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Discovery Bank plans to expand into business banking over the medium term but will focus on completing its “super bank” platform before entering the competitive SME market dominated by FNB and a surging Capitec.

An alleged suspect detained in the Ntuzuma police holding cells overpowered an officer and took his gun, leading to a hostage situation and shootout, in which he died

Troubled Joburg mayor Dada Morero has cautioned Alexandra residents against splashing their bath water on the streets as it damages road infrastructure.

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria.

MTN Group is pushing ahead with plans to build AI-enabled data centers in South Africa and Nigeria, betting that the continent’s digital infrastructure needs are set to grow exponentially as demand for AI compute capacity accelerates. The group said in its annual results for the year ending December 2025 that it completed comprehensive market assessments […]

Higher education firm Stadio has developed a “traffic light” framework that categorizes when students may, may not, or must use artificial intelligence in their coursework — embracing the technology rather than taking a punitive approach to its use. Under the system, every assignment is marked red, amber or green. Red means AI is not permitted; […]

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has signed a memorandum of understanding with Roche Diagnostics to establish a national digital pathology network aimed at enhancing diagnostic capabilities and accelerating cancer detection across the country. The agreement was signed at the Egyptian Center for Disease Control in the presence of Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. Mohamed […]

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban slams Europe in an election speech on his country’s Revolution Day.

As the war in Iran enters its third week, there’s no end in sight. Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, as Trump urges allies to act and Israel expands its ground operations.

NPR’s Michel Martin asks Iran expert Karim Sadjadpour how leaders in Tehran are thinking about the war with the U.S. and Israel.

Seven years after it was lowered, the American flag is flying again over the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, as Washington eyes Venezuelan oil to ease fuel prices amid global tensions.

Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.

The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎

Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Inflation expectations in South Africa have reached a record low, but question marks over the conflict in the Middle East raise questions over its path.

Motorists are in for a world of pain in April, with mid-month data from the CEF pointing to prices back over R24 a litre.

South32 is placing the Mozal Aluminium smelter under care and maintenance after failing to negotiate a new electricity pricing deal.

Standard Bank has invