Hakainde Hichilema was first elected in 2021 after five previously failed runs for the presidency Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing a 60% share of the vote, the electoral commission has announced. Hichilema’s win was widely expected, with his closest challenger Brian Mundubile getting 38% of the…
GABORONE, Botswana -The Southern African Development Community will deploy the SADC Electoral Observation Mission, SEOM, to monitor Zambia’s General Election set for Thursday, 13 August 2026. In a statement issued on 23 July from its headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana, the SADC Secretariat said the mission reaffirms the region’s commitment to democratic governance, credible elections, and…
New York, 20th July 2026-Spain have become world champions for the second time in their history, Luis de la Fuente’s men beating Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ final in New York New Jersey. Although Spain dominated the game from start to finish, they had to wait until the 106th minute to finally…
Kisumu, 19th July, 2026 -As the old adage goes, the fruit does not fall far from the tree. For James Otieno Omondi, that saying rings entirely true. Standing at 6.0 feet tall and dressed in his signature sports gear,a black, three-striped Adidas t-shirt, black track trousers, and white sports shoes to boot-Otieno still moves with…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells Trump Tower reception guests that FIFA World Cup 2026™ is “the greatest human, social and cultural event that mankind has ever witnessed” More than 6.6 million fans have attended matches, making this the best-attended FIFA World Cup™ in history. U.S. President Donald Trump says competition has been “a tournament like…
South Africa,July,2026-The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened the 44th Joint Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Energy and Ministers Responsible for Water on 17 July 2026 in a hybrid meeting hosted by the Republic of South Africa. The meeting brought together Ministers and senior officials from SADC Member States to review progress in implementing regional…
Atlanta,July 2026-Holders Argentina staged a stunning late fightback to defeat England 2-1 and advance to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ final against Spain in New York New Jersey. Enzo Fernandez (85) and Lautaro Martinez(90+2), with the help of two Lionel Messi assists, struck the late goals in a dramatic turnaround in Atlanta just as England…
Dallas,15th July 2026 -Spain frustrated France at one end and punished them at the other to deservedly win their FIFA World Cup 2026™ semi-final at Dallas Stadium. La Roja limited Les Bleus’ chances though some flawless defending, and scored thorough Mikel Oyarzabal penalty (22) and Pedro Porro (58). Spain will now face the England-Argentina victors…
Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal and Rodri are carrying the hopes of four nations on their shoulders. Major tournaments are often underpinned by players who rarely grab the headlines but there are also moments when the biggest names take centre stage. That has certainly been the…
Argentina goals: Mac Allister (10), Alvarez (112), Lautaro (120+1), Switzerland goals: Ndoye (67) KANSAS,12th July 2026 -Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck in extra time as Argentina outlasted Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ quarter-finals. Lionel Scaloni’s side, who were at a numerical advantage for almost 50 minutes, will now…