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Indian cricket sensation Smriti Mandhana has etched her name in history by scoring the fastest ODI century by an Indian, surpassing cricket legend Virat Kohli’s previous record. Mandhana reached her hundred in just 50 balls during a match against Australia, eclipsing Kohli’s 53-ball century against the same opposition in 2013.

The explosive innings also marks the second-fastest century in women’s cricket history, falling just short of Meg Lanning’s 45-ball record set against New Zealand in 2012. This remarkable achievement adds to Mandhana’s impressive career statistics, bringing her ODI century count to 13. She now stands within striking distance of Lanning’s all-time women’s record of 15 centuries.

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The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced an enhanced partnership aimed at developing young basketball talent and supporting Africa’s creative industries. The announcement came during the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algeria.

The expanded collaboration introduces “BAL Advance: Next Play,” set to launch in 2026, which will provide BAL players and coaches with business workshops and networking opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills. This initiative builds upon the existing BAL Advance program, which focuses on financial literacy and leadership development.

Additionally, the partnership will support BAL Future Pros, a program designed to nurture early-career talent in Africa’s sports industry. Applications for this program will be available in September through NBA Careers and BAL websites.

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The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce’s Ankita Yadav recently held promising discussions with Srinivas Prasad, representing the renowned Mohan Energy Corporation (MEC), a leading player in turnkey power sector projects.

MEC, known for its impressive track record of 100% project completion rate, has established a strong presence across more than 30 African nations and various Southeast Asian countries. The company has successfully executed projects in collaboration with foreign governments, multilateral funding agencies, UN organisations, and corporate entities.

As part of the prestigious Mohan Group, established in 1974, MEC benefits from a legacy of four decades of international operations spanning Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Southeast Asia. The Group, headquartered in New Delhi, maintains an extensive network of overseas offices and associates across multiple African nations, including Ghana, Mozambique, Zambia, Gambia, and Togo.

The meeting marks a significant step toward potential future collaborations and business opportunities between the Commonwealth Chamber and the energy sector giant.