Author: Prudence Makoge
Welsh Fire are poised to announce England batter Phil Salt as one of their direct signings for the 2026 edition of The Hundred.It is understood the 29-year-old opener, who previously played for Manchester Originals, will become one of Fire’s top earners.A source close to the Cardiff-based franchise said the arrival of Wales-born Salt represented a “real coup” given there was interest in him from other teams in The Hundred.Salt has substantial global franchise experience, including the Indian Premier League, and has made 1,540 runs at 38.50 in 50 T20 internationals for England.He was given a one-year central contract by England…
Andre-Hugo Venter says the Stormers must feed off home support in Saturday’s must-win Investec Champions Cup match against the Leicester Tigers. A 61-10 hammering from Harlequins in London means the Stormers have no room for error in a decisive Pool 3 clash at Cape Town Stadium. “There’s always that pressure, but we want to go out and perform and secure our playoff for the round of 16,” Venter said of the knockout nature of their final pool fixture. “We have a really good culture and and we will try our best to reach our goals. It’s about putting our best…
For many Nigerian small and medium enterprises (SMEs), market visibility remains one of the most significant barriers to growth. Though thousands of businesses are launched every year, only a fraction gain consistent access to the right audiences, credible platforms, and opportunities for engagement. In a market with intense competition and rising marketing costs, many SMEs struggle. They often struggle to move beyond survival to sustainability. According to 2021 data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), more than 20% of SMEs fail in the first year. Nearly 50% failed within the first five years. Limited brand visibility, poor customer access,…
Premier Cool, one of Nigeria’s antibacterial cooling bar soap, has announced the launch of its nationwide consumer promotion, “10K for 10K”, in partnership with Palmpay, one of Nigeria’s digital bank. This promo is designed to reward 10,000 Nigerians with ₦10,000 amounting to a total of ₦100 million in cash rewards paid instantly via PalmPay wallets. Running from January 12 to April 11, 2026, 111 winners will emerge daily throughout the three-month period. Speaking on the campaign, the MD PZ Cussons Africa Oghale Elueni said ‘At a time when financial pressure is real for many households, this promo is our…
Tomlin released a statement of his own, saying his “respect and love for the Pittsburgh Steelers will never change”.”This organisation has been a huge part of my life for many years and it has been an absolute honour to lead this team,” he added.”Coaching in Pittsburgh is unlike anywhere else and I will always take great pride in having been a steward of this team.”I am excited for what the future holds for this organisation and I will forever be grateful for my time coaching in Pittsburgh.”Tomlin guided the Steelers to their sixth Super Bowl title in 2008 and made…
Photo Credit: Johnny Drille/Instagram Quick question: why did Johnny Drille’s dad video just make everyone pause their scrolling? Because it’s ridiculously cute and also very real. The clip shows Johnny Drille spending the day with his daughter, Amaris, with “Available” playing softly in the background. We’re talking wake-up cuddles, yoghurt feeds during work hours, diaper changes, bath time, hair being combed into tiny puffs, dancing in the living room, flashcards, walks outside, and lots of hand-holding. It’s basically a full dad-day montage, and yes, it will make you smile. In his caption, Johnny shares what’s been sitting with him lately:…
The confirmation of the squad of 12 to travel to Dubai was a tough decision for Cecil Afrika, but the Springbok Women’s Sevens coach is confident that all the boxes have been ticked for this weekend’s HSBC SVNS 3 tournament at the Sevens Stadium. The South Africans depart for the Middle East on Monday evening knowing that they need to reach the final of this standalone tournament in the World Rugby Challenger Series on 17 and 18 January to qualify for SVNS 2, the next hurdle for them to regain core status on the world series. From the gsport Newsroom…
Ox Nche says the Sharks are targeting maximum points from their final Investec Champions Cup pool match against Clermont at Kings Park on Saturday. Pool 1 is finely poised, with the Glasgow Warriors and Sale Sharks having already secured their places in round of 16, leaving Saracens, Toulouse and the Sharks battling for the remaining two spots. The KwaZulu-Natalians sit on five log points and know that victory over winless Clermont is non-negotiable if they are to have any chance of progressing – with points difference also likely to play a decisive role. CHAMPIONS CUP POOL 1: Sharks living on…
Uganda Cranes/Instagram “I think this is the hardest game of my career”, said Uche Ikpeazu in a post-match interview after Uganda, the nation he represents, were knocked out of the 2025 African Cup of Nations by Nigeria in a 3-1 defeat in Morocco. By descent, Uche is Nigerian and Ugandan. He was born to a Nigerian father and Ugandan mother. In football, national representation is not always defined by birthplace alone. FIFA regulations allow players to represent countries connected to their heritage, through parents or grandparents, provided certain criteria are met. It is a system that has allowed for stories…
Team SA Olympian Adriaan Wildschutt, fresh from his 13th-place finish at the World Cross-Country Championships, has confirmed his presence in the Absa Run Your City Gqerberha 10K on 1st March, where he aims to become the first athlete to clock a sub-27-minute 10km on African soil. “It would mean a lot to run sub-27:00 on SA soil. It would probably be one of my very highest achievements. It would certainly mean the world to me,” says the 27-year-old, who set a South African record of 27:28 in this race last April, before Maxime Chaumeton eclipsed that mark with a 26:55…