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Johann Rupert’s Remgro says regulatory delays in the proposed R10-billion merger of the fibre assets of one of its investee companies with Vodacom’s came with a lost “opportunity cost” of between R3 billion to R4 billion.

The family of a Cape Town woman who was gunned down last month in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, say they are relieved that police tracked down the suspected perpetrators.

A county sheriff was charged with murder Thursday after he allegedly shot and killed a district court judge in the southern US state of Kentucky.

Under Turkey’s proposal, beef would be required to come from cattle that is at least 16 months old, and be marinated with specific amounts of fat, yogurt or milk, onion, salt, thyme, and pepper.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Canadian and Italian dignitaries marked the successful recovery of a portrait of Winston Churchill known as “The Roaring Lion,” stolen in Canada and recovered in Italy after a two-year search.

Claude Pivi, Guinea’s most wanted fugitive, has been on the run since last year’s dramatic prison break.

Mozambique’s FRELIMO is counting on a relatively young candidate to inspire, an independent has set his sights on a surprise, the Mozambique Democratic Movement is hopeful, and RENAMO does not intend to remain in opposition forever.

The 65-year-old pledges not to be a threat to the military junta, which toppled him from power last August.

The wildlife body says the cull was necessary as the country was struggling to cope with an overpopulation of elephants along with a withering drought that has left thousands facing food shortages.

Higher spending on public services and benefits led to a rise in government borrowing, figures show.

The comments come after Taiwanese firm Gold Apollo said it did not make the devices used in the attack.

Artificial intelligence is being developed to help organise holidays, but is it any good?

Some economists have linked a drop in consumer confidence to officials’ warnings of a painful Budget.

Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has blamed “miscommunication” after backtracking on his public promise to reimburse Olympics silver medallist Jo-Ané van Dyk.

AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has requested that a member of the Presidential Protection Services assigned to him be withdrawn from his post, citing security concerns.

Cabinet veteran Pravin Gordhan’s colleagues showered the late politician with lavish praise and defended him against an onslaught of criticism, while some relayed insights into his solemn and final moments.

Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has put his head on the block vowing he will make sure South Africans are protected from the high cost of electricity.

Four Betway Premiership matches will take place this weekend – all on Saturday, 21 September. Here’s who’ll be in action …

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has named his matchday 23 to face the Springboks in Santiago del Estero.

A former Kaizer Chiefs fan favourite who was flirting with a return to the Glamour Boys is set to join their rivals instead!

Eben Etzebeth has downplayed being set to equal the record for the most capped Springbok against Argentina on Saturday.

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While thunderstorms can be frightening for many, they can be especially terrifying for dogs due to the loud thunder…

‘Please explain?’: A South African woman on TikTok says she’s traumatised and wants answers from Albany bread.

Sasko has claimed that they have NOT recalled any products, despite another customer allegedly finding a rat in a loaf of bread.

Janet Jackson withdrew from the DStv Delicious Festival, but no refunds will be issued. Busta Rhymes and Jason Derulo will now headline the event.

As a lover of African rhythms and beats, superstar DJ on the rise, Thakzin, prides himself on having the ability to intricately blend spiritually awakening sounds into his music.

These are the articles, videos and more that caught the attention of TechCentral’s editorial team in the past 24 hours.

Sublethal’s remote guns have been on the market for six years but recently started attracting wider attention.

In 2025, more companies will integrate ethical considerations into the earliest stages of AI development, rather than treating ethics as an afterthought, says Nazareen Ebrahim, founder and CEO of Naz Consulting International.

Unwrapped towards the end of April in India, Mahindra has formally confirmed price and specification details of the radically different…

Coastal tour that started in June in the Eastern Cape reaches its end before the season finale at Zwartkops in October.

Manufacturers are alleging that slumping EV sales, new emissions regulations and 2035 banning of combustion engine vehicle sales are impacting on sales.

In addition to the Oroch, the eventual production version of the Niagara will spawn a rebadged Nissan derivative that will seemingly replace the discontinued NP200.

Long waits for hospital eye treatment are growing and appointment delays hit a record, figures show.

A team of scientists say it is “beyond reasonable doubt” the Covid pandemic started with infected animals.

The Czech government said it endorsed Britain’s Rolls-Royce as a partner for the state-owned power group CEZ to develop small modular nuclear reactors.

Thousands of people demonstrated in Brussels on Monday in solidarity with the workers of a nearby Audi factory making electric vehicles that the German carmaker is considering shutting down amid slumping in sales.

At the end of this month, England will close the doors of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, signalling the end to polluting coal-powered electricity in the UK.

Oil and gas giants have spent ~R98 billion on sports sponsorship through some 205 accords, said a study by research group New Weather Institute.