January 27, 2013
Cape Verde/Angola: First-Timers Cape Verde Celebrate Historic Soccer Win
Cape Verde scored two late goals to seal a historic passage into the quarter-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over Angola in Port Elizabeth on Sunday… Read more »
January 26, 2013
Cape Verde/Angola: Sharks v Antelopes in High Stakes Football
If Angola are to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations then they have to beat Cape Verde in their final group C clash in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Read more »
South Africa/Morocco: Stadium Sells Out As Revived Bafana Face Lions
South Africa likely need only draw with Morocco to get through to the African Nations Cup quarter-finals but will want to continue to build momentum and turn themselves into… Read more »
January 25, 2013
Nigeria/Zambia: Revived Super Eagles Score, Zambia Nets Late Penalty
Zambia kept alive the defence of their African Nations Cup title by netting a late penalty against Nigeria on Friday to force a 1-1 draw in the battle of the Group C heavyweights. Read more »
January 24, 2013
Nigeria/Zambia: Psyched-Up Super Eagles Face Crucial Test Against Confident Zambia
Zambia and Nigeria were expected to be the front-runners in Group C at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, but both were held to disappointing draws in their opening matches. Read more »
South Africa/Angola: 'We Were Magnificent,' Says Bafana Coach
South Africa’s comprehensive 2-0 victory over Angola in their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash on Saturday saw the country breath a collective sigh of relief. Read more »
January 23, 2013
South Africa/Angola: Bafana Deploy Pace, Guile Against Angola
South Africa have defeated Angola 2-0 to head to the top of their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group A after their clash in Durban on Wednesday evening. Read more »
January 22, 2013
South Africa/Angola: Bafana Will Feel the Heat Against Angola
South Africa will feel the heat again as they attempt to kick start their African Nations Cup campaign against Angola at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday. Read more »
Zambia/Ethiopia: 'We Deserve What We Got,' Says Zambia Coach
Zambian coach Herve Renard could barely contain his annoyance with his side following their 1-1 draw with Ethiopia on Monday. Read more »
January 21, 2013
Zambia/Ethiopia: Brave Ethiopia Battle Back Against Africa's Champions
Brave Ethiopia battled back from a goal and a man down to force a 1-1 draw with African champions Zambia in their opening Africa Cup of Nations clash on Monday. Read more »
January 20, 2013
Angola/Morocco: Nil-Nil Draws Turn Group A Into Two-Game Knockout
Both coaches admitted their teams had performed below par as Angola and Morocco played out a 0-0 draw on Saturday, but they also expressed relief at having come through the first… Read more »
South Africa/Cape Verde: Tepid Bafana Face Precarious Position
The burden of expectation exacted a potentially heavy price from the African Nations Cup finals hosts as South Africa delivered a tepid performance to start the tournament on… Read more »
Zambia/Ethiopia: Chipolopolo Expect Tough Game Against Ethiopia
Zambia begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations crown when they meet Ethiopia at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Monday evening. Read more »
January 19, 2013
Angola/Morocco: Another Football Stalemate in Joburg
Angola and Morocco played to a goalless draw in their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations opener at Soccer City on Saturday night. Read more »
South Africa/Cape Verde: Sharks' Fairytale Rise Gives Bafana a Nightmare
Hosts South Africa failed to ignite the African Nations Cup as promised on the opening day on Saturday and left coach Gordon Igesund's assertion that he had picked a "dream team"… Read more »
January 18, 2013
South Africa/Cape Verde: Nervous Bafana Prepare to Tackle Hard-Running Islanders
South Africa will have a sell-out crowd at the cavernous Soccer City to drive them on when they open proceedings at the African Nations Cup finals but also go into the game heaving… Read more »
Angola/Morocco: Antelopes Aim for First-Time Win Over North Africans
Angola will have to make history if they are to get a win in their opening 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Group A match against Morocco at Soccer City in Johannesburg on Saturday… Read more »
January 17, 2013
Africa: Superstars and Minnows Alike Gear Up for Soccer Glory
The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations presents Cote d’Ivoire with what will possibly be the final chance for their so-called Golden Generation to claim the continent’s top… Read more »
January 10, 2013
Africa: Eradicating Malaria 'Only Viable Long-Term Strategy'
Dr. David Brandling-Bennett, deputy director of the malaria programme at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, says that recent success in Zambia is proof that real progress can… Read more »
Zambia: Tracking a Lethal Foe
Early in the morning, not long after the sun rises above the Zambian plains, they map out their plan of attack. A detailed strategy is needed; after all, they are on the trail of a… Read more »
December 21, 2012
South Africa: Free Ads and Semenya Top Google Searches
Free classified advertisement is what South Africans were interested in this year, if Google's Zeitgeist list is anything to go by - as OLX topped the most-searched category. South… Read more »
December 17, 2012
Africa: Attacking Malaria Before it Sickens (Part2)
"We are now witnessing a true renaissance, an awakening, about malaria," Carlos (Kent) Campbell said when he accepted a lifetime achievement award in November at the American… Read more »
December 16, 2012
Africa: Development Requires Investment, Democracy - Moeletsi Mbeki
This week's African National Congress elective conference will decide who should lead South Africa's ruling political party into the next election in 2014. But key issues… Read more »
December 12, 2012
Africa: Remarkable Strides, Formidable Challenges, Says Malaria Fighter (Part 1)
In receiving the distinguished Joseph Augustin LePrince Medal in recognition of outstanding work in the field of malariology, Carlos (Kent) Campbell said last month that the world… Read more »
South Africa: Doctors 'Satisfied' With Mandela's Progress
Doctors attending to former President Mandela have reported that he has made progress during the past 24 hours and they are satisfied with the way he is responding to treatment. Read more »