August 2025 News Highlights – What You Missed This Month
August was a busy month on Zululand Daily News. We covered a former president trying to reshape Africa’s future, two big coaching rumors in European football, a thrilling MLS match, and a close‑fought cricket T20 that kept fans on edge. Below is a quick rundown so you can catch up without scrolling through every article.
Politics & International Relations
Jacob Zuma stepped back into the spotlight, championing a bold BRICS agenda. Speaking in Ghana and back home in South Africa, Zuma urged African nations to cut ties with the West, push for industrialisation, boost intra‑African trade and move away from the dollar. He painted himself as a pan‑African statesman, hoping to reset South Africa’s economic direction. Government officials weren’t shy about pushing back – they questioned his ethics and past record, turning the debate into a larger clash over the country’s future path.
Sports Round‑up
On the football front, two coaching stories grabbed attention. Francesco Farioli, who recently left Ajax amid disagreements, found himself on Roma’s radar. Meanwhile, AC Milan kept tabs on Vincenzo Italiano as he negotiated a new deal with Bologna, seeking squad assurances over a salary bump. Both clubs see the coaches as potential game‑changers, and rumors suggest Napoli might also jump in depending on Antonio Conte’s next move.
Switching to North America, the Portland Timbers delivered a high‑scoring 4‑2 victory over Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park. Kevin Kelsy starred with a brace, and David Ayala added a goal and an assist, pushing Portland up to fourth in the Western Conference. Sporting KC struggled under interim boss Kerry Zavagnin, staying near the bottom despite a gritty performance.
Cricket fans weren’t left out. The West Indies edged Pakistan by two wickets in the second T20 of the series, leveling the contest. Jason Holder and Gudakesh Motie turned the tide for the Caribbean side, while Pakistan’s Agha Salman and Hasan Nawaz shone with the bat. The pitch favoured slower bowlers, a key detail for Dream11 fantasy picks, and both squads came through without major injuries.
That’s the gist of what happened in August 2025 on Zululand Daily News. Whether you’re tracking political shifts, keeping an eye on coaching changes, cheering on your MLS team, or analyzing a nail‑biting cricket finish, we’ve got the highlights you need. Stay tuned for more local and international updates as the stories keep unfolding.
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Jacob Zuma’s BRICS push and political reset: Pan-African pitch amid fierce backlash
Jacob Zuma is back on international stages, urging Africa to cut reliance on the West and lean into BRICS. In speeches in Ghana and South Africa, he called for industrialization, intra-African trade, and de-dollarization. The MK Party leader casts himself as a continental statesman. Government figures hit back, questioning his ethics and legacy. The debate reveals a larger fight over South Africa’s economic path.
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Francesco Farioli on Roma’s radar after Ajax exit as Milan track Italiano at Bologna
Roma are eyeing Francesco Farioli after his Ajax exit, while AC Milan monitor Vincenzo Italiano as he negotiates a renewal with Bologna. Farioli left Amsterdam over transfer and training-ground disagreements, with Chelsea and Spurs also watching. Italiano wants squad assurances more than salary, and Napoli could enter the picture depending on Antonio Conte’s future.
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Portland Timbers Outgun Sporting KC 4-2 in Pulse-Racing Western Conference Clash
Portland Timbers overcame Sporting KC 4-2 at Children's Mercy Park in a dramatic MLS clash. Kevin Kelsy scored twice, with David Ayala adding a goal and assist, as Portland moved to fourth in the Western Conference. Sporting KC showed grit but remain near the bottom under interim coach Kerry Zavagnin.
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WI vs PAK 2nd T20I: West Indies Edge Pakistan in Nail-Biter, Dream11 Predictions and Player Highlights
West Indies pulled off a narrow 2-wicket win over Pakistan in the 2nd T20I, leveling the series. Key roles were played by Jason Holder and Gudakesh Motie, while Pakistan’s Agha Salman and Hasan Nawaz performed strongly. Pitch conditions favored slower bowlers, crucial for Dream11 strategies. No major injuries were reported in either camp.