The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and South Africa's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as CAF Group C winners, South Africa is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2010. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, South Africa will begin its World Cup campaign in Group A.

We've almost reached the conclusion of Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign, with only two matchdays left of the continent's group stage and nine qualifiers being confirmed for the tournament in Canada-Mexico-USA next June. This is ESPN's definitive ...

Africa is home to an extraordinary wealth of natural and cultural heritage, encompassing stunning historical sites and places, vibrant traditions, iconic landscapes, and globally significant sites that shape its identity and inspire the world. Yet, the ...

In a historic move, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that nine to ten nations in Africa will participate in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. It will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Notably, the 54-year-old announced during ...

As the world grays, Africa blooms with youth. By 2050, 1 in 4 people on the planet will be African, a seismic change that’s already starting to register. You can hear it in the music the world listens to. You can see it in movies, fashion and politics.

In 1569, Flemish mapmaker Gerardus Mercator synthesized existing ideas in navigation and cartography to create a new type of world map. It has stood the test of time: Billions of people would recognize it today, from their classroom walls and navigation apps.

Since the proclamation of African World Heritage Day in 2015 by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO, every 5 May, African cultural and natural, tangible and intangible heritage is celebrated across the globe, raising awareness of the ...

By offering green loans, sustainability-linked bonds, social loans, and advisory services, the bank is accelerating the transition to a thriving, sustainable future. On corporate green bonds, for instance, Nedbank is South Africa’s largest issuer, with deals totaling $511.7 million in 2024.

My wife hates sports films, but I had to watch Invictus again as research for this piece, so I fibbed and told her the Clint Eastwood-directed movie was all about Nelson Mandela, without mentioning the rugby. “I don’t like them either,” says former ...

Cameroon has officially rolled out the first malaria vaccine approved for routine vaccination, targeting children 6 months and older. It reduces severe disease by 30% among young kids. World health officials are celebrating a milestone in the decadeslong ...