Coach Hugo Broos said South Africa turned to Panama for two friendlies after Brazil and Argentina asked for R90m. Panama were chosen for availability and fit, but were not free.
Nex Panamá reports that students are taking a leading role in school care through the program “Gente Cool,” highlighting youth involvement in maintaining and improving school environments.
UPI reports that Panama successfully tested remote robotic surgery to treat a stroke on March 24, 2026. The pilot could expand access to urgent stroke care, though connectivity and regulation remain hurdles.
Rookie Leaner says he isn’t surprised to make the South Africa squad as Bafana prepare for a two-leg friendly against Panama, with the first match at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The Senate met as lawmakers considered a potential deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security after Republican senators held a late-night meeting with President Donald Trump, signaling possible progress in funding talks.
Panama’s National Railway Secretariat has partnered with rail institute INCOFER as a first regional partner in talks about a possible cross-border rail link, with the Panamá Pacífico–Divisa stretch identified as the likely initial Panamanian segment.
A young man was detained in Panama on suspicion of human trafficking after investigators say he recruited minors and adult women and promoted them via online catalogs and WhatsApp.
An Israeli missile struck a waterfront building in Tyre while an Al Jazeera journalist was on air, interrupting the live report and highlighting risks to civilians and media in border areas.
Panama will play South Africa in FIFA-window friendly matches as preparation for its upcoming debut against Ghana, using the games to test players and tactics.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong, chairman and former CEO of Williams Companies, to fill Markwayne Mullin’s U.S. Senate seat through the end of the year—a move that installs an energy executive in federal office.
A group of 65 women traveled to the Republic of Panama during Women’s History Month, the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent reports. The trip highlights Panama’s appeal for organized cultural and heritage travel.
Panama’s Caja de Seguro Social has updated the Mi Caja Digital platform so users can view laboratory and exam results online via phone or computer, Telemetro reports.
CERN scientists in Geneva successfully conducted a first‑of‑its‑kind truck test transporting antiprotons, a delicate demonstration of safe antimatter handling.
JW Marriott Panama unveiled a revamped room collection on March 24, 2026, describing the update as “an evolution of conscious luxury” aimed at elevating the property’s appeal to discerning travelers.
TVN 2 reports that merchants in Río Abajo are preparing for the Vía España widening; shops located on the public easement must relocate to make way for the project.
A World Bank Group delegation met with Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance; Panamanian officials stressed consolidating strategic alliances to dynamize the economy, attract investment and promote development.
President Trump has named Oklahoma lawmaker Markwayne Mullin to head the Department of Homeland Security, tasking him with overseeing a contentious crackdown on migrants that could reshape U.S. enforcement and affect migration flows through Latin America.
IFARHU is considering barring cash withdrawals of the PASE-U subsidy to better control use and modernize payments, a change that could shift beneficiaries toward digital access.
PBS reports that American national Dennis Coyle, detained in Afghanistan in January 2025 on unspecified allegations, has been released after more than a year in custody.
Veraguas tops the Béisbol Mayor 2026 standings after March 24 results, and a decisive matchup against Chiriquí is set to influence the season’s standings.