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England staring at Ashes defeat after Australia dominate on day two

Today at 10:58 AM, via BBC News

England’s batters have another day to forget as Australia dominate with the ball on day two of the third Ashes Test, with the tourists closing on 213-8, still 158 runs behind Australia’s first innings total of 371, with the home side closing in on an Ashes series victory with two matches to spare.

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Overloaded bus to Malawi stopped with 52 extra passengers

Today at 10:57 AM, via SowetanLIVE

A cross-border bus driver was arrested after trying to flee when stopped for overloading on the N1. The bus from Gauteng to Malawi carried 117 people, exceeding its capacity by 52.

South Africa

SADC Extraordinary Summit considers Madagascar report

Today at 10:43 AM, via SAnews

SADC Extraordinary Summit considers Madagascar report

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will consider a report on the political and security situation in Madagascar.Speaking at a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government convened on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa thanked regional leaders for responding to his...

Africa

Five of the greatest players never to win Afcon

Yesterday at 15:25 PM, via BBC News

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah prepares for another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles other stars who never lifted the trophy.

Sport

Bafana Bafana to play for R117 million

Today at 11:13 AM, via The South African

Bafana Bafana have arrived in Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where the tournament will offer the highest prize money in its history.

Sport

Butterfield eyes summer and winter Paralympic gold

Today at 11:00 AM, via BBC News

Jo Butterfield will attempt to become the first British athlete to win gold at both the summer and winter Paralympics after being confirmed as part of the wheelchair curling team for March’s 2026 Games.

Education

Nigeria: Senate’s Query About Safe Schools Project That Must Be Answered

Today at 09:52 AM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] When Boko Haram terrorists abducted 276 school girls in Chibok, Borno State in 2014, one of the fallouts was the initiation of the Safe Schools Project and the subsequent launch of the Safe Schools Fund to implement policies and projects that are expected to prevent the recurrence of abduction of students and others in our schools.

Education

Ghana: UG School of Arts Equips Imams With Leadership, Development Skills

Today at 02:18 AM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The University of Ghana (UG) School of Arts, through its Department for the Study of Religions, has organised a three-day course aimed at equipping Imams with modern leadership skills to address contemporary challenges facing Muslim communities.

Education

Teachers will be given extra training to tackle misogyny in schools

Today at 00:30 AM, via The Guardian

Keir Starmer, announcing new strategy, says ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’

Children as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.

On the eve of the government publishing its...

Motoring

Bad news for Chinese car brands

Today at 07:00 AM, via TopAuto

The Chinese government is ramping up its efforts to curb “excessive competition” in the local car industry.