More batting collapses for Pakistan, concerns over the Lord’s pitch and Ollie Robinson’s rampant form highlight the series. Published On 31 Aug 202631 Aug 2026 England clinched a Test cricket series victory over Pakistan with a thumping 194-run win in the second match of the tour at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Pakistan, set an…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted a framework aimed at strengthening the organisation, representation and regional influence of tourism business associations across the sub-rgion. The framework provides guidelines for the recognition and accreditation of Regional Business Associations (RBAs), with the aim of promoting transparency, accountability, stronger institutional governance and deeper regional…
Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati Eskom more than doubled its profit in the year to 31 March 2026, reporting net profit after tax of R30.3-billion against R14-billion the year before. It is the utility’s second consecutive annual profit after eight years of losses. Revenue rose 4.1% to R354.7-billion, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation climbed…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally reported the xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermine the continent’s solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence. The President also requested immediate action from African leaders, including the placement of the issue on the agenda for…
F/A-18 Super Hornets on the flight deck of the USS George Washington in the Indian Ocean on Aug. 18, 2026. U.S. Navy | Via Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump extended his military threats against Iran to Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export terminal, saying it’s “going to be blown to smithereens!” On Monday, Iran’s…
Russia Says It Helped Foil Niger Coup Russia has said that its African Corps forces helped Nigerien troops repel an attempted coup in the capital, Niamey, after explosions and gunfire were reported near a key military airbase and the presidential palace. Nigerien authorities later said the rebellion had been contained. Russia said the situation was under the…
Gatik Announces Series D round Gatik, the leader in autonomous trucking, today announced $200 million in financing as demand accelerates for driverless commercial freight across Fortune 50 retail, grocery and CPG supply chains. The Series D round was led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), with participation from Millennium Management, ARK…
Nigeria’s president says enough is enough and demands urgent action to sustain Africa’s solidarity and unity at the 21st Extraordinary AU Summit. President Bola Tinubu has formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermine the continent’s solidarity, unity…
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* Warns that the incidents undermine continent’s solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence * Seeks urgent action to preserve peace at 21st Extraordinary AU Summit Deji Elumoye in Abuja Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines President Bola Tinubu on Sunday formally lodged a complaint against the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against…
