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Standard Bank’s corporate and investment banking arm processes trillions of rand in daily payments, underscoring its immense scale as it deepens its presence across Africa.

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Hearings are under way at a public inquiry into attacks in Nottingham that killed three people.

Concerns are mounting across South Africa’s higher education sector as universities struggle to contain the rapid spread of artificial intelligence tools among students. The University of South Africa has reported a marked increase in AI-assisted submissions, contributing to rising plagiarism levels and a growing backlog of disciplinary cases. The development is intensifying anxiety among...

Three Moroccan ministries and AXA Group signed a partnership agreement in Rabat on Feb. 16, establishing a framework to develop national expertise in artificial intelligence, data science and other high-demand technology fields. The accord brings together the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, the Ministry of Digital […]

Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Mutonje face charges of attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice

Unidentified suspects opened fire at the deceased in front of a shack and fled the scene.

One of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers — a Mexican cartel boss known as “El Mencho” — was killed by Mexican security forces. After his death, widespread violence erupted across Mexico.

After the arrest of the former Prince Andrew, British institutions from the media to Parliament are asking whether they should have scrutinized the royals more. Is an age of deference now over?

China says it is making a “full assessment” of the U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling and urged Washington to lift “relevant unilateral tariff measures” on its trading partners.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep asks former U.S. Trade Representative Mike Froman how other countries might view President Trump’s tariff defeat at the Supreme Court.

Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared up the intent behind deploying the army inside South Africa, and the role the soldiers will play.

SARS is targeting two purchases said to mask additional financial flows, and warned that they will be a focus area this year.

Ted Sarandos says his company’s offer is better for industry growth as it is “buying assets we don’t currently have”.

Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya in giving evidence at the Madlanga Commission.

Ad Hoc Committee is probing allegations of corruption in the criminal justice system.

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya returns to the Madlanga Commission

Silas Ramaite served as deputy for 15 years before the President appointed him to an acting capacity

The latest update on a forgotten Orlando Pirates star suggest his current contract is unlikely to be extended at the Buccaneers.

Maties’ 2026 Varsity Cup campaign kicked off with a deflating 11-point defeat on the road in Round 1. How will the do in Round 2?

The Springboks could soon be eligible to select two capped stars who previously represented rival nations, England and New Zealand.

Wayne Rooney discusses the possibility of Tottenham Hotspur getting relegated this season.

Full details of government plans to be published this morning with reforms partly driven by move to contain soaring costs

Here is the Department for Education’s news release from overnight about the Send reforms.

And this is what it says about how it will spend £4bn improving Send provision in English schools,

To dramatically improve the support mainstream schools can provide for children with...

An exceptionally small Cape Town apartment has gone viral on social media. Take a look inside – and why locals are irate over it…

A new poll’s findings claimed an overwhelming number of South Africans do not want Elon Musk to be deported to the country.

‘When the SANDF was formed in 1994 it marked a decisive break from the use of the defence force to perpetuate apartheid oppression,’said Ramaphosa in his weekly newsletter.

Australia, Bangladesh and England will all tour to South Africa over the summer festive period for Tests, ODIs and T20s.

Group says ‘highly competitive’ market in SA will mean lower gross profit margins …

ALS Paramedics has sought an interdict against KZN transport MEC Siboniso Duma over comments it considers defamatory.

Hear why Altron believes that AI’s greatest value lies in deep human collaboration, not automation or replacement.

Amazon Web Services places 20 unemployed IT graduates within home affairs offices across Gauteng.

The adoption of stablecoin services by banks and mobile operators could accelerate the usage of the emerging crypto across the continent.

An important avenue for tourists in South Africa, the Pilanesberg International Airport, is being rebuilt.

The Honda Elevate offers superb performance and comfort at an affordable price – making it a standout choice in the South African SUV market.

Renault expects profitability to decline this year as it grapples with rising competition from Chinese rivals.

Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a “gaping wound”.

The doctors speak to Professor of Immunology, Dan Davis.