Author: Prudence Makoge
Coach Kevin Foote says the Junior Springboks are “highly motivated” to bounce back from a sloppy U20 Rugby Championship performance against Australia when they take on New Zealand on Sunday. South Africa conceded 29 unanswered points to surrender a 17-point lead at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday before scoring a late try to go down 29-24 to the spirited Australia U20s who controlled the field in the second half. “We got pegged down in our own half after half time, and a few turnovers gave them opportunities and momentum,” said Foote. “I think Australia deserve a lot of credit…
Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), an intervention by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to promote Africa’s creative and cultural industries, has announced a partnership with Tranoï, organisers of international fashion events, to showcase Spring/Summer collections by 35 African fashion designers at the Paris and Japan fashion weeks. Under the partnership, 15 African designers will get an opportunity to present their creations at Tranoï Tokyo during the Japan Fashion Week that will be held at Yoyogi National Stadium on September 3 and 4, 2025. An additional 20 African designers will be exhibiting in the next edition of Tranoï Paris from October 2 to…
As the countdown to the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) continues, award-winning actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe stopped by the BellaNaija studio, beaming with excitement and high hopes for the big night. Full of warmth and so much optimism, Mercy spoke passionately about her nomination, her journey through Nollywood, and what this moment means to her. With over two decades in the Nigerian film industry, the recognition feels deeply personal. “After how many years, like 20 something years, and I’m still getting tis recognition, it’s easy humbling,” she shared, visibly moved. For her, the AMVCA…
Inter Miami have relinquished their option to hold talks with departing Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne – leaving Chicago Fire in pole position to sign him should he decide to move to Major League Soccer.Miami had the 33-year-old on their ‘discovery list’, meaning they were the only MLS team able to negotiate with him in the United States.They had until mid-July to decide whether to hold talks but sources have told BBC Sport they will not pursue his signing meaning De Bruyne will not link up with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets. Chicago now have the first…
The North West Flames staged a remarkable comeback to join provincial colleagues North West Tshukudu in home wins to conclude the 2025 Telkom Netball League’s Power Week 1 on a high note for home fans at the Sun City Super Bowl and Sun Park outside Rustenburg, in the North West Province, on Sunday, 4 May 2025. The talent and teamwork on display were impressive, with teams from both divisions demonstrating significant growth and a hunger for competition that promises an exciting season ahead. The day’s action began with an encounter between the North West Flames and the Eastern Cape Aloes.…
Once driven by the instinct to survive turbulent times, Nigeria’s business leaders are now embracing a more transformative vision, one rooted in sustainability, innovation, and scale. This mindset shift took center stage at the 5th edition of the Doing Business in Nigeria Conference (DBNC), held on April 26th, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. With the theme “Navigating the Storm: Thriving in a Transforming Nigeria,” DBNC 2025 marked a pivotal moment in redefining how enterprise should function in today’s complex economic environment. From finance to technology, the event provided a road map for businesses navigating uncertainty not just…
The Junior Springboks face a tough final clash with U20 Rugby Championship title-holders New Zealand after letting a 17-0 lead slip in a narrow defeat to Australia on Tuesday. A tactically astute second-half performance saw the young men from Down Under beat Kevin Foote’s charges 29-24 in their second match of the competition at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. The Junior Boks surged into a 14-0 advantage at the break. Dlanker Xola Nyali barged over the whitewash from a maul early on, and flyhalf Vusi Moyo split the upright with the first of his two conversions in the half,…
Photo Credit: Janelle Monáe/Instagram We are short of words to describe the outfit Janelle Monáe wore to the Met Gala last night. Perhaps we can start with profound, stupefying, peerless—because truly, nothing else came close. Janelle raised the bar at the 2025 Met Gala, embracing this year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, and the dress code, “Tailored for You”, with characteristic flair. She arrived at the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a two-piece Thom Browne look that played with illusion and time. The overcoat, covered in vertical white stripes, featured a trompe l’oeil tie, lapel and even…
South Africa’s rugby fraternity woke to the news on Monday that the men’s Sevens has been crowned HSBS SVNS World Champions, after going unbeaten at the season-ending tournament in Los Angeles. South Africa went unbeaten in LA, having seen off France, Great Britain, Argentina and New Zealand, before downing Spain 19-5 in the final. It was the fifth such woeld championship title in South Africa’s history. New Zealand beat Australia in the women’s final. South Africa coach Philip Snyman said: “The team never stopped believing. They played five phenomenal games and were unstoppable. This team can go places. I am…
Credit: BellaNaija/Instagram Writing fiction? Absolutely. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has that down. But when it comes to fashion, she’s just as much of a pro. Need proof? Just check out the looks she’s been serving on her Dream Count book tour, for a reaffirmation that Chimamanda is a certified style icon. At the 2025 Met Gala, Chimamanda made a bold statement in a showstopping red gown designed by Prabal Gurung, who also accompanied her up the Met steps. With feathers adding drama and a bold train trailing behind her, the gown also paid homage to the evening’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black…