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There will be eight lowest ranked teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Bafana Bafana are one of them. Who are the remaining seven?

Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump’s claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to $10,990 (£8,333) to be at the final.

Spanish cyclist Jaume Guardeno is in intensive care after suffering “serious injuries” in a collision with a vehicle.

Three financial technology companies have joined forces to launch TrustNET, a unified AI-driven platform designed to deliver end-to-end fraud prevention, compliance management and identity verification for banks and regulators across West Africa. The platform combines BlueSPACE’s regional financial technology expertise, INETCO’s real-time payment fraud prevention and transaction monitoring,...

A small research team at Boston University has developed a deep learning model that outperforms state-of-the-art European weather prediction systems in forecasting rainfall in tropical West Africa — a region where unreliable forecasts have long hampered farmers, water managers and disaster response teams. Led by Yves Atchadé, a professor of mathematics, statistics and computing and […]

Ghana’s government has approved a $250 million investment to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence computing center, as the country accelerates efforts to position itself as a leading hub for responsible AI development in Africa. Communications, Digital Technologies and Innovation Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the initiative Tuesday during a national stakeholder meeting...

The building housed 11 departments that have since been relocated to other government buildings

French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump’s comments about his marriage were “neither elegant nor up to standard”.

Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year.

What are the mission’s four astronauts doing and when will they go to the Moon?

It is the latest sign of warming relations between the US and Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro was seized in a commando raid.

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists “may be liable” for the killings.

The army has been deployed to five of South Africa’s nine provinces for a year-long operation.

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team’s 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

On 30 April, the 59 luxury homes of a prestigious new residential estate in Plattekloof will be released to the market — and exclusive sales agents Pam Golding are expecting rapid sales based on unmet demand for quality housing in this sought-after Northern Suburbs neighbourhood.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the new commissioner of the South African Revenue Service, replacing Edward Kieswetter from 1 May 2026.

South Africans are being warned that traffic police will be out in full force over the Easter weekend, with surprise raodblocks being planned. 

Violent protests erupted in parts of the SA, including KuGompo, this week following the coronation

Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) Gauteng Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga was appointed as Finance MEC.

Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced Dunga’s appointment during his cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday

PA leader Gayton McKenzie dismissed allegations that he is involved in organised crime as baseless

The future of Chelsea striker Sam Kerr remains uncertain – but would it be a wise decision to let her leave on a free transfer this summer?

Coach Mickey Arthur says the world is Shoaib Bashir’s oyster as the spinner tries to win back his England place at his new county Derbyshire.

Alpine condemn the social media abuse targeted at Franco Colapinto and deny the “unfounded” suggestions they are favouring team-mate Pierre Gasly.

Soweto giants Orlando Pirates return from the FIFA break with a Betway Premiership clash against Golden Arrows.

‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ fans dragged MaCele for her insulting and insensitive remarks about MaKhumalo’s struggles with infertility.

The Government Employees Medical Scheme processes roughly R180 million in claims and 22 000 GP visits per day.

The agency says the insurer’s branding creates a misleading impression that the two organisations are working together.

The AI policy is structured around six core pillars.

From former Miss SA Lalela Mswane to Nay Maps, here is what South Africa’s celebrities will be doing over the holiday.

Nasa mission enters its second day, with crew hoping to become first people to get close to the moon in 50 years

Four astronauts are preparing to leave Earth’s orbit and slingshot towards the moon as Nasa’s Artemis II mission enters its second day.

The high-stakes 10-day voyage will mark the first time humans leave space close to Earth and return to the vicinity of the moon in half a century....

Global card issuer-processor Paymentology and Bank Zero partner to deliver digital banking and financial services in SA.

Promed24 is securing focused medical teams that are ready for fast and efficient trauma care during the peak-accident season.

The Auditor-General finds R12.1 billion-worth of issues hindering government ICT projects, amid the state’s weak cyber security posture.

Ford has announced that the revamped Territory will arrive in South Africa in the coming weeks.

The Chinese BYD launched in South Africa in 2023 but hasn’t revealed its sales figures, until now.

TopAuto’s growth is thanks to its approach to publishing news – accurate, relevant, and fast.

Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C

Review finds care for some patients was “below the level that would have been expected”.

Debi Angell says the kits they make help women and girls who can not afford period products.