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New Zealand seal a 3-0 series sweep by edging to a two-wicket win in the third one-day international in Wellington, following another England top-order collapse.

Members of a panel investigating the late sex offender Epstein say the former prince should “come clean”.

Large crowds converge in Novi Sad to commemorate deadly accident that has led to frequent mass antigovernment protests.

Authorities have not said which country or state actors may have benefitted from the alleged spying activities.

Kenya has launched the Kenya Artificial Intelligence Skilling Alliance (KAISA), a national platform designed to coordinate AI talent development, innovation programs, and policy collaboration. The initiative, led by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) in partnership with Microsoft, aims to build a future-ready workforce and strengthen Kenya’s position as a continental AI hub. The launch […]

Morocco has unveiled a major new AI-industry research partnership as Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and global materials science company Syensqo announced the creation of a joint artificial intelligence laboratory dedicated to sustainable industrial innovation. The Syensqo AI Lab, based at UM6P’s AI-ARC (Accelerated Research Center) in Benguerir, will focus on developing agentic AI...

Madica, the Africa-focused investment programme backed by Flourish Ventures, has made fresh investments in two North African AI startups — Tunisia’s Anavid and Morocco’s Hypeo AI. Each company will receive up to $200 000, alongside entry into Madica’s 18-month hands-on support programme which includes executive coaching, strategic mentorship, investor networks, and ecosystem exposure....

FirstRand Group has committed R4.7-billion to acquire a 20.1% stake in AI-powered fintech company Optasia, ahead of the firm’s planned listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The investment, announced on Monday, signals strong institutional confidence in Optasia’s business model and market trajectory as it gears up for a debut valuation estimated between R19.4-billion and R23.5-billion. […]

The spirit manufacturer’s parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger.

Stars turn out in their best Halloween costumes at Heidi Klum’s annual party.

Indians can travel to more visa-free destinations than a decade ago, but India’s passport ranking has declined.

Three Bulgarians are jailed for painting red hands on France’s Holocaust Memorial in a suspected case of Russian “destabilisation”.

Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump’s plans racist.

Some deaths have been reported though accurate figures are hard to obtain due to the internet shutdown.

The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.

Tensions remain with protests expected to continue, after demonstrations were reported in some towns overnight.

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More than 80 Warm Welcome spaces are now open at various locations across Surrey.

The Department of Transport (DoT) has confirmed significant progress in reducing the massive backlog and waiting time for driving licence cards.

Mbalula delivered the Oliver Reginald Tambo memorial lecture in Mbizana in the Eastern Cape.

Two DA Ward Councillors from George have resigned to join the Patriotic Alliance.

Operations have resumed at the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality in Mahikeng in the N West.

Ramaphosa slammed for celebration of SA’s removal from Financial Action Task Force greylist.

Cabinet has urged all citizens to support South Africa’s women’s national cricket team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final.

All eyes will be at Loftus Versfeld as Orlando Pirates visit Mamelodi Sundowns for a blockbuster Betway Premiership clash on Saturday.

Orlando Pirates have provided an official squad update ahead of this afternoon’s blockbuster clash against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Hat-trick hero Kieffer Moore feels Wrexham’s 3-2 win over Championship leaders Coventry City shows the Welsh side can challenge for a play-off spot.

Education secretary says mandatory test needed to tackle ‘shocking outcomes’ for many working-class children

Bridget Phillipson has said she is ready to take on the unions in a battle over compulsory reading tests for 13-year-olds and more extracurricular activities for all children to prevent them becoming “stuck in a doom loop of detachment” from school.

The education secretary said that...

Irma Stern Museum and University of Cape Town (UCT) co-announcement rocks the South African art world, ending a 56-year partnership …

Here’s how much DSTV, Africa’s first satellite broadcaster, used to cost 30 years ago when it first launched in South Africa …

Handre Pollard’s wife Marise opened up about the ‘beautiful chaos’ of becoming a mom for the second time. Take a look…

WIRED brought 10 of the most popular artificial Christmas trees into a studio, had volunteers assemble them, then got three interior designers to pick the best through blind judging.

Plus: Supercute kei cars from Honda and BYD, Insta360 has a cheaper 360 camera, and Nothing’s latest phone won’t be coming to the US, while the OnePlus 15 gets a launch date.

Larry Bushart was charged with threatening a school after reposting a Facebook meme about Trump. A Tennessee sheriff, who mourned Kirk online, demanded authorities track him down.

Titanium X prim and proper flagship model alongside its more extravagant Sport sibling.

The most affordable seven-seater in South Africa starts at a price of R218 999.

‘Loot in the Boot’ will see one entrant walk way with R1-million.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, or better known simply as G-Wagen or G-Wagon, has been in production since 1979 and, in that…

When Kat Denisi was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32 she was put into a medically induced menopause.