Tsuneyasu Miyamoto says it will be difficult for Saudi Arabia to host next year’s tournament as scheduled. Published On 23 Oct 202623 Oct 2026 The ongoing security situation in Saudi Arabia makes it difficult for the country to host football’s 2027 Asian Cup as scheduled, Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto has warned. Several major…
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana Treasury has set aside R150-million in this year’s adjustments budget for the team building MyMzansi, the app through which government wants South Africans to reach its services and, eventually, carry a digital ID. Finance minister Enoch Godongwana said on Wednesday that the money will go towards “enhancing the technical capabilities of…
SAFA president Danny Jordaan and sports, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie. (Image source: SAFA) The South African Football Association (SAFA) is prioritising referee training and certification before introducing video assistant referee (VAR) technology into local football. This, as the country’s football governing body works to resolve technical, funding and stakeholder issues that have delayed…
A new buyer strategy for African markets The 2027 edition will place expanding African market opportunities at the centre of its strategy, responding to research showing that 81% of exhibitors want greater access to local markets and opportunities to grow their businesses beyond their traditional customer base. “Africa represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking…
Last month, a woman identified as Jane Doe filed a lawsuit against Cornell University, the fraternity Chi Phi and the seven fraternity members she accused of gang-raping her on the night of October 19, 2024. Her allegations have triggered a nationwide reckoning in the United States over the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses….
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has placed its pursuit of reliable maritime access firmly on the global diplomatic agenda, with President Taye Atske-Selassie telling the United Nations that securing access to the sea is essential to sustaining the country’s economic transformation and deepening its integration into global trade. Addressing the General Debate of the 81st Session…
Pick n Pay has built a shoppable video feed into its asap! delivery app, the second feature launch on the platform in two months as the retailer tries to close ground on Checkers Sixty60. The feature, Pick n Pay Inspire, runs a scrolling feed of recipe, entertainment and Pick n Pay Clothing videos. Products appear…
Current geopolitical tensions could be catastrophic for climate action, especially Africa’s renewable energy transition. Climate action, particularly the transition to renewables and low-carbon energy, is caught in the crossfire of the United States (US)-China geopolitical rivalry. This new cold war could accelerate global warming, with Africa potentially a victim – living out the old proverb,…
Hargeisa (Horndiplomat) — Escalating threats to shipping in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis are sharpening U.S. strategic calculations in the Horn of Africa and could increase Washington’s interest in Somaliland as a security partner, according to U.S. and regional security analysts cited by Fox News. The assessment comes as attacks and threats around…
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. On Saturday, Indian space-tech startup Skyroot successfully test-launched a low-orbit rocket carrying a payload of 350 kilograms, marking its entry into the global satellite…
