Author: Prudence Makoge

The SLA BoostHer Program, an ongoing initiative by She Leads Africa in partnership with Jobberman Nigeria, continues to provide young Nigerian women with access to practical, job-ready skills that can improve their careers, businesses, and earning potential. Since its rollout, the program has helped women across the country build confidence, gain structured digital skills, and position themselves for better opportunities. The goal remains clear: to ensure young women have access to relevant, high-quality learning at no cost. The SLA BoostHer program is a self-paced training and practical content designed to help participants grow at their own pace. The courses include…

Manchester United in transfer battle with Liverpool and Newcastle for Elliot Anderson, Arsenal explore deal for Scott McTominay, while Crystal Palace reignite interest in Ousmane DiomandeManchester United are eyeing Elliot Anderson, 23, as a possible replacement for Brazil international Casemiro, 33, but face competition from Liverpool and Newcastle for the £100m-rated England and Nottingham Forest midfielder. (Times – subscription required, external)Arsenal are exploring a shock move for Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 28, with Tottenham, Everton and Manchester United also interested. (Teamtalk), externalCrystal Palace are set to reignite their interest in Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande in January, having shortlisted…

Photo Credit: Malala Yousafzai/Instagram Malala Yousafzai brought her charm to The Jennifer Hudson Show, walking through a festive spirit tunnel that felt straight out of a holiday story. Decked in a light-coloured suit and her signature purple scarf, she was met with smiles, applause, and plenty of cheer from the crowd lining the hallway. She stopped a few times to sign copies of “Finding My Way“, sharing small but memorable moments with fans. One guest wore an Oxford University sweatshirt, a fun nod to Malala’s own academic journey. With oversized bows, greenery, and holiday decorations all around, the hallway seemed…

Morocco celebrated a historic night at the 2025 CAF Awards as Ghizlane Chebbak was named CAF Women’s Player of the Year, her consistent performances for club and country making her the first Moroccan to win this top honour, in Rabat, capital of Morocco, on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.  From the gsport Newsroom Archives December 2024 Chebbak was the top scorer at the Women’s African Cup of Nations in July, leading her team to the final, where they finished as runners-up to Nigeria. She transferred from AS Far to Saudi club Al-Hilal ahead of the 2025/26 season, joining six-time CAF Women’s…

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says it was a “difficult but necessary” call to name RG Snyman on the bench for his 50th Test. The towering lock will reach the milestone against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, but won’t start. Erasmus admitted the decision weighed heavily on him. “I thought that question was going to come, and it’s a valid one,” Erasmus said on Thursday. “It would have been lovely to let him start the match, but I think the best for the team is for him to play off the bench.” BOK TEAM: RG brings up 50, Sous not included…

Eko Atlantic City buzzed with energy and purpose on Saturday, November 15, 2025, as the WISCAR community gathered for the annual WISCAR Mentoring Walk. Mentors, mentees, alumnae, partners and friends came together to celebrate connection, leadership and the power of women supporting women. For nearly two decades, Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) has been committed to fostering leadership and structured mentorship, and this year’s walk once again brought that mission vividly to life. Participants arrived early, greeting one another with easy conversations and warm smiles as they checked in. The atmosphere quickly became lively as women reconnected with familiar faces,…

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC) on Thursday announced a squad of 91 athletes representing 12 sports for the upcoming African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola. These are the fourth such Games, and the third in which Team South Africa will be competing, after previously being staged in Rabat (2010), Gaborone (2014) and Algiers (2018). This year’s edition, from the 10th to the 20th of December, are especially important as they serve as preparation for next year’s Youth Olympics in Senegal. Swimming, with 25, and athletics, with 18, have the most representation. The other sports…

Photo Credit: Onyinyechi Basil/Instagram Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Basil made a striking impression at the Miss Universe 2025 national costume show in Bangkok. Her outfit, Akwa Nwanyi — The Frond of Womanhood, draws inspiration from the sacred palm tree of Igboland, a symbol of life, strength, and renewal. Raffia wraps trace her silhouette, coral beads bring vibrant colour, and cowries shine as symbols of femininity. Her towering headpiece stretches toward the sky, bridging the earthly and the spiritual, while the woven mat beneath her feet carries the legacy of generations who tilled, nurtured, and cultivated the soil. Earthy browns and lush greens…

Sanders completed his first two passes but finished with four completions from 16 attempts for 47 yards.He was sacked twice, threw one interception and his quarterback rating of 13.5 was the worst on debut since Brandon Weeden, a first-round pick by Cleveland in 2012.Sanders did scramble for a first down and on his sixth and final possession, he made two passes to help get the Browns in position to win the game, but the drive ended with three straight incompletions.As the fourth-choice quarterback, Sanders did not practice with the Browns’ first-teamers during training camp, and he didn’t have any snaps…

Intentionality is the heartbeat of every beautiful love story. It’s in those deliberate steps to create memories that last a lifetime. In this love story, that intentionality shines through in the most magical way… a grand surprise proposal! Stacy did not see this coming, even from a mile away. She and Abod had already started wedding preparations, but what she didn’t know was that Abod had been working with his sister the whole time to deliver something truly special to her. So imagine her surprise when he led her up the beautiful mountains of Cape Town in a helicopter ride…