Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: Mercy Aigbe/Instagram You just have to believe us when we say Mercy Aigbe is a queen when it comes to fashion. Owambe, she is there. Weddings, she slays. Red carpets, premieres, film screenings — Aigbe has built a reputation around showing up fully formed, every single time. So when she arrived at the premiere of “Colours of Fire,” it felt less like a surprise and more like confirmation. Aigbe, who plays Efunsetan in the film, stepped out in a look that leaned into symbolism without softening its intent. The deep red gown hugged the body before giving way…
Captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon have been left out of the Australia squad for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.Lyon is set to have surgery on a torn right hamstring which will sideline him for an extended period, while Cummins is rested as he continues to manage a long-standing back issue.Cummins missed the first two Tests of the series but returned for the third in Adelaide as Australia retained the Ashes after just 11 days of play.Batter Steve Smith, meanwhile, returns from an illness which kept him out of the third Test and will captain the side.Seam bowler…
Hundreds of former rugby players pursuing legal action over alleged brain injuries have suffered a significant setback. The case involves a mix of professional and amateur players who allege they sustained long-term neurological damage during their careers. The claims are directed at World Rugby, the Welsh Rugby Union, England’s Rugby Football Union, the Rugby Football League and the British Amateur Rugby League Association. The players argue the governing bodies breached their duty of care by failing to protect them from repeated head impacts. They claim they are now living with conditions including early-onset dementia, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and motor neurone…
As football fever builds across the continent, Goldberg has unveiled a new collective set to capture the pulse, passion and personality of Nigerian fans like never before. Introducing The Golden Clan, a carefully curated circle of cultural tastemakers assembled to amplify the heartbeat of Nigerian football through storytelling, humour, emotion and lived fan experiences. The Golden Clan brings together four distinct voices who represent different sides of Nigerian culture and fandom; Kunle Remi, Shaffy Bello, Brown Ideye and Broda Shaggi. Together, they will serve as the faces and voices of Goldberg’s Feel the Beat. Taste the Gold. campaign. Spotlighting how…
We live in an era when eSIM changed the narrative and helped travellers everywhere stay connected without having to own a physical SIM card. Gone are the days of endless queuing to access SIMs while in a new place. eSIMs have come to stay and are increasingly growing in popularity in Africa.For the average frequent traveller, the priority has always been getting value for their money. Besides, every traveller desires not just coverage but also a reliable connection. In Africa, two eSIMs currently stand out; Cardtonic and Airalo. Each product has its strengths and weaknesses. This write up compares both…
Oswin Appollis once again found the back of the net for Bafana Bafana during their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener against Angola. The 24-year-old scored the opening goal to give his side the lead in the 21st minute. The match started at a high tempo with both sides looking to get an early advantage. Lyle Foster’s header did not trouble the keeper and a few minutes later, Teboho Mokoena fired wide with a long-range shot. Appollis did find the opener in the 21st minute after a layoff from Lyle Foster. His goal was cancelled out 15 minutes later by…
As I sit down to reflect on how 2025 has been, I am reminded of the profound lessons I’ve learned and the unyielding resilience that has defined my journey. At just 15 years old, I’ve faced challenges that have tested my spirit and pushed me to the brink of exhaustion. This year was marked by periods of intense struggle, both physically and emotionally. A week-long illness left me bedridden, and for four arduous days, I couldn’t muster the strength to change out of the clothes that clung to my weary body. The cold seeped into my bones, and my feet…
Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe scored 17 points for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. French Top 14Centre Jeremy Ward started for Stade Français in a thrilling 20-20 draw against Racing 92 at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris. Three South Africans featured for Montauban in their 53-17 defeat to Pau. Ru-Hann Greyling packed down at hooker, while JT Jackson started at centre. Former Sharks and Stormers loose forward Sikhumbuzo Notshe came off the bench. Former Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies started for Bayonne in a 49-17 loss to La Rochelle at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre.…
Team SA have returned home after the conclusion of their most successful African Youth Games, the 2025 edition held in Luanda, Angola. These were the 4th such Youth Games and the third that Team SA had participated in. Their total of 99 medals bettered the haul from Gaborone in 2014 when they won 93 medals. Seven of the 12 different codes that took part won medals – swimming, athletics, karate, weightlifting, badminton, cycling and tennis. In paying tribute to the squad’s achievements, chef de mission (team leader) Leon Fleiser said: “I would like to say thank you to those who…
The county government of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has introduced a policy recognising menstrual pain as a legitimate reason for paid time off for women in its employment. Under the new policy, female employees working for Nairobi County will be entitled to up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month. The leave can be taken without deductions from sick or annual leave and does not require medical documentation. The policy was approved by the county’s governor, Johnson Sakaja. According to county officials, the measure is aimed at supporting women’s health and wellbeing while improving productivity and morale in the…