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At the third Iran-Africa cooperation conference, it was announced that the country’s annual petrochemical output has now surpassed 100 million tonnes, with projections indicating a rise to 131 million tonnes by 2029. This growth will be supported by 67 new projects currently in development.

The official highlighted that around 70 per cent of Iran’s petrochemical products are exported, with significant potential to expand trade relations with African nations. Key areas of collaboration could include supplying petrochemical feedstocks as well asREAD MORE

Liverpool and Trent Alexander-Arnold will part ways at the end of the season, opening the door for his move to Real Madrid.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Alexander-Arnold will pen a 5-year contract with the Spanish giants.

“Documents are being prepared for Trent to join Real Madrid on a 5-year contract; verbal agreement done,” Romano added.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have confirmed Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave Anfield after 20 years with the club.

“Trent Alexander-Arnold has informed Liverpool FC of hisREAD MORE

An undeterred Adv Dali Mpofu has launched a scathing attack on the Legal Practice Council (LPC), accusing it of wasting time by formulating “nonsensical” charges against him and later dropping them.

He dismissed the charges as a politically motivated witch-hunt, but warned he would not be deterred from practicing as a lawyer and defending people who are challenging the status quo.

On Wednesday, the hearings into Mpofu’s alleged misconduct were postponed at the LPC’s offices in Pretoria after the LPC’sREAD MORE

Ex-Premier Soccer League (PSL) and FIFA referee Andile “Ace” Ncobo is not losing sleep over R15.2 million fraud charges.

Ncobo and his wife, Salome Twaise Ncobo, are due in the Bellville Specialized Commercial Crimes Court on Monday morning to answer to charges of fraud and money laundering.

According to TimesLive, the charges stem from an investigation by the Hawks into alleged misappropriation of funds designated for school construction projects in the Eastern Cape.

Ncobo, who’s still in football circles asREAD MORE

Kenyan football is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.

As witnessed in the East African nation on Sunday, football fans were running for cover before the big clash between Shabana FC and Gor Mahia at the Gusii Stadium.

Local publications reported that tensions were high before the match as the two teams headed into the game.

Kenyans.co.ke carried video footage that showed mild scuffles in the stands, presumably between rival fans, leading to injuries and, as alleged, thatREAD MORE

Bayern Munich are once again Bundesliga champions, and while it’s always been a walk in the park for them in Germany’s top flight, it’s the first-ever trophy for England striker Harry Kane.

Kane’s 24 goals in 29 league appearances have fired Bayern to their 34th Bundesliga title, culminating in Kane being the center of attention after years of being on the receiving end of claims that he carried with him a trophy curse.

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Wydad Casablanca’s player of the month for March, Thembinkosi Lorch, was in his element as he settled a big match on Saturday.

Third-placed Wydad hosted AS FAR, who are second, fully aware that failure to collect maximum points would be detrimental to their chances of finishing second and qualifying for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League.

With the score at 1-1, Lorch stepped up and fired home in the 67th minute to hand Wydad the win at the Stade Larbi Zaouli.

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A recent Egyptian scientific study has identified chia, amaranth and quinoa as promising non-traditional oilseed crops that could significantly enhance Egypt’s domestic edible oil production and reduce its near-total dependence on imports.

The research highlights the agronomic potential of these crops across varied climatic zones and their contribution to national food security. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS.

Data show that Egypt currently produces only 2 perREAD MORE

Mamelodi Sundowns have one hand on the Betway Premiership trophy after yet another win.

The Brazilians are living up to expectations, being on the verge of winning their eighth consecutive league title.

The reigning Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions beat Cape Town City 2-0 in the Western Cape on Saturday, with Tashreeq Matthews and Iqraam Rayners on the scoresheet.

Sundowns have garnered 61 points from 24 matches, and second-placed Orlando Pirates are on 49 points from 22 outings.

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Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has owned up to testing positive for a recreational drug.

Rabada, 29, left the Indian Premier League (IPL) last month, and his team, Gujarat Titans, confirmed at the time that it was due to a “significant personal matter.”

It turns out that Rabada is suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, as confirmed by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) on Saturday. The test was reportedly done in South Africa, before heREAD MORE