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March 14, 2024, saw a massive disruption of Internet connectivity in several African countries. West Coast African countries affected include Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Liberia, and Benin.

It was reported that the disruption was due to several submarine fibre optic cables being cut. These cable systems are the West African Cable System (WACS), Main One, South Atlantic Telecommunications 3 (SAT 3), and ACE.

On May 13, 2024, Main One reported the successful completion of repairs and the full restoration of services on its cable. The nearly eight-week mean time to repair and fully restore services highlights the vulnerability of critical submarine fibre optic cable infrastructure, which circumvents the continent and links it…

MARCH Madness fans can expect to hear a different voice as a longtime host for CBS and Turner Sports is set to miss the tournament.

Greg Gumbel, 77, reportedly will miss the famous NCAA men’s college basketball tournament coverage due to “family health issues.”

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The NCAA tournament is the biggest event in college basketball, and with Gumbel out, the network had to shift for the major organizational change.

Richard Deitsch of The Athletic reports that TNT will extend the air time for Inside the NBA anchor Ernie Johnson.

“Look for Ernie Johnson to pick up more studio time,” Deitsch wrote.

Johnson has shared hosting duties with Gumbel…

CBS and TNT Sports have reportedly had to make a change to their usual March Madness broadcasting schedule.

TNT and Inside the NBA star host Ernie Johnson will be affected as a result of the broadcasting change.

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The NCAA Tournament will begin next week on March 19.

However, the college basketball tournament will be without one of its legendary broadcasters.

Studio host Greg Gumbel will reportedly not appear on CBS or TNT’s broadcast coverage of March Madness due to “family health issues,” per The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch.

The report added that Johnson is…

Easter is right around the corner but for many families, celebrations are not possible due to food and financial insecurities. Because of this, Phoenix Rescue Mission is hosting an Easter Giveaway Event on March 23, during which nearly 500 families will receive 1,700 Easter baskets, hygiene kits, cleaning supplies and more.

To make the event a success, Phoenix Rescue Mission needs the community’s help right now in donating the baskets. Donated baskets should include:

• Easter grass
• Candy (no chocolate)
• Candy-filled plastic eggs
• Children’s books and Bibles
• Coloring books & crayons
• Small stuffed animals
• Small toys

Donations can be dropped…