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Cambodia deploys rodents for life-saving mine detection operations
Giant pouched rats expertly detect TNT, helping clear mines and remnants from Cambodia’s conflict-ridden terrain.
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Giant pouched rats expertly detect TNT, helping clear mines and remnants from Cambodia’s conflict-ridden terrain.
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Some buildings remain standing in Rafah despite widespread destruction. Were they left intentionally, and if so, why?
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Pyongyang is reportedly planning to deploy thousands more troops to back Russia.
Top Stories
Southern Water announces water restrictions for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from Monday.
South Africa
The explosion has caused veld fires in the Magoebaskloof area.
South Africa
Rise in e-commerce activity boosts SA’s supply chain sector
Despite facing ongoing challenges, South Africa’s supply chain sector is experiencing growth fuelled by a surge in e-commerce and advancements in technology.
This is according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who was speaking at the opening ceremony of the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing on...
South Africa
An elderly man was abducted and taken to an initiation school in Limpopo.
South Africa
Government welcomes ruling against online child sexual abuse content
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies and the Film and Publication Board (FPB) have welcomed the ruling by the Gauteng High Court ordering Meta to shut down certain Instagram accounts and WhatsApp channels found to be distributing explicit Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), commonly known as...
World
The women, known as “Ms Golf”, allegedly had sexual relations with monks and extorted money from them.
World
Auctioneers in London say it’s thought to be the only oil portrait the Indian independence leader sat for.
World
Fauja Singh was out on his afternoon walk on Monday when he was hit by a speeding car. Police have arrested the driver.
World
South Korea is notorious for its hyper-competitive education system.
Africa
Muhammadu Buhari’s life tracked dramatic changes over decades – and he was often at the centre of events.
Africa
Advocates say it is essential for unlocking the continent’s economic and cultural potential
Africa
Burna Boy, one of the biggest names in Afrobeats, says he didn’t want his sound to be “in one box”.
Africa
Ghana beat Tanzania 4-1 to secure their quarter-final place at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as holders South Africa secure top spot in Group C.
Business
Mercedes-Benz is concerned about the future of its production plant in East London.
Business
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that a “critical meeting” is set to take place in the next two weeks with representatives from Formula 1.
Business
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.
Business
There’s good news for South Africans as Eskom’s power generation performance shows encouraging signs of stability.
Politics
Cachalia assumes the position in an acting capacity from 1 August.
Politics
DA claims US rejected Presidential Special Envoy Mcebisi Jonas’s credential.
Politics
Ntshavheni says that while not all risks will become reality, it is planned for and mitigated again
Politics
The President is not decisive; he is not serious about corruption says the Foundation.
Sport
FlySafair’s pilots are planning on striking soon, after recent salary increase negotiations with the airline hit a dead end. Here’s when…
Sport
Gayton McKenzie has revealed that a ‘significant meeting’ is set to take place in the next two weeks with representatives from Formula One.
Sport
Orlando Pirates have parted ways with six players so far but more are expected to leave in the coming weeks as the team returns from Spain.
Sport
Thokoza Sbu Nkosi? The former Bulls and Sharks player has returned to Instagram, fuelling rumours he has answered an ancestral calling…
Education
[Daily Maverick] It will take political courage to make this strategic reorientation a success. We must be willing to break resistance to the reforms, accelerate support for teachers, scale early learning innovations and stabilise provincial spending.
Education
The university plans to offer additional anti-discrimination training in partnership with Jewish organizations. Some other measures could prove controversial.
Education
The University of Michigan was the latest school accused of failing to report large foreign donations amid a wider pressure campaign from the Trump administration.
Education
Administration officials have already begun the process of transferring certain functions to other agencies.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Before Tyla became a Grammy-winning global pop sensation, she was already dazzling Edenglen High School, not just with her voice, but her paintbrush too.
Entertainment
Khanyi is the first African to receive a Netflix Reality Universe Superlatives nomination.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Mlindo the Vocalist is cleaning up his act and turning things around by surrounding himself with the right support system.
Science/Tech
While your competitors are still drowning in paperwork, some firms are already 10 steps ahead.
Science/Tech
The countries agree to strengthen science, tech and innovation cooperation, intensifying continental unity amid geopolitical challenges.
Science/Tech
South African-founded MSP celebrates 15 years on the global MSP 501 list, with a notable rise of over 200 positions in 2025 rankings.
Science/Tech
South Africa must not send the next generation of workers and entrepreneurs into the world equipped with knowledge that has an expiration date.
Motoring
Positioning below the Pro-4X Warrior and Pro-4X Warrior, the Stealth becomes the ‘entry-level’ off-road focused Navara model in complete contrast to the previous iteration.
Motoring
Red Bull spinning athlete, Samkeliso “Sam Sam” Thubane, is taking on a new role at Red Bull Shay’ iMoto 2025
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Staff members who were first notified of terminations in April were finally let go late Monday.
Health
PEPFAR, the AIDS relief program, hasn’t operated in Russia since 2012 and does not fund abortions.
Health
In an about-face, the administration is cracking down on so-called skin substitutes, overused treatments that cost Medicare more than $10 billion last year.
Health
Simply Limitless must leave its base in Kidderminster in weeks after the landlord found new tenants.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.