Mamelodi Sundowns Secure Vital Win Over Esperance in Tunisia

Mamelodi Sundowns Secure Vital Win Over Esperance in Tunisia

Mamelodi Sundowns took a crucial step toward the final of the CAF Champions League withREAD MORE

World Cup
Africa’s World Cup Hopefuls Await 2026 Draw

Africa’s nine qualified nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will discover their group-stage opponents on Friday at 19H00 Central African Time. The draw for…

Poultry
Mozambique Probes Use of HIV Drugs as “Growth Boosters” in Poultry Farming

In the central Mozambican province of Tete, a troubling practice has come to light: some poultry producers have allegedly been using antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) -…

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Hugo Broos Explains Call-Ups of 20-Year-Olds

It is now public knowledge that Belgian mentor Hugo Broos will be leaving Bafana Bafana to return to his homeland after next year’s FIFA World…

Mozambique
Mozambique and South Africa Open a New Chapter of Regional Integration

When Mozambican and South African officials gathered in Maputo this week to sign a new Tourism Action Plan, the agreement appeared, at first glance, to…

Africa Netball Cup
Malawi Ready to Welcome Africa to the 2025 Africa Netball Cup

The Netball Association of Malawi has expressed delight that preparations are well underway as Malawi gets ready to host the 2025 Africa Netball Cup at…

Xi Jinping: The Governance of China
5th Volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” Promoted in South Africa

A promotional event was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 3 for the English edition of the fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance…

Ghana High Commission
Ghana High Commission Warns Public Against Defunct Cape Town Consulate

The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has issued a caution to members of the public submitting consular applications in the Western Cape, warning that the…

Walter Sisulu University
SAHRC Finds SAPS Violated Use-of-Force Laws During Walter Sisulu University Unrest

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has released its Final Inquiry Report into the 2024 unrest at Walter Sisulu University (WSU), concluding that the…

New Reality: How BRICS Becomes Global Centre of Food Security

World Bank data show that the food crisis continues to deepen. The BRICS countries can help overcome global food shortages by ensuring affordable prices for bread and other food products. The initiative to create a grain exchange is expected to contribute to tackling the problem of hunger. However, questions remain: how soon will it start operating, what infrastructure must be created to ensure its efficiency, and how can a balanced framework for future competition policy be established? These are pressingREAD MORE

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Embracing “China Opportunity 2.0” for Shared Prosperity

BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — China has set its development priorities and policy directions for the next five years, and the world’s second-largest economy will bring new opportunities for shared growth with global partners and investors.

In recent years, there has been increasing talk of Chinese opportunities among investors, analysts and entrepreneurs. Indeed, along with a pivotal shift from high-speed economic growth to high-quality development, driven by factors including more emphasis on innovation and consumption, business opportunities in China areREAD MORE

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Fourteen-man Boks Mark Kolisi’s Century with Win Over France

Three tries in the final quarter by South Africa decided a pulsating reprise of the 2023’s breathless Rugby World Cup quarter-final with the 14-man Springboks stunning a Stade de France crowd, thirsting for revenge, with a 32-17 (halftime 13-14) victory to celebrate captain Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test in style.

Replacements Andre Esterhuizen and Grant Williams as well as starting flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu added tries to a first half score by Cobus Reinach to record a ninth win in 10 matchesREAD MORE

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Zambian President Hichilema Forced to Cut Short Copperbelt Address Amid Security Scare

President Hakainde Hichilema was yesterday forced to cut short his address in Chingola District on the Copperbelt Province after security concerns emerged when a riot broke out during his engagement with residents at Chiwempala Market.

According to a statement issued by the Zambia Police Service, the incident occurred around 14:50 hours when a group of unruly individuals began looting and attacking shops as the Head of State was still addressing the public. Police officers moved in to restore order, butREAD MORE

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Zambia to Host Israeli President in Historic State Visit

LUSAKA — Zambia is set to receive Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel, who will undertake a State Visit to the Republic of Zambia from 10th to 11th November 2025, at the invitation of President Hakainde Hichilema.

The visit, announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, comes as a reciprocal gesture following President Hichilema’s State Visit to Israel in June 2023. It marks a significant milestone in strengthening the long-standing bilateral relations between the twoREAD MORE

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President Hakainde Hichilema to Grace Zambia’s Biggest Football Derby

Anticipation is running high as the nation gears up for Zambia’s most iconic football showdown, the Kitwe Derby, with President Hakainde Hichilema set to grace the high-stakes encounter between Nkana FC and Power Dynamos at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday, 8th November 2025.

In a remarkable show of support for local football and community spirit, President Hichilema has purchased 30,000 tickets to ensure fans fill up the 40,000-seater facility in Ndola. The gesture has been hailed by supporters andREAD MORE

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SA Coach Bradley Carnell Picks Up Big MLS Award

Philadelphia Union mentor Bradley Carnell has been named the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) Coach of the Year.

Carnell has been with the Union for only 10 months since taking over from Jim Curtin earlier this year.

The 48-year-old took a Union squad that finished 23rd in the overall league standings last season and led the group to a Supporters’ Shield title with a league-high 66 points in 2025.

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Hugo Broos Closes Bafana Bafana Door on Thembinkosi Lorch

At 32 years old, Thembinkosi Lorch’s hopes of a return to the Bafana Bafana fold have been dashed.

The Wydad Casablanca forward has been performing admirably, leading to calls for his return to the national team setup. He has nine Bafana Bafana caps, with his last appearance coming about two years ago.

This season, he has three goals and three assists in seven matches in the CAF Confederation Cup and Botola Pro League. However, this has done nothing to convinceREAD MORE

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Siya Kolisi: A Century of Greatness

Captain Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Boks coach Rassie Erasmus will guide the side in his 50th Test as head coach, and has made six changes to the side that defeated Japan last week.

This massive feat for Kolisi and Erasmus adds to a string of remarkable achievements, which include winning back-to-back Rugby World Cups and Castle Lager RugbyREAD MORE

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Gigaba to Face Court Over Transnet Case

ANC Member of Parliament and former Minister of Public Enterprises Dr Malusi Gigaba is expected to hand himself over to police in Pretoria on Friday morning, following a summons from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) related to alleged corruption at Transnet during his time in office.

Gigaba’s summons forms part of an ongoing State Capture investigation into alleged irregular procurement processes at Transnet. The case reportedly relates to multi-billion-rand contracts awarded during his tenure as Public Enterprises Minister. While theREAD MORE

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