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CAF Sec Gen Mosengo-Omba lauds Kenya for TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 preparations

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

CAN The Confédération Africaine  de Football (“CAF”) General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba has given preparations for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (“CHAN”) 2024 thumbs up with two weeks to kick-off. Mosengo-Omba is visiting Kenya and Tanzania to

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CHAN: Late Ekongo strike salvages point for Congo against Sudan

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

CAF Congo and Sudan played out a tense 1-1 draw in the opening Group D fixture of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 at the Amaan Stadium on Tuesday night, with both sides settling for a point in their pursuit of knockout stage qualification. The biennial competition, reserved exclusively for players plying […]

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RS Berkane clinch third TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup title

Andrew Mbeki August 5, 2025

CAF RS Berkane are the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 champions after coming from behind to a 1-1 draw in Zanzibar to secure the title on aggregate in a tense and emotional final clash. The Moroccan side, having earned a first-leg advantage, displayed grit and composure under immense pressure to claim their third TotalEnergies CAF […]

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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 cope with Algeria’s sharp […]

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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 […]