Pope Francis to preside over John Paul I beatification

Pope Francis will preside on Sunday over the beatification of John Paul I, the so-called “smiling pope,” who led the Catholic Church for just 33 days before dying in controversial circumstances.

Pope Francis will preside on Sunday over the beatification of John Paul I, the so-called “smiling pope,” who led the Catholic Church for just 33 days before dying in controversial circumstances.

NASA on Saturday halted a countdown and postponed a planned attempt to launch the first test flight of its giant next-generation rocket, the first mission to the agency's Moon-Mars-Artemis program for the second time in five days.

Zimbabwe stunned a near full-strength Australia with three wickets on Saturday to claim a historic victory in their third one-day international match in Townsville.

South Africa's Home Affairs department said this was the last time it was extending visa applications for Zimbabwe after adding six extra months to the application process.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has urged the Malawi Electoral Commission to rescind its decision of appointing Andrew Mpesi as the Chief Elections Officer.

SuperSport United beat champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the DStv Premiership match played at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Friday night.

Angola's main opposition party fronted by Adalberto Costa Junior said on Thursday it had filed a legal complaint questioning the integrity of last week's elections, in which the long-ruling MPLA won, albeit with a greatly reduced majority.

Warriors striker Admiral Muskwe has joined English third tier side Fleetwood Town on a one year loan from Championship club Luton Town.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1.3 billion loan to indebted Zambia to help restore fiscal stability and is urging the country to fight corruption.

Dynamos winger Bill Antonio has reportedly secured a five year contract with Belgian Premier League club KV Mechelen.