Bugatti unveils new ‘Tourbillon’ hypercar: $4 million
The $4 million masterpiece delivers blistering speed with a hybrid powertrain.
Richards Bay retain Premiership status in South Africa
A dominant performance from Richards Bay sees them retain their Premiership status in South Africa.
Johannesburg to host 2025 Africa Cup qualifying draw
Forty-eight teams will vie for 23 spots in the Morocco finals, however, the tournament itself might be postponed due to a scheduling clash.
Air pollution linked to 135 million early deaths since 1980
Air pollution is deadlier than you think! A new study links PM2.5 particles to 135 million premature deaths worldwide since 1980.
Fans invade pitch as Enyimba protests penalty in Nigeria
Chaos erupted in the Nigerian Premier League as Enyimba walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Rangers.
Nigerian pay-tv giant fined for ignoring price hike order
MultiChoice, Africa’s biggest pay-TV company, faces a fine and has to offer free service to Nigerian subscribers after defying a court order on price hikes.
Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid after leaving PSG
Kylian Mbappe signs a five-year deal with Real Madrid after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, ending a long-anticipated transfer saga.
Ethiopians, Ugandans vie for Paris Olympics distance domination
Ethiopian runner Selemon Barega targets back-to-back gold in the 10,000m at the Paris Olympics
Indian Muslims urged to conserve water, trees to fight heatwave
Facing a deadly heatwave, a leading Islamic center in India issues a fatwa calling on Muslims to conserve water, trees, and stop burning fields.
Austin FC signs Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari
Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari joins Austin FC from Red Star Belgrade on a 3.5-year deal, replacing Emiliano Rigoni as a Designated Player.
Global plea for wider access to promising new HIV drug
Politicians, health experts, and celebrities join forces to ensure Lenacapavir reaches those in developing countries who need it most.
Indonesia’s Marapi roars, ash and lahar fears
Mount Marapi in Indonesia erupts, blanketing the area in ash and raising concerns about lahar flows.
Injury rules Osimhen out of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will miss next month’s World Cup qualifiers due to injury, leaving the team under pressure to win without their key player.
Human activity boosts extreme heat days by 26 — report
This new report reveals an average of 26 additional extreme heat days globally in the past year, impacting millions and potentially causing hundreds of thousands of deaths.
Equatorial Guinea loses World Cup qual. for ineligible player
Equatorial Guinea suffers another blow in World Cup qualifying as FIFA rules star player Emilio Nsue ineligible.
Kenya’s World Cup qualifiers hit by injuries to key players
Kenya’s hopes for World Cup qualification are challenged by injuries to key players and a forced venue change for their upcoming matches against Burundi and Ivory Coast.
Gambia names Mckinstry new head coach, eyes AFCON 2025
Johnathan McKinstry, a seasoned coach with experience in Africa, is the new head coach of the Gambian national football team, tasked with qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Microsoft unveils AI-powered tablet and laptop
The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop boast advanced AI chips for faster performance and improved creativity with Windows 11 integration.
Kenya’s doping woes continue as Kwemoi receives lengthy ban
Kenyan long-distance runner Rodgers Kwemoi was banned for six years due to repeated blood doping violations, stripping him of past competition results.
Tunisia doping agency back after reforms
World Anti-Doping Agency reinstates Tunisia’s anti-doping agency after the country addressed compliance issues, avoiding a potential Olympic ban.
Bangladesh seal T20 series sweep against Zimbabwe
Bangladesh bounced back from a batting collapse to seal a five-run victory over Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I.
Hridoy stars as Bangladesh seal T20 series win over Zimbabwe
Bangladesh defeated Zimbabwe by 9 runs in the third T20I to win the five-match series 3-0, with Towhid Hridoy and Mohammad Saifuddin playing key roles.
Bangladesh thumps Zimbabwe by 8 wickets in T20 opener
In a one-sided contest, Bangladesh cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I.
UNESCO awards press freedom prize to Palestinian journalists
UNESCO awards its press freedom prize to Palestinian journalists covering the Gaza war in recognition of their bravery and commitment to freedom of expression.
Ghana welcomes home looted treasures after decades
Ghana exhibits looted treasures, including gold regalia and a royal chair, returned by British and American museums after decades of negotiations.
75,000 years old Neanderthal face revealed
New research at Shanidar Cave in Iraq casts doubt on the “flower burial” theory and suggests potential evidence of care for the disabled and tradition in burial practices.
Boxing legend Dingman Thobela passes away at 57 in South Africa
The three-division world champion, nicknamed the “Rose of Soweto,” passed away at 57 after an illness.
