Cape Construction News Archive: September 2025 Updates on African Infrastructure, Sports, and Business

Rennes host Lens at Roazhon Park on Sept 28, 2025, in a tight Ligue 1 clash. Both sides sit a point apart in the table, with betting odds favoring Rennes and key injuries influencing line‑ups.

Africa's luxury tourism surged 13.6% in 2024, projected to add $168 billion, but most profits leak abroad, leaving local communities with limited gains.

Arne Slot was on the brink of becoming Liverpool's fastest manager to 100 points when a knockout loss to Crystal Palace ended the club’s perfect start. A late equaliser from Federico Chiesa gave hope, but Eddie Nketiah’s last‑minute strike sealed a 2‑1 defeat. Slot blamed a defensive lapse in the closing minutes, pushing the milestone back to the next game.

Brentford host Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2025. The Bees sit 17th after a 3-1 loss to Fulham, while United are 11th following a 2-1 win over Chelsea under Ruben Amorim. Historical head‑to‑head favors United, yet recent form hints a tight game. United's poor record against London clubs adds intrigue.

Strasbourg host Marseille at the Stade de la Meinau on September 26, 2025. Both clubs sit in the Ligue 1 top six and enter on two-game winning streaks. Historical meetings have produced five draws in the last six encounters, while Strasbourg boasts an unbeaten home record and Marseille struggles on the road. Bookmakers back Marseille slightly, but the odds favor a tight, low‑scoring draw.

TS Galaxy kept their unbeaten run alive with a 3-1 win over AmaZulu, moving into fourth place. Sekhukhune United slipped to a 1-1 draw with Chippa United after a missed chance. Durban City earned a hard‑earned goalless draw at Stellenbosch, while Orbit College shocked Polokwane City to snap their run. The results reshuffle the early‑season table and set the tone for the next round.

Barcelona beat city rivals Espanyol 3-1 on LaLiga matchday 12, widening their lead at the top of the table. Atlético Madrid, Osasuna and Athletic Club also secured key results that reshaped the European spots. Notable wins came from Girona, Real Sociedad and Alavés, while two high‑profile games were postponed. The postponed fixtures keep the title race fluid, but Barcelona’s consistency remains the benchmark.

Xiaomi will unveil its 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max smartphones on September 25 in China. All three run the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and ship with Hyper OS 3. Highlights include a 6.3‑inch OLED display with M10 luminescence, a 7,000 mAh battery on the base model, and Leica‑co‑engineered cameras. The Pro Max adds a unique RGB‑stacked screen and a rear‑facing dynamic display. Prices start at 4,499 yuan and top out at 5,999 yuan.

Bangladesh Women clinched a 60‑run victory over West Indies Women in the 2nd ODI at Warner Park on Jan 21, 2025. The win moved the series in Bangladesh's favour and highlighted standout performances from Nahida Akter and others. Full match details, stats and what the result means for the series are covered.

Telkom SA has completed the R6.575 billion sale of its Swiftnet tower unit to an Actis‑led consortium. The deal includes around 4,000 masts across South Africa and required clearances from ICASA and the Competition Tribunal. Proceeds will cut debt, boost the balance sheet and fund a special dividend. The move follows a broader trend of South African operators shedding tower assets. Telkom now focuses on its core data‑led growth strategy.

SASSA unveils the July 2025 payment schedule for old age, disability and children’s grants, while SRD payouts run from July 28‑30. Beneficiaries get step‑by‑step guidance on checking SRD status online, and a look at the upcoming review that will shape the programme’s future.

South African business confidence fell sharply during the heated 2024 election period but has since regained ground, with the SACCI index climbing back to over 110. Year‑on‑year figures show a modest improvement, driven by more collaborative government actions, even as the broader economy struggles to grow beyond 0.4% in the first half of the year.