India Accelerates Oil and Gas Exploration to Develop Hidden Energy Resources

India Accelerates Oil and Gas Exploration to Develop Hidden Energy Resources

The country aims to reduce its dependence on energy imports, develop its own infrastructure andREAD MORE

Brandon Petersen Appointed Kaizer Chiefs Captain

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen has been entrusted with the responsibility of guiding the team. Amakhosi co-coach Cedric Kaze announced on Wednesday evening that Petersen…

Cabinet Approves Major Immigration Reform Overhaul
Home Affairs Unveils Digital Visa System as FIPSA Hosts First Immigration Indaba

The Forum for Immigration Practitioners of South Africa (FIPSA) hosted its inaugural Immigration Indaba in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, marking a major milestone in national dialogue on…

Africa’s Iconic Wildlife
A Young Chinese Scientist’s In-Depth Exploration of Africa’s Iconic Wildlife

As 1.5 million wildebeest pierce the dawn mist of the East African Rift Valley and the roar of lions merges with the cry of zebras…

Zimbabwe Football Association Dismisses Coach Michael Nees

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has sacked their senior national team head coach, Michael Nees, following a poor FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The…

Egypt Claims 14 Medals at African Table Tennis Championships

The Egyptian national table tennis team secured a total of 14 medals at the African Table Tennis Championships held in Tunisia. According to  Sada El-Balad,…

National Archaeological Parks
The Rise of National Archaeological Parks – Where Relics Are Not Just Displayed but Also Experienced

With a civilisation spanning millennia, China has long been a custodian of profound historical heritage. In recent years, alongside the establishment of museums, the country…

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Highlights Importance of Nuclear Power Plant Agreement with Russia

Talks between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timotheos were held in Moscow. Following the meeting, the parties held…

African Nations Launch Continent-Wide Medicine Procurement System

TvAfrica Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the launch of a new joint procurement system for medical supplies, covering all 55…

Big Blow for the Super Eagles Ahead of Bafana Clash

Nigeria will be without talisman Victor Osimhen in their clash against Bafana Bafana on Tuesday.

The Super Eagles will go into battle against Bafana Bafana at the Free Stadium on Tuesday, in a FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier.

Bafana Bafana are top of Group C with 16 points from seven matches, followed by Benin (11 points) and Nigeria (10 points) from the same number of matches.

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FIFA Players’ Voice Panel Tackles Racism in Football

The line-up of FIFA’s Players’ Voice Panel has been revealed, with the 16-strong group comprising legends of the men’s and women’s games, each of whom is fully committed to bringing an end to racism in football.

Established under pillar 5 of FIFA’s Global Stand Against Racism – which was unanimously adopted by the 211 FIFA Member Associations at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, on 17 May last year – the Players’ Voice Panel line-up is as follows:

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Xi Jinping — Advocate for a Fairer World

BEIJING, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) — At Beijing’s Tian’anmen Square, Chinese President Xi Jinping, together with world leaders, attended on Wednesday morning a grand military parade honoring both China’s victory and the collective triumph of nations that overcame fascism eighty years ago.

Standing on the rostrum of Tian’anmen, Xi delivered a speech marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. He called on nations across the worldREAD MORE

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Aryna Sabalenka Defends US Open Crown

Top seed and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka pulled off a rare repeat on Saturday at the US Open, powering past American Amanda Anisimova, 6-3, 7-6(3), to become the first woman to win back-to-back singles titles in Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams in 2014.

In topping the eighth seed, Sabalenka notched her 100th career Grand Slam main-draw match victory, and upped her tour-leading win total to 56 on the year. After unsuccessful finals this year at the Australian Open and RolandREAD MORE

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Think Tank Report Highlights China’s Contributions to WWII Victory

BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) — A think tank report released on Friday underlines the great significance and contributions of the Chinese people’s resistance against Japanese aggression to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War.

Titled “Remembering History and Defending Justice — Great Contributions of the Main Battlefield in the East of the World Anti-Fascist War,” the report was published in both Chinese and English by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency.

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Boks Suffer Painful Defeat in Auckland

The All Blacks maintained their cherished 31-year record without defeat at Eden Park in Auckland as two tries conceded by the Springboks in the first 17 minutes were the difference between the teams in another fierce contest in wet and greasy conditions.

The home side got their noses and heads well in front in that first quarter and were able to withstand a steadily improving Springbok performance – powered by the bench – to claim a 24-17 victory (halftime 14-3)READ MORE

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Bafana Bafana Destiny in Their Own Hands

South Africa’s senior football team, Bafana Bafana, is one step closer to the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Hugo Broos’s men thumped Lesotho 3-0 on Friday in Bloemfontein to maintain the top spot with 16 points from seven matches—five points ahead of second-placed Benin, who have 11 points from the same number of matches.

Mohau Nkota, Lyle Foster and Oswin Appollis were on the scoresheet for Bafana Bafana.

Broos, however, has cautioned that the job is not yet done.

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Morocco Lead the Way to the World Cup

Morocco have become the first African nation to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

The Atlas Lions booked their ticket in style with a thumping 5-0 home victory over Niger.

A raucous Rabat crowd roared the Atlas Lions to victory on Saturday.

The first goal came in 29 minutes after sustained pressure, with Ismael Saibari sliding in to convert Youssef Belammari’s tantalizing low cross and lift the roof off the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

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Amakhosi Bring Back SA Striker from Algeria

Kaizer Chiefs have made another top signing to bolster their squad.

Amakhosi confirmed on Friday evening that they have brought back Khanyisa Mayo, who was deemed surplus to requirements by Algerian club, CR Belouizdad.

The 27-year-old is looking forward to coming home and becoming a Glamour Boy.

“Hello Amakhosi nation, this is Khanyisa Mayo,” said the striker in a video shared by the club.

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The Harmful Legacy of Equating Women to Children is the Cause of GBV

Growing up, many boys are taught, directly or indirectly that a woman is like a child. Such teachings are part of the undocumented curriculum in initiation schools where men are taught that a woman must be protected, provided for, and guided. While on the surface this might sound like care or affection, beneath it lies a toxic message: that women are not fully autonomous adults. This flawed education quietly shapes the way many men interact with women throughout their lives,READ MORE

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