Lusaka, 22 June 2025 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Ozzy Lamola, to Lusaka as a special envoy to convey condolences and discuss matters surrounding the burial of Zambia’s late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. Minister Lamola paid a courtesy call on President Hakainde Hichilema, delivering… Continue reading Ramaphosa Sends Envoy to Hichilema Over Lungu’s Burial
Lorch Wins Hearts but on Losing Side
South African winger Thembinkosi Lorch played a match to remember for Wydad Casablanca against Juventus, but the Moroccans could not avoid a defeat in the FIFA Club World Cup. Juventus overcame Wydad 4-1 at the Lincoln Field in Philadelphia, United States (US), on Sunday evening, local time. Nonetheless, Lorch’s performance was a major talking point.… Continue reading Lorch Wins Hearts but on Losing Side
Boks Sevens ‘A’ Claim African Crown
South Africa has won the Rugby Africa 7s tournament at the Labourdonnais Sports Club in Mauritius. The Blitzboks beat Madagascar 26-12 in the final. Earlier on Sunday, they beat Zimbabwe 19-12 in the semi-finals, and defending champions, Uganda, 26-0 in the quarter-finals. “This was a good effort, and I am happy with the way the… Continue reading Boks Sevens ‘A’ Claim African Crown
Former Banyana Banyana Captain Hails Phumlani Msibi
The late SuperSport TV presenter Phumlani Msibi was a popular figure amongst his colleagues and Amanda Dlamini can attest to this. The former Banyana Banyana captain, who also works for the pay-per-view broadcaster, has paid a glowing tribute to Msibi, who succumbed to an illness last Friday, at the age of 57. “Ngikhule ezandleni zakho… Continue reading Former Banyana Banyana Captain Hails Phumlani Msibi
Bellingham Full of Praise for Mamelodi Sundowns
In defeat, Mamelodi Sundowns players can still hold their heads high. This is the view of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham, whose side beat Sundowns 4-3 in their FIFA Club World Cup encounter in Cincinnati on Saturday. While it is indeed true that praising a defeated team does not change the scoreline in their favour,… Continue reading Bellingham Full of Praise for Mamelodi Sundowns
Ronwen Williams Draws Lessons from Dortmund Defeat
“So, yeah, it was just one of those unfortunate situations. But we learn from it, and we keep going.” With the above words, Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has looked past his horrendous error against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Sundowns lost 3-4 to the Germans in a FIFA Club World Cup match played in Cincinnati,… Continue reading Ronwen Williams Draws Lessons from Dortmund Defeat
Russia Continues Work on Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Reactor: Putin
ST. PETERSBURG – Despite the complex situation surrounding Iran, Russia remains committed to the Bushehr nuclear reactor project, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday at the plenary session of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. “Despite the complexity surrounding Iran, we completed the Bushehr nuclear reactor there. We’ve also signed contracts to build… Continue reading Russia Continues Work on Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Reactor: Putin
China-Africa Cooperation Serves as a Catalyst for a Fairer Global South Future
Global South, representing the collective of emerging markets and developing countries, is becoming a pivotal force in reshaping the international order. It plays a vital role in driving global governance reforms with the principle of fairness and equity. With a long-standing friendship and shared vision, China and Africa have been indispensable partners in each other’s… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Serves as a Catalyst for a Fairer Global South Future
Russia Willing to Strengthen All-round Collaboration with China: Putin
ST. PETERSBURG – Russian President Vladimir Putin said late Wednesday that Russia and China share a broad spectrum of cooperation areas, and Russia is committed to strengthening all-around cooperation and exchanges with China. Putin made the remarks in response to a question from Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, during a meeting with heads… Continue reading Russia Willing to Strengthen All-round Collaboration with China: Putin
Sundowns, Dortmund in Seven-Goal Thriller
Mamelodi Sundowns and Borussia Dortmund have produced a thriller in their FIFA Club World Cup Group F match in Cincinnati. The ‘Brazilians’ met the German outfit at the TQL Stadium on Saturday evening. Sundowns scored first through Lucas Ribeiro Costa after just 11 minutes on the clock, but Dortmund hit back five minutes later through… Continue reading Sundowns, Dortmund in Seven-Goal Thriller