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Uganda coach Byekwaso admits pressure and anxiety cost against Algeria

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

CAF Uganda coach Morley Byekwaso admitted his side buckled under pressure as they fell to a humbling 3–0 defeat to Algeria in front of their home fans in the opening Group C match of the TotalEnergies CHAN 2024. The Cranes were outclassed from the outset, conceding three goals and struggling to

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Algeria outclass hosts Uganda in CHAN 2024 opener

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

Algeria Algeria made a commanding start to their TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 campaign with a clinical 3-0 victory over co-hosts Uganda at a packed Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on Monday evening. Goals from Ayoub Ghezala, Abderrahmane Meziane and Soufiane Bayazid sealed the win for the North African giants, who […]

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Trumps tariff could put 30,000 jobs at risk says South African official

Andrew Mbeki August 4, 2025

South Africa South Africa’s trade and industry minister on Monday said that the 30 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States could put tens of thousands of jobs at risk. “We’ve based this on the ongoing consultations that we have with all the sectors of the economy, from automotive, agriculture and all the […]

Entertainment

Annual Mask Festival in Benin’s capital, Porto-Novo begins

Andrew Mbeki August 4, 2025

Benin Thousands of spectators gathered in Benin on Sunday for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a vibrant cultural event celebrating ancestral spirits, heritage, and traditional identity. With elaborate wooden masks, colourful fabrics, and rhythmic drumming, performers danced through various locations in the country’s capital, Porto-Novo, reenacting age-old stories

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Medical journal Lancet, says Liver cancer crisis loomings

Andrew Mbeki August 4, 2025

South Africa A new report from The Lancet reveals that three out of five liver cancer cases worldwide are linked to preventable risk factors, with obesity-related cases on the rise. The analysis, published on 29th July, estimates that over 60% of liver cancers could be avoided by addressing viral hepatitis, excessive alcohol consumption, and metabolic […]

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South African’s Finance Minister issues final warning to richest city

Andrew Mbeki August 3, 2025

South Africa Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reportedly given City of Joburg mayor Dada Morero two weeks to devise a plan to stem wasteful spending or face intervention. According to the Sunday Times, Godongwana sent a letter to Morero at the end of July, lambasting his running of the city and its budget. Eskom was […]

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South Africa dialogues with Trump over Tariff

Andrew Mbeki August 3, 2025

South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday pledged to pursue all diplomatic efforts to safeguard national interests, as a 30-percent tariff imposed by the United States is set to take effect. According to a statement released by the presidency, South Africa will continue to negotiate with the United States regarding the 30 percent […]

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South Africa arrests illegal mininers

Andrew Mbeki August 3, 2025

South Africa South African police said Friday it had arrested some 1,000 illegal miners in an operation that lasted several days. A statement by the police said most of the suspects are foreigners without documents to support their stay in the country. It said their nationalities had not yet been established. They were arrested at […]

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Trinidad celebrates abolition of slavery day

Andrew Mbeki August 2, 2025

Trinidad The streets of Port of Spain were filled with drums and African colors on Friday as the people of Trinidad and Tobago marched to celebrate Emancipation Day. Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834, and is observed in various Caribbean countries as well as in Canada. […]

Politics

2027: Igbo tribes in Nigeria endorses Gov Mutfwang for second term

Andrew Mbeki August 1, 2025

Nigeria The President General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA), Jos, in Nigeria northcentral, Chief Mike Okunonke, has declared the community’s unwavering support for the re-election of Plateau State Governor, His Excellency Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, in the 2027 governorship election. Chief Okunonke said the endorsement was in recognition of Governor Mutfwang’s