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South African Rugby Coach Warren Abrahams Dies at 43 South African coach Warren Abrahams, who was working at a sevens rugby tournament in Kenya, has tragically passed away at the age of 43. Although the exact cause of his death has not been officially confirmed, reports indicate that Abrahams suddenly collapsed at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. The young coach was taken to the hospital but could not be saved. Following the tragic incident, the Belgium team withdrew from the Safari Sevens tournament. The Belgium Rugby Federation released a statement expressing their condolences: “Warren was much more than a coach; he…

In the World Cup qualifiers, the nine group winners from Africa will earn direct entry to the tournament. However, the four best runners-up from the groups will have the opportunity to compete in a play-off. It has been announced that Morocco will host these play-offs. Already set to co-host the 2030 World Cup, Morocco is once again showcasing its presence on the global football stage with this event. The teams that will qualify for the play-offs are not yet confirmed; they will be finalized after the completion of the group stage tomorrow. The play-offs will take place on 13 November…

Botswana has launched a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme as part of its efforts to diversify the national economy. The country, one of Africa’s leading diamond producers, is currently facing a severe economic slowdown. One of the main reasons behind this downturn is the decline in the global diamond market. ECONOMIC DOWNTURN DEEPENS Due to this decline, Botswana’s GDP contracted by 3% in 2024, and the situation worsened further in 2025. Rough diamond sales dropped by more than 40% in the first half of 2025. On September 25, 2025, the state-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) decided to withdraw a 1-million-carat…

The African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup will conclude tomorrow with the final round of matches. Yesterday, several groups played their last games. In Group I, Ghana — who had already secured top spot — defeated Comoros 1-0 thanks to a goal from Mohammed Kudus. Mali beat Madagascar 4-1 but still couldn’t avoid finishing third. Despite the defeat, Madagascar held on to second place in the group with 19 points. The Central African Republic, meanwhile, earned a 3-2 victory over Chad. In Group A, Egypt, who had already booked their place at the World Cup, defeated Guinea-Bissau 1-0 with…

Held today with around 53,000 participants, the Chicago Marathon, one of the world’s largest marathons, saw Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo claim victory. Crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 23 seconds, Kiplimo achieved the first major marathon win of his career. In the women’s race, Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa took first place with a time of 2:14:56, while fellow Ethiopian Megertu Alemu finished second in 2:17:18. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, speaking before the race, strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s immigration raids and described the marathon as a symbol of resistance: “The strongest act of resistance is refusing to bow…

The plane carrying the Nigerian national football team developed a crack in its windscreen during the flight, forcing it to make an emergency landing. The incident occurred following their match against Lesotho, as the team was en route to Uyo. The aircraft was forced to land just 25 minutes after takeoff. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that a “serious crack” had appeared on the plane’s windscreen while airborne. As a result, the aircraft had to land in Luanda, the capital of Angola, for standard refuelling and safety checks. On board were several star players, including Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray,…

Today’s World Cup Qualifiers delivered plenty of excitement and goals. With the final matches set to determine group winners, there were several surprising and dramatic results across the continent. IVORY COAST AND GABON IN A THRILLING RACE Ivory Coast completely dismantled Seychelles with a stunning 7–0 victory. However, their main rivals Gabon also secured a crucial win, as veteran striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored four goals to lead his team to a 4–3 triumph over Gambia. As a result, the battle for qualification will go down to the wire next week. Ivory Coast currently sit at the top of the group…

SpaceX has pledged to comply with South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) regulations and announced plans to invest 2.5 billion South African rand (USD 145.6 million) in the country. Starlink’s Senior Director for Market Access, Ryan Goodnight, told attendees at the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) annual meeting that Starlink will begin operations as soon as regulatory hurdles are cleared. South Africa introduced the B-BBEE program to address economic inequalities that arose during the apartheid era. Starlink confirmed that it will adhere to these laws. The company also proposed an “equity equivalence” program, planning an additional 500 million rand…

According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Africa’s trade this year is expected to exceed earlier forecasts. In April, imports were projected to grow by 6.5% and exports by only 0.6%. However, the latest estimates now indicate a 5.3% increase in exports and an 11.8% rise in imports. Particularly after the U.S. tariffs implemented during President Donald Trump’s administration, it was expected that Africa would face a challenging trade environment. However, stronger-than-expected economic activity in the first half of 2025 prompted the WTO to revise its forecasts upward for all regions, including Africa. Africa’s projected 11.8% import growth stands out…

South Africa defeated India by seven wickets in the ICC Women’s World Cup. Chasing a target of 251, South Africa had slipped to 81-5 and looked destined for a second defeat. However, Nadine de Klerk turned the match around with an incredible performance. She scored 84 runs off 54 balls, dismantling the Indian bowling attack with ease. Team captain Laura Wolvaardt also played a key role in the recovery, scoring 70 runs off 111 balls. India had the upper hand for much of the match. Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh had rescued her team from 102-6 with a brilliant innings of 94…

At just 21 years old, Cameroonian striker Etta Eyong has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in European football. The young forward, who plays in La Liga, has recorded 5 goals and 3 assists in 8 matches so far this season. Extremely fast and a clinical finisher, the Levante player has already attracted interest from several major clubs. Barcelona reportedly sees him as one of the potential successors to star striker Robert Lewandowski, while Manchester United are looking to sign the young talent to strengthen their attacking options. Although the Red Devils have started this season better than…

Morocco continues to make history at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. As the only remaining African team in the tournament, Morocco secured a spot in the quarterfinals after today’s match. Facing South Korea, Morocco took the lead in the 8th minute when Korean defender Shin Min-Ha scored an own goal. In the second half, Yassir Zabiri doubled the lead. South Korea managed to pull one back in the final moments through a penalty converted by Kim Tae-won, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome. With this result, Morocco earned a major morale boost and booked their place in the…

Following today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, Algeria sealed their place at the top of their group after another convincing victory. With this result, they joined Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, and — barring any major surprises — Ghana among the African nations that have booked their spots for the tournament. Facing Somalia, Algeria claimed a 3–0 win thanks to a brace from Mohamed Amoura and a goal from Riyad Mahrez. In the group’s other match, Uganda earned a crucial 1–0 victory over Botswana to strengthen their position in the race for second place. In the final match of Group G,…

The champions of Africa’s two biggest club competitions, the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup, will face each other in the CAF Super Cup. The 2024-25 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winners, Egyptian side Pyramids FC, will take on the 2024-25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup champions, Moroccan side RS Berkane, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. First held in 1993, the TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup has produced 17 different champions to date. With a total of 8 titles, Al Ahly remains the team that has won the competition the most in Africa. The…

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah has become the all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifiers. After a slow start to the season, Salah delivered a stunning performance yesterday, scoring twice to secure Egypt’s place in the World Cup. The Liverpool legend netted his 20th goal in the qualifiers, surpassing Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, and Islam Slimani. He also became the top scorer in the current qualifying campaign, with nine goals — more than any other African player. Salah’s performances for the national team have been consistently impressive. In 108 appearances, he has recorded 63 goals and 34 assists. He now ranks…

Nokia and Fibertime have joined forces to improve internet access in South Africa. Through their fibre-to-the-home projects, they plan to reach an additional 400,000 households. To implement this plan, Nokia’s advanced Lightspan access nodes, Wi-Fi 6 fibre access points, and the 7750 Wireless Access Gateway technologies will be used. This setup will enable users to maintain uninterrupted connectivity throughout their homes. While Fibertime claims speeds of up to 950 Mbps in certain areas, its standard offering provides uncapped 100 Mbps access for a daily fee. This project aligns perfectly with Fibertime’s broader goal of bringing fibre connectivity to two million…