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Woman King is worth watching: but be aware that its take on history is problematic

The Hollywood movie The Woman King, released in mid-September, became an immediate box-office success. The triumphs of the Agoodjies, the…

The Conversation

Jimi Famurewa: My slow-burning love affair with African food

Ahead of his debut book Settlers, Jimi Famurewa explains why it took him until adulthood to fall for Nigerian cooking…

Evening Standard

Africa in space: continent has a lot to gain, but proper plans must be put in place

Every year in October nearly 100 countries organise activities to mark World Space Week. The theme this year is space…

The Conversation

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German tourist shot dead during dream holiday in South Africa when car ambushed

A German tourist was shot dead in cold blood when his car was ambushed by an armed gang on the…

Evening Standard

South African universities need to better support doctoral supervisors

South Africa’s government has ambitious plans for doctoral education. The country aims to increase its output to 5,000 doctorates annually…

The Conversation

Can scandal-hit Ramaphosa survive as South Africa’s president?

Ramaphosa’s opponents want him impeached over a growing scandal, but he still retains significant support in the ANC.

Al Jazeera

Africa's first post-pandemic Comic-Con festival draws thousands

Johannesburg (AFP) - In a makeshift changing room swathed with black fabric, South African Luke Andalis transforms into the burly…

AFP

Lewis Hamilton may never get his F1 wish after FIA's 2023 schedule announcement

While he is not yet considering retirement, at 37 years old Hamilton is in the twilight of his F1 career…

Daily Mirror

Industry can be roped in to fund CV Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers: DST Secy

The objective of this Fellowship is to provide an opportunity for African researchers to conduct collaborative research in various areas…

Livemint

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Madhya Pradesh: Modi releases 8 cheetahs in Kuno National Park

A total eight animals were brought from Africa to Gwalior by plane and thence to Kuno by an Army aircraft.…

Dynamite News

‘How is he OK?’: Somehow an incredibly tight rear-naked choke didn’t finish this fight

Watch Alphonse Viny Bessala somehow survive a deeply cinched rear-naked choke at UAE Warriors 32: Africa.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Three talking points from England v South Africa series

London (AFP) - England eased to victory over South Africa in the third Test at The Oval on Monday to…

AFP

With forests abound, Africa looks to grow its carbon market

Locals living in once-heavily forested regions across Africa are starting to find their land in high demand as governments and…

The Independent UK

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Africa looks to grow its carbon market with forest schemes

In villages dotted across the African continent, locals living in once heavily forested regions are starting to find their land…

Irish Independent

Africa's dinosaur discoveries: five essential reads

Few prehistoric creatures generate as much excitement and awe as dinosaurs. Whether it’s the “tyrant” T-Rex or a slim-necked Brachiosaurus,…

The Conversation

Rain washes out opening day of deciding England-South Africa Test

London (AFP) - Rain meant no play was possible on the first day of the third and deciding Test between…

AFP

Europe’s leaders shun African climate conference

When African leaders gathered in the Dutch city of Rotterdam this week to find solutions and money for climate change…

Irish Independent

South African GDP shrinks, hit by floods, energy crisis

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa's economy shrank in the second quarter, as floods and an energy crisis put a halt…

AFP

Rugby Championship: Five things to know

Johannesburg (AFP) - The second half of the six-round 2022 Rugby Championship begins on Saturday with perennial strugglers Argentina topping…

AFP

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South Africa vs England ODI series in balance due to new ‘SA20’ tournament launch

England’s ODI series in South Africa in January is hanging by a thread due to the arrival of the hosts’…

Evening Standard

Three things we learned from England-South Africa 2nd Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England overwhelmed South Africa by an innings and 85 runs in the second Test at…

AFP

Robinson and Anderson bowl England to 2nd Test win over South Africa

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England hammered South Africa by an innings and 85 runs to win the second Test…

AFP

South Africa recall Harmer as they bat against England in 2nd Test

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat against England in…

AFP

For clean energy, financial growth, Africa looks to UN talks

Access to more and cleaner energy while continuing to grow economically will be a top priority for African nations in…

The Independent UK

Boks Test for Lolesio, Wallabies pack

Expected to start in the No.10 for the Wallabies against South Africa, Noah Lolesio has been advised not to overplay…

AAP