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ATHLETICS ICON: Consistency, longevity define Akani Simbine’s rise among the world’s sprint elite
Akani Simbine first dipped under 10 seconds in 2015. Since then, the 100m star has done it a total of 50 times officially. The 32-year-old’s longevity and consistency are an inspiration to many sprinters.
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WATCH | Rubio expects ‘frank’ meeting with pope as Trump takes fresh potshots at Leo
Trump has repeatedly disparaged the first US-born pope in recent weeks

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Derry says debut a ‘dream come true’ despite injury
The 18-year-old was taken to hospital after suffering a head injury during Chelsea’s match against Nottingham Forest on Monday.

South Africa
Government spends R800m a year on suspended officials: PSC
Government spends approximately R800-million annually on suspended public servants.

South Africa
Ga-Mabuela community continue searching for missing 2 year old
Residents in Ga-Mabuela Village continue searching for a missing two-year-old girl…

South Africa
Kenya Launches AI for Disability Project With Huawei to Drive Inclusive Digital Transformation
Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has officially launched the Kenya AI for Disability Project in partnership with Huawei and a coalition of ecosystem partners, marking what officials describe as a significant step toward inclusive digital transformation in Kenya and the wider African region. The project was unveiled at the 15th Connected […]

South Africa
African Energy Week to Host First AI and Data Centre Track in Cape Town
The African Energy Week Conference will host its first dedicated artificial intelligence and data centre track when it takes place in Cape Town from Oct. 12 to 16, as organizers seek to attract investment and tie Africa’s energy build-out to the demands of the digital economy. The new track, organized by the African Energy Chamber, […]

World
Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

World
Middle East analyst on the latest Persian Gulf attacks
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the latest attacks in the Persian Gulf.

World
Canadian prime minister says Europe will anchor world order
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney tells European leaders they, not the U.S., will anchor the world order in the future.

World
U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.

Africa
Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Africa
Malawi trader shutdown exposes deeper tension over tax reform and economic crisis
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Africa
Tanzania projects 6.1% GDP growth as agriculture and mining support recovery
Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

Africa
Kenya battles to stop the ‘goons and guns’ as fears of political violence grow
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

Business
1,540 businesses facing insolvency in South Africa
Allianz Trade’s latest Insolvency Report predicts over 1,500 insolvencies in South Africa in 2026, with the Iran War posing severe risks to the economy.
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Business
Three South African business schools ranked among the top 100 in the world
Three South African business schools ranked among the top 100 in the world, placing Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town on the map.

Business
Major retailer opens new 24/7 store in South Africa
Clicks has opened the third UniCare 24/7, as the group looks to open new types of stores across the country.

Politics
Case against Pule Mabe, co-accused postponed to 28 May 2026
Matter against Pule Mabe and six of his co-accused has been postponed to the 28th of May 2026

Politics
MP Fadiel Adams fails to surface as an arrest warrant is issued in the Sindiso Magaqa case
The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe

Politics
Mkhwebane: ‘I have been vindicated in the Ipid report on Phala Phala
The former public protector said President Cyril Ramaphosa sanctioned the police’s illegal conduct during their investigation into the Phala Phala theft

Politics
LIVE | Mabe appears in court for corruption
Pule Mabe is accused of fraud, theft and money laundering.

Sport
Surprise as England keep Steve Borthwick until Rugby World Cup 2027
Steve Borthwick has been backed by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to be England’s coach at Rugby World Cup 2027.

Sport
Terzic agrees to become new coach of Athletic Club
Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic agrees to become the new Athletic Club coach on a two-year contract.

Sport
Why Premier League title is Arsenal’s to lose after Man City slip
Mark Chapman, Charlie Adam, Shay Given and Rory Smith discuss Manchester City’s 3-3 draw at Everton, focusing on how dropped points could impact their Premier League title challenge.

Sport
LIVE | Orlando Pirates face do-or-die Stellenbosh clash
Orlando Pirates’ 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign takes them to Athlone Stadium next as they prepare to take on Stellenbosch FC on Tuesday.
Education
Ghana: 660 Graduate From University of Gold Coast
[Ghanaian Times] Six hundred and sixty students have graduated from the University of Gold Coast (formerly Accra Business School) across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a call for inclusivity and youth empowerment as key drivers of national development.
Education
Rwanda: HEC, Varsities in New Push to Refine Education Quality
[New Times] Higher Education Council (HEC) has launched a nationwide outreach programme targeting higher learning institutions, in a move aimed at assessing and improving the quality of education, governance, and programme delivery.
Education
Tanzania: Tanzania Resorts to Fast-Track Digital Education to Suit the Globe’s Digitized Economy
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE Tanzanian government is intensifying efforts to accelerate digital education as it positions technology a central pillar in transforming teaching methods while equipping students with future-ready skills.
Education
Nigeria: Establish Public Schools for Effective Free Education, Awka Residents Beg Soludo
[Premium Times] NAN reports that on 28 April, parents and guardians of a Catholic Church-owned nursery and primary school protested a 43 per cent fee increase arbitrarily imposed by the management just before the third term began.
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Entertainment
Pirates’ Appollis wins big at monthly awards
His brilliant effort against AmaZulu in a 3-0 win on April 18 took home the Goal of the Month award.

Entertainment
Fadiel Adams arrest: Why did they try to hunt me down like a bank robber?
Adams said he did not understand why the police had invested so many resources to secure his arrest.

Entertainment
Ekurhuleni schools confirmed to have spent weeks without electricity
Three schools in the Ekurhuleni municipality were confirmed to have gone months without electricity in the past three years.

Entertainment
Kia preparing four models for South Africa before year-end
Kia has set-out its plans for South Africa by confirming six models from now until the end of the year….
Science/Tech
How Microplastics Are Likely Helping To Heat Up the Planet
A new Nature Climate Change study suggests airborne microplastics — especially darker and colored particles — are likely contributing to atmospheric warming by absorbing more heat than they reflect. Researchers estimate the effect could be roughly one-sixth that of black carbon, though outside experts say the uncertainties remain large and more study is needed before drawing firm policy...

Science/Tech
The iPhone That Never Was
In 1990, three former Apple employees launched a company that epitomized the Silicon Valley dream. What they invented looked like an iPhone—more than a decade earlier. The device never came to be.

Science/Tech
9 Best Portable Power Stations (2026): Power Capacity, Portability, Camping, and More
Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
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Science/Tech
Best Gifts for Mom (2026): E-Readers, Digital Wall Calendar, Smart Bird Feeders
Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.

Motoring
Kia launches new 7-seater Carens in South Africa – Pricing and features
The Kia Carens is the Korean automakers newest seven-seater SUV.
Motoring

Motoring
Local future uncertain as plug-in hybrid GWM P300 bows in Beijing
GWM South Africa has, for the moment, not approved the Hi4-T for the local market under the P300 banner.

Motoring
Best-selling car brands in South Africa
South Africa’s automotive industry kept up its strong performance in April 2026 despite an uncertain global backdrop.

Health
‘I went undercover to expose dangerous advice given to parents’
Alison Scott-Wright, also known as ‘The Magic Sleep Fairy’ has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.
Health
Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Quit Antidepressants
The health secretary has long complained that Americans overuse psychiatric medications. New policies he is introducing aim to change that.
Health
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.

Health
Should you worry about napping?
Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue