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Guinea : Conakry’s unpaid bills leave army without South African vehicles
The Guinean armed forces are still awaiting delivery of twenty or so armoured personnel carriers ordered from South African firm […] The Guinean armed forces
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Blitzboks sneak into semis
The Blitzboks edged hosts Spain in their SVNS World Championship quarter-final in Valladolid on Saturday. After losing their final pool match against Australia 24-14, the

Stormers overcome Cardiff to reach semis
The Stormers made hard work of beating Cardiff in Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final at Cape Town Stadium. The home side scored six tries to win

Slick Junior Boks outclass Georgia
The Junior Springboks finished the U20 International Series in style with an impressive victory against Georgia U20 in Stellenbosch on Saturday. The U20 world champions

Ackers welcomes Murrayfield switch
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says playing their URC semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield will make a “big difference”. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The

LIVE: Stormers vs Cardiff
Follow the live action as the Stormers take on Cardiff in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final in Cape Town. The post LIVE: Stormers

Bulls gore Munster to book semi spot
The Vodacom Bulls thrashed Munster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday to set up a URC semi-final showdown with the Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield. Johan Ackermann’s

Ackers welcomes Murrayfield switch
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says playing their URC semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield will make a “big difference”. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The
Music

Maraza Lands Coveted Audiomack SA Hip-Hop Playlist Cover As “UNO” Continues To Gain Momentum
The post Maraza Lands Coveted Audiomack SA Hip-Hop Playlist Cover As “UNO” Continues To Gain Momentum appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maraza Lands Coveted Audiomack SA Hip-Hop Playlist Cover As “UNO” Continues To Gain Momentum. South African rapper and songwriter Maraza is enjoying another major milestone in his

Da L.E.S Praises New-Gen SA Hip-Hop After Witnessing Its Impact Firsthand
The post Da L.E.S Praises New-Gen SA Hip-Hop After Witnessing Its Impact Firsthand appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Da L.E.S Praises New-Gen SA Hip-Hop After Witnessing Its Impact Firsthand. South African hip-hop veteran Da L.E.S has opened up about his changing perspective on the genre’s current state, admitting

Cassper Unpacks The Inspiration Behind New Single ‘PHUNYUKA BAMPHETHE’
The post Cassper Unpacks The Inspiration Behind New Single ‘PHUNYUKA BAMPHETHE’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cassper Unpacks The Inspiration Behind New Single ‘PHUNYUKA BAMPHETHE.’ South African hip-hop star Cassper Nyovest has offered fans a deeper look into the creative process behind his latest single, PHUNYUKA BAMPHETHE, revealing

Nasty C Fronts GQ Magazine South Africa’s June/July Issue
The post Nasty C Fronts GQ Magazine South Africa’s June/July Issue appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Fronts GQ Magazine South Africa’s June/July Issue. South African rap star Nasty C has landed the cover of the latest June/July print issue of GQ South Africa in partnership with

Maraza Drops Much-Anticipated 30-Track Album ‘UNO’
The post Maraza Drops Much-Anticipated 30-Track Album ‘UNO’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Maraza Drops Much-Anticipated 30-Track Album ‘UNO.’ South African hip hop veteran Maraza has officially released his highly anticipated new album UNO, a sprawling 30-track project that marks one of his most ambitious artistic statements to

Cotton Fest Channels The Spirit Of Youth Culture In New Mixtape Music Video
The post Cotton Fest Channels The Spirit Of Youth Culture In New Mixtape Music Video appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Cotton Fest Channels The Spirit Of Youth Culture In New Mixtape Music Video. South African youth culture platform Cotton Fest has officially released the highly anticipated Cotton Fest
Business

Who will replace Arne Slot at Liverpool?
With the recent termination of Arne Slot’s contract at Liverpool there have been a few names leading as the new head coach of the former

Arne Slot leaves his role as head coach of Liverpool
Liverpool in an official statement have confirmed the departure of head coach Arne Slot after two seasons at the club. Liverpool Football Club has officially

