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Iran and Oman are reportedly on the verge of an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restore the US-Iran ceasefire and ease global energy market disruptions. Al Jazeera reports that while the US insists on unrestricted navigation without tolls, Iran has signalled it may introduce a fee system for ships.
Pakistan defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test at Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad, to level the two-match series. The victory ended an eight-match losing streak away from home for Pakistan, with Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam guiding the chase.
Malawi's President Peter Mutharika has made his fourth private visit to South Africa in seven months, with State House confirming the trip but offering no details. In a video released as he departed, the 85-year-old leader insisted he will serve his full term until 2030 and dismissed those angling for his job. The trip follows a day of confusion after broadcasters published and then retracted reports about his movements.
South Africa has successfully pushed for a continent-wide discussion on migration at the African Union, after Ghana's bid to put xenophobic attacks in South Africa on the agenda was rejected. Minister Ronald Lamola argues the issue is continental, not solely South African, and notes cooperation with the African People's Human Rights Commission.
An investigation into the Morita Forestry scheme reveals it was a pyramid scheme that defrauded South Africans of hundreds of millions of rands. Social media influencers and the company's local director promoted it, while appearances by police and government officials at events helped create an aura of legitimacy.
Cote d'Ivoire and South Africa secured their places in the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations with victories over Tanzania and Burkina Faso respectively. The Ivorians won 2-1 to top Group B, while Thembi Kgatlana's goal gave South Africa a 1-0 win. Both teams now face challenging quarter-final opponents.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing criticism from within and outside the organization after abandoning a plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Key figures including Arsène Wenger and Secretary-General Mattias Grafström have distanced themselves from the proposal, while UEFA threatened legal action.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has filed an IPO application with Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission, aiming to raise about $5 billion in a listing that could be Africa's largest. The offer is expected to close in October, with funds earmarked for expansion. The filing follows a regulatory warning over unauthorized marketing campaigns.
South Africa's Home Affairs has launched an online service to help citizens find participating bank branches for Smart ID applications. The move is part of a broader digital transformation, with over half a million applications processed since March 2026.
India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS summit's outreach session in New Delhi in September, in his capacity as chair of BIMSTEC. The invitation comes amid strained bilateral ties and is seen as an opportunity for direct dialogue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This week, Gauteng courts are handling several high-profile cases, including businessman Brown Mogotsi's bail appeal, the ongoing trial of alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, the murder case of DJ Warras, and a Pretoria man accused of deliberately infecting his former girlfriend with HIV. Additionally, the Democratic Alliance has called for the scrapping of the anti-corruption unit.
The Nigerian Presidency has responded to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's criticism of President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, saying his remarks are based on outdated 2024 data. According to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the economy has rebounded sharply with GDP rising in both dollar and naira terms, and reforms are yielding results. The statement also dismissed claims of an unaccounted oil windfall.
More than 100 artists, writers and scientists, including New Order and poet laureate Simon Armitage, have called on the UK government to save Jodrell Bank Observatory after funding for its e-Merlin radio telescope network was cut. The Science and Technology Facilities Council plans to withdraw funding in March 2028, threatening closure of the site and affecting thousands of researchers.
Experts at the AIDS 2026 conference say new long-acting HIV prevention drugs like lenacapavir could dramatically reduce new infections, but US foreign aid cuts are limiting access for those most in need. South Africa has begun rolling out the twice-yearly injection, yet funding pressures and delays in generic versions could slow global progress.
The Asian Football Confederation has joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The plan, which would have created a $20 billion subsidiary, has been abandoned after widespread opposition and internal resignations.
South African singer Tyla has removed her scheduled December concert in Lagos from the public itinerary of her APOP World Tour following online backlash from Nigerians over renewed reports of xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Neither Tyla nor her management has publicly explained the change.
Onlookers gathered along Hobart's River Derwent to watch the slow-motion loading of the world's largest battery-electric ferry, Hull 096, onto the heavy-lift vessel MV Black Marlin. The multi-day operation, which involved more than 30 people, is described as one of the most complex maritime undertakings in Tasmania's history. The ferry, destined for South America, is expected to depart on a 40-day voyage.
South Africa has proposed an Africa-wide conference on migration following weeks of anti-migrant violence. President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the Pan-African Parliament to cooperate on migration, while countries like Ghana and Nigeria call for AU debate. At least four migrants have been killed and many have left the country.
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the men's javelin final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, while Neeraj Chopra took silver and Arshad Nadeem made an early exit. Pathirage's winning throw of 89.75 metres secured Sri Lanka's first athletics gold.
A U.S. State Department presentation at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro featured an AI-generated map of Africa that mislabeled every country, drawing criticism and prompting an apology. The map, created with OpenAI tools, was shown during a PEPFAR-related address, and the department said it took full responsibility for the error.