than $2 billion upgrading transportation [...]
South Africa is Not Ready to Host the World Cup – According to FIFA
It has come to light that South Africa is not ready to host the 2010 World Cup just over three months before the tournament kicks off according to FIFA, football’s world governing body. FIFA’s secretary general, Jerome Valke, told a news conference on Tuesday that the main venue in Johannesburg, Soccer City, was yet to [...]
Ghana Top of Africa’s World Cup Contenders
Ghana has qualified for the 2010 world cup with a 2-0 win over Sudan. The match took place in Accra the capital city of Ghana. Ghana’s first goal was scored by Inter-Milan strongman Sulley Muntari in the first half of the match and just a few minutes into the second-half Michael Essien sealed it with [...]