Breezy Johnson shares message for Lindsey Vonn
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Africa: National Sports Commission Backs All Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged its full support for Nigeria’s hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy in November 2026. The prestigious golf tournament will be held at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. This endorsement aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision to boost the nation’s sports economy. Mallam…
SA remains regional outlier for mobile download speeds
SA reached a median mobile download speed of 65.7Mbps by the end 2025. (Image from 123RF) Despite slipping five places, South Africa’s mobile download speeds make it a “consistent leader” in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Additionally, the country is one of only three SSA nations in the global top 100 list for mobile in the fourth…
Africa: Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026
Nairobi/Brussels — Africa is beset by trouble at home while grasping for options in dealing with today’s jumbled global order. The challenges to peace and security are many. This briefing identifies seven that should top the agenda as African heads of state convene for an annual summit. What’s new? Africa faces a plethora of challenges, with…
Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions from Congress
Ghislaine Maxwell, the jailed associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoked her Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination.
The IAEA and OCP Group Partner to Strengthen Global Food Security
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition solutions, have launched a five-year strategic partnership to accelerate scientific innovation for sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems. This collaboration will directly support the Atoms4Food initiative. Under the agreement, theInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group will launch a coordinated research project (CRP) applying…
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Series launches with podcast recorded at Tugela Falls
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration between tech and content, Xiaomi teamed up with the New Gen Podcast to do something no one has attempted before: record The Toughest Podcast Ever at the summit of Tugela Falls, Africa’s tallest waterfall and the second tallest in the world. For Xiaomi, bringing its South Africa flagship models, the Redmi…
Africa Renews Commitment to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation By 2030
On 6th February 2026, the African Union, through the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, convened a Continental Virtual Event to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) under the theme: “Towards 2030: No End to FGM Without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” The high-level event brought together Member…
Lindsey Vonn responds to well-wisher in first social media post after 2026 Winter Olympics comeback crash
Milan — Lindsey Vonn responded to a journalist’s post on social media Monday, the first message directly from the star Team USA skier after she broke a leg in a devastating crash the previous day at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. “Thank you Dan,” Vonn said, responding to a long statement posted by British…
NASA will take iPhones to the Moon
NASA astronauts are set to venture further into space than any humans in history, and they will be documenting the journey with a tool familiar to millions: the Apple iPhone. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed that crews participating in a landmark lunar flyby as part of the Artemis program, as well as an upcoming International…