South Korea Rally Past Czech Republic 2-1 in Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso South Korea recovered from a second-half setback to secure a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering a strong statement of intent at the Estadio Guadalajara. The Koreans dominated large stretches of the contest but struggled to convert […]
Malema Gets Five Years Jail-Term Over Alleged 2018 Gun Incident
By Oluwakemi Kindness A South African court on Thursday sentenced opposition leader and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) head, Julius Malema, to five years in prison after finding him guilty of unlawfully discharging a firearm at a political rally eight years ago. The ruling was delivered by Magistrate Twanet Olivier, who said Malema had deliberately violated […]
Afreximbank Cuts Ties With Fitch Ratings
By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially ended its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. In a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday, the Bank says the decision followed a comprehensive review. It also notes that the current credit rating assessment no longer reflects a proper understanding of Afreximbank’s […]