Author: Sfiso Masuku

Kenyan MPs grill PS over NYOTA youth programme delay

By Sfiso Masuku On 7 Oct, 2025 Comments (5)

Kenyan MPs interrogate PS Susan Mang'eni over NYOTA's funding gap, risking delay of a Sh30bn youth empowerment scheme backed by the World Bank.

Dangote Praises Tinubu’s Oil Reforms, Cites New NNPC Leadership

By Sfiso Masuku On 7 Oct, 2025 Comments (5)

Aliko Dangote lauds President Tinubu’s oil‑sector reforms, backs new NNPC leadership, and thanks the president for averting a PENGASSAN strike, highlighting rising rigs and production targets.

Barcelona Port Opens Direct Freight Rail to France, Slashing Transit

By Sfiso Masuku On 5 Oct, 2025 Comments (12)

Barcelona's port launches a historic direct freight rail link to France, cutting transit times by up to 12 days and boosting cross‑border trade.

Girona FC Upset Valencia CF 2-1 to Escape Relegation Zone

By Sfiso Masuku On 5 Oct, 2025 Comments (16)

Girona FC beat Valencia CF 2-1 at Estadi Montilivi, lifting them out of La Liga's relegation zone and sparking new optimism for the season.

Dame Patricia Routledge, ‘Hyacinth Bucket’ star, dies at 96

By Sfiso Masuku On 3 Oct, 2025 Comments (3)

Dame Patricia Routledge, famed for Hyacinth Bucket, dies at 96 in Chichester. Her seven‑decade career, awards and influence on British comedy are celebrated worldwide.

KL Rahul's 53* fuels India; WI bowled for 162 in Ahmedabad

By Sfiso Masuku On 3 Oct, 2025 Comments (11)

KL Rahul's unbeaten 53* steers India to a strong position as West Indies are bowled out for 162 at Ahmedabad, giving hosts a decisive first‑innings lead.

Club Brugge Beats Atalanta 3-1 to Reach Champions League Last 16

By Sfiso Masuku On 1 Oct, 2025 Comments (9)

Club Brugge stunned Atalanta 3‑1 in the Champions League second leg on Feb 18, 2025, sealing a 5‑2 aggregate win and booking a spot in the last‑16.

Palace Upset Liverpool; Atlético Destroys Real, Yamal Powers Barca

By Sfiso Masuku On 29 Sep, 2025 Comments (6)

Crystal Palace ends Liverpool's unbeaten run, Atlético thrashes Real Madrid 5‑2, and Yamal's return powers Barcelona to a comeback win, reshaping Premier League and La Liga title battles.

Strasbourg Beats Monaco 3-1, Boosts European Hopes

By Sfiso Masuku On 27 Sep, 2025 Comments (14)

Strasbourg thumped Monaco 3-1 at the Stade Louis II on Jan 25 2020, sharpening their push for a European spot. The loss left Monaco two points behind the league leaders and deep in a rebuilding slump. Strasbourg’s sweeping play and tight defence proved decisive. Both clubs face very different paths ahead in Ligue 1.

Olubadan coronation 2025: Ibadan welcomes its 44th monarch in a week‑long celebration

By Sfiso Masuku On 27 Sep, 2025 Comments (15)

On 26 September 2025 Ibadan crowned Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as its 44th Olubadan in a ceremony at Mapo Hall attended by President Bola Tinubu and major Yoruba monarchs. The event blended ancient rites with modern pomp, highlighting Ladoja's political background and the city's cultural unity. A week‑long celebration followed, marking both remembrance and renewed hope for Ibadan.

Xiaomi Retro Handheld Case Turns the 17 Pro into a Pocket Arcade

By Sfiso Masuku On 27 Sep, 2025 Comments (5)

Xiaomi’s new $69.99 Retro Handheld Console Case converts the 17 Pro phone into a mini arcade using its secondary back screen. It adds classic ABXY buttons, a D‑pad, and a 200 mAh battery that can last up to 40 days of light gaming. Pre‑loaded with titles like Angry Birds 2, the case protects the phone but disables wireless charging and may obscure some screen areas.

Forza Horizon 6 Heads to Japan After Tokyo Game Show Reveal

By Sfiso Masuku On 26 Sep, 2025 Comments (2)

Microsoft unveiled Forza Horizon 6 at the Xbox Tokyo Game Show, confirming a 2026 release set in Japan. The teaser trailer highlighted Mount Fuji and Easter eggs from past titles. Art Director Don Arceta said Japan's culture fits the series perfectly. Cultural consultant Kyoko Yamashita will ensure authenticity. The game arrives on Xbox Series X|S and PC, included in Game Pass at launch.