Author: SIYABONGA SOKHELA
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NovFire at Johannesburg warehouse kills 12, sparks safety probe
A deadly warehouse fire in Johannesburg killed 12 migrant workers, exposing systemic failures in industrial safety and housing regulations. Starline Logistics and city inspectors face mounting scrutiny.
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OctBarcelona Forced to Wear Outdated Kit Twice as La Liga Blocks All New 2025-26 Uniforms
FC Barcelona must wear their 2024-25 lime green third kit for two straight La Liga matches after all new 2025-26 kits were blocked due to color clashes with RCD Mallorca and Levante UD. Nike and La Liga face criticism as fans demand reform.
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OctSean Dyche’s Debut: Nottingham Forest Stuns Porto 2-0 at City Ground
Sean Dyche's debut saw Nottingham Forest beat FC Porto 2-0 at the City Ground, ending a 10‑game winless run and boosting their Europa League hopes.
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OctMorocco Stuns Argentina 2-0 to Win First FIFA U‑20 World Cup in Santiago
Morocco's U‑20 team beat Argentina 2‑0 in Santiago, clinching Africa's first FIFA U‑20 World Cup title and sparking a historic surge in football interest.
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OctBlaqbonez's 'Emeka Must Shine' Album Explodes Globally
Blaqbonez’s third album 'Emeka Must Shine' drops on Oct 27, 2023, blending Afrobeats and rap with global features, earning 41.5 M streams and charting in 20+ countries.
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OctChiefs beat Lions 30-17; Mahomes stars, Branch punches Smith‑Schuster
Chiefs snap Lions' four‑game streak 30‑17 as Mahomes posts a flawless performance; a post‑game punch by Brian Branch adds drama.
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OctAfghanistan crush Bangladesh by 81 runs at Abu Dhabi, lead series 2‑0
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 81 runs at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Oct 11, 2025, taking a 2‑0 series lead. Ibrahim Zadran starred as Player of the Match.
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OctChile, Brazil, Uruguay Top AI Adoption in Latin America, ILIA 2025 Shows
ECLAC’s ILIA 2025 report unveiled Chile, Brazil and Uruguay as AI pioneers, while most of the region still lags behind, highlighting talent gaps and investment needs.
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OctScotland Storms Back to Beat Greece 3-1 in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
Scotland rallied from 0‑1 down to beat Greece 3‑1 at Hampden Park, boosting their World Cup qualifying hopes and putting them level on points with Denmark.
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OctAryna Sabalenka Defends US Open Crown, Becomes First to Repeat Since 2014
Aryna Sabalenka defended her US Open title on Sep 6, 2025, becoming the first woman since 2014 to repeat, while the tournament saw historic firsts and notable retirements.
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OctKenyan Parliament Calls CMA to Account Over NSSF’s Sh2 bn Loss
Kenya’s parliament summons the CMA over ignored alerts about NSSF bond trades that may have cost pensioners up to Sh2 billion, sparking calls for regulator accountability.
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OctCommonwealth Bank Outage Halts Online Banking, ATMs Across Australia
A nationwide outage crippled Commonwealth Bank's digital services on Oct 3, 2025, but shares rose 1.65%. Experts weigh in on causes and future safeguards.
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