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Cries of grief as memorial stone is erected for 10 pupils killed by deadly floods
Ceremony also marks handover of rebuilt school after raging water caused severe damage

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Jesse Clegg: ‘Msaki and I have a deep connection to songwriting’
Grief, loss and rebirth bonded Jesse Clegg and his sonic pal Msaki in creating their collaborative EP Entropy.
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South Africa
SA entertainer Soli Philander passes away
Minister of Sports, Art and Culture has sent condolences to family of the late Soli Philander

South Africa
Taxi driver fatally shot on Golden Highway in Johannesburg
A white Polo vehicle, with an unknown number of occupants that fired shots at the taxi.

South Africa
LIVE: Iran’s Ambassador to SA briefs media
Iran’s Ambassador to South Africa briefs the media amid the conflict currently on in his country.

South Africa
From Ore to Intelligence: How AI Will Rewrite Africa’s Resource Power
by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]

World
Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration
A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.

World
The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting
A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan’s conflict particularly troubling.

World
Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail
Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

World
Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy
Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.

Africa
Nigerian doctors suspended over death of Adichie’s son
The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Africa
South Africa’s long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

Africa
Goodbye officer, hello touchscreen – a vision for policing in Ethiopia
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Africa
UK to stop study visas from Cameroon and Sudan due to ‘abuse’
The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

Business
300-year-old South African wine farm once owned by ANC politician on sale for R180 million
A historic South African wine farm linked to a former politician and anti-apartheid activist is set for auction this month.

Business
China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
It is the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to “around 5%” in 2023.

Business
We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
Has online privacy become “a luxury not a right” for us all in 2026?

Business
Musk tells jury ‘people read too much’ into his posts
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

Politics
Late COPE leader Lekota was a ‘transparent person’: Rev Chikane
Reverend Frank Chikane has described the late COPE leader Mosioua Lekota as a transparent person

Politics
General Mkhwanazi is a constitutional delinquent: Adams
General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said MP Fadiel Adams had access to classified information.

Politics
O’Sullivan, former assistant to face Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee
There was drama when O’Sullivan abandoned his testimony saying he was rushing to catch a flight.

Politics
Madisha remembers Lekota as principled leader
Madisha says Lekota sacrificed a great deal for the liberation of Black people.

Sport
Clayton eyes all-Welsh Cardiff Premier League final
Jonny Clayton says it would be amazing to meet fellow Welshman Gerwyn Price in the final on night five of the Premier League Darts in Cardiff.

Sport
Are big-game players keeping Celtic in title hunt?
Celtic relied on big moments from key players to haul them through against Aberdeen.

Sport
Summerville proves he could West Ham’s saviour
Crysencio Summerville is finding form at the right time for West Ham – and might yet prove the man to save them from relegation.

Sport
Did Ramsey deserve to be sent off?
Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss if Newcastle’s Jacob Ramsey’s second yellow card for diving was deserved.
Education
South Africa: Teaching Mathematical Statistics – One Lecturer’s Way of Testing What Students Understand
[The Conversation Africa] It’s getting tougher to assess how much university students have learnt. In his work as a Mathematical Statistics lecturer, Michael von Maltitz has tried a new way of getting students to learn, and of assessing what they’ve absorbed and retained. Students have to show and discuss how they arrived at their understanding of the subject. They can’t just rely on cramming,...
Education
After Pete Hegseth Cut Pentagon Funding, Harvard Offers Options for Military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the Pentagon would end funds supporting active-duty service members at Harvard. The school is offering military students alternatives to defer or go elsewhere.
Education
Who’s Feeding the Kids?
Plus, what SNAP cuts bring to the cafeteria table.
Education
Uganda: Missing UCU Student Found Roaming in Mukono Town
[Nile Post] Police in Mukono have recovered Nathan Tuwandike, a 25-year-old student of Uganda Christian University (UCU), days after he was reported missing.

Lifestyle
Good Hope Centre: Who is Nigerian pastor bragging about ownership?
Nigerian pastor John Anosike has bragged about ownership of the R135m Good Hope Centre – Here’s what we know about the wealthy ‘man of God’.

Lifestyle
Zozibini Tunzi’s charming birthday message to husband
Former beauty queen Zozibini Tunzi penned a brief and lovely birthday message for her husband, Luthando Bolowana, on Instagram.

Lifestyle
Helen Zille reveals truth about ‘drunk’ rumours
DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has set the record straight about rumours she was ‘drunk’ at the Soweto Derby over the weekend.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Middle East war latest: Here’s what happened overnight
Here’s what you need to know about the war in the Middle East.

Entertainment
Lekota remembered as fearless defender of democracy
Mosiuoa Patrick Lekota leaves behind a record of activism, principled politics and institutional nation-building.

Entertainment
Jaco Peyper on the Springboks, law changes, cards and the TMO
The former renowned referee said the taller Springboks needed to work on their tackle techniques before the Test season starts.

Entertainment
Selvyn Davids to lift the Blitzboks in Vancouver
The Blitzbok veteran returns from injury in time to help push for the series title.

Science/Tech
Malicious insider threats surging in South Africa, new study finds
South African firms face higher rates of malicious insider activity than global average, a new Mimecast report has found.

Science/Tech
KeyState Expands Captive Solutions with Flexible Protected Cell Company Platform
Las Vegas, Nevada – KeyState, a leading provider of captive insurance solutions, today announced the launch of its Washington, D.C. domiciled Protected Cell Company. The new platform offers organizations a flexible and scalable alternative to traditional risk financing structures. The Protected Cell Company enables clients to participate in a segregated cell arrangement while maintaining...

Science/Tech
Home Energy Efficiency Consultants Expands HERS Rating Services Across Massachusetts
Massachusetts, US – Home Energy Efficiency Consultants today announced the expansion of its HERS Rating services across Massachusetts, supporting builders, developers, and homeowners navigating the state’s evolving Stretch Energy Code requirements. As municipalities continue adopting performance-based compliance pathways under guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Energy...
Science/Tech
A Nuclear Reactor Backed By Bill Gates Gets Federal Approval To Start Building
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: A novel type of nuclear power plant in Wyoming backed by Bill Gates received a key federal permit on Wednesday, making it the first new U.S. commercial reactor in nearly a decade to receive clearance to begin construction. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the federal body that oversees reactor safety, unanimously voted (PDF) to...

Motoring
Big change of plans for the Gautrain
The Gautrain’s management has announced that it will continue to operate as a public-private partnership for an extended period, despite previous reports that it would be taken over by the Gauteng government by the end of March.

Motoring
Upgrades for one of South Africa’s busiest airports
The Cape Town International Airport is getting a R10 billion upgrade.
Motoring

Motoring
New Chinese car brand officially goes on sale in South Africa
Chery’s latest car brand, Lepas, has officially launched in South Africa with its first SUV.
Health
In Sierra Leone, a New Maternal Hospital Aims to be the Blueprint
The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Isata Dumbuya, a nurse and midwife, has made it her mission to change that.
Health
Most Patients Keep Weight Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots, Study Finds
In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits.

Health
Gemma Oaten on eating disorders
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio

Health
DIY pads campaign for period poverty awareness
A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.