adminBoks urged to up mental game
Johannesburg — South Africa must overcome a mental block they have against New Zealand if they are to triumph in today’s final round Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park, captain…
A win will motivate us: Mugeyi
Aaron Dube in Johannesburg, South Africa FORMER Warriors striker Wilfred “Silver Fox” Mugeyi hopes his AmaZulu side will turn things around when they face Absa Premiership side Bloemfontein Celtic in…
Welbeck hits back at critics
Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck has hit back at the critics who have questioned his goalscoring record. The 23-year-old has fired four goals in his last three games for Arsenal, after…
Australia probes sexual abuse claims on Nauru
Australia has ordered an inquiry into claims of sexual misconduct by staff at a refugee camp in Nauru, including whether the reports were fabricated by aid workers.
Sierra Leone Ebola spreading like wildfire
Five people are being infected with Ebola every hour in Sierra Leone and the rate is expected to double by the end of October, the Save the Children charity has…
Libya suicide blasts leave 40 soldiers dead
A series of suicide bombings in Libya has left at least 40 soldiers dead, as opponents and supporters of a former general clashed for control of a key air base…
Jonathan promises free, fair Nigerian poll
Abuja – Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday assured the international community that his government will stage free and credible elections next year, a statement said.
Australia says ready to strike ISIL in Iraq
Australia’s cabinet has authorised military air strikes on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group on Iraqi territory and the deployment of special forces troops to combat…
Boko Haram ‘leader’ appears in new video
Abuja – A man claiming to be Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has appeared in a new video, contradicting Nigerian military reports that he was killed, French news agency AFP…
UK PM makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
British Prime Minister David Cameron has made a surprise visit to Afghanistan and held talks with newly-inaugurated Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, as Nato troops end their long war against the…