Millions of vulnerable South Africans risk missing out on vital social security payments from next month in a scandal over a government contract, as the BBC's Milton Nkosi reports. "I'm extremely...
Former Black Stars coach Avram Grant says Ghana Football Association should invest more in policies and direction of the Black Stars. Grant, 61, parted ways with the football association in February,...
The British Parliament has passed the Brexit bill, paving the way for the government to trigger Article 50 so the UK can leave the European Union. Peers backed down over the issues of EU residency...
London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham have been drawn against each other in the FA Cup semi-finals. Arsenal, who will play in a record 29th FA Cup semi-final, face Manchester City in the other...
Former Ghana coach Avram Grant has taken a stinging pot shot at the Ghana Football Association claiming football in the West African country lacks direction. Grant, was handed a golden opportunity to...
The 2022 Commonwealth Games will no longer take place in Durban, South Africa, the BBC understands. It is believed the city did not met the criteria set by the Commonwealth Games Federation and an...
The 2022 Commonwealth Games will no longer take place in Durban, South Africa, the BBC and other British media reported Monday. South Africa sports minister Fikile Mbalula indicated that the...
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will ask for permission to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence. Ms Sturgeon said she wanted a vote to be held between the autumn of 2018 and the spring...
A two-day auditioning was held in Accra as part of the revival process of defunct television programme – “Inspector Bediako”. The auditioning was aimed at selecting actors, actresses, and other...
The Netherlands has warned its citizens over travel to Turkey as a row between the countries shows no sign of abating. Germany, Austria and the Netherlands blocked Turkish attempts to hold rallies in...
HSBC has appointed Mark Tucker, the chief executive of Asian insurer AIA, as group chairman. Mr Tucker will take over on 1 October, succeeding Douglas Flint who has been in the role since 2010. The...
Scientists at the National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) in Pune have discovered three species of microbes- two bacteria and fungus- that grow on mobile phone screens, PTI reported. For the...
At least 48 people have been killed in a landslide at a vast rubbish dump on the outskirts of Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, officials say. They say dozens of people are still missing since the...
Ever since Steamboat Willie, the iconic animated clip from 1928 featuring a mouse that would later become Mickey, Disney has had a proud record of innovating with new technology. It’s rare that the...
Hull City boss Marco Silva says it is “impossible” for his team to continue to play at the KCOM Stadium the day after a rugby match has been held on the same pitch. The Tigers boss was critical...
Joni Sledge, the singer best-known for the disco anthem We Are Family, has died aged 60. Sledge, who formed Sister Sledge with her three siblings in 1971, was found unresponsive by a friend at her...
Dutch riot police have clashed with protesters in Rotterdam, amid a diplomatic row that saw a Turkish minister escorted out of the country. Water cannon and police on horseback were used to disperse...
US servicemen from all parts of the military have been sharing nude photos of their female colleagues online, it has emerged. Reports last week uncovered widespread photo sharing by current and...
The Pentagon has pledged a full investigation into a nude photo scandal hitting the American armed forces. Defence Secretary James Mattis said “all appropriate action” was being taken in all...
Norwich City have sacked manager Alex Neil after just over two years in charge at the Championship club. Neil, 35, helped the Canaries earn promotion to the Premier League after joining the club in...
