July 2025 News Roundup – What Happened?

July brought a mix of football drama, court rulings, and big money moves in basketball. Below you’ll find the highlights that mattered most to our readers.

Football Highlights

First up, Pep Guardiola finally put the rumors to rest. The Manchester City manager said a return to Barcelona is "completely over" and that he plans a long break after his contract ends in 2027. He explained that the demanding 2024‑25 season took its toll, and stepping away feels like the right move for his family and health.

While Guardiola’s future settled, the women’s game heated up in North Africa. The WAFCON 2024 semifinals set up two exciting clashes: defending champions South Africa versus Nigeria’s Super Falcons, and hosts Morocco taking on Ghana. Both matches promise a thrilling run‑up to the July 26 final in Rabat, where the winner will lift the trophy on home soil.

Finance & Basketball

In Kenya, a high‑profile court case ended badly for Equity Bank. The court ruled the bank could not recover KSh 23.4 million from Wells Fargo after a cash heist in Moyale. Judges said Equity failed to provide on‑site security, so the liability fell on the bank itself.

Across the Atlantic, the NBA announced a new salary‑cap figure for the 2025‑26 season: $154.6 million, a 10 % increase over last year. The higher cap raises the luxury‑tax threshold and adds a hard‑cap apron, giving teams more flexibility but also more pressure to manage big contracts. The Brooklyn Nets, for example, sit with sizable cap space, while stars like LeBron James could reshape free agency.

All these stories show how sports, finance, and legal battles intertwine in everyday life. Whether you’re following a coach’s career move, cheering on national teams, watching a bank’s courtroom drama, or tracking basketball economics, July gave plenty to talk about.

Stay tuned for more updates as the weeks roll on. We’ll keep bringing you the latest from across Africa and beyond, so you never miss a beat.