D’Tigers edge Guinea to reach second W’Cup Qualifiers round
Nigeria’s D’Tigers ended Guinea’s winning streak in Group C of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with an 80-79 victory in Luanda on Friday, a result that secured their progression to the second round of the qualifying series, PUNCH Sports Extra…
Former Kenyan Athlete Jailed 80 Years in Mexico
Former Kenyan Athlete Sentenced to 80 Years in Mexican Prison, Family Seeks Government Intervention A Kenyan man from Baringo County has reportedly been sentenced to 80 years in prison in Mexico, prompting renewed calls for the Kenyan government to intervene…
D’Tigers defeat Tunisia 84-81 in World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on Thursday defeated Tunisia 84-81 in a crucial Group C game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola. The victory marked a winning start for newly appointed head coach…
Untapped Potential as Mozambican Leader Commences State Visit to Tanzania
President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique has begun a state visit to Tanzania aimed at strengthening the long-standing friendship and strategic partnership between the two neighboring countries. The visit focuses on unlocking untapped opportunities in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, tourism,…
South African Fans Named Among World’s Most Colourful Supporters at 2026 World Cup.
South African fans have been named among the world’s most colourful supporter cultures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a new international fan reputation study. The World Cup Reputation Index, commissioned by British entrepreneur and lifelong football…
South Africa on edge amid anti-migrant protests
South Africa remained on high alert as nationwide anti-migrant protests intensified, raising fears of renewed xenophobic violence and forcing thousands of foreign nationals to flee their homes or seek refuge. The demonstrations, organised by anti-immigration groups, called for the removal…
Kenya Secures $750 Million World Bank Loan to Reduce Reliance on Domestic Borrowing
The Kenyan government has secured a $750 million loan from the World Bank as part of efforts to reduce its dependence on domestic borrowing and strengthen the country’s public finances. According to government officials, the funding is expected to ease…
South Africa makes fresh move to deport Chidimma Adetshina
South African authorities have intensified efforts to deport former beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina after alleging that she had been living in the country without legal immigration status. The Department of Home Affairs has asked the Cape Town Regional Court to…
Chidimma Adetshina faces deportation battle in South Africa over alleged illegal residency
Chidimma Adetshina is facing deportation from South Africa after authorities alleged that she had been living illegally in Cape Town. The 25-year-old beauty queen, who made headlines after emerging as a finalist in the 2024 edition of Miss South Africa…
30 June protest hotspots in South Africa – from highest to lowest risk
South Africans are being urged to exercise caution and plan their travel carefully on Tuesday, 30 June, as authorities prepare for protests against undocumented immigration and identify several roads and areas that could be disrupted. Road safety organisation Arrive Alive…