Author: Anele Mngadi - Page 4

Lagos State has listed 176 estates in key districts as illegal for lacking official layout approvals, giving developers three weeks to comply. Major names like Adron Homes and Royal View Estate are affected. This crackdown ties into the state's push for sustainable urban development and new compliance rules for real estate companies.

Simphiwe Dana is hitting a huge milestone—20 years in music—with two special concerts at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre, happening June 27 and 28, 2025. She’ll showcase songs from every era, celebrating a career defined by innovation, activism, and storytelling in both Xhosa and English. Tickets are R600, and the shows are for those aged 10 and up.

Argentina narrowly beat Peru 1-0 in the Copa América Femenina 2025, demonstrating strong defense and making the most of their chances. Peru pressed hard and showed determination, but struggled to find the back of the net. The defeat follows Peru’s earlier loss to Ecuador.

A Beechcraft B200 Super King Air crashed moments after takeoff at Southend Airport, killing all four on board, including two Dutch pilots, a Chilean nurse, and a doctor. The incident triggered airport closure, ongoing investigations, and major disruptions for travelers.

Valencia kept their European ambitions alive with a narrow 1-0 win over Sevilla, thanks to Javi Guerra’s stoppage-time goal at Mestalla. The match saw fierce defending and a lively crowd, propelling Valencia up to 12th in La Liga as Sevilla’s season woes deepened.

Zimbabwe's cricket team, driven by Wellington Masakadza, scored a major win over India's fresh T20I lineup, banking on home ground familiarity. The 13-run victory signals Zimbabwe's ability to read local pitches and outsmart even the most promising visitors.

Eid Mubarak in 2025 marks two of Islam’s biggest occasions: Eid al-Fitr at Ramadan’s close in March/April, and Eid al-Adha in June. Both revolve around prayer, charity, family, and food, but each has its own story—gratitude for Eid al-Fitr and Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice for Eid al-Adha.

Qatar clinched a quarterfinal spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup and will face Panama, while Canada and Guatemala also advanced after impressive group-stage results. The quarterfinals started June 28, propelling teams toward the July 6 final in Houston.

Chelsea has landed 19-year-old centre-back Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg on an eight-year contract. The defender, who stood out in Ligue 1 last season, will join Chelsea's squad for the FIFA Club World Cup. The move signals Chelsea's ongoing investment in young talent and positions Sarr as a future key player.

An epic London traffic jam caused chaos ahead of the Third ODI between England and West Indies, delaying the match and forcing an unusual start as some West Indies players arrived by bike. Both teams battled on—with the West Indies posting 251/9 and England seeking a clean series sweep in a rain-shortened contest.

Rangers hold a strong 3-1 lead as they return to Glasgow for the Europa League tie against Fenerbahçe, now coached by José Mourinho. With a near-perfect record when holding a significant advantage, Rangers face a tough tactical test from the experienced Mourinho. The winner advances to face either Roma or Athletic Bilbao.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 14-year-old son, Cristiano dos Santos, has made his debut call-up for Portugal's Under-15 national team. The proud father shared his excitement as the youngster joins the squad for a tournament in Croatia, starting against Japan on May 13.