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Okon positive SA football is heading in right direction

Bafana Bafana Defender Ime Okon believes South Africa (SA) football is on an upward trajectory following encouraging performances across several national teams.
  • October 4, 2026
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SA Alcohol summit calls for tighter controls as social harm rises

South Africa (SA) should increase alcohol taxes, remove advertising and strengthen licensing controls as excessive consumption fuels violence, road deaths, illness and family breakdown, summit participants say.
  • October 4, 2026
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Egypt to host AU coordination meeting in El Alamein

Egypt will host the African Union’s eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in El Alamein on October 4, following the signing of a Host Country Agreement.
  • October 4, 2026
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AfDB, Mali businesses target financing for bankable projects

Malian businesses and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) have opened talks on improving access to finance and turning investment opportunities into bankable projects.
  • October 4, 2026
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Uganda turns to forensic science to fight wildlife trafficking

Uganda is using DNA analysis and specialised forensic testing to strengthen investigations into wildlife trafficking and illegal logging.
  • October 4, 2026
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Food waste generates five times more emissions than aviation

Rotting food produces up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making food waste a significant but preventable contributor to climate change, the United Nations (UN) says.
  • October 4, 2026
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