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Dalot Could Miss Rest of the Season, Says Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that defender Diogo Dalot might miss the rest of the season due to a calf injury. Dalot came on as a substitute during United’s 1-0 loss to Wolves last Sunday. Amorim had tried to manage his fitness for the final games. But now, Dalot has picked up a […]

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Simba SC Makes History, President Hassan Sends Heartfelt Congratulations

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has praised Simba SC after the team made history by reaching the final of the CAF Confederation Cup. Simba secured their place in the final after a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Stellenbosch in Durban on Sunday. They advanced thanks to their 1-0 win from the first leg. Now, they will […]

Vatican Prepares for Who Will Succeed Pope Francis?

Vatican Prepares for Who Will Succeed Pope Francis?

The Vatican has initiated its traditional selection protocol to choose the next Pope following the passing of Pope Francis. The 135 cardinal electors aged below 80 years must assemble during 15 to 20 days following the pope’s passing at the Sistine Chapel to conduct the papal conclave that combines historical customs with serious mystery. The […]

Top 10 Most-Watched YouTube Videos Globally as of 2025

Top 10 Most-Watched YouTube Videos Globally as of 2026

“Baby Shark Dance” is still making waves in 2026! The kids’ song by South Korea’s Pinkfong is now the most-watched YouTube video of all time. This Korean song has crossed 15.47 billion views globally. The catchy tune first went viral in 2016 and hasn’t slowed down since. The video beat Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito”, which had […]

Simbine Beats Omanyala Again, But Season Looks Promising for Kenyan Sprinter

Simbine Beats Omanyala Again, But Season Looks Promising for Kenyan Sprinter

Kenyan sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala finished second at the opening race of the Diamond League in Xiamen, China, on Saturday. Omanyala ran the men’s 100m in 10.13 seconds. He was just behind Akani Simbine from South Africa, who won the race with a time of 9.99 seconds. Jeremiah Azu from Great Britain came third, clocking […]

Heavy Rainfall Brings Widespread Flooding and Road Closures in Durban

Heavy Rainfall Brings Widespread Flooding and Road Closures in Durban

The incessant rains have caused flooding in Durban and its neighboring areas. It has disrupted several core areas, with a lot of roads submerged and therefore closed. The South African Weather Service(SAWS) counselled citizens with an alert of Level 4 about a disruptive rainfall warning for the whole of KwaZulu-Natal. Rains since midnight have unleashed […]

Tanzania Imposes Agricultural Import Ban on South Africa and Malawi Over Trade Dispute

Tanzania Imposes Agricultural Import Ban on South Africa and Malawi Over Trade Dispute

Cross-border activity suffered vast disruption when the new ban started at midnight Thursday with its direct impact on border checkpoints including Kasumulu. Before the border hosted many commercial trucks yet now official delivery of fuel products represents the sole traffic through this crossing. The Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe stated that the trade restrictions serve as […]

African Bank Fined R700,000 for Deceptive Loan Marketing

African Bank Fined R700,000 for Deceptive Loan Marketing

South African Bank fined R700,000 after determining the institution misrepresented a credit product as an investment opportunity. Following its December 2023 “Ke Festive” social media promotion the FSCA penalized African Bank because it let a famous person recommend personal loans without clearly defining that it was not an investment. The FSCA determined that African Bank […]

Pope Francis Dies at 88, Vatican Confirms on Easter Monday

Pope Francis Dies at 88, Vatican Confirms on Easter Monday

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away in the morning of his 88th birthday after celebrating Easter Sunday. After recovering from pneumonia in March 23 the Pope passed away at 7:35 AM (0535 GMT) on March 31. After Holy Week started Pope Francis let cardinals run church duties […]

AFCON 2025

Africa Cup of Nations 2026: Complete List of Teams & Fixtures

The 2026 edition of AFCON will be hosted by Morocco which serves both the high-level competition and as a catalyst for the development of football across the continent. All the young talents who have been waiting for the right stage to express and explore the international exposure which eventually opens the door for their professional […]

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Good Friday 2026: Messages of Faith, Hope and Reflection

The Christian community marks Good Friday as its deepest holiday to remember when Jesus died at Calvary. The Christian community worldwide marks Good Friday by praying and attending church while adjusting their diet to focus on Christ’s dying act. On this day that spiritually prepares Christians for Easter Sunday, people can understand more about God’s […]

Iconic Music Star Wizkid’s Documentary to premiere on ‘Tribeca Film Festival 2025’

Iconic Music Star Wizkid’s Documentary to premiere on ‘Tribeca Film Festival 2026’

Art has the potential to take the talents from any regions across the globe, and this world has witnessed one such wonderful cross-border music titan “Wizkid”. It has been officially revealed that a documentary featuring the life journey of his from being a struggling young boy to an inspiring international musician. The scenic views and […]

WhatsApp Dropping Support for Old Phones: What Users Need to Know for 2025

WhatsApp Dropping Support for Old Phones: What Users Need to Know for 2026

Thousand of users worldwide face a discontinuation of WhatsApp services on older Android versions as Meta has officially announced this platform update. Starting in April 2026 WhatsApp intends to discontinue service for Android phones using operating systems below version 5.0 because it requires system updates for better functionality and enhanced security in addition to new […]

KZN Weather Warning: Floods and Snowfall Over Easter Weekend

KZN Weather Warning: Floods and Snowfall Over Easter Weekend

Disaster teams in KwaZulu-Natal stand ready to respond to persistent rainfall while drivers should approach roads with care. According to SAWS the Easter weekend will experience heavy rainstorms which pose a threat to multiple locations in South Africa. Regions expected to be impacted include: The government has expanded its rain warning to include uThukela, Amajuba, […]

Starlink Now in 20+ African Countries, But Still Not in South Africa

Starlink Now in 20+ African Countries, But Still Not in South Africa

Starlink the satellite internet company by Elon Musk is growing fast in Africa. It now works in more than 20 countries on the continent. Just this month, Somalia gave Starlink a 10-year license to operate. Lesotho also allowed Starlink to begin service around the same time. Somalia’s Technology Minister, Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali, said, “We […]

Chinese Suppliers Expose Luxury Brands' Markup Over Escalating Trade War

Chinese Suppliers Expose Luxury Brands’ Markup Over Escalating Trade War

Chinese production companies directly offer their luxury products at wholesale rates online because they were created for luxury retailers. Social media reveals places where suppliers create luxury products for Birkin and other premium brands including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and others. The production companies demonstrate their crafting abilities and high-quality materials while showing big price differences […]

young talent steps up as south africa names women's squad for sri lanka tri series

Young Talent Steps Up as South Africa Names Women’s Squad for Sri Lanka Tri-Series

Cricket South Africa reveals a new ODI squad for 2023 competitions as Proteas women’s team and presents fresh players alongside experienced leaders for matches against India and Sri Lanka. A 15-member team has three rookies who are joining the South African national team for the first time. The team includes Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, and […]

Lights, Camera, Kenya! The Rise of East African TV

Lights, Camera, Kenya! The Rise of East African TV

African content is getting more attention around the world. While Nigerian films (Nollywood) are already well-known, East Africa—especially Kenya—is starting to shine too. Kenya is now creating shows that people everywhere want to watch. Companies like D&R Studios are leading the way. They’ve made popular shows like The Real Housewives of Nairobi, Sol Family, This […]