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

By Sfiso Masuku On 3 Oct, 2025 Comments (2)

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 (10)

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 (5)

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 (9)

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.

Adelita Grijalva Wins Arizona Special Election, Making History as the State’s First Latina in Congress

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

Democrat Adelita Grijalva captured 69% of the vote in Arizona's 7th district special election, becoming the state’s first Latina member of Congress. She fills the seat left vacant by her late father, Rep. Raúl Grijalva, and will serve the final 15 months of his term. Her victory shrinks the GOP majority in the House and highlights a grassroots campaign powered by credit unions and progressive groups.

Atiku pushes for direct election of INEC chair ahead of 2027 vote

By Sfiso Masuku On 26 Sep, 2025 Comments (3)

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is urging Nigerians to choose the next INEC chairman and resident electoral commissioners through a direct vote. With Prof. Mahmood Yakubu set to finish a ten‑year term in 2025, Atiku says a democratically selected electoral body is key to credible 2027 polls. He repeats attacks on President Tinubu’s government and confirms his 2027 presidential bid under an ADC‑led opposition coalition.

South Africa Crush Bangladesh in Women's T20 World Cup – 7‑Wicket Victory Highlights

By Sfiso Masuku On 25 Sep, 2025 Comments (17)

South Africa beat Bangladesh by seven wickets at Dubai International Stadium, reclaiming the top spot in the Women's T20 World Cup group. Tazmin Brits’ 42 runs earned her Player of the Match. Bangladesh’s young side struggled to post a competitive total, while the Proteas’ bowling set the tone. Both captains reflected on the win and the loss, hinting at what lies ahead.

Directline Assurance $3 Million Transfer Sparks Regulatory Crackdown

By Sfiso Masuku On 24 Sep, 2025 Comments (13)

Shareholder Samuel Macharia tried to move Ksh 400 million out of Directline Assurance, prompting the Insurance Regulatory Authority to freeze the deal and label the move illegal. The regulator later placed the insurer under heightened surveillance, while courts ordered the money returned. The dispute revives old claims of billions in misappropriations and threatens Kenya's dominant matatu insurer.