Sipho Motha

[Pitso Mosimane @TheRealPitso]

Before the titles and before the recognition, there was a child with a dream.

Every child has the right to imagine a future, where they are given a fair chance to try.

On Human Rights Day, we are reminded that dreams alone are not enough. Let’s commit to protecting every child’s right to dream, by building systems that give them a fair chance.
#HumanRightsDay #ChangingTheGameForGood
#PitsoMosimane

[Matt Shumer @mattshumer_]

https://t.co/ivXRKXJvQg

[Sipho Motha @Sipho_Motha]

Here is the English translation

CAMEROON FOOTBALL FEDERATION
Affiliated with FIFA in 1962, with CAF in 1963, and with UNIFFAC in 1998

No. 006/2026/FECAFOOT/PDT/SG/DIRCAB
Yaoundé, January 10, 2026

THE PRESIDENT
TO
THE PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL MOROCCAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION

Subject: Brotherly thanks

Mr. President,

The participation of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in this Africa Cup of Nations ended following the quarter-final match played on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat — a match won by the Moroccan national team.

On behalf of the Cameroonian delegation and the Cameroonian supporters, I would like to extend to you our respectful greetings and sporting congratulations, in a spirit of fair play and mutual respect.

We also wish to express our deep appreciation for the exemplary organization of this competition, as well as for the warm, fraternal, and hospitable welcome extended to our team, our delegation, and our supporters by the Moroccan people. The hospitality shown at all the venues we visited is a testament to the remarkable preparatory work led by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.

We wish the Atlas Lions good luck for the rest of the competition.

Once again, we thank you for the strength of our fraternal ties.

Please accept, Mr. President, the expression of the respectful and sincere regards of the Cameroon Football Federation.

[Signed]
THE PRESIDENT
Samuel Eto’o Fils

[Sipho Motha @Sipho_Motha]

CAMEROON FOOTBALL FEDERATION
Affiliated with FIFA in 1962, with CAF in 1963, and with UNIFFAC in 1998

No. 006/2026/FECAFOOT/PDT/SG/DIRCAB
Yaoundé, January 10, 2026

THE PRESIDENT
TO
THE PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL MOROCCAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION

Subject: Brotherly thanks

Mr. President,

The participation of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in this Africa Cup of Nations ended following the quarter-final match played on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat — a match won by the Moroccan national team.

On behalf of the Cameroonian delegation and the Cameroonian supporters, I would like to extend to you our respectful greetings and sporting congratulations, in a spirit of fair play and mutual respect.

We also wish to express our deep appreciation for the exemplary organization of this competition, as well as for the warm, fraternal, and hospitable welcome extended to our team, our delegation, and our supporters by the Moroccan people. The hospitality shown at all the venues we visited is a testament to the remarkable preparatory work led by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.

We wish the Atlas Lions good luck for the rest of the competition.

Once again, we thank you for the strength of our fraternal ties.

Please accept, Mr. President, the expression of the respectful and sincere regards of the Cameroon Football Federation.

[Signed]
THE PRESIDENT
Samuel Eto’o Fils

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[Sahn Lam @sahnlam]

Virtualization vs Containerization

Virtualization creates multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server. Each VM runs its own complete operating system and uses a hypervisor to manage hardware resources.

Containerization packages applications with their dependencies into lightweight, portable containers that share the host operating system kernel.

Here are the four deployment patterns:

1. Bare Metal
Applications run directly on the physical server's operating system. No virtualization layer exists between the application and hardware. This provides maximum performance and lowest latency, but offers limited isolation and harder resource management.

2. Virtual Machines
A hypervisor creates multiple VMs on one physical server. Each VM includes a complete guest operating system, consuming significant memory and CPU overhead. VMs provide strong isolation between workloads but require more resources and longer startup times.

3. Containers
A container runtime (like Docker) runs containers that share the host OS kernel. Containers include only the application and its dependencies, not a full operating system. This makes them lightweight, fast to start, and resource-efficient compared to VMs.

