In a stunning display of cricketing prowess, Jordan Hermann dazzled with a record-equalling 150 runs during his One Day International (ODI) debut against Namibia in Windhoek. Hermann’s explosive innings, featuring 17 boundaries and three maximums, matched a record set by fellow South African Matthew Breetzke last year.
Author: Nouman Mustaf
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France pulled off a comprehensive 111-56 victory over Nigeria. | Photo Credit: AFP
Kenya is beginning a crackdown on foreign nationals operating small retail shops and engaging in hawking, after President William Ruto directed authorities to shut down such businesses from September 7.
Zimbabwe — A television game show in Nigeria’s commercial hub of Lagos has an unforgiving rule: Speak English and you lose. For a U.S.-born millennial in the audience and a student of her parents’ mother tongue, the high-stakes setting is a perfect classroom
India voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution on 6 September 2026 that seeks to correct distortions in the world map, particularly the underrepresentation of Africa’s true size. The resolution, titled “Correct the Map,” was supported by 164 countries, with only the United States voting against it and six countries abstaining. The…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered manufacturers to recall alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and containers below 200 millilitres, directing that the affected products be destroyed under the agency’s supervision.
As efforts to expand energy access across Africa grow, experts and policymakers have called this week for greater coordination and investment to power food production with renewables, arguing the sector has been treated separately from energy policy and therefore faces barriers in going green.
In a statement, the company, which came into Nigeria in 2014, said its exit is effective from September 2, 2026.
