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Kenya Lionesses Squad for Rugby Africa Cup named
Kenya Lionesses Fifteens Coach Paul Murunga has named the 28 woman Lionesses squad to this year's Rugby Africa Women's Cup taking place in Antananarivo, Madagascar from May 4-12.
Natasha Emali captains the side that has thirteen changes from the side that did duty at the World Rugby WXV 3 competition in Dubai, UAE last October. These are changes necessitated by the Lionesses participation at the final round of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series set for 18-19 May in Krakow, Poland.
The experienced Linet Moraa returns to the Lionesses alongside Hesla Khisa and Diana Awino while Jane Chanya, Sheila Wesa, Mitchelle Atieno, Mitchelle Alivitsa, Refa Ochando, Hellen Achieng, Elizabeth Wekesa, Nolin Khaleyi,Carol Nyamwamu and Hellen Anyango are all handed maiden call ups.
Murunga said, ““Our structures are much better than last year…remember last year we were playing at that level for the first time. Then we went and competed at the WXV 3 in Dubai for the first time as well. We haven't played much this year but I think in terms of mental strength we are in a much better position to play against South Africa and do well.”
Murunga further expressed hope that those selected will be able to fill in capably for others who are currently in camp with the national 7s side ahead of next month's Challenger Series in Poland.
“The squad has trained for around two months and the good thing is most of the girls have been playing in the Kenya Cup. Unfortunately, we couldn't get most of the backline players who are training with the national 7s side and are supposed to travel to Poland. We have managed to find other girls who will help us make the numbers and among them are seven rookies who will be travelling with us,” the coach said.
This year's Rugby Africa Women's Cup will be played on a round robin basis and features defending champions South Africa, Kenya, hosts Madagascar and Cameroon.
Lionesses Squad | Rugby Africa Women's Cup 2024 | May 4-12 | Antanaravivo, Madagascar Natasha Emali (Captain), Rose Otieno (Vice Captain), Knight Otwoma,Jane Chanya, Maureen Chebet, Faith Livoi, Enid Ouma, Diana Kemunto, Naomi Jelagat, Winnie Owino, Ann Ochieng, Terry Ayesa, Esther Juma, Lewin Amazimbi, Diana Awino, Diana Omoso, Mitchelle Atieno,Sheila Wesa, Hesla Khisa, Mitchelle Akinyi, Mitchelle Alivitsa, Refa Ochando, Hellen Achieng, Elizabeth Wekesa, Nolin Khaleyi, Linet Moraa ,Carol Nyamwamu ,Hellen Anyango
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kenya Rugby Union (KRU).
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Mchunu commends progress in addressing KwaXimba water challenges
Mchunu commends progress in addressing KwaXimba water challenges
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has expressed optimism at the work being carried out to address water supply challenges in KwaXimba within the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal.
This follows a commitment made by Mchunu in February this year to fast-track the implementation of bulk water projects that are mainly implemented by the department’s entity, uMngeni-uThukela Water, working alongside the provincial and local spheres of government.
Speaking during a community imbizo on Thursday, the Minister noted that since his previous engagement with members of the KwaXimba community, there has been notable progress, despite some delays due to infrastructure vandalism.
“Since my previous interaction with you, we worked alongside the eThekwini Metro to fast-track the implementation of a package plant and associated infrastructure project to provide residents of KwaXimba, specifically the Mvini, Bhobhonono and Nonoti areas, with potable water,” Mchunu said.
The KwaXimba Package Plant and associated infrastructure project include an offtake from Nagle Aqueducts No. 01 and No. 02 with a 35m long 355mm diameter raw water pipeline, construction of a low lift pump station from the Nagle Aqueducts to the Package Plant, and the construction of a concrete slab to accommodate the 2 megalitres per day package plant, among others.
“The project will be completed in two phases, and this will see the supply of potable water to the Mvini area (Phase 1) and the supply of potable water to the Nonoti and Bhobhonono areas (Phase 2).