Luis Enrique praises Mikel Arteta ahead of UCL final
Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts ahead of the 2026 UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal in Budapest. The PSG manager expressed
Education

What Our 2025 Data Tells Us About Education and Opportunity in East Africa
What Our 2025 Data Tells Us About Education and Opportunity in East Africa Each year, we sit with our data and ask a harder question than “did we hit our targets?” We ask what actually changed for a young person in rural Kenya, Uganda, or Tanzania. In 2025, some of

Why Pay-It-Forward Starts with Education: Stories from Asante Africa
Why Pay-It-Forward Starts with Education: Stories from Asante Africa The idea of “Pay-It-Forward” is simple: one act of opportunity, support, or kindness can continue far beyond the original moment. But what does that look like when it becomes something lasting and transformative? At Asante Africa, the answer often begins with

What Makes Great Youth Empowerment Programs
What Makes Great Youth Empowerment Programs Young people today are not waiting for the future; they are shaping it. Across the globe, communities are investing in youth empowerment programs to equip the next generation with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed. But what separates average initiatives from

Earth Day 2026: Building Sustainability and Clean Solutions for Africa
Earth Day 2026: Building Sustainability and Clean Solutions for Africa While countries and governments around the world debate about climate solutions, East African youth are already building them. Earth Day turns 56 years old in 2026, and there’s no better way to honor the spirit of the day than by

When Girls Get the Chance, They Change Everything
When Girls Get the Chance, They Change Everything Across Sub-Saharan Africa, girls are graduating with STEM degrees at some of the highest rates in the world. For many girls in rural communities, however, the path to a science education is not straightforward. It is interrupted — by school fees that cannot be

Our Power, Our Planet: How Asante Africa Foundation Is Putting the Earth in Young Hands
Our Power, Our Planet: How Asante Africa Foundation Is Putting the Earth in Young Hands Across rural East Africa, a quiet revolution is taking root – one greenhouse, one tree, one lesson at a time. This Earth Day, we celebrate not just the planet, but the young people who are
Entertainment

Some Major Highlights From the 2026 Ojube Oba
For the past three years, BellaNaija has been attending the historic Ojude Oba festival and bringing all the moments to your doorstep. This year was no exception. As is known with the festival every year, Ojude Oba always has that one photo making rounds, garnering public interest. Two years ago,

Tyla & Future Release New World Cup Anthem “Game Time”
Official promotional artwork for Future and Tyla’s FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem “Game Time,” produced by Cirkut. The Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album is getting bigger, and its latest addition brings together two artists from very different corners of the music world. Tyla and Future have released “Game Time,”

Applications Open for Slum2School Africa’s 2026 Global Volunteer Program
Six years ago, Emmanuella Iduot clicked “Volunteer” on the Slum2School Africa website. “I just wanted to help,” she remembers. “I had no special plan. I simply knew children deserved better.” Her first deployment was the Slum2School End Malaria Project in partnership with Stanbic IBTC, where she ended up coordinating health

StyleVitae Marks 12-Year Milestone With An Anniversary Dinner at Nómaada in Lagos
StyleVitae, a leading voice in Nigeria’s fashion and lifestyle space, celebrated its 12th anniversary with an intimate dinner held on May 3, 2026, at Nómaada. The evening brought together a cross-section of the fashion industry, from respected designers like Lisa Folawiyo, Mai Atafo, Emmy Kasbit and others, to stylish tastemakers

How Chinedu Wisdom Went from UNILAG to Receiving Canada’s Top Graduate Honours
My name is Chinedu Wisdom, and if you had told the boy who used to read under a lamp in Lagos that one day he’d be called a graduate leader in Canada, he would have simply laughed. I grew up in Lagos in a family where education was both a lifeline

How Maltina Turned Everyday Moments into Joyful Experiences Across Nigeria
There was a time when moments of simple joy felt magical. The excitement of getting gifts. The freedom of dancing without care. The happiness that came from laughing with friends and family. For many Nigerians, those memories still hold a special place. But somewhere between growing up and navigating everyday
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