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At the close of play, Australia had reached 156/4 in their second innings, still needing 170 runs to make South Africa bat again on day five. Despite being the standout performer on day four, Marco Jansen was full of praise for his Proteas teammates for producing an all-round effort to take control of the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha on Wednesday. Having resumed their first innings at 3/1 in the morning session, Australia were completely dismantled by the Proteas attack. All-rounder Jansen, who had hit a superb half-century in the SA team’s first innings, continued to shine with the…

Formula One’s season-ending Grands Prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will proceed as scheduled, with motorsport authorities reaffirming plans for both races despite security concerns arising from conflict across the Middle East. The confirmation keeps Qatar’s event at Lusail International Circuit on November 27–29 and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on December 4–6. The UAE race will conclude the 2026 championship, while organisers are continuing preparations for a four-day programme beginning on December 3. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), expressed confidence that the two events could take place, while acknowledging…

Declan Rice scored an 82nd-minute equaliser as Arsenal fought back to secure a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday. Eberechi Eze opened the scoring in the 25th minute for Arsenal, but Alphonso Davies levelled back for Bayern following a superb pass from Harry Kane. Read Also: UCL: Osimhen inspires Galatasaray to 4–2 comeback win at Lille Kane then put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot in the second half before Rice struck late to earn Mikel Arteta’s side a valuable point. Read Also: UCL: Como stun Man…

David Olarte Amaya, Vice-Minister for Environmental Territorial Planning, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Colombia. PHOTO/ PHOTO/ IISD/ENB – Mike Muzurakis. By PATRICK MAYOYO The 2026 United Nations Biodiversity  Conference continued in Yerevan, Armenia, with countries under pressure to turn ambitious global conservation pledges into concrete action, as a landmark assessment warned of widening gaps between international commitments and implementation on the ground. Delegates attending the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) face mounting concerns that the world is not moving fast enough to achieve the targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF),…

Kennson Famous Releases Two New Songs, “Mama” and “But You” Featuring MyStylez Nigerian music artist Kennson Famous explores two powerful dimensions of love with the release of “Mama” and “But You” featuring MyStylez, offering listeners heartfelt stories of sacrifice, resilience, and commitment. Inspired by a true family story, “Mama” pays tribute to motherhood through the remarkable story of Ebun Juliana Gbajumotire, who gave birth to thirteen children but tragically lost twelve during childbirth. Her thirteenth child, the only survivor, would eventually become Kennson Famous’ father. The song honours her strength and celebrates mothers whose sacrifices and unconditional love shape generations.…

Matchday 11 of the Hollywoodbets Super League delivered plenty of spills and thrills as the country’s premier women’s football league entered its final three rounds at the Amplified Festival at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein from Friday, 16 to Sunday, 18 October 2026. University of the Western Cape (UWC) ended the winning streak of Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies with a goalless draw in the standout fixture of the festival. Sundowns remain unbeaten and have yet to concede a goal in 11 matches. The result leaves Sundowns 11 points clear of second-placed University of Pretoria and third-ranked UWC, who are…

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Trump administration cannot enforce a new policy that restricts treatment for transgender inmates in federal prison.The justices in a brief order rejected an emergency application filed by the administration that sought to block a lower court injunction against the proposal. There are about 1,000 transgender inmates in federal custody.The policy is part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to roll back moves to expand transgender rights. It was announced in line with his January 2025 executive order telling federal agencies not to acknowledge the concept of gender identity outside of the…

✠  Tagline  ✠ Fr. Nwaimo walks through a ministry that runs from a first posting at Ulakwo in 2002 to Holy Family, Uratta, by way of a seminary and a college chaplaincy. He names the community that changed him most: Orodo, which he served first as a seminarian and again as a priest. Rev. Fr. Dr. Kenneth A. C. Nwaimo, parish priest of Holy Family, Uratta, Archdiocese of Owerri. What This Part Covers This part maps the breadth of his ministry. His record covers parishes in Ikeduru, Mbaitoli, Ohaji and Owerri, two years holding three offices at once in a seminary, and…

Nigeria entered the US-Israeli war with Iran with an opportunity to earn more from oil. Seven months later, the country had stronger foreign-exchange reserves and a firmer naira, but households were paying more for fuel and food inflation had accelerated. The contradiction captures the uneven effects of the conflict on Africa’s largest oil producer: the external accounts improved, while the domestic economy continued to impose heavy costs on households and businesses. Brent crude averaged $70.89 per barrel in February 2026, the month the strikes began on February 28. By September, the monthly average had climbed to $114.16, an increase of…

Maglera Doe Boy Makes Acting Debut In New Film “Mzansi.” Maglera Doe Boy is taking his storytelling beyond the microphone as the South African rapper prepares to make his acting debut in Mzansi, a two-part short film exploring southern African street culture, hip-hop, fashion and forbidden love. Maglera Doe Boy Makes Acting Debut In New Film “Mzansi” His move into film marks another step in a career built around stories of township life, socio-economic struggles and the realities of growing up in South Africa. Shot in Johannesburg and Mozambique, Mzansi brings together local slang, street fashion and everyday experiences with…