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Murray adamant size isn't everything despite losing Wales place
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (477+ words) London (AFP) " Scarlets full-back Blair Murray is confident size isn't everything as he looks to regain his place in Wales' starting 15. Issued on: 27/02/2026 - 20:26 The 24-year-old Murray, born in New Zealand, enjoyed a rapid rise on the international stage by featuring…...
India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup, S.Africa into semi-finals
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (605+ words) Chennai (India) (AFP) " Defending champions India thrashed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their Super Eights T20 World Cup match on Thursday, a result that guaranteed South Africa a place in the semi-finals. Issued on: 26/02/2026 - 16:36Modified: 26/02/2026 - 18:35 India posted a mammoth 256-4 and then restricted Zimbabwe…...
West Indies recover from 83-7 to post to 176-8 against South Africa
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (274+ words) Ahmedabad (India) (AFP) " A record eighth-wicket partnership by Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder enabled the West Indies to overcome an early collapse and post 176-8 against South Africa on Thursday in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Ahmedabad. Issued on: 26/02/2026 - 12:34 The…...
Eleven men lured into Russia war returned to South Africa
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (285+ words) Durban (South Africa) (AFP) " Eleven South African men who were allegedly lured into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine returned to their home country Wednesday, AFP reporters saw. Issued on: 25/02/2026 - 19:28 They were part of a group of 17 who requested help…...
No Ahmedabad advantage for South Africa against West Indies: Maharaj
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (307+ words) Ahmedabad (India) (AFP) " South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj denied on Wednesday that his side will have an advantage in their T20 World Cup showdown against the West Indies in Ahmedabad after playing four of their five matches there. Issued on: 25/02/2026 - 16:06 Both…...
Madagascar charts a new course with France after Putin meeting in Moscow
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (509+ words) French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar's new leader held talks and agreed to 'renew' ties on Tuesday, despite steps taken by the former French colony to draw closer to Russia. Issued on: 25/02/2026 - 14:04Modified: 25/02/2026 - 14:08 In Madagascar, concerns have been raised about what…...
South Africa fire Super Eights warning to India with UAE romp
1+ week, 2+ day ago (343+ words) New Delhi (AFP) " South Africa sent a T20 World Cup warning to co-hosts India after romping to a six-wicket win over the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi on Wednesday. Issued on: 18/02/2026 - 10:48 After restricting the Emiratis to 122-6 on a pitch enlivened…...
Kenyan activist fears for life after police bug phone
1+ week, 2+ day ago (390+ words) Nairobi (AFP) " Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi said on Wednesday that he fears for his life after authorities installed spyware on his phone during his arrest last year. Issued on: 18/02/2026 - 09:04 Police raided Mwangi's house and office in July 2025, confiscating his mobile…...
Spotlight on Africa - Spotlight on Africa: the race for Africa's critical minerals
1+ week, 3+ day ago (307+ words) Issued on: 17/02/2026 - 13:55 The African continent is rich in resources that are critical to the energy transition, as well as to the electronics and high-tech industries. Africa holds vast reserves of coltan, gallium, cobalt, tantalum, lithium, nickel, and many other strategic…...
South Africa into Super Eights without playing as Afghanistan beat UAE
1+ week, 4+ day ago (316+ words) New Delhi (AFP) " South Africa qualified for the T20 World Cup Super Eights on Monday without playing as Afghanistan's win over the United Arab Emirates was enough to send them through from Group D. Issued on: 16/02/2026 - 11:02 Azmatullah Omarzai was the hero for…...