August 2024 — What We Covered This Month

August brought a mix of big sports moments, political rulings, and culture stories across Africa and beyond. If you missed something, this archive page groups the month’s most read pieces so you can catch up fast.

Sport: previews, transfers and live guides

Football dominated our coverage. We published match previews and live-watch guides for Premier League fixtures like Arsenal vs Brighton and Brentford vs Crystal Palace, plus how-to-watch guides for Leicester vs Tottenham and friendlies like Barcelona vs AC Milan and Tottenham vs Bayern Munich. Transfer news was huge: Manchester City’s €95m move for Julián Álvarez, Manuel Ugarte linked to Manchester United, and club-level moves like Daphne van Domselaar joining Arsenal Women. We also dug into the Chelsea rumor mill with a clear take on Jadon Sancho — useful only if Chelsea address two key needs.

On motorsport, Williams’ announcement that Franco Colapinto replaces Logan Sargeant stood out as a major roster shake-up. We explained what the change means for Williams’ 2024 plans and where Sargeant might go next.

Politics, courts and local power shifts

Several political stories had real consequences this month. The Supreme Court upheld Usman Ododo’s win as Kogi governor, rejecting Murtala Ajaka’s appeals. In Kenya, Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza faced impeachment for a third time, and Baringo locals urged President Ruto to include Gideon Moi in government after being overlooked. These pieces explain who’s affected and what to watch next.

We kept the focus local and practical: what each ruling or reshuffle means for voters, services, and regional power balance.

Culture and entertainment coverage ranged from celebrity news to film and pageant highlights. We reported on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s divorce and reviewed film buzz like Empire’s take on The Union. For movie fans, there’s a guide to streaming Twisters (2024). On a brighter note, Mia le Roux made history as Miss South Africa, the first hearing-impaired winner using her platform for inclusivity.

Olympic coverage included Ana Barbosu and Jordan Chiles clinching bronze, and local football fans cheered Stellenbosch FC’s MTN8 opener win. Those stories capture performance and context without the fluff.

We also tackled consumer and legal topics, like Disney’s attempt to use Disney+ terms to dismiss a wrongful death suit — a piece that explains arbitration clauses and what they mean for subscribers.

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