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Livramento’s World Cup in doubt after injury blow
England defender Tino Livramento could miss England’s World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh injury on the eve of the Three Lions’ tournament opener.
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England defender Tino Livramento could miss England’s World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh injury on the eve of the Three Lions’ tournament opener.

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

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Open the doors to well-equipped libraries for the children of underserved communities

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No room for error for the Bafana coach in finding the correct line-up against the physical, aerially strong Europeans

South Africa
He was speaking during the commemoration of Youth Day in Soweto.

South Africa
Tyms AI today announced the launch of its human-first AI platform, built to help medium and enterprise businesses run their operations faster and smarter. The platform combines AI software and intelligent agents that handle day-to-day work across finance, sales, marketing, customer service, compliance, and more, freeing teams to focus on the judgment-driven work that drives […]

South Africa
The collision between a minibus taxi, truck collision on the N4 claimed eight lives.

South Africa
Ibrahim was born Adolph Johannes Brand in District Six, Cape Town on October the ninth 1934.

World
The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade.

World
The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.

World
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading.

World
The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.

Africa
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.

Africa
Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.

Africa
The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.

Africa
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.

Business
Applications open for funding to help families with the cost of school essentials.

Business
Do online saving methods really work?
Business
Business

Politics
The DA says Bruce Nimmerhoudt serves as Member of the Mayoral Committee in both municipalities

Politics
The historic event expedited the pace of the liberation struggle which changed SA’s politics

Politics
This year’s National Youth Day marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.

Politics
This after Ramaphosa filed an urgent court interdict, halting the work of parliament impeachment.

Sport
From stag-do drag to Fenway Park, how did a 1970s disco hit become the soundtrack of the Tartan Army?

Sport
Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus.

Sport
Siwelele head coach Lehlohonolo Seema says Bohlale Ngwato has what it takes to succeed at Orlando Pirates if he is given support.

Sport
The performance of Cape Verde defender Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes in their heroic World Cup draw against heavyweights Spain evoked pride in supporters of his club, League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers.
Education
[ANGOP] Talatona — The 3rd edition of the postgraduate course in Public Procurement, promoted by the National Institute of Public Administration (ENAPP), started on Monday in Luanda, with the aim of qualifying professionals and strengthening transparency in public management.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), through its Public Accountants Examinations Board (PAEB), has Monday released the May 2026 examination results for the Certified Tax Advisor (CTA) and Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA) courses, showing a moderate improvement in performance compared to the December 2025 examinations.
Education
[Vanguard] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mop-up exercise.
Education
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — Businesses have been urged to embrace neuro inclusion as a driver of innovation and productivity. Speaking at the strategic human resource conference in Gaborone, Lyra Botswana’s managing director, Dr Onalethata Johnson said discussions often focused on gender and age, while overlooking neurodiversity.

Lifestyle
Njideka Akunyili Crosby is a 43-year-old artist whose portrait of Michelle and Barack Obama was received well by the couple.

Lifestyle
Tsietsi Mashinini has been credited as the mastermind of the student protests in Soweto in 1976.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Unfortunately, the agency has decided to push back July 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants, leaving millions of homes with kids in the lurch …

Entertainment
Exciting talent Paul de Villiers is expected to be unleashed by the Springboks in their match against the Barbarians on Saturday.

Entertainment
Van Wyk expressed his excitement about joining the Tshwane giants.
Entertainment

Entertainment
The Jaecoo J5 line-up will expand in August with the introduction of the SHS hybrid and the fully electric BEV.

Science/Tech
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments infrastructure company, today announces a strategic investment from Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions for traditional and digital finance. This partnership marks the definitive next phase of Flutterwave’s long-term stablecoin strategy, seamlessly connecting its existing cross-border settlement capabilities with...

Science/Tech
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Science/Tech
New simulations suggest Venus’ extremely slow backward rotation may have been triggered by a high-angle collision with a fast-moving object roughly one-tenth its mass. The impact could have dramatically altered Venus’ spin and melted nearly its entire mantle. Universe Today reports: Venus’ bizarre and extraordinarily slow retrograde rotation on its axis has long puzzled planetary scientists....

Science/Tech
Sellers on TikTok used pricey items to lure bidders to “Surprise Sets” livestreams, but most of the auctions yielded only cheap prizes. Gambling experts are concerned about the potential for harm.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

Health
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
Health
Others who were in the facility have been allowed to return to their homes in recent weeks for monitoring by local health officials.
Health
With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.