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South Africa Targets Kenyan Travelers with Robben Island & Cape Town Push

South Africa pitches Robben Island and Cape Town to Kenyan tourists at the Nairobi expo, unveiling a Pan‑African pricing plan and support for Kenyan business events.

Delta Police Charge Journalist Fejiri Oliver Over Gov. Oborevwri Posts

Delta State Police charge journalist Fejiri Oliver with cyberstalking Governor Oborevwri and Senator Dafinone, sparking a legal battle over press freedom and Nigeria's cybercrime law.

KNEC Sends First Batch of KJSEA Examiner Training Invites to Teachers

KNEC has begun inviting teachers to the August 3‑12, 2025 KJSEA examiner training in Murang'a, with a KES 10,500 fee, to prepare for the October‑November national assessment.

Sophie Cunningham Threatens WNBA Lockout as CBA Deadline Looms

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham warns the WNBA could lock out if players don’t get fair pay, as the Oct. 31 CBA deadline nears. The standoff spotlights a $200 M revenue gap.

FC Twente vs Heracles Almelo: Eredivisie clash at De Grolsch Veste

FC Twente host bottom‑placed Heracles Almelo at De Grolsch Veste on Oct 5, 2025. Twente chase European spots while Heracles fight relegation, with both sides keen to score.

Roma Stuns Fiorentina 2-1 to Keep Serie A Lead

Roma beats Fiorentina 2‑1 at Stadio Artemio Franchi, ending a decade‑long winless run and keeping the Serie A title race tight.

Union Berlin Snatches 2-1 Win Over Augsburg at WWK Arena

Union Berlin's late Andrej Ilić brace snatches a 2-1 win at WWK Arena, boosting them above Augsburg in the Bundesliga fight.

Julius Malema Convicted of Illegal Gun Use, Faces 15‑Year Prison

Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters, was convicted of illegal gun use, facing up to 15 years in prison and possible loss of his parliamentary seat.

Trump and Democrats Lock Horns as Federal Shutdown Begins Oct. 1

A federal shutdown began Oct. 1, 2025 as President Trump and Democrats clash over funding and health‑care changes, leaving hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed.

SASSA warns: Social grant applications are free – avoid fraudsters

SASSA warns South Africans that social grant applications are free, urging citizens to report anyone demanding payment. Over 19 million beneficiaries are targeted by fraudsters exploiting the biometric verification system.

UN Calls for Immediate Action as Sevilla Commitment Unveiled at Global Finance Summit

UN leaders and Spain's prime minister unveiled the Sevilla Commitment at FFD4, pledging to close a $4 trillion SDG financing gap, but critics warn of weak enforcement and a US withdrawal.

All Blacks Blitz France with First‑Half Masterclass in 2025 Lipovitan‑D Series

New Zealand's All Blacks delivered a dazzling first‑half performance against France in the 2025 Lipovitan‑D July Series, turning the game into a showcase of speed, power and skill. The French side struggled to keep up as the visitors built a comfortable lead, setting the tone for a memorable test match.