“Thus far, the decommissioning of the existing package plant from Mpofana (Mooi River) and transportation to the KwaXimba area is complete,” the Minister said.
The installation and commissioning of the package plant is scheduled to be completed by end of this month.
This intervention will ensure supply to the Mvini and Bhobhonono areas by the same month.
The implementation of the KwaXimba Package Plant has had socio-economic benefits resulting in job creation for 10 locals for Phase 1 of the project, with a further 20 anticipated to be appointed.
The Minister announced that Phase 2 of the project is on track and expected to be completed by November 2024. Phase 2 includes the installation of a 5 megalitres per day package plant, the construction of a potable water pump station, and the laying of a 7500m-long pipeline.
Phase 2 of the project will also see a total of 40 local job opportunities created.
“I have come back to assure you that my mandate is … to ensure water for all. Water is a source of life, and as a Minister appointed to ensure the provision of reliable and consistent water for all, politicking is the last thing I could ever do,” Mchunu said.
He warned the community about the impact of infrastructure vandalism, saying that the department will not hesitate to take stringent measures to address the criminality.
This comes after the vandalism of KwaXimba Package Plant, which was discovered on Thursday morning, prior to the Minister’s oversight inspection of the plant.
“Vandalism is a crime and anyone who commits it will be treated like the criminal that they are. uMngeni-uThukela Water has since opened a case with the South African Police Service and this is being investigated,” Mchunu said. – SAnews.gov.za
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The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga has made a major breakthrough with the apprehending of a 23-year-old man with about R4 583 370 worth of suspected cocaine on the N4 freeway during a minor accident in Valencia near Nelspruit on Thursday afternoon.
According to a police report, a white KIA bakkie pulling a trailer was traveling on the N4 road when the trailer somehow broke from the truck, resulting in a slight accident.
The police from Nelspruit SAPS attended the accident scene and on arrival discovered that the courier vehicle had spilled about eight crates of a white powder.
As members were suspicious, they called their counterparts from the K9 Unit of the police as well as members from Directorate for Priority Crime Investigative (DPCI) Unit.
Substances found, weighing at about 11 kilograms and suspected to be cocaine, became subject to a police investigation.
An inquiry was opened and the confiscated substances will undergo tests while the driver was taken in for further questioning.
Police believe the consignment could have been on its way to places in the Gauteng province, however, investigators will share more light as the probe continues.
Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, commended members for their vigilance and reiterated a call for members of the public to work hand in hand with the police in the fight against crime. – SAnews.gov.za
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Nxesi made the call during an employers’ breakfast session at the Jobs Fair held at the Council Chambers of the Matatiele Local Municipality on Thursday.
Addressing the municipal officials, Nxesi said the farming community in the area was a resource that had potential.
“They are a resource that you can use and pair them with up-and-coming Black farmers. We need people who are ready to farm [and] people who will deal with production and food security. There are farmers who are ready to do that and up-and-coming farmers are willing to learn,” Nxesi said.
To grow the economy, South Africa needs to enter into a dialogue to find a new way to address unemployment, the Minister said, adding that a partnership is critical to renewal of local economies.
He appealed to the municipality to take charge in the running of the local economy and ensure compliance.
“In a partnership there are certain dos and don’ts [and] if we want to take the country out of this misery of unemployment, we need to build partnerships,” Nxesi said.
Small businesses are a pillar of economic growth and employment creation.
Government launched the Labour Activation Programme (LAP) as an intervention to transition job seekers into employment and entrepreneurship.
He challenged the local municipality to champion and manage at least two new cooperations to uplift local entrepreneurs.
The employer’s breakfast session was held in conjunction with the Jobs and Careers Fair held at Maluti Civic Centre in Matatiele.
The two-day Jobs and Careers Fair, which started on Thursday, is aimed at stimulating employment, particularly among the youth.
It is supported by a number of partners, including government departments, Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), employers and community organisations.
Hundreds of job seekers are expected to obtain access to information on available jobs, employment counselling and training opportunities. – SAnews.gov.za
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