Monthly Archives: June 2010

Of soccer fans and booze

There is something about sports and booze; we see it more in football and rugby but am sure it happens in other sports too. But during the world cup, the beer consumption goes up; indeed just before the world cup, … Continue reading

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Vuvuzela haters get on to business

Just when I thought the world was done with the Vuvuzela debate, I receive this press release. But it teaches be that companies know how to take advantage of events, I think this company went out its way to manufacture … Continue reading

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MTN sponsored fan breaks record books

It is the first World Cup in the African continent; was well organized by all standards and most of all, FIFA website broke the record for the most unique hits. On Friday June 25th, another record is set to tumble … Continue reading

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Zain Kenya finally gets its 3G licence

This is the latest info from the Communications Commission of Kenya. ….. its now official, Zain was sharp to wait for the row between Orange and GoK to settle, nice things have come their way…. The information communication technology sector … Continue reading

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What is football? Why get so emotional?

There has been many theories advanced on why football attracts fanatical support; for some, its the game of the poor and middle class, who have all the time to play in open field while the rich are locked in gated … Continue reading

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Lucky photo journalists

Of all the people who get nice seats, I envy the photo journalists and their huge lenses

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Businesses win with world cup

Its always fascinating when you hear the amount of money companies sponsoring the world cup are spending just to be part of it. One can be forgiven for asking whether they recoup their investments. In some cases, you don’t have … Continue reading

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World Cup Fans Cheer Their Teams in Style

The other day I was at Mandela square late in the evening, it was cold and chilly but for the football fans who have braved worse winter weather, I guess it was nothing. There were groups of fans, chanting slogans … Continue reading

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World Cup Time out: Zulu Xhosa cultural experience

In all my travels, there is one thing I have loved: visiting communities that are similar to mine; seeing them do things or eat food that I can identify with. That is why when I got an invitation to a … Continue reading

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Football or not, Nigeria means business

Tonight Nigeria is taking on South Korea but there is no celebration because Nigeria is fading fast from its past… but that doesn’t mean that Nigerians will not enjoy and take advantage of the World Cup; if there is no … Continue reading

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