Roundup: African youth s China perception improves amid blossoming ties
Xinhua
07 May 2021, 23:30 GMT+10
NAIROBI, May 7 (Xinhua) Elias Gebreselassie grew up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and he, like his peers, has long thought that skyscrapers, shopping malls and highways could only be scenes in Hollywood movies. The 34-year-old praised China s investment in modern infrastructure such as roads and social facilities, which made the capital a charming international metropolis and the headquarters of the African Union. Gebreselassie said his understanding of China has been greatly improved after witnessing its contribution to Africa s socio-economic development through the construction of industrial parks, skyscrapers and electrified railway lines.
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The arrival of Goabaone Taylor at Lekidi as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Botswana Football Association (BFA) caught many football supporters by surprise and rattled feathers, as it bucked the trend many had become accustomed to.
Goaba, as she is affectionately known by her friends, has brushed aside the curious stares from onlookers and hit the ground running, launching a fact finding mission in her first week at the office to gather information about the state of affairs at the football governing body, to prepare a plan and set out priorities for the way forward. “In my first week I have been able to have a meet and greet with most senior managers and the rest of the staff where we discussed issues, challenges and opportunities for change and growth,” she said, oozing with confidence after being taken through a two-day induction program facilitated by M
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Former Miss Teen Universe Botswana, Judith Kgwadi (26) has resurrected her love for beauty and fashion by unveiling her latest clothing line dubbed Claudy Collections. The clothing line ranges from caps, hoodies, T-shirts, lingerie, and baby clothes among others. Tladi this week said she looks to add more to her line in the future. She admitted that her zeal to start a new clothing line came as a result of the confidence she has in fashion and always being willing to be a step ahead.
“On the ramp I have to look pretty, smile and walk but with business I wouldn’t say it’s a walk in the park but the pleasure of dreaming and turning everything into reality is quite astonishing. In a nutshell, I am driven by the love and passion, so I enjoy all the struggles and hiccups because my vision is to go a long way,” she added.
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Botswana FA has appointed an experienced woman as CEO/Secretary General
Botswana Football Association has announced the appointment of Mrs. Goabaone Taylor as Chief Executive Officer/Secretary General of the organization. Mrs. Taylor is the first woman to occupy such a position since the inception of the association.
She officially took office on April 5 on a three-year contract as per the release from the BFA President Maclean Letshwiti.
âBuilding on what the BFA has already accomplished, under her leadership, the Association hopes to have its strategic direction grow and develop, as well as strengthen its partnerships and build new relations.â