Australia announce its squad for WTC Final against South Africa, Cummins to lead, Hazlewood returns

After Cricket South Africa announced its squad for the upcoming WTC Final game next month, Cricket Australia also listed out its 15-player team for the much-anticipated match at the iconic Lord's. Pat Cummins will lead the Aussies at the WTC Final …

Inequalities in Sub-Saharan Africa

The growing disparity between the rich and poor remains one of the critical challenges of recent decades, affecting countries across all continents, irrespective of their gross domestic product per capita.  This widening gap not only impedes efforts to …

South Africa Name Squad for World Test Final Championship Against Australia

South Africa has named a 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, set to be held at Lord’s in London from 11 to 15 June, head coach Shukri Conrad confirmed on Tuesday. The Proteas earned their place in the final …

South Africa to Appeal Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso’s Rape Acquittal

South African prosecutors announced on Tuesday that they would appeal the acquittal of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso, who was cleared of rape charges in a case that has sparked widespread outrage across the country in recent months. Around 20 women have …

US pastor speaks out after surviving kidnapping at gunpoint in South Africa: 'A miracle'

RCB Pacer Finds Place As South Africa Name Squad For WTC Final vs Australia

South Africa's squad for the World Test Championship Final against Australia has been strengthened by the return of fast bowler Lungi Ngidi who missed out on the home summer assignments due to a groin injury. The 29-year-old Ngidi, who has since fully …

IAEA Launches SMR School as Africa Looks to Nuclear Energy

A fraction the size of large reactors, SMRs are under development around the world, with China and Russia having already deployed their first units. With lower upfront costs and flexibility to work in tandem with renewables such as solar and wind, SMRs are …

Bridges, Not Walls: A window of opportunity for South Africa to reset relations with Rwanda.

By Silence Charumbira Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Paul Kagame during a Presidential panel at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan – Ivory Coast on 12 May 2025. Following SAMIDRC forces withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a historic …

OCP, AFD sign €350 million deal to boost Morocco’s green transition and support food security in Africa

OCP Group and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a €350 million financing agreement to support Morocco’s transition to a low-carbon economy and advance sustainable agriculture across Africa, the companies announced Monday. The funding is part …

South Africa name 15-man squad for World Test final

Johannesburg – South Africa coach Shukri Conrad on Tuesday named a 15-man squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s in London from June 11 to 15. South Africa qualified for the final by winning eight of their 12 matches in the …