Croatia

Republic of Croatia

Synonym
Croatian

Zimbabwe born basketball star set to play for Poland

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By polsatsport.pl

Zimbabwean basketball player Stephanie Mavunga will be able to make her debut in white and red colors during the international tournament in Athens, which will start on Tuesday, although she is still waiting for Polish citizenship to be granted.

Caribbean tourism recovery leads globe

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THE Caribbean's tourism sector is leading other regions in the world in recoverying from the pandemic-induced slowdown, according to a United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) report.

According to data provided by the UN body, the Caribbean had the highest recovery rate of any of the regions, with arrivals up 55 per cent over 2020. International tourist arrivals rebounded during the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere thanks to increased travel confidence, rapid vaccination and the easing of entry restrictions in many nations, the UNWTO said.

Offshore havens and hidden riches of world leaders and billionaires exposed in unprecedented leak

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Millions of leaked documents and the biggest journalism partnership in history have uncovered financial secrets of 35 current and former world leaders, more than 330 politicians and public officials in 91 countries and territories, and a global lineup of fugitives, con artists and murderers.

Sylvanus Nimley Marks HNK Gorcia Debut With Goal In Friendly

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Liberian attacker, Sylvanus Nimley marked his HNK Gorcia debut with a goal in his side friendly draw against Croatian second division side Kustošija on Tuesday February 23,2021.

Nimley enjoyed a good debut as he scored HNK Gorcia equalizer in the 39 minutes of the match after Kustošija took the lead in the 29 minutes through Croatian striker, Brodic.

The former Spartak Moscow II attacker who joined the club on a two year deal was influential throughout the game for his new employer.

Gor’s Silva: I will punish AFC Leopards

He may not be able to communicate effectively in English but Gor Mahia’s Brazilian striker Wilson Silva has promised to bang in the goals at his new workstation, starting with Sunday’s Mashemeji derby against AFC Leopards.

Silva who joined the Kenyan champions a few ago following a recommendation from the club’s Portuguese coach Vaz Pinto has also talked up the quality within the Kenyan champions’ rank.

Nigeria-focused energy firm closes $8.5 million investment round

A leading solar distributor in West Africa, Oolu, has closed a $8.5 million Series B investment round led by independent renewable energy developer, RP Global.

A statement by the company Tuesday said additional participating investors included Persistent Energy Capital, Shell-seeded impact investor All On, Gaia Impact Fund, and DPI Energy Ventures.

Oolu’s mission is to provide affordable energy access to rural and peri-urban customers in West Africa.

Since its inception in 2015, the company said it has sold over 60,000 solar home systems to customers in the region.