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Gavin Newsom has slammed world leaders’ capitulation to Donald Trump as ‘pathetic’, saying ‘this guy is playing folks for fools’.

A newly established South African startup has launched an artificial intelligence platform aimed at reshaping transportation and mobility across Africa, targeting infrastructure and safety challenges that often limit growth in emerging markets. Founded in late 2025, the company is developing digital tools designed to reduce vehicle breakdowns and road accidents in fast-growing urban areas....

UNESCO and the World Bank convened senior information and communication technology policymakers from across Africa to examine technical and policy approaches for building more resource-efficient and sustainable artificial intelligence systems. The workshop, held Nov. 11 in Conakry, Guinea, brought together policymakers, regulators and industry leaders alongside experts from UNESCO and the World...

Across Africa, artificial intelligence is increasingly being shaped not by billion-dollar data centers or massive compute budgets, but by the rise of “Small AI” — lightweight, mobile-friendly tools designed for affordability, accessibility and real-world use. This shift is helping African countries overcome longstanding barriers such as limited infrastructure, uneven connectivity and...

South Africa’s job market is shifting as artificial intelligence literacy becomes an expected workplace skill, even in roles not traditionally linked to technology. Rather than focusing on coding or specialist technical expertise, the change is centered on the ability to work alongside AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making and output. In 2026, that capability is […]

Her parents, brother and cousin were killed in the collision, but the girl was found walking barefoot on the tracks. She’s being cared for by grandparents after receiving three stitches in her head.

The president previously supported Britain’s agreement to hand back sovereignty of the Indian Ocean archipelago, where the U.K. continues to lease the U.S.-U.K. Diego Garcia military base.

Investigators remain baffled by the cause of Sunday’s deadly crash in the south of the country.

Salvatore Mancuso’s group committed more than 100 crimes, many targeting an indigenous group, the tribunal ruled.

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.

The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

Government has maintained South Africa’s conduct did not breach diplomatic or security protocols.

His utterances angered several Members of Parliament (MPs).

McBride’s remarks angered MPs, while he admitted submitting an outdated CV he couldn’t update.

The EFF says Julius Malema is consulting lawyers over a case involving AfriForum.

Wales head coach Steve Tandy believes uncertainty over Ospreys’ future will not derail the Six Nations campaign.

Kaizer Chiefs’ DStv Diski Challenge (DDC) have signed a new midfielder. The name is Xhosa Manyana from Cape Town City FC.

Premier League referees’ boss Howard Webb rejects claims that his officials made a mistake by not sending off Diogo Dalot in Saturday’s Manchester derby.

Two goalless fixtures at the weekend mean this season’s Premier League has already featured more 0-0 draws than the whole of last term – but does that mean the league has been boring?

Sunjit Kang who was head of ICT at Stockton’s Grangefield Academy, is banned from teaching.

This predicted figure includes the £70m deficit from the 2025-26 budget period.

Fears over the future of humanities spread amid layoffs and restructurings at scores of public and private universities

Last month, students at Montclair State University in New Jersey held a mock funeral outside the university’s college of humanities and social sciences building. Carrying bouquets of flowers, they stood by a tombstone inscribed with the names of the school’s 15...

Authorities have cautioned the public against the spread of AI-generated images of the Vanderbijlpark student transport minibus crash.

Amor Vittone has hinted that she may be a bride again after going public with her new partner, restauranteur Marius van Biljon…

McBride says Ipid should no longer fall under the authority of the minister of police.

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Rhino Investments Group, a commercial real estate investment firm specializing in value-add and necessity-based retail assets, announced today the acquisition of Pleasant Valley Plaza, a grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping center located in Oxnard, California. The acquisition closed on December 30, 2025. Pleasant Valley Plaza is an approximately 81,128-square-foot retail center situated on...

Overuse and pollution must end urgently as no one knows when whole system might collapse, says expert

The world has entered an era of “global water bankruptcy” that is harming billions of people, a UN report has declared.

The overuse and pollution of water must be tackled urgently, the report’s lead author said, because no one knew when the whole system could collapse, with implications for...

The pricing for the new Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch has been uncovered ahead of its South African debut.

Hyundai has reaffirmed its commitment to safety in South Africa, following the AA’s report on the Grand i10’s crash test.

South Africa is no longer the biggest car producer in Africa.

Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.

How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.