Author: Ashnee Gounden

Tomato prices in Nigeria dropped 22% in June 2019 as high rice tariffs disrupted supply chains, hurting farmers and vendors despite lower consumer costs. The National Bureau of Statistics confirmed the trend amid broader food market instability.

Aston Villa lose to Go Ahead Eagles while PAOK tops Lille, reshaping Europa League standings; Sean Dyche guides Nottingham Forest to a 2‑0 win over Porto.

Amazon Web Services' US‑EAST‑1 outage on Oct 20, 2025 crippled Snapchat, Fortnite, Alexa and dozens of platforms, highlighting cloud concentration risks.

Trump signs an order to close the Education Department, sparking outrage from special‑education advocates who warn the shift to HHS could disrupt services for 7.5 million students.

South Africa coach Hugo Broos says Bafana Bafana must win the upcoming qualifier against Rwanda to keep 2026 World Cup hopes alive, despite a shaky start.

Bet Central's URC Round 10 forecasts spotlight Sharks edging Cardiff and Munster crushing Dragons, while stats expert David Scott and post‑match analysis reveal betting angles and upcoming challenges.

DR Congo's 4-1 triumph over South Sudan in Juba secures a vital boost in CAF Group B, keeping them within striking distance of the 2026 World Cup berth.

Kenya's Dr. Bitange Ndemo warned of a 247% rise in synthetic drug deaths at a global forum, unveiling new drug variants and a shift to parcel trafficking, while pledging a new intelligence unit.

China, Tanzania and Zambia seal a $1.4 B deal to revamp the TAZARA railway, aiming to boost copper exports and reshape regional trade routes.

Alexis Sánchez admits he wanted to quit Manchester United after one training session, revealing a failed transfer that cost him confidence and sparked media scapegoating.

KNEC launched the 2025 Term‑Three SBAs for Kenyan primary and junior schools, setting a Oct 23 deadline for score uploads. The rollout marks a key step in the Competency‑Based Curriculum shift.

Graham Howes, a 38‑year‑old Cape Town kitesurfer, died after a whale struck him off Bloubergstrand on Sept 7, 2024, prompting a major rescue and safety review.