Author: Prudence Makoge
Northern Irish rider Gary McCoy remains in the critical care unit in hospital after an incident during the Supersport qualifying session on the first day of practice for the North West 200 on Wednesday.McCoy was transported to hospital by ambulance while Englishman Craig Neve was taken from the circuit by air ambulance after both were involved in an incident at Mill Road roundabout six minutes into the Supersport qualifying session.In an update provided by his wife Leana, she confirmed he is still in the critical care unit in the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast where “he is being cared for…
The South African women’s 4x400m quartet earned bronze on a memorable final day of the World Athletics Relays Championship in Guangzhou, China on Sunday, 11 May, 2025. The quartet of Shirley Nekhubui, Miranda Coetzee, Precious Molepo and Zenéy Geldenhuys clocked 3:24.84 to claim the bronze medal, behind Spain for gold in 3:24.13, and the United States earning the silver medal in 3:24.72. Women’s 4x400m Quartet Break SA Record on Day 1 of the World Athletics Relays The four shattered the new national mark of 3:28.01 set by Nekhubui, Molepo, Geldenhuys and Hannah van Niekerk in the heats just the day…
Photo Credit: Uzoamaka Power/Instagram The AMVCA Cultural Night is renowned for showcasing iconic fashion moments, but occasionally, a look comes along that resonates on a deeper level—evoking nostalgia, laughter, and a sense of cultural pride. That’s precisely what happened when Ụzọamaka Power stepped onto the red carpet in an unforgettable outfit that had X (formerly Twitter) users both in stitches and reflecting on their emotions. Her bold and playful look sparked a wave of reactions, with throwbacks to Nollywood classics, humorous comparisons, and a flood of sentiments that only Nigerians can truly appreciate. Let’s just say, ichafu supremacy had its moment,…
The boys are thrilled with how the youngsters are powering their game towards Bok selection. The post Keo & Zels: Rampant Roos leads the Bok charge appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Source link
For many businesses, payments are just a routine part of operations. But what happens when those payments fail, delay, or go untracked? The reality is that poor payment infrastructure can cost businesses millions in lost sales, inefficiencies, and customer churn, often without them realizing it. Marasoft Pay, one of the leading African fintech company, is helping businesses identify and eliminate these hidden costs by providing a payment system that not only processes transactions but also ensures reliability, automation, and financial visibility. Most business owners don’t calculate the real cost of a failed payment, says Emmanuel Marakwe-Ogu, CEO of Marasoft Pay.…
South African athletics enjoyed its most profitable return in relay history when they topped the medals table at the 2025 World Athletics Relays, in Guangzhou, China. They closed with two gold medals and a bronze, and were the only country to have won more than one gold medal. “Once I got the baton and I saw that USA was in front of us, I just said to myself, ‘I need to catch the guy in front’,” Simbine, the poster of South African sprinting, said. “I knew I could do it, and I just chased him. I feed from chasing, I…
Photo Credit: Nana Akua Addo/Instagram What happens when fashion meets engineering? The result is nothing short of spectacular and Ghanaian fashion influencer Nana Akua Addo brought that vision to life on the AMVCA red carpet. She arrived in a sculptural white gown that looked like something crafted by a futuristic architect. Made of layered white discs arranged into geometric shapes, the dress carried a textured, architectural quality that immediately set it apart. A bold, metallic silver belt pulled the silhouette together at the waist, while a dramatic three-dimensional form rose from her shoulders and back — a frame of white…
Manchester United were already on a downward trajectory when Amorim took over from Ten Hag last year.The Red Devils sat 14th in the Premier League with three wins from their opening nine matches.Things were bad, but they got worse.While a new manager can often bring struggling teams a turn in fortunes or a so-called ‘new manager bounce’, no such thing has happened at United and instead their dour form has intensified under Amorim.They have accrued 24 points from 25 league games, dropped to 16th and their win record sits at an uncomfortably low 24%.Against the 16 non-relegated teams this season…
The SA Emerging Women suffered a narrow 14-run defeat to Bangladesh Emerging Women in the final 50-over clash of the series, despite valiant half-centuries from Simoné Lourens and Faye Tunnicliffe in Chattogram in Bangladesh on Sunday, 11 May, 2025. The visiting South Africans clinched the three-match series 2-1, after their wins in the opening One Day two fixtures. Chasing Bangladesh’s formidable total of 253/8, anchored by Ishma Tanjim’s 57 off 83 balls (6 fours), South Africa fell short, bowled out for 239 in 49.4 overs. Lourens top-scored with a fluent 68 off 63 deliveries (8 fours, 1 six) in her…
The Union Bank Save and Win Palli Promo 4 continues to deliver rewards! In its recent Fourth Draw, a lucky customer became the proud owner of a brand-new tricycle. Furthermore, 20 customers each pocketed N100,000 cash prizes, and another 20 received valuable N30,000 fuel vouchers. The hybrid live draws were conducted transparently under the supervision of relevant regulatory institutions at Union Bank’s Masaka Branch in Abuja. Congratulations to all the winners; more will be announced in the months ahead! Save & Win Palli Promo 4 is a nationwide campaign designed to reward both new and existing customers with cash prizes…