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Olympics-Greenpeace takes aim at Eni’s role as Milano Cortina sponsor
Environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has called on Winter Olympics organisers to end their partnership with Italian oil major Eni ENI.MI, warning that the group’s fossil fuel operations undermine efforts to protect snow‑dependent sports as the climate warms.
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Hungary’s Tisza party leads pre-election poll, far-right party on course for parliament
Hungary’s centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s governing Fidesz party before an April 12 election, and the far-right Our Homeland party is on course to enter parliament, according to an opinion poll published on Tuesday.
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SPEED QUEEN: Teen sensation Lara Markthaler takes South Africa to the Olympic slopes
At 18, Lara Markthaler is already carving her name into Olympic snow. Nicknamed Spunkiiiiii and recognisable by her trademark pink hair, Lara heads to Milano Cortina to race the slalom and giant slalom, carrying the hopes of the country as one of only a handful representing South Africa.

South Africa
Suburbs in north west of Joburg raise concerns over garbage piling up
Residents of suburbs north west of Johannesburg raise concern over garbage piling up due to strike
South Africa
News24 | Mpumalanga man hands himself over to police for murder of 2-year-old niece
A 24-year-old man has handed himself over to police in connection with the brutal murder of his 2-year-old niece in Phola Park, Kwamhlanga, in Mpumalanga.

South Africa
Bester to challenge his transfer from Kgosi Mampuru prison
Bester was moved to eBhongweni Super Maximum Correctional Facility in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa
Madlanga Comm rules on admission of Wtness F’s WhatsApp evidence
Witness F was granted a postponement last week as his legal counsel needed more time.

World
Iranians seeking to punish ruling elite go after the next best thing — their kids
Iranians in the diaspora are tracking down the sons and daughters of Iran’s ruling elite, many of whom work and live lavishly abroad, demanding they be deported.

World
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing reopens, but few have been allowed to cross
Gaza’s main border crossing reopened Monday after being closed for most of the war, but few people have been allowed to cross.

World
U.S. and Iran to meet for negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program
The U.S. and Iran will meet later this week in Turkey to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. The negotiations come after President Trump weighed military strikes on Iran.

World
What to know to know ahead of the negotiations between U.S. and Iran
NPR’s Michel Martin asks Suzanne Maloney, vice president and director of the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution, about U.S. negotiations with Iran.

Africa
Banknote bouquets could land you in jail, Kenya’s central bank warns
Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Africa
Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

Africa
Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.

Africa
McKenzie clarifies claim South Africa will host Wafcon 2026
South Africa’s sports minister Gayton McKenzie says “no formal decision” has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.

Business
R320 billion Eskom mega-project coming to South Africa
Nedbank reveals 27 new mega-projects worth R705.6 billion – including Eskom’s new project valued at R320 billion.
Business

Business
End of the road for John Steenhuisen
The leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, a key member of the ruling coalition, plans to step down at internal elections in two months, after facing criticism over his leadership, Bloomberg sources say.

Business
One million people missed HMRC tax return deadline
The UK’s tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.

Politics
Tshwane to implement measures to stabilise electricity infrastructure
The City of Tshwane has begun implementing measures to stabilise its electricity infrastructure

Politics
Witness F denies introducing Sibiya to Matlala
The Madlanga Commission is exhibiting chats between Witness F and “Cat” Matlala.

Politics
LIVE: Parliament Ad Hoc Committee on Mkhwanazi allegations
The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations scheduled to hear from four witnesses.

Politics
LIVE: Presidential Summit on Innovative Building Technologies
The Summit aims to showcase innovative, sustainable, climate-resilient and construction solutions.

Sport
Rohl delight at Rangers’ signings – and departures
Danny Rohl believes Rangers have “increased the quality in the squad”, even though they have reduced their head count.

Sport
Six Nations quiz: Unscramble our player anagrams
To help get you in the Six Nations mood, solve these anagrams to reveal twelve players hoping to make an impact over the next six weeks.

