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Trent Alexander-Arnold’s omission from Thomas Tuchel’s biggest England squad is the latest blow to his stop-start international career and casts huge doubt on his hopes of playing at the World Cup.

Martin Hewitt had been tasked with cutting the numbers trying to get to the UK in small boats.

Mozambique has established a dedicated national agency to lead its digital transformation agenda, alongside a new National Commission for Artificial Intelligence, following deliberations at a recent Council of Ministers meeting. The announcement was made by Minister of State Administration and government spokesperson Inocêncio Impissa at a press conference following the meeting. The Digital...

Kenya and the European Union have strengthened their digital partnership with a focus on building secure and future-ready digital infrastructure, following discussions at the EU-Kenya Tech Business Offer Forum held March 18 in Nairobi. Speaking at the forum, Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui emphasized Kenya’s commitment to aligning national priorities […]

Rwanda has unveiled a national Digital Public Infrastructure strategy aimed at improving how institutions share data, deliver services and support digital innovation, with officials saying the initiative will also accelerate the country’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. The strategy was introduced during Rwanda’s first DPI Day, held March 9 and organized by the Rwanda Information Society […]

A Tshwane University of Technology artificial intelligence expert is representing the institution at a World Bank Group regional consultation in Pretoria this week, contributing to the analytical framework for the upcoming World Development Report 2026, themed “Artificial Intelligence for Development.” Prof. Anish Kurien, acting director of the TUT AI Hub, is participating in the consultation, […]

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.

Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

Cape Town is getting a R230 million ‘parking lot’ with the V&A Waterfront announcing plans to build a new superyacht marina aimed at servicing the global elite.

People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

Batches of a popular antacid are being pulled from shelves across South Africa, adding to a growing list of product recalls this year. 

Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi has warned Sgt Nkosi that obstructing proceedings is an offence.

President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates title deed handover ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal

Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi accused of political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender.

Sgt Fannie Nkosi is back in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

England manager Thomas Tuchel explains his decisions for selecting Manchester United players Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo for his upcoming camp. He also says it was a “tough decision” to not include Trent Alexander-Arnold in the expanded 35-man squad.The Three Lions continue their World Cup preparations with friendlies at Wembley Stadium against Uruguay on 27 March and Japan on 31...

Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey and Scotland winger Kyle Steyn are shortlisted for the 2026 Six Nations Player of the championship award.

Sheffield Wednesday supporters thought they had won the war. But another battle for their has begun. This time with the EFL.

The dawning of a ‘new era’ at the Sharks has brought about another big change as one of their longest-serving coaches has been axed.

Iconic figure Chuck Norris has suddenly passed away at the age of 86, and here is what we know about the cause of death.

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 21 March 2026.

Police arrest three women accused of manipulating an elderly victim through a fake multimillion-rand online romance scam.

According to the latest release the newly appointed leadership will intensify engagements in collaboration with government and the relevant stakeholders but is this enough?

Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.

As business soars, Palantir is doubling down on a vision of AI built for battlefield advantage—and attracting customers who agree.

Moon orbit program, preceding planned landing in 2028, has been delayed due to fuel leaks and clogged helium lines

For the second time this year, Nasa moved its moon rocket from the hangar out toward the launchpad on Friday in hopes of sending four astronauts on a lunar fly-around next month.

If the latest repairs work and everything else goes Nasa’s way, the Space Launch System could blast...

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has been silent on its decision to issue a tender for a private contractor to enforce South Africa’s new traffic laws.

One South African company is taking full advantage of the consumer shift towards more affordable Chinese cars.

UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.

Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.