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Noah Lyles Dream Return Threatened as Unbeaten Akani Simbine Eyes Major Coup
Essentially Sports
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July 15, 2025
“There’s still more in the tank,” said Akani Simbine. “And I’m not done yet.” That message, simple and firm, followed his 9.90-second run in Botswana, his 11th consecutive season under the 10-second barrier. It was a mark that passed even Usain...
Ayra Starr joins Giants of Africa Festival 2025
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria’s music superstar, Ayra Starr, has joined the 2025 Giant of Africa Festival, an event organised by the non-profit organisation to empower African youths through basketball. Giant of Africa founder, Masai Ujiri, yesterday, announced the...
'It's promising people money' – Plumptre breaks silence on impersonation after Super Falcons win
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 7, 2025
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has raised alarm over a case of online impersonation while celebrating Nigeria’s 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening match at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Plumptre, who played the full...
'This is what we need' – Oparanozie hails ex-England U20 forward after first goal in Nigeria colours
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 7, 2025
Former Super Falcons captain Desire Oparanozie has applauded Rinsola Babajide for her impactful performance during Nigeria's 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening match at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday. Babajide...
Reviving her BCP
The Voice
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July 16, 2025
Kebaitse’s vision for women in politics At just 37, Kelebogile Kebaitse has done much for herself and her party, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), but she remains grounded. The BCP Women’s League aspiring President served as Treasurer of the BCP...
Over 800 athletes expected for Makgadikgadi Marathon
MMEGI
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July 16, 2025
Addressing members of the media, Chief communications officer, Mmoloki Bopa said this year's event promises to be bigger and better than the maiden edition, which drew about 560 athletes. Bopa revealed that the marathon aims to promote sport...
Better Results, Less Stress: How to Get the Insights You Need Without a Costly ERP
CFO Dive
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WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons cruise past Tunisia in opening match
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 6, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in style, securing a commanding 3-0 win over Tunisia on Sunday. The nine-time African champions wasted no time asserting their dominance, with star...
Tackling a tall story — a myopic focus on trophy hunting harms real giraffe conservation
Daily Maverick
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July 16, 2025
In response to Daily Maverick’s Don Pinnock, a group of non-hunting conservationists explains how giraffe hunting can have positive outcomes for giraffe conservation. The media can contribute positively to the conservation of all giraffe and other...
Jaguars coach calls for players’ insurance coverage
MMEGI
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July 16, 2025
Rugby is considered a dangerous sport because of higher injury rates, particularly concussions and upper extremity injuries. There was an incident where a Jaguars player, Ishmael Pelaelo, was knocked down and medical officials had to be called...
Photo sends internet into meltdown
The Geelong Advertiser
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July 14, 2025
Worlds have collided in epic fashion as Oscar Piastri shared a moment with Aussie track sensation Gout Gout over the weekend. The McLaren driver and teenage sprinter have caused quite a stir with photos showing them catching up during the...
Debuts and Daily Wear Dominate July High Jewelry Showcases
WWD - New York
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July 24, 2025
PARIS — As a rule of thumb, Place Vendôme serves as a byword for cornerstone jewelers and houses with centuries-long heritage. Yet, as July’s presentations during Couture Week showed, high jewelry is a bustling field that’s attracting an...
Jaguar recalls E-Pace models over tearing airbags
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 25, 2025
'According to the supplier, the airbag may tear during deployment due to improper folding during the assembly process.' Jaguar Land Rover has notified the National Consumer Commission (NCC) of an airbag issue in the E-Pace models. The NCC is a...
‘We ended up in a pay-by-the-hour love motel’: travel pros on their holiday disasters (and how to avoid them)
The Guardian
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July 25, 2025
The unseasonal snowstorm Cat Jones, founder of Byway, flight-free holiday agents This spring, my family and I took the sleeper train from London to Rannoch Moor in the Scottish Highlands for a few nights. It’s only accessible by train, is...
India to bid for both 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships after successful Neeraj Chopra Classic
Firstpost
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July 6, 2025
Bengaluru: India will mount a “strategic” bid for both the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships when the process begins later this year, hoping to get the hosting right of one of the two editions of the showpiece, national federation...
Continuing the Legacy of the Casablanca Summit
Modern Ghana
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Her Excellency Ambassador Imane Ouaadil, Ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of Morocco, and Dean of African Ambassadors and High Commissioners in Ghana, recently shared with me an iconic photograph from the 1961 Casablanca Summit, capturing a...
Liverpool alum pays tribute to Jota and four key observations from Super Falcons' win v Tunisia
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 6, 2025
Nigeria kicked off their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Morocco with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Tunisia. The Super Falcons were 2-0 up in the first half with goals from Asisat Oshoala and Rinsola Babajide. However, Chinwendu Ihezuo...
Samuel, Rebatenne Win Phoenix Letlhakane Open
Botswana Gazette
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July 24, 2025
BDF and Nhabe players take top honours in weekend table tennis tournament GAZETTE REPORTER In the men’s final, Tshireletso Samuel of BDF emerged victorious in a dramatic five-set encounter against teammate Bakang Maloka. The final score – 11/6,...
Banyana Banyana smash Mali to cruise into WAFCON quarters
ESPN U.S.
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July 15, 2025
Leonard Solms CloseJack of all sporting trades. Author of my 11-year-old self's fantasy story about his road to FIFA World Cup glory. Perfecting the art of writing about people who do what I said I was going to do. Jul 15, 2025, 02:53 AM ET South...
Leaders should save Africa to preserve Kwame Krumah's legacy
IOL
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Sandile Gumede|Published 4 hours ago 3min “Do you like Kwame Krumah?” This is a question that was asked by George Apple-by-Smith to Makhaya Maseko in Bessie Head’s book called ‘When Rain Clouds Gather’. In this fictional situation, the policer in...