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Simbu from Tanzania wins marathon gold in historic photo finish
Alphonce Felix Simbu made history by becoming the first Tanzanian to win a global title at a major athletic event.
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Alphonce Felix Simbu made history by becoming the first Tanzanian to win a global title at a major athletic event.
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North Korea has criticised the trilateral military drills as a ‘reckless show of strength’.
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A draft resolution reportedly says Israeli “hostile acts” threaten peace in the Middle East.
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Popular deodorant brand Mitchum has issued a recall of specific batches of its 48-hour 100 ml roll-on deodorant.
South Africa
The race to dominate artificial intelligence is underway. The U.S. and China are pouring billions into AI research and infrastructure. But while headlines focus on geopolitical supremacy, AI is no longer a distant concept, it is already reshaping how we work, learn, and tackle society’s most pressing challenges. The real question isn’t who builds AI […]
South Africa
Dr. Jonathan Annipen says GBV is a pandemic that needs urgent attention
South Africa
Tyres and debris have been set alight in a service delivery protest in Cape Town on Monday morning, causing major traffic disruptions.
South Africa
Police have taken in two men for questioning after more violence in Kraaifontein, Cape Town, claimed the lives of three men during the early hours of Sunday.
World
Adolescence star Owen Cooper became the youngest ever male winner and The Pitt took out the top drama series award.
World
Roughly 100 days after Elon Musk’s dramatic departure from the Trump White House, federal workers are still grappling with the lasting damage from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
World
Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment predicts more frequent and severe climate hazards.
World
The man arrested over conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s assassination was romantically involved with a transgender roommate and had “leftist ideology”, Utah’s governor said.
Africa
King Misuzulu was crowned in 2022, after a year-long feud following the death of his father.
Africa
New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.
Africa
Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.
Africa
The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.
Business
Walmart Inc. wants another shot at cracking the Africa market. This time, it’s staking its name on it.
Business
OUTsurance Ireland has recorded a R448 million loss, with the new business only set to break even in the 2029 financial year.
Business
The South African government recently introduced two important pieces of legislation to boost business operations in the country, particularly for small businesses, but one has now been withdrawn.
Business
Politics
ANC SG Fikile Mbalula’s comments come as Joburg residents have been battling water shortages
Politics
The bill would auto-register 16-year-olds, who must then confirm their address before voting
Politics
The Service Delivery Action Plan was adopted by the ANC’s Special NEC meeting over the weekend.
Politics
The Special ANC NEC will focus on strengthening local government
Sport
South Africa’s men’s Davis Cup players will next compete in the World Group II playoffs early next year after they lost to Morocco.
Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns will have to come back with a revised offer for this South American star after their opening offer fell short.
Sport
Iva Jovic becomes the youngest player to win a WTA title this season by beating Emiliana Arango in the Guadalajara Open final.
Sport
MOTD pundits Danny Murphy and Theo Walcott believe Mohamed Salah is showing “positive habits” despite not having been at his electric best so far this season.
Education
[Daily Trust] The United Kingdom Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a £19 million initiative to build climate-resilient schools and health facilities in seven states across Nigeria, including Kano and Jigawa.
Education
[UN News] Aid agencies working in war-torn Sudan issued an alert on Friday over the particular harm faced by children there, the longer the conflict goes on.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] The spectre of food insecurity unfortunately haunts many households in South Africa.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Access to school is considered to be better for children who live in urban areas than in rural areas in countries such as Kenya. But research shows that this access doesn’t translate into children doing better at school if the setting is an informal settlement. Despite being able to attend school, some children don’t fully enjoy their right to education, because the...
Lifestyle
E-hailing services come with their own set of perks, as well as safety risks. Here’s how you can ensure a secure trip…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Rapper Da LES – real name Leslie Mampe – has shared an inspiring health update after surviving a stroke last year on his birthday…
Lifestyle
After months of being trolled, Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok sent a powerful message to his rugby critics…
Entertainment
Entertainment
Ghanaian superstar Sarkodie says he will always be a champion for the creative freedom of African artists while he reaches commercial global success and “virality”.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Benjamin Jephta’s upcoming album Homecoming Re-visited is expected to be released on Friday, 19 September.
Science/Tech
Solana (SOL) is showing signs of strength just when many traders expected more turbulence. Over the past week, SOL has held support around $230, resisting downward pressure even as Bitcoin consolidates. Meanwhile, broader market signals are flashing green: the Altcoin Season Index recently rose to 67, its highest in three months, hinting that capital is […]
Science/Tech
Ethereum is currently trading around $4,400-$4,420 USD, trading stably despite broader market shifts. While whale accumulation remains strong, many investors had hoped ETH would be higher – but the current base is being viewed as a foundation for the next leg of the bull run. Whales and institutions are showing increased confidence in ETH’s long-term […]
Science/Tech
As the crypto market enters a new upswing, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple are once again in the spotlight for investors. Meanwhile, an emerging investment model—Find Mining cloud mining contracts—has also sparked heated market discussion. Market analysts believe it offers holders not only the potential for price appreciation but also the ability to generate up to […]
Science/Tech
“These are the last days of social media as we know it,” argues a humanities lecturer from University College Cork exploring where technology and culture intersect, warning they could be come lingering derelicts “haunted by bots and the echo of once-human chatter…” “Whatever remains of genuine, human content is increasingly sidelined by algorithmic prioritization, receiving fewer interactions...
Motoring
Motoring
San Marino MotoGP turns into a nightmare with two factory RC16s breaking down.
Motoring
“I gave everything I had, the mistake from yesterday gave me extra concentration, extra power, extra energy.”
Motoring
Penultimate round of this year’s series at the Killarney race track promised action and delivered.
Health
Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it “not fit for purpose”.
Health
The space will provide “compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time”, says a ward sister.
Health
Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England’s worst.
Health
After climbing in the business world, she received a dire diagnosis, spurring her to found leading nonprofit groups to promote early detection and research.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.