Sports journalist Micky Jnr accused FC Platinum of fixing their match against Scottland FC. The allegations claim five players participated in selling the game, with the goalkeeper among those suspected. Reports suggest two players faced suspension, though the club has not confirmed this action.
FC Platinum released a statement that neither confirms nor denies the match-fixing claims. The club emphasized its commitment to integrity and adherence to regulations while reviewing available options. They urged the media and the public to avoid spreading unverified information that could damage reputations.
Video evidence from the disputed match has drawn scrutiny from football fans. The footage shows questionable goalkeeping that many...
The United States will require citizens from Malawi and Zambia to pay visa bonds up to $15,000 beginning August 20. The State Department announced this pilot program targets countries with high overstay rates and weak screening systems. Officials will determine bond amounts between $5,000 and $15,000 during visa interviews for tourist and business applications. The government designed this measure to reduce illegal immigration under former President Trump's policies. Travelers can recover their full deposit by departing on time and following all visa requirements.
Bonded visitors must enter and exit America through three designated airports only. Boston Logan International Airport, JFK International Airport, and Washington Dulles...
Guangdong province reports more than 7,000 chikungunya infections since July began. Health authorities mandate hospitalization for all diagnosed patients until they test negative or complete seven days of medical observation. The mosquito-borne virus produces fever and severe joint pain that may persist for months. Foshan serves as the outbreak epicenter while twelve cities across the province confirm cases.
Officials deploy aggressive containment strategies against the spreading disease. Residents face fines reaching 10,000 yuan for maintaining stagnant water sources where mosquitoes breed. Authorities release laboratory-produced elephant mosquitoes that consume smaller disease-carrying species. Scientists introduce 5,000...
Zimbabwe Republic Police rejected false social media allegations against Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu on Tuesday. Online rumors falsely claimed authorities arrested the performer for pursuing former First Lady Grace Mugabe romantically during an encounter in Mazowe. Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed police received no such reports and cautioned citizens against spreading misinformation through social platforms. The spokesperson emphasized the dangers of using digital media to circulate unverified claims. Officials stressed the importance of fact verification before sharing content online.
Chimbetu personally refuted the accusations when contacted by media outlets. The musician described the viral posts as deliberate attempts to...
Former Companies Registrar Alieu Jallow denied awareness of a High Court directive when he testified before parliamentary investigators Tuesday. The July 2017 order granted him authority over additional assets belonging to former President Yahya Jammeh. Lawmakers questioned how Jallow managed properties listed in the court directive without knowledge of its existence. He maintained that earlier instructions from superiors guided his actions rather than the specific legal document.
Committee members challenged Jallow's explanations after discovering contradictions in his written submission. The former registrar acknowledged errors in his statement and admitted forgetting correspondence details until reviewing documents during the...
Modou Jonga and Sheriffo Sonko testified before the Local Government Commission on Monday about D30 million from geology funds. The former Brikama Area Council officials explained transactions spanning May 2020 to March 2023. Jonga documented seven major payments totaling D30.7 million through First International Bank and Eco Bank accounts. A June 2023 payment remained unconfirmed due to missing bank statements. The funds originated from sand mining royalties collected in the West Coast Region quarry operations.
Communities affected by mining activities received D11 million directly during the 2021 and 2023 distributions. Area councils acknowledged receiving their 20 percent share of sand mining royalties through official letters...
The National Roads Authority gathered stakeholders at its Bijilo headquarters on August 5, 2025, for consultation regarding Bertil Harding Highway Phase 3 preparations. Representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Gamtel, National Disaster Management Agency, Physical Planning, National Environment Agency, Gambia Police Force, NAWEC, and contractor Arezki attended the session. Acting Managing Director Sulayman Sumareh Janneh addressed significant encroachment issues in previously cleared areas that require immediate attention. Director of Human Resources Bai Bittaye emphasized collective responsibility among all participating organizations. Technical Director George Jatta raised concerns about persistent...
The Gambia launched a three-day workshop on August 5, 2025, targeting Sustainable Development Goal 6 achievements. UN DESA, UNESCO, and development partners joined the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources, and National Assembly Matters for this capacity-building event. The Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo hosted the gathering. Minister Musa S Drammeh delivered the opening address while emphasizing water resources. Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh from the Health Ministry highlighted national sanitation progress.
The initiative addresses persistent water quality and sanitation challenges across the nation. Population growth and climate pressures require stronger institutional frameworks and increased...
The Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia and Jamaica's Western Hospitality Institute established a formal partnership on August 5, 2025. Dr. Adama Bah and Dr. Cecil Cornwall completed the virtual agreement to strengthen professional education in tourism and hospitality. Ambassador Jainaba Jagne represented Gambia's education ministry during the ceremony. The partnership emerged from discussions at Caribbean meetings held in Montego Bay during July 2025. Both institutions plan to develop joint training programs and facilitate student exchanges.
The collaboration connects two nations with shared colonial backgrounds and strong tourism sectors. Sheikh Ahmet Tejan Nyang praised the partnership's potential for youth development...
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