A Zimbabwean filmmaker tackles mental health through cutting-edge virtual reality cinema. Lindiwe Mugwara wrote and directed Psyche, which appears at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival. The film breaks away from standard storytelling methods to create an abstract experience. Viewers wear special headsets to enter a computer-generated world that shows someone having a psychotic episode. Support came from Matamba Film Labs, Electric South, and the Zimbabwe German Society.
The production finished during 2023 but remains unavailable to general audiences. Festival screenings continue across different venues before public release. Mugwara plans to share the film through online platforms like YouTube later. The virtual reality format...
SpaceX lost another Starship rocket when it exploded during ground testing in Texas. The massive blast destroyed the second-generation upper stage that was preparing for Flight 10 later this month. Company CEO Elon Musk says a faulty nitrogen tank likely caused the explosion. The rocket had shown promise after recent test flights but still faced major challenges.
The Starship program has struggled with upper stage problems across multiple flights. Flight 7 and Flight 8 both failed when engines would not shut down properly after separating from the booster. Flight 9 made progress as the engines worked correctly and the ship reached space. However, the vehicle lost control during atmospheric reentry and could not complete important heat...
Manchester City will pay a £1 million fine after breaking Premier League punctuality rules nine times. The club accepted the punishment for repeatedly failing to start matches on time during the 2024-25 season. City finished third place that year, ending their streak of four consecutive league titles. The team currently competes at the Club World Cup under manager Pep Guardiola.
Premier League Rule L.33 requires teams to begin games and second halves promptly. Clubs face increasing penalties for each violation they commit. City paid £40,000 for their first offense but their ninth breach cost them £190,000. The fines add up to the seven-figure total that officials agreed upon with the Manchester club.
Arsenal wants to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke during the summer transfer window. The UK Telegraph reports that the Gunners consider the 23-year-old player among their top winger targets. Madueke faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge and could leave his current club. The England international joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven back in January 2023. He has displayed moments of excellent play but lacks consistency due to various injuries.
Enzo Maresca recently used Madueke as a left winger rather than his preferred right side position. The player may not receive guaranteed starting time next season under the current setup. Chelsea pursues other winger options that could push Madueke further down the depth chart. The Blues hold...
Weather stopped a Club World Cup match between Palmeiras and Al Ahly on Thursday night. The game ended after one hour when storms threatened MetLife Stadium. Referee Anthony Taylor sent both teams off the field with Brazil's Palmeiras ahead 2-0. Stadium workers told fans to leave their seats and go inside for safety. Many people moved slowly despite warnings about dangerous weather conditions.
This marks the second weather delay at the tournament. Tuesday's game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan faced a 65-minute lightning delay in Orlando. Stadium announcements kept warning about severe weather approaching the area. Officials made the right call to protect players and spectators from harm. Weather continues to challenge outdoor...
Barcelona must sell seven players to register new signings Joan Garcia and Nico Williams for next season. The Spanish champions already secured Garcia from rival club Espanyol and want Athletic Club winger Williams. Financial rules may prevent both players from joining the squad without major departures. Mundo Deportivo reports the club believes it can avoid selling star players to meet requirements. Team officials remain confident about finding solutions to their registration problems.
The Catalans placed Ansu Fati, Pau Victor, Pablo Torre, Inaki Pena, Oriol Romeu, Andreas Christensen and Marc-Andre ter Stegen on the transfer market. Barcelona struggles with massive debt that reaches billions of euros. La Liga's spending limits force...
Kaizer Chiefs wants to sign Lobi Stars goalkeeper Japhet Opubo after their poor defensive record last season. The South African club allowed the second most goals in their top division during the 2024/25 campaign. Chiefs officials have made finding a new goalkeeper their main priority for the transfer window. Local South African media reports suggest Opubo has caught the attention of club scouts.
The 30-year-old Nigerian keeper brings extensive experience from his domestic league career. Opubo helped Rangers win the Nigerian Premier Football League championship during the 2023/24 season. His resume shows stints with multiple Nigerian clubs such as Bayelsa United, Heartland and Sunshine Stars. The goalkeeper ranks among the most...
Nigeria's home-based Super Eagles will compete at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar during the 2024 African Nations Championship group stage matches. The 15,000-seat venue previously hosted this year's CAF Confederation Cup final. Zanzibar operates as a semi-autonomous region under Tanzania's government. The Eagles face a challenging Group D with defending champions Senegal alongside Sudan and Congo. CAF announced the official venues Thursday for the upcoming tournament.
Three East African nations will share hosting duties for the competition. Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will welcome teams from across the continent. The championship runs from August 2 through August 30 this year. Only players competing in their home country's domestic leagues...
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe landed in the hospital Thursday with stomach problems. The French captain suffers from severe gastroenteritis and needs medical tests. Doctors admitted him for proper treatment and monitoring. The former Paris Saint-Germain player will miss Sunday's Club World Cup match against Pachuca. He already sat out Wednesday's 1-1 tie with Al Hilal.
The 26-year-old striker hopes to recover quickly and return to action. Real Madrid announced his condition on their official website. The illness strikes at a bad time during the tournament in America. Mbappe wants to help his team compete for the Club World Cup title. His absence weakens Madrid's attacking options against tough opponents.
