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Mohamed Salah Set to Leave Liverpool After Nine Years

By Sfiso Masuku On 26 Mar, 2026 Comments (0)

Egyptian star Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool as a free agent in 2026, ending a 255-goal chapter at Anfield amid interest from Saudi Pro League.

AARTO Drive Delayed to July 2026: New Demerit Rules Announced

By Sfiso Masuku On 26 Mar, 2026 Comments (0)

South Africa's AARTO traffic law implementation delayed to July 2026 due to readiness gaps. Minister Creecy confirms new demerit points system details and enforcement timelines.

Arsenal Demand Fixture Shift as Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals Ignite Congestion Crisis

By Sfiso Masuku On 16 Dec, 2025 Comments (18)

Arsenal demand a Premier League fixture shift after being scheduled to face Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on December 23, 2025, sparking outrage over unsustainable player workload and poor scheduling.

Udinese vs Genoa: BTTS Favored as Key Absences Shape Serie A Clash on Dec 8

By Sfiso Masuku On 9 Dec, 2025 Comments (20)

Udinese and Genoa meet on Dec 8, 2025, with both teams likely to score in a high-stakes Serie A clash. Key injuries, defensive flaws, and a 6-match unbeaten streak for Genoa make BTTS the safest bet.

Trump Administration Skips World AIDS Day for First Time Amid PEPFAR Funding Cuts

By Sfiso Masuku On 2 Dec, 2025 Comments (11)

For the first time since 1988, the Trump administration skipped World AIDS Day, cutting funding to PEPFAR and signaling a shift away from U.S. global health leadership, threatening treatment for nearly 19 million people in Africa and undermining the UN’s 2030 goal to end AIDS.

Marvin Harrison Jr. Returns to Practice as Cardinals Weigh Week 13 Return Against Buccaneers

By Sfiso Masuku On 28 Nov, 2025 Comments (13)

Marvin Harrison Jr. returned to practice after appendectomy surgery, raising questions about his Week 13 availability against the Buccaneers. Michael Wilson’s breakout performance has reshaped Arizona’s offense, and the Cardinals face a critical decision on how to balance both receivers.

Matheus Cunha Never Played for Manchester United; Claims of His Absence Are Baseless

By Sfiso Masuku On 25 Nov, 2025 Comments (16)

Jamaica 0-0 Curaçao: Draw Denies Reggae Boyz World Cup Spot, Blocks Curaçao’s Historic Bid

By Sfiso Masuku On 21 Nov, 2025 Comments (16)

Jamaica's 0-0 draw with Curaçao on November 19, 2025, ended their automatic World Cup 2026 hopes and denied Curaçao the chance to become the smallest nation ever to qualify, leaving both teams to fight for playoff spots.

X Launches Chat with End-to-End Encryption, Voice, and Video Calls

By Sfiso Masuku On 18 Nov, 2025 Comments (10)

X launched Chat, a fully encrypted messaging upgrade with voice, video, and disappearing messages, replacing its old DM system on iOS and web as of November 18, 2025. Android support is pending.

8th Pay Commission Approved: 11.5 Million Govt Employees and Pensioners to Get 30-34% Raise from Jan 2026

By Sfiso Masuku On 28 Oct, 2025 Comments (15)

The Union Cabinet approved the 8th Central Pay Commission on October 28, 2025, with a 30-34% salary hike for 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners set for January 1, 2026, led by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai.

India beats New Zealand by 56 runs, reaches Women's World Cup semis

By Sfiso Masuku On 24 Oct, 2025 Comments (10)

India edged New Zealand by 56 runs at Navi Mumbai, securing a semi‑final spot in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 and ending the White Ferns' campaign.

Former Bungoma Governor Wangamati Pleads Not Guilty to KES 31.8 Million Graft Case

By Sfiso Masuku On 21 Oct, 2025 Comments (19)

Former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati pleads not guilty to KES 31.8 million graft charges, sparking a high‑stakes legal battle ahead of Kenya's 2027 elections.