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Lungi Ngidi's five-wicket haul helps South Africa seal ODI series against Australia

Mackay [Australia], August 22 (ANI): Seamer Lungi Ngidi's five-wicket haul against Australia helped South Africa clinch the three-match ODI series with an 84-run win in the second ODI on Friday in Mackay.

This is South Africa's fifth consecutive bilateral ODI series win against Australia.

After opting to bat, South Africa saw two early wickets as Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton both fell in the powerplay

South Africa strengthens trade ties with Japan

President Cyril Ramaphosa has held talks with Japanese businesses as part of efforts to attract new markets amid US tariff challenges

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with several Japanese businesses in the renewable energy and auto sectors on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan.

This comes as Ramap

Matthew Breetzke scripts history: Becomes first batter to score 50+ in each of initial four ODI innings

Mackay [Australia], August 22 (ANI): South Africa's star batter Matthew Breetzke continued his love affair with the bat, smashing his fourth consecutive fifty score in One-Day Internationals. The right-handed batter, on Friday in the second ODI against Australia, slammed 88 runs off 78 balls.

He scripted history with his knock against the Aussies in the second ODI in Mackay, becoming the first batter in ODI hist

Boko Haram chief killed in operation army

Ibrahim Mahamadu, popularly known as Bakoura, had led the terror group in the Lake Chad Basin since 2021, according to Nigers military

Soldiers from Niger's army have killed a leader of the Boko Haram jihadist group, the West African country's military announced on Thursday.

The "notorious" Ibrahim Mahamadu, known as Bakoura, was neutralized during a "surgical operation" on Shilawa Island i

India's Auto sector shows mixed signals in Q1FY26: Report

New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): India's automobile sector displayed a patchy performance in the first quarter of FY26, with two-wheelers and tractors driving growth while passenger and commercial vehicles remained largely subdued, according to a report by Axis Securities.

Two-wheeler exports jumped 23.2 per cent compared to last year. However, domestic volumes slipped 6 per cent due to affordability pressures

Temba Bavuma rested for second ODI against Australia due to workload management following hamstring injury

Mackay [Australia], August 22 (ANI): The South African Cricket Team has rested regular skipper Temba Bavuma for the second ODI of the three-match series against Australia at Mackay owing to the ongoing rehabilitation of his hamstring injury, as per the ICC.

In place of Bavuma, all-rounder Aiden Markram is leading the visitors in the second match of the ongoing series.

A statement from Cricket South Africa

2nd ODI: South Africa win toss, opt to bat first against Australia at Mackay

Mackay [Australia], August 22 (ANI): South Africa stand-in skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to bat first in the second ODI of the ongoing series at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Friday.

The Proteas currently lead the three-match series 1-0 with the third and final T20I set to be played on Sunday, August 24 at the same venue.

The visitors have brought in Tony de Zorzi and Senuram

Plastic microbeads: great in your face wash, bad in your food - how South Africa's ban can work better

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Imagine a perfectly round, plastic ball smaller than a pinhead. That's what a microbead is. They've been included in facial scrubs, toothpaste, household cleaners and other products that exfoliate for decades. Microbeads enhance the ability of cleaning products to scour s

India is perpetuating Ukraine War, claims White House trade adviser Peter Navarro

Washington DC [US], August 22 (ANI): In what is perhaps the sharpest attack on India regarding Russian oil purchase, the White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro claimed India of 'perpetuating' the Ukraine War by purchasing discounted Russian crude oil.

Alleging that India has been acting as a 'laundromat for the Kremlin,' Peter Novarro said India's purchase is allowing Russia to fund its war efforts in Ukraine,

"Road to peace runs through New Delhi," says White House Trade Adviser

Washington DC [US], August 22 (ANI): Despite sharp criticism for purchasing Russian oil, White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro on Thursday (local time) praised India's leadership and highlighted its key role in bringing the Ukraine-Russia conflict to an end.

'The road to peace runs through New Delhi,' said Navarro while calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'a great leader'

Navarro argued that India doesn

India is cozying up to Xi Jinping, Kremlin's laundromat, claims White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro

Washington, DC [US], August 22 (ANI): White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro on Thursday (local time) claimed that India is cozying up to China's President Xi Jinping, adding New Delhi of acting as a 'laundromat for the Kremlin' by purchasing discounted Russian crude oil, refining it, and selling the products at a premium globally.

However, Nanarro mixed his criticism with praise for India's leadership, adding

GHANA-ACCRA-CHINA-WEST AFRICA MEDICAL EXPO

(250821) -- ACCRA, Aug. 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor introduces medical equipment to visitors at the China-West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo in Accra, Ghana, on Aug. 20, 2025. The second edition of the China-West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo opened in Accra on Wednesday to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical diagnosis and deepen project cooperation between China and Wes

Indian opener Jaiswal tops Wisden's 'Best 40 Young Players in the World' list, features several Indian stars

New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): Nine young Indian talents have made it to the list of 'The Best 40 Young Players in the World' issued by reputed cricket publication, Wisden, with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal topping the charts and another rising Indian star in the top 10.

The Wisden Cricket Monthly produced the list last month, with opinions coming from various writers worldwide and players aged 23 or below were

Africa does not need aid South African president

Cyril Ramaphosa has said the continent is seeking partners who understand sustainable development and mutual industrialization

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on global partners, particularly Japan, to shift from aid-based engagement to investment-focused collaboration with Africa.

Speaking at the plenary session on the economy at the Tokyo International Conference on Afr

Africa does not need aid - South African president

Cyril Ramaphosa has said the continent is seeking partners who understand sustainable development and mutual industrialization

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on global partners, particularly Japan, to shift from aid-based engagement to investment-focused collaboration with Africa.

Speaking a