4. Containers on VMs
Containers run inside virtual machines, combining both technologies. The VM provides hardware-level isolation while containers enable efficient application packaging. This hybrid approach is popular in cloud environments where you need both security isolation and operational efficiency.

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[Sipho Motha @Sipho_Motha]

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@mischavdburg Linux

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@calcsam BOOK

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@UtdKriss Mane and Yaya

[Skai. @superSaiyanSkai]

On the days I feel lost, I return to this, and it always reignites me.

[Eric Partaker @Eric_Partaker]

It took me a while to understand this.

When I stepped into my first leadership role, I believed success was a result of perfect systems and processes.

But, as Mike Ettore so eloquently points out in this image from his book “Trust-Based Leadership”, you LEAD PEOPLE and MANAGE THINGS.

It wasn't until years later that I truly grasped this profound difference. But once I did, I began to see people, not as resources to be managed, but as individuals to be led with purpose and care.

Here are the most significant lessons I've learned from my experience:

1. Human Connections > Business Metrics

While KPIs and metrics are important, leaders build genuine relationships. They make the effort to know the person behind the role—understanding their aspirations, their concerns, and what motivates them beyond the numbers.

2. Distribute Decision-Making Power Across All Levels

Leaders trust their team enough to let them make their own decisions. I've repeatedly found that empowering your people builds their confidence, inspires them to be creative, and makes them accountable.

3. Come Down to Their Level

Leaders adapt to each team member's unique needs. Flexible work, personalized feedback, whatever it is… meet people where they are if you want them to thrive.

4. There is Power in Vulnerability

Leaders are transparent about struggles and uncertainties. I've learned that being open about my own challenges and seeking help when I need it builds trust. You share, you grow.

5. Identify And Celebrate Diversity

A high-performing team is also a well-rounded team. Identify and nurture each member’s strengths and create a space where they feel safe to contribute. Their varied perspectives and skills will only help you thrive.

6. Create Purpose-Driven Work
Your people are inspired when they understand how their contributions shape the bigger picture. Help them find meaning in their work and they will champion your business.

Leadership is not just about achieving outcomes but about enriching the lives of those you lead. And that can only happen by leading with compassion, kindness, and empathy.

Let's lead with not just our minds, but also our hearts. ❤️

[Neal Taparia @nealtaparia]

Your 9-to-5 job is dying.

By 2034, it'll be extinct.

That's Reid Hoffman's latest prediction – the founder of LinkedIn who predicted the rise of social media in 1997.

Here's what he said next:

[INGA GUBEKA @ingagubeka]

This protection fee crap is killing so many black owners small businesses. Imagine working so hard to build your business then some thug extorts you till you close your business.

[Sihle Mavuso @ZANewsFlash]

WATCH: Apparently, this community of Nhlazatshe in Mpumalanga province believes that there is gold underneath. Hence, they have been digging day and night to get rich quickly. Video: Mweli Masilela

[Sipho Motha @Sipho_Motha]

@Shimza01 Sisoke. Notice…. Not sisonke.

[Man’s NOT Barry Roux @AdvoBarryRoux]

Why are people still using Bolt? Bolt South Africa is criminal organisation involved in kidnapping & extortion. Bolt drivers are thugs deguised in transportation.

[Sipho Motha @Sipho_Motha]

@MohauSam That race almost finished me. I was the third last person to receive a medal. Prepare better next year. Eish… I want my t-shirt though. Organisers can do better.

[Sipho Motha @Sipho_Motha]

@SowetoMarathon Are you going to couriers those T-Shirts? There’s no way we going to drive just to Soweto for your stupid nonsense.

[Sipho Motha @Sipho_Motha]

@SowetoMarathon @AfricanBank We want our T-Shirts, you thieves

[Sipho Motha @Sipho_Motha]

@BandaYano @MightiJamie How much are they paying to defend this rubbish? I have ran so many marathons, this was a disaster.