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South Africa’s 2026 World Cup hopes hit by forfeit

South Africa's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup suffer a setback after Fifa imposes a 3-0 forfeit for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifier.

South Sudan court rejects ex-VP’s bid to halt murder and treason trial

The special court rules that Riek Machar is not immune from prosecution and it can put him on trial.

Drogba, Kohli, LeBron, Nadal – why big names are investing in powerboat racing

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is among several sporting greats who have invested in E1 Series, a globe-trotting powerboat racing competition about to land in Africa.

Seychelles to hold presidential run-off after vote fails to produce clear winner

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie received 48.8% of the vote against President Wavel Ramkalawan's 46.4%.

Week-long fire at Namibia’s Etosha National Park contained

The fire burned a third of the wildlife reserve, which is is home to endangered black rhinos and more than 100 mammal species.

Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some want to switch to a healthier crop – blueberries

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

South Africa thump Argentina to go top of Rugby Championship

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu breaks South Africa's individual scoring record with 37 points as they beat Argentina 67-30 to return to the top of the Rugby Championship.

South Africa thump Argentina to go top of Rugby Championship

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu breaks South Africa's individual scoring record with 37 points as they beat Argentina 67-30 to return to the top of the Rugby Championship.