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Published on 10:18 GMT

Nigeria to host World Athletics Africa Road Running Conference

*As NSC names Organizing Committee By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau In preparation for Nigeria’s hosting of the upcoming World Athletics Africa Road Running Conference, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has constituted the event’s Organizing …

Source: Prompt News Online - Neutral
Published on 01:47 GMT

EDITORIAL: Rewriting the script of Africa’s future

Once again, an old and tired tale is being told – this time echoing from the far-right corridors of global politics and whispered by their ideological cousins in South Africa. Th... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing, please log …

Source: Namibian Sun - Neutral
Published on 04:46 GMT

Cricket South Africa Stands Firm On IPL 2025 Standoff: What It Means

In a significant development that could heavily impact the latter stages of the IPL 2025, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has taken a firm stance against extending the participation of its World Test Championship (WTC) final-bound players in the cash-rich …

Source: Zee News - Right-wing
Published on 01:15 GMT

ACHPR study charts path for ethical AI in Africa

A new study by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights underscores the urgent need for rights-based AI policies in Africa that protect privacy, promote inclusion, and prioritise ethical development amid rising technological adoption. This …

Source: IFEX - Neutral
Published on 09:20 GMT

South Africa make IPL call in bid to take down Aussies

"But one thing we've made clear, and we are finalising that with IPL and BCCI, is sticking to our original plan when it comes to the WTC preparations, obviously with May 26 being the latest for the Test guys to come back."

Source: ColyPoint Observer - Pending
Published on 09:21 GMT

Africa Rail Conference | Public-private partnerships the future of rail

JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Transport is looking to public-private partnerships to ensure that more goods will be transported via rail, than on the road. To this end, it has established the Interim Rail Economic Regulatory Capacity. The unit aims to …

Source: eNCA - Neutral
Published on 08:21 GMT

From Africa to the world: Impact of Ankara fashion "

One of the major reasons why Ankara patterns are so popular is their versatility. These prints can be transformed into various clothing items like dresses, skirts, jackets, and accessories. This flexibility gives designers a chance to play around with …

Source: NewsBytes - Indeterminate
Published on 06:50 GMT

LIVE: Status of South Africa’s electricity generation performance

Source: SABC News - Public Broadcaster
Published on 00:55 GMT

Afrikaners and apartheid: What is apartheid in South Africa? Boers?

The first group of white South African refugees arrived in the U.S. on Monday to be prioritized for resettlement by order of President Donald Trump — who made an exception as the refugee program remains suspended. The group of 59 people, who belong to the …

Source: The North Jersey Record - New Jersey - Neutral
Published on 00:49 GMT

Who is Nomakhosazana Meth? Meet South Africa's Labour Minister

Nomakhosazana Meth has served South Africa at the local, provincial, and national levels. The Eastern Cape native was appointed the Minister of Employment and Labour in July 2024, a role she said she was not expecting but was ready to work. Employment and …

Source: Briefly - Neutral