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Nestory Irankunda scores Australia’s first World Cup goal against Turkiye
Nestory Irankunda buried Australia’s opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 14, finishing a counter-attack in the 27th minute against Turkiye in Vancouver. At 20 years old, he became the youngest player in Socceroos history to score at a World Cup. The goal gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Group D
Carlo Ancelotti takes responsibility for Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco as crypto fan tokens enter the World Cup spotlight
Brazil opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco on June 13, and Carlo Ancelotti accepted full responsibility for the tactical shortcomings that left the five-time champions splitting points in their Group C opener. Ancelotti promised improvement and reminded everyone that you don’t win a World Cup in your first
Scotland defeats Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener, tops Group C
Scotland picked up their first World Cup victory in 28 years on June 13, beating Haiti 1-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. John McGinn scored the only goal of the match in the 28th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Haitian goalkeeper Johny Placide saved an initial effort from
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South Africa’s bookmakers making vast contribution to national economy
The growth of South Africa’s sports betting sector tells a positive economic narrative. However, stakeholders may turn to the government to improve oversight and civic responsibilities to protect the most vulnerable communities of the Rainbow Nation. Sports betting is driving a boom in South Africa’s gaming industry according to government figures, which are being mirrored
SureChill Africa’s Collapse Highlights Challenges for Climate-Tech Startups in Emerging Markets
SureChill Africa Limited, once a rising star in sustainable cooling solutions for off-grid and healthcare applications, has entered administration—despite raising a total of over $9 million in funding. The announcement underscores the difficult operating environment for climate-tech startups in emerging markets. A Promising Start with Breakthrough Innovation SureChill developed a unique cooling technology that leverages
Africa’s epidemic of low-quality medicines | Science
Science & Nature Between July and October 2023, about 70 Gambian children under the age of 5 died after drinking cough syrup containing high...
Africa’s digital rise demands smarter identity verificationÂ
This article was contributed to TechCabal by Dipo Omogbenigun, Sales Director, Enterprise, Smile ID Africa’s technological revolution is undeniable. Across the continent, thousands of companies are developing innovative solutions that serve millions daily, driving economic transformation at an unprecedented pace. With Africa now home to eight unicorns, the momentum and potential for further growth are
FIFA ranking: Nigeria’s Super Falcons hold firm as Africa’s best; South Africa’s Banyana Banyana fall
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their status as Africa’s best women’s football team in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on Thursday,...
Shaping Africa’s Future With Microelectronics
Timothy Ayelagbe dreams of using technology to advance health care and make other improvements across Africa. Ayelagbe calls microelectronics his “joy and passion” and says he wants to use the expertise he’s gaining in the field to help others. “My ultimate goal,” he says, “is to uplift my fellow Africans.” Timothy Ayelagbe Volunteer Roles: IEEE
South Africa’s Winter of Darkness: Why privatisation is the only solution to end loadshedding
Nicholas Woode-Smith argues that the only solution is to reduce state involvement, liberalise the electricity sector, and privatise Eskom...
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Nestory Irankunda scores Australia’s first World Cup goal against Turkiye
Nestory Irankunda buried Australia’s opening goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 14, finishing a counter-attack in the 27th minute against Turkiye in Vancouver. At 20 years old, he became the youngest player in Socceroos history to score at a World Cup. The goal gave Australia a 1-0 lead in their Group D
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Carlo Ancelotti takes responsibility for Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco as crypto fan tokens enter the World Cup spotlight
Brazil opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco on June 13, and Carlo Ancelotti accepted full responsibility for the tactical shortcomings that left the five-time champions splitting points in their Group C opener. Ancelotti promised improvement and reminded everyone that you don’t win a World Cup in your first
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Scotland defeats Haiti 1-0 in World Cup opener, tops Group C
Scotland picked up their first World Cup victory in 28 years on June 13, beating Haiti 1-0 in their Group C opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. John McGinn scored the only goal of the match in the 28th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Haitian goalkeeper Johny Placide saved an initial effort from
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Pyth Network Targets Bloomberg’s $50 Billion Market-Data Empire
Pyth Network is pushing deeper into the more than $50 billion market for financial data, launching 24/7 index products across metals, oil, and U.S. equities as it positions its onchain price feeds against incumbents like Bloomberg. Key Takeaways Pyth Network launched 24/7 indices for metals, oil, and U.S. equities, adopted by Coinbase and Kraken. Euronext
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Macron and Trump test their bruised bromance at G7 summit
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