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October 17, 2026 — 11:44amSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.No gift articles leftYou’ve used all of your gift articles. 3 more will become available on the 1st of every month.CloseAAAWhen Anthony Scaramucci was fired from the White House after just 11 days, it followed a series of incendiary and unwise interactions with the media – phoning magazine reporters, calling into CNN, posting accusatory tweets – for which he had no one to blame but himself.Perhaps Katie Zacharia, too, shoulders some blame for her record-breaking five-day tenure – for getting…

In tonight’s programme, Kenya confirms a third case of Ebola, a relative of a man who died earlier this month after travelling from DR Congo. Also,Cameroonian journalist Ambe Macmillan is recovering in hospital after being shot in the legs by gunmen in Bamenda. And we meet Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama… And finally, we meet Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, who digs deep into his country’s colonial and industrial past to lay new creative foundations for generations to come.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, nominated four new National Commissioners and two new Resident Electoral Commissioners to fill vacancies at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) created by expiring tenures. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the names of the nominees had been forwarded to the Senate for scrutiny and confirmation. Onanuga said the President had also reappointed Bala Bila, the National Commissioner, representing the North East. The new National Commissioners are Mustapha Aliu, who will replace Abdullahi Zuru as the North West representative; and Bashir Muhammed Umar, who will replace Muhammad Adamu…

Kabelo Mabalane Announces Two “For King & Country” Live Shows In December. South African music icon Kabelo “Bouga Luv” Mabalane is preparing to make his return to the live stage with a pair of special performances that promise to bring together nostalgia, fresh sounds and his evolving journey of faith. Kabelo Mabalane Announces Two “For King & Country” Live Shows In December The kwaito legend has announced that his one-man show, For King & Country, will take over Teatro Montecasino on 15 and 16 December 2026. Backed by a 16-piece live music ensemble, Mabalane is set to deliver a musical…

Chris Smith will captain the Lions in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle, just a day after the death of teammate Hyron Andrews. The flyhalf takes over the captaincy from regular skipper Francke Horn, who has been ruled out after suffering an achilles injury during the week. The Lions will take the field at the Stade Marcel-Deflandre in honour of Andrews, who died following an accident at the team’s hotel in France on Friday morning. The 31-year-old lock’s death has rocked the Joburg-based side, with the players and management collectively deciding to fulfil the fixture in his memory.…

The CDC reports 451 hospitalisations nationwide as health officials expand vaccination efforts.Published On 16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recorded 4,410 measles cases so far in 2026, an increase of 330 in a week, and has dispatched an investigator to the state of Pennsylvania to help contain the country’s largest outbreak.CDC figures also show 451 measles-related hospitalisations nationwide this year. Children and teenagers aged five to 19 account for 42 percent of cases, followed by adults aged 20 and older, who make up 41 percent. Seventeen percent of cases were among…

US military planners have drawn up strike options that could put the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, known as the “mother of all bombs,” over Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump orders combat operations to resume, according to US officials familiar with the matter. The same officials, in the telling that reached ATN, New York, acknowledged unresolved doubts over whether the weapon would achieve what Washington wants. ATN could not independently verify the account, and neither the Pentagon nor the White House had confirmed the planning in the material reviewed. The weapon carries a specific…

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine caused emergency power outages for hundreds of thousands of households and damaged numerous homes, wounding at least 15 people, officials said Friday, as civilian casualties from Moscow’s invasion climb steeply.The latest aerial strikes on civilian targets came as fears mount that a sharp deterioration in relations between Kyiv and Washington this week could leave Ukraine further exposed to Russia’s escalating aerial assaults as the bitter winter approaches.Russia’s heavy bombardment of the power grid before winter sets in has been an annual feature of the war, aiming to wear down Ukraine’s…

Victony, Summer Walker and Don Toliver LyricsVictony taps Summer Walker and Don Toliver for the remix of his chart-topping hit, Slick, delivering a smooth blend of Afrobeats and R&B that explores themes of sensuality, desire, confidence, and mutual attraction, check out Slick Remix lyrics below. The remix builds on the original’s playful, flirtatious energy, with Victony bringing his signature Nigerian swagger, Summer Walker adding her sultry vocals and unapologetic feminine confidence, and Don Toliver complementing the record with his melodic style. Together, the trio create a seductive, late-night anthem centred on physical chemistry, intimacy, and the excitement of letting go…

Salzburg vs Milan takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at Red Bull Arena in Austria, with kick-off at 18:45 in South Africa. The UEFA Europa League meeting brings together two teams who made very different starts to the league phase: Salzburg won their opening fixture, while AC Milan are looking for their first points after a defeat to Benfica. Follow the Salzburg vs Milan live score on SportPesa Score for goals, match events, confirmed lineups and the latest Europa League standings. You can also explore the football competitions and markets available on SportPesa South Africa. Salzburg vs Milan…