Sport
Tonali ‘very happy’ at Newcastle amid Arsenal links
Manager Eddie Howe says Sandro Tonali is “very happy” at Newcastle United after the midfielder was linked with a move to Arsenal.

Sport
Betway Premiership: Orlando Pirates to go three points clear?
Orlando Pirates have a chance to go top of the Betway Premiership when they face AmaZulu in Durban on Tuesday night.
Education
Angola: Health Ministry Sends Scholarship Recipients for Training in Brazil
[ANGOP] Luanda — At least 27 Angolan scholarship recipients will attend short-, medium-, and long-term training programs in Brazil as part of the Human Resources for Health Training Project (PFRHS), which is financed by the World Bank.
Education
Uganda: Child Rights Advocates Concerned Over Declining Primary School Completion Rates Among Boys
[Nile Post] Child rights organisation High Sound for Children has welcomed concerns raised by the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, over the declining completion rates of boys in Uganda’s primary education cycle, calling for urgent, evidence-based action to address emerging gender gaps in education.
Education
Uganda: NRM’s Todwong Urges Civic Education, Manifesto Scrutiny After Election Victory
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Richard Todwong, has called for stronger civic education and greater voter focus on issues and manifestos, saying elections should be about addressing societal needs rather than attacking individuals.
Education
Uganda: Missing PLE Scripts for Koboko School Found Locked in Headmaster’s Office
[Nile Post] Exams body, UNEB has said the scripts for learners at Bamure Primary School in Koboko district which had gone missing have been found locked in the headmaster’s office.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Joburg residents assured: Municipal payments ARE reflecting on accounts
The City of Johannesburg has dismissed claims that municipal payments are failing to reflect on customer accounts.

Lifestyle
DA, EFF slammed for ‘politicising’ Tyla’s Grammy victory
The EFF and the DA have come under fire for their political posters congratulating Grammy Award winning artist, Tyla …
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Ackers: Pollard showed class against Lions, but Bulls need to be patient
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann said Handré Pollard showed that class is permanent, but they must still be patient as he finds his stride.

Entertainment
Senteeko Dam still at risk nearly two weeks after warning
Mahlobo warns communities about the dangers associated with building homes, businesses, or infrastructure on floodplains.

Entertainment
Is John Steenhuisen about to exit DA leadership race?
The DA is set to hold its hotly contested national federal congress in April.

Entertainment
Arthur Kaplan Jewellery heist matter intensifies as questions swirl over liquidation
CCTV footage showed the haul being loaded into shopping trolleys and backpacks.
Science/Tech
The Switch is Now Nintendo’s Best-Selling Console of All Time
The original Switch is officially Nintendo’s best-selling console of all time after surpassing the DS handheld in lifetime sales. From a report: In its latest earnings release, Nintendo reports that the Nintendo Switch has, as of December 31, 2025, sold 155.37 million units since its launch in 2017, compared to 154.02 million units for the 2004 Nintendo DS. In November, Nintendo reported that...

Science/Tech
Nick Goepper’s Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026
What a three-time Olympic medalist packs for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

Science/Tech
12 Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics
History is already being made at the Milano Cortina Games—and they haven’t even started.

Science/Tech
All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time.
Motoring

Motoring
Bad news for F1 fans in South Africa
South Africa is not yet ready to host a Formula One Grand Prix.

Motoring
Mercedes-Benz fights back against Chinese car brands
Mercedes-Benz has taken the covers off the new S-Class, a model meant to reassert the company’s luxury dominance over new Chinese rivals.

Motoring
Official petrol price decreases for February announced
Motorists can look forward to a drop in petrol and diesel prices this week.
Health
What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?
Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.

Health
Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.

Health
Hospital to be UK’s largest robotic surgery centre
The Denise Coates Foundation has donated £12m towards robotic surgery capabilities at the hospital.

Health
Like a screwdriver in my face – Life with ‘the world’s most painful known medical condition’
It is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.