Author: Prudence Makoge
Watch the best shots from Sophia Dunkley’s innings of 83 as the batter leads England from 97-4 to 258-6 against India in the first one-day international in Southampton.England v India, first ODI: Live text updates, videos clips and TMS commentaryAvailable to UK users only. Source link
Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, hosted an exclusive screening event on Wednesday, June 25th, at the Interswitch Innovation Lab in Victoria Island, Lagos, to premiere its latest Masterbrand Television Commercial (TVC), alongside a corresponding integrated marketing communication campaign anchored on its ‘Never Stop’ brand philosophy. It would be recalled that to herald its 20th anniversary commemoration earlier in 2022, Interswitch launched a new brand campaign projecting its positioning as a pioneering and integral enabler that has not only supported the growth and development of fintech and payments across Africa over the last 20 years…
The 2025 Telkom Netball League semifinals are on the horizon, and Power Week 3 Day 2 at the Durban ICC delivered intense matches that shape the competition at the Durban International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. The day started off with the two KwaZulu-Natal teams (Kingdom Queens and Kingdom Stars) recording impressive wins. The Kingdom Queens edged out the Comets 50-45 in a closely contested match. Meanwhile, the Kingdom Stars dismantled the Lillies, winning 71-21 with a staggering 50-goal difference, cementing their control. The Gauteng Jaguars overcame a slow start, losing the first quarter 14-12,…
Captain Riley Norton says the Junior Springboks “don’t need any extra motivation” for the World Rugby U20 Championship final against New Zealand in Rovigo on Saturday. The Junior Boks qualified for their first final appearance since 2014 when they defeated Argentina 48-24 on Monday night in Viadana, while New Zealand beat France 34-26 in their semi-final earlier in the day. Rugby’s greatest rivals last met at the Sanzaar U20 Rugby Championship in Port Elizabeth in May, with the Baby Blacks winning 48-45 to retain their title. “Every child in South Africa and every child in New Zealand who has ever…
Love is so powerful, and Sophia and Ehren’s union is proof of that. Despite the world being on lockdown during a global pandemic, love still found a way to break barriers of distance and culture to bring them together. Ehren found his sweetheart on Instagram and slid into her DMs. Before long, they planned to go on their first date. The moment they saw each other, it was literally love at first sight. Now, they get to spend the rest of their lives together, and we’re super excited for them! Their pre-wedding photos are absolutely stunning, and we love how they beautifully embraced…
By GARY LEMKE in Swakopmund When Taelyn Smith sailed over the bar at 2.16 metres, he let out a cry of “Y-E-S-S-S” and sprinted across to his father, Rudy, who was standing behind a high fence at the Ventura Stadium. When the 17-year-old cleared 2.20m at his third attempt, he bounced off the landing mat, slapped his chest and again raced over to where his father was standing. The pair then high-fived from across the fence, although such was the momentum and adrenalin flowing that the younger Smith might well have cleared that 2m fence as well had he tried.…
Photo Credit: Lupita Nyong’o/Instagram Lupita Nyong’o is getting real about something so many women quietly struggle with – uterine fibroids. In a emotional Instagram post shared today, July 15, the Oscar-winning actress revealed that she has been living with the condition for over a decade and underwent surgery to remove 30 fibroids back in 2014, the same year she won her Academy Award for “12 Years a Slave.” “In March 2014, I won an Academy Award. That same year, I discovered that I had uterine fibroids,” she wrote. “30 fibroids. I had surgery to remove them. I asked my doctor…
Professor Firoz Cachalia, the incoming acting Minister of Police, has strongly criticised corruption within the ANC, calling it “an enormous source of shame”. In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, Cachalia said his political loyalties would not stop him from tackling wrongdoing. He pledged to act even if it involves members of his own party. “My ANC conscience requires that I tackle these challenges with principles and a clear commitment to the country’s democratic institutions,” he said. “Corruption in the ANC is an enormous source of shame to me and to many of us.” No hesitation in accepting police portfolio Cachalia…
Photo Credit: Chloe Bailey/Instagram Chlöe Bailey isn’t done blessing us with gorgeous looks this July. After marking her birthday on 1 July with some dreamy photos, the singer has shared a new set of pictures – and they’re every bit as striking. This time, she steps into full high-fashion mode, wearing a sculpted dress that feels like a piece of art. The dress is a bold, body-hugging design with sheer mesh panels creating daring cutouts and negative space. Parts of the fabric carry a textured, almost painted effect, giving it an artistic edge. The deep V-neckline and asymmetrical hemline add…
The Telkom Netball League kicked off Power Week 3 with intense matches that kept spectators on the edge of their seats at the Durban International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa, on Monday, 14 July 2025. The Golden Fireballs showcased their dominance in an electrifying match, outperforming the Aloes in all aspects of the game. After a closely contested first quarter (13-13), the Fireballs took control, with coach Dr. Elsje Jordaan making crucial changes that paid off. The team’s impressive performance sealed a convincing 64-40 win. Tshwane Triumph in U19 A Telkom Netball Championship Final July 12, 2025 Tshwane A…