Live updates: real-time news, scores and breaking events

Want fast facts and minute-by-minute coverage? Our live updates tag brings you immediate reports on the stories that matter across Africa and beyond. Use this feed for sports scores, political developments, security alerts, power cuts and big cultural moments as they happen.

We publish rolling live blogs and short update posts so you can follow a match, court case or crisis without hunting multiple sites. Recent examples include the Pacers booking their NBA Finals spot, Eskom’s return to Stage 3 load‑shedding, and the Bybit $1.1bn crypto hack — all covered with time-stamped notes, key quotes and quick context. For sports fans we track lineups, goals and key plays like Alex de Minaur's DC Open clash or Inter Miami's MLS opener. For politics and public safety we flag developments such as the Lagos Assembly impeachment and high-profile court appearances.

How to follow live updates fast

Use these tips to stay ahead: enable browser notifications or follow our social accounts for push alerts; refresh the live blog for the newest timestamped items; open the “live updates” tag to see every related post in one place. If you’re on mobile, turn off heavy images in your browser to save data and speed up load times. Bookmark the tag page for instant access during big events.

What we include in each live post

Each live update has three simple parts: a short headline, a running timeline of entries and a context box that explains why the event matters. We add streaming and broadcast info when available, weather notes if they matter to a match, and scores or official statements as they land. Expect concise writing — no long essays — so you can scan and get back to the action.

Want alerts for specific topics? Use our search to filter live updates by team, person or issue — for example search “Pacers”, “Eskom” or “Bybit” to find every update tied to those stories. We also link to full features and post‑match analyses when the live phase ends, so you can read a deeper take later.

Looking for accuracy? Our live coverage prioritizes verified sources: official team feeds, government statements, court records and trusted wire services. When information is unverified we label it clearly and update as new facts arrive. That helps you separate early reports from confirmed developments.

If you want to contribute, send tips or photos to our newsroom contact page. We review every submission and may use verified eyewitness material with credit. Remember: don't share unverified rumors — they slow down clear reporting.

Bookmark this tag, follow our channels and refresh when an event is live. Whether it’s a nail‑biting final, a major trial, an energy crisis or a breaking security story, our live updates keep you informed with speed and clarity.

We add timestamps to every update, note who said what, and correct errors fast with clear correction notes. For live video, check our streaming pointers in each post. Questions? Reach the team via the contact form or DM newsroom on Twitter and Instagram anytime too.