Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek

STORY: Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek SHOOTING TIME: April 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the traditional games 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson 3. various of the traditional games STORYLINE: Locals are reviving traditional games in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. The games, including Blikkies volmaak and Amagoes, were the key highlights of an event hosted Saturday by the Windhoek Municipality. Both games involve throwing a ball towards the contesting team in the center on the sandy ground, who loses once the ball touches them. Children and adults enjoyed the games which focus on teamwork, mathematical teachings, and strategy. The event attracted around 30 teams. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson "They bring people together and also promote an active lifestyle as well as healthy habits. Celebrating our diverse culture, this is also part of our cu

Kuwait holds marathon to raise health awareness

STORY: Kuwait holds marathon to raise health awareness DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: With the participation of more than 5,000 people of all ages, the NBK Run, one of the largest sports festivals in Kuwait, kicked off in Kuwait's capital Kuwait City on Saturday. This event was organized by the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), which supports sports activities to promote a healthier and more active lifestyle for Kuwaitis. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

Toyota begins selling new midsize luxury sedan

Toyota begins selling new midsize luxury sedan

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. said June 4 it has begun selling the Brevis, which it calls an active-lifestyle luxury sedan. Available with either 3.0- or 2.5-liter direct fuel-injection VVT-I (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent) engines, the Brevis clears fuel-consumption standards due to go into effect in 2010 and reduces hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxide emissions to at least 25% below 2000 regulation levels.