Author: Prudence Makoge

Photo by Ketut Subiyanto for Pexels Let’s not pretend we didn’t see it coming. The world has changed. And no one sent us a formal announcement, but the signs are everywhere. This is for the so-called brilliant ones, the top 10%, the ones with glowing GPAs and framed certificates. And this is also for the ones the system quietly labelled average or worse. Back in the day, we all knew the rules. If you finished with a first-class degree or were the teacher’s favourite, your path was laid out like a red carpet. You’d get the job. You’d get the…

Former England football captain David Beckham is set to be awarded a knighthood in King Charles’ Birthday Honours. Beckham, 50, was appointed an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003. But now he is in line to receive further recognition for both his football career, and his contributions to British society, with the list of recipients to be published next week. Ambassador for Unicef Beckham played 115 times for England as well as for Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, Paris St-Germain and AC Milan, before retiring in 2013. Beckham was reportedly first nominated for a…

Photo by MetaAI May 28th marks World Menstrual Hygiene Day. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, I witnessed firsthand the pervasive inequalities and stigma surrounding menstruation. For years, the simple, natural process of menstruation became a silent burden, impacting girls’ education and women’s daily lives. Commemorating this significant day reflects my journey from Lagos to advocating for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld globally, igniting my passion for change. Since 2014, the world has celebrated International Menstrual Hygiene Day to raise awareness of the pervasive inequalities surrounding women’s and girls’ abilities to stay clean, safe and in school during their menstrual periods. Today, due to…

When Emy Casaletti-Bwalya was appointed Director of Marketing & Communications of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, Seychelles 2025, it was more than a historic first for the continent; it was a deeply personal and professional milestone for one of Africa’s most seasoned sports marketing minds. Having worked at the highest levels of global sport for over 40 years, Casaletti-Bwalya brought a rare blend of strategic vision, marketing expertise, and a passion for empowering women to the role. Here at gsport, we are proud to confirm that she delivered, helping to successfully stage the first-ever FIFA tournament on African soil…

The Bulls school the Sharks at Loftus, while Leinster edge Glasgow in Dublin to book their places in the URC final, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. United Rugby Championship:Leinster vs Glasgow Warriors (Saturday, 3.45pm, Dublin)Zelím Nel: Glasgow by 4Grant Craze: Leinster by 10Devin Hermanus: Glasgow by 3Simon Borchardt: Leinster by 10Dylan Johnson: Leinster by 5Juandre Joubert: Leinster by 9 WATCH: Keo & Zels – Loftus set for Bokbuster! Bulls vs Sharks (Saturday, 6.15pm, Pretoria)Devin Hermanus: Bulls by 15Dylan Johnson: Bulls by 9Zelím Nel: Sharks by 1Juandre Joubert: Bulls by 12Simon Borchardt: Bulls by 8Grant Craze: Sharks by 3 Photo: David…

The winners of the 2025 Africa Soft Power Awards were recently announced at a special ceremony held at the annual Africa Soft Power Summit. Celebrating African excellence on the continent and around the world, the programme is designed to showcase African achievement across key areas of the public & private sectors. The winners Award for Diaspora Engagement, Representation & Leadership The Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, Q.C., M.P., the Prime Minister of Barbados Award for Systems Change and Innovation in Women’s Leadership Hon. Millie Odhiambo Mabona, MP, Suba North Constituency, Kenya National Assembly Award for AI Stewardship in Africa Dr. Seydina…

South Africa’s Paralympic wheelchair superstars Kgothatso Montjane and Donald Ramphadi continue to blaze their way on the clay courts of the French Open where both have reached the final, while Montjane is also in a semi-final. Five-time Paralympian and wheelchair tennis icon Montjane won through to the singles semi-finals of the French Open at Roland Garros, before Donald Ramphadi reached the quad wheelchair doubles final. Montjane then teamed up with Japan’s Yui Kamiji to topple the No1 seeds Manami Tanaka (Japan) and Zhenzhen Shu (China) in the women’s wheelchair doubles semi-final 6-1, 6-4. Two finals booked and also a semi-final…

At some point, All Back, the style your cousin used to braid for you while you sat on a stool on the balcony or in the backyard, got a glow-up. It’s now “cornrows,” it’s fashion, and it’s definitely not ₦1,500 anymore. On X(formerly Twitter), Nigerians are reacting in real time to the price shift, and it’s a mix of shock, sarcasm, and “how did we get here?” Once the definition of a low-budget hairstyle, cornrows are now clocking in at ₦10,000, ₦40,000, even ₦80,000 at high-end salons. People are asking the important questions: Is it the economy? Labour costs? Or did…

Rory McIlroy was off the pace at the Canadian Open as he carded a one-over-par 71 in the first round.The Northern Irishman hit three birdies but four bogeys in Ontario to trail clubhouse leader Thorbjorn Olesen by 10 shots.Dane Olesen’s nine-under-par round of 61 included an eagle, eight birdies and a bogey.McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam of winning all the majors with victory at the Masters in April.However, he produced a disappointing showing at the US PGA in May and his struggles continued at the Canadian Open as he prepares for next week’s US Open.Elsewhere, Irishman Shane Lowry carded…

Photo Credit: Teyana Taylor/Instagram Remember when those photos of Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre made the rounds online and had everyone speculating? Well, it turns out they were part of something much bigger and worth the buzz. After a five-year hiatus from releasing new music, Teyana Taylor has officially returned with “Long Time,” the lead single from her forthcoming album, “Escape Room,” set to arrive in August. Produced by Rico Love and The Runners, “Long Time” is a brooding, reflective track that finds Taylor unpacking the end of a relationship. The lyrics tell the story of emotional imbalance and delayed…