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Fans in New England dealt with heartbreak while a joyous and at times raucous celebration broke out in Seattle.
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Fans in New England dealt with heartbreak while a joyous and at times raucous celebration broke out in Seattle.

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After ending load-shedding, Eskom now faces a critical test in 2026 to implement electricity market reforms amid resistance that could slow private investment and competition.

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Celebrities including Lady Gaga, Cardi B and Jessica Alba joined Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl half time show.

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For the residents of Krugersdorp, the silence at the Bob Van Reenen Stadium is louder than the cheers that once filled it.

South Africa
Thato Ntseare, an investment manager at E-Squared Investments, has called for stronger governance guardrails around artificial intelligence investments in South Africa, warning that a potential AI bubble could pose risks to markets and investors. In an interview with Business Times, Ntseare said growing enthusiasm around AI investments is increasingly resembling a speculative bubble, driven in […]

South Africa
University of Pretoria professor Vukosi Marivate has been appointed as one of 40 experts to serve on the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres recommended Marivate and the other panel members for appointment by the U.N. General Assembly. According to the United Nations, the panel members were selected […]
South Africa
As Africa’s digital economy expands, demand for artificial intelligence and digital skills is rising rapidly across the continent. Women, however, remain underrepresented in technology-driven roles despite growing participation and strong early adoption. Absa, working with Microsoft Elevate and Women in Tech, is extending the ElevateHer AI Program across nine African markets. The expansion...

South Africa
Africa Fintech Summit, in partnership with OpenAI and ALX Ethiopia, will convene policymakers, technology builders, investors and infrastructure leaders in Addis Ababa on Feb. 17 for the Addis AI Leadership Forum, held during African Union Summit week. The forum, titled The Addis AI Forum: Talent, Infrastructure, and Opportunity in Africa, will examine Africa’s position across […]
World
A white supremacist who shot and killed 51 people at two New Zealand mosques in 2019 launched an appeal seeking to overturn his conviction.

World
Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, brought the ruling Liberal Democratic Party its biggest-ever electoral victory, fueling her ambitions to pursue to a political agenda which she says could “split public opinion.”

World
Two blocks fall down in what is the fifth such disaster this winter, as warnings of neglect grow.

World
Japan’s ruling party scored its biggest electoral win in its seven-decade history Sunday, due mostly to the popularity of its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.

Africa
Police say the “transnational” criminal group has been in operation since 2017.

Africa
Africa is pursuing a single electricity market to overcome the limitations of fragmented national power grids that constrain economic growth and energy access

Africa
Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.

Africa
Eritrea has previously denied accusations that its soldiers are in Ethiopia supporting rebels.
Business

Business
Security experts have identified the cars in South Africa at high risk of being hijacked in 2026 – including one that was launched only six years ago.
Business

Business
The South African rand has shaken off some of the weakness that gathered last week, rebounding to back below R16.00 to the dollar.

Politics
Advocate Norman Arendse will remain in the Ad Hoc Committee despite calls for recusal.
Politics
DA MPL in the Free State, Werner Pretorius, is the party’s candidate for the Manguang Metro in the upcoming local government elections.

Politics
The Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee latest deadline is the 20th of February 2026.

Politics
Wiandre Pretorius’s death follows allegations of his involvement in the Emmanuel Mbense murder case.

Sport
Watford appoint Edward Still as head coach following the resignation of Javi Gracia after only three months in charge.

Sport
With a full set of Irish Premiership fixtures on Tuesday that have implications for the top and bottom of the table, BBC Sport NI takes a look at some of the main talking points.

Sport
Team GB’s mixed doubles partners Bruce Mouat and Jennifer Dodds set their sights on Olympic gold.

Sport
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has decisions to make about the back three, at hooker and at lock before Saturday’s match against England.
Education
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: The Teaching Service Board in Nigeria’s Benue state denies hiring, despite online posts claiming otherwise.
Education
[Africa Check] Nigeria’s education ministry has not approved history textbook that excludes Igbo community
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto on Monday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Higher Education, Training, and Research between Kenya and Italy at State House, Nairobi.
Education
[Nile Post] The debate over the future of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) has resurfaced, with education experts and examination authorities proposing reforms that could significantly change how learners are assessed at the end of primary school.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Roedean – One of SA’s top-performing and most expensive private schools – has disputed claims of learners practising antisemitism.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Valentine’s Day flowers speak volumes, but choosing the right bouquet takes thoughtful planning.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 10 February 2026

Entertainment
Farewell for now? Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s rumoured girlfriend Rachel John has packed her bags and jetted off to Amsterdam.

Entertainment
Behari denied there was an intention to let Julius Mkhwanazi’s suspension expire.
Science/Tech
Discord said today it’s rolling out age verification on its platform globally starting next month, when it will automatically set all users’ accounts to a “teen-appropriate” experience unless they demonstrate that they’re adults. From a report: Users who aren’t verified as adults will not be able to access age-restricted servers and channels, won’t be able to speak in Discord’s livestream-like...
Science/Tech
The AI boom has revived a workplace philosophy that China’s own regulators cracked down on years ago: the 72-hour work week, known as 996 for its 9am-to-9pm, six-days-a-week cadence. US startups flush with venture capital are now openly advertising it as a feature, not a bug. Rilla, a New York-based AI company that monitors sales reps in the field, warns applicants on its careers page to expect...

Science/Tech
Visiting The Majestic in Johannesburg in February 2026 was a real blast from the past.
Science/Tech
A mounting body of research is making it harder for companies to justify what most of them still do — push experienced workers out the door just as they’re hitting their professional peak. A 2025 study published in the journal Intelligence analyzed 16 cognitive, emotional and personality dimensions and found that while processing speed declines after early adulthood, other capabilities —...

Motoring
BMW’s factory in South Africa has been producing cars for over 50 years.

Motoring
Concerns are mounting that VW could close its Kariega plant soon.
Motoring
Motoring
Health
One to two cups of caffeinated tea per day helps too, researchers found after following nearly 132,000 people for 40 years.

Health
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.

Health
Rebecca Combellack says she found out she had breast cancer after losing weight and finding a lump.
Health
State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.