March 03
Malawi: Govt Commends Mncs for Malawi Sport Award Initiative - Urges Corporate Support
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Government has hailed the Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) for its prestigious annual Malawi Sport Award initiative, describing it as a vital platform for… Read more »
March 02
Kenya: 'Veteran' Athlete Mweresa Impressed By Emergence of Gen Z Sprinters
Capital FM
Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Boniface Mweresa is amazed by the emergence of a new generation of sprinters in the country. Read more »
February 28
West Africa: 5,000 Athletes Jostle for $71,000 Ecowas Marathon Prize Money
This Day
A strong contingent of 5,000 local and international runners will battle for $71,000 prize money at the 3rd edition 2025 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon billed for March 1. Read more »
February 25
Kenya: Kenya's Kipkorir Provisionally Suspended for Doping
Daily Trust
Kenyan marathon runner Brimin Kipkorir has been provisionally suspended after he tested positive for prohibited substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday. Read more »
Kenya: Athletics Icon Sang Urges Kenya to Bid for More International Events
Capital FM
Renowned athletics coach Patrick Sang' has urged Athletics Kenya (AK) to bid for bigger competitions to increase Kenya's stature as a sports destination. Read more »
Namibia: Mboma Faces Physical, Psychological Minefield
New Era
Track and field enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Christine Mboma's return to her best form this season. Read more »
February 24
Kenya: AIU Slaps Kenyan Marathoner With Two-Year Ban for Doping
Capital FM
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have slapped Kenyan marathoner Caren Cheptoek with a two-year ban after testing positive for a banned substance. Read more »
February 22
Ethiopia: Kejelcha Chases World 10km Record in Castellón [opinion]
Reporter
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha will target another record-breaking performance at the 10K Facsa Castellón, a World Athletics Label Road race, on Sunday (16). Read more »
February 19
Zimbabwe: Chauke Salutes Tendai Zimuto
The Herald
As distance runner Tendai Zimuto celebrates his recently won Harare Athletic Board Senior Men Athlete of the Year award, his coach Benson Chauke hopes the feat motivates him. Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Okpekpe Race Organiser Hails Lagos City Marathon @10
This Day
Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organiser of the historic Okpekpe international 10km Road Race, has congratulated Nilayo Sports Management, Access Bank, and Lagos State Government on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kibet Wins Lagos City Marathon As Kenyans Maintain Dominance
Daily Trust
Kenya's Edwin Kibet won the 10th edition of the 2025 Access Bank Lagos city marathon male 42km race which was held on Saturday, February 15. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Botha, O'donoghue Maintain Dominance
The Herald
Triathlon Zimbabwe held their last competitive race at Mount Pleasant Pool yesterday, with most of the top juniors and youth maintaining their dominance in their respective age… Read more »
February 12
Kenya: Kenya's Yegon Provisionally Suspended After Testing Positive for Banned Substance
Capital FM
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have provisionally suspended Kenya's Geoffrey Yegon after testing positive for a banned substance. Read more »
Kenya: Record Holder Chepng'etich to Highlight Lisbon Half Marathon
Capital FM
World record holder for the women's marathon, Ruth Chepng'etich, will be competing at this year's Lisbon Half Marathon on March 9. Read more »
February 11
Zimbabwe: Coventry Speaks On Transgender Athletes
The Herald
One of the candidates to lead the International Olympic Committee Kirsty Coventry has backed a blanket prohibition for so-called transgender athletes participating in events… Read more »
February 10
Kenya: Chepkirui Determined to Succeed At Senior Level Despite Struggles
Capital FM
Kenya's Purity Chepkirui admits she has struggled to adapt to the senior level after considerable success in the juniors. Read more »
Kenya: Government to Join Athletics Kenya in War Against Age Cheating
Capital FM
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has promised the government's support towards the war against age cheating in Kenyan athletics. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Class of 25 the Best Ever
Namibian
Namibia concluded their best-ever campaign at the Indoor Hockey World Cup when the women's team finished sixth and the men eighth in Porec yesterday. Read more »
February 09
Uganda: Kiprop, Chelangat Shine At This Year's National Athletics Championships
Nile Post
The 31st edition of the National Athletics Championships delivered thrilling performances despite the absence of Uganda's elite long-distance runners, including Jacob Kiplimo and… Read more »
February 04
Kenya: Girl On Fire! Kenya's Winny Bii Sets Personal Record At New Mexico Triple Jump
Capital FM
Kenyan youngster Winny Bii set a new personal best (PB) on her way to victory in the women's triple jump at the New Mexico Team Open at the Convention Centre in New Mexico. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Health Tips, Music At Tuku Half Marathon
The Herald
Organisers of the 2025 Oliver Mtukudzi Half Marathon have described this year's edition as a resounding success. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Maisvorewa Lifts Auburn University
The Herald
Led by top Zimbabwean female sprinter Vimbayi Maisvorewa, the Auburn track and field team continued its impressive indoor campaign, competing at the Bob Pollock Invitational in… Read more »
February 03
Ghana: Athletics Spectator Killed By Hammer Throw
Ghanaian Times
A spectator was killed after he was accidentally struck by a hammer thrown by an athlete at a high school indoor athletics event in the United States. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Sprinters Continue to Hold Fort
The Herald
Zimbabwe athletes' performances on the indoor scene so far points to a great year in international track running. Read more »
