Author: Prudence Makoge
Dunne’s weekend started with his impressive Formula 1 debut, which he described as “definitely the best day of my life”.Just an hour after his Formula 1 commitments, the Offaly driver jumped back into his Rodin F2 car and set the seventh fastest time in qualifying.A grid penalty for a rival promoted Dunne to third on the grid for Saturday’s sprint race but a poor start saw him drop down to eighth and, to add insult to injury, he was handed a five-second penalty for a false start.He had dropped to 10th but a last-lap crash took out four cars ahead,…
Photo Credit: Idris Elba/Instagram Idris Elba is embarking on one of the most ambitious development projects in West Africa, transforming Sierra Leone’s Sherbro Island into a sustainable eco-smart city that will serve as a model for innovation, tourism, and inclusive economic growth across the region. Together with his childhood friend and business partner Siaka Stevens, Elba co-founded Sherbro Alliance Partners (SAP) in 2019 with the long-term mission of turning Sherbro Island into a thriving, large-scale eco-city. That vision has taken a significant step forward as the Parliament of Sierra Leone has formally ratified a landmark public-private partnership, granting SAP the…
The FIH Nations Cup 2 came to a close in disappointing fashion for the South African Women, who were edged 4-3 by Malaysia in a shootout after a 1-all draw in the 7th-place playoff, at the inaugural FIH Nations Cup 2 in Wałcz, Poland, on Sunday, 22 June 2025. Having beaten the same opponents earlier in the tournament and on the back of the team’s hard-fought 1-nil loss to Czechia on Saturday, the result was a bitter pill to swallow for the African champions. South Africa’s campaign had been marked by frustration in front of goal, and that trend continued…
Basketballers of African descent had a spotlight in the 2025 NBA Draft, with a wave of talented players making their way into the league through international pathways, national teams, and global development programmes. This year, 23 international players from 15 countries were drafted, marking the second-highest number of international picks in NBA history. But what stood out was how many of them carried the thread of African heritage, whether by birth or blood. These are players who’ve trained in NBA Academies, dominated local leagues in Europe, played on national teams, and built their names far from the spotlight before stepping…
Rassie Erasmus isn’t getting carried away after the Springboks launched their 2025 season with a commanding 54-7 win over the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The world champions dominated from the outset in rainy conditions, leading 19-0 at half time through tries from Malcolm Marx, Man of the Match Cheslin Kolbe and debutant Vincent Tshituka, who completed his brace in the second half. Erasmus unleashed his Bomb Squad after the restart, with replacement prop Jan-Hendrik Wessels striking immediately as the floodgates opened. Lood de Jager marked his international return with a try, while Damian de…
If you saw the video back in 2020 — a young boy, barefoot in Lagos, dancing ballet in the rain — chances are, you never forgot it. That boy is Anthony Madu, and his story has now received one of the highest honours in documentary filmmaking. “Madu,” the Disney Original Documentary directed by Joel Kachi Benson and Matt Ogens, has won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary. The award was presented at the 46th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards in New York City, where Anthony’s journey was recognised not only for its emotional depth but also…
Lake rekindles the Wales captaincy role he adopted during the 2024 summer tour of Australia and the autumn internationals.He has been asked to lead the squad again after his good friend Jac Morgan was one of only two Welshmen picked for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia, alongside scrum-half Tomos Williams.”I was just proud of him and happy for him,” said Lake. “We came through together and have done a lot together. “To see his name read out was amazing. I was on the flight in South Africa with him at the time when he found out and…
Just picture this: you’re sitting pretty, minding your business, and then your partner starts singing sweet love songs to you. Not just any kind of love songs, he calls you his power bank. Imagine that! What could possibly top such a beautiful gesture? Well, Tekno has done exactly that with his latest release, “Power Bank“. In this new single, Tekno pours out his heart, expressing deep affection for a woman who gives him strength, lifts his spirits, and keeps him going, just like a power bank charging a phone. “Powerbank” is an ode to a woman whose love fuels him.…
Cricket South Africa has announced the 15-player Women’s Emerging Academy squad set to embark on a white-ball tour to Namibia from 2 to 12 July 2025, in Johannesburg on Friday, 27 June 2025. The 10-day tour will see South Africa’s rising talents compete in four T20 matches from 2 – 6 July, followed by a three-match 50-over series scheduled for 8, 10, and 12 July, against the Capricorn Eagles. All fixtures will take place at the High Performance Oval in Windhoek. The squad will be led by head coach and features a mix of experience and youth, including former SA…
If you’ve missed previous editions of the Hallelujah Challenge, not to worry, this new moment of praise is sure to bless you, and may even have you revisiting past editions. Nathaniel Bassey has just released a new sound titled “Dancing Around Medley.” A joyful medley of high praise, this track draws inspiration from Psalm 149:3, which says, “Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.” “Dancing Around Medley” was birthed during one of the Hallelujah Challenge sessions and carries a spirit of childlike, pure, and wholehearted worship, where dance becomes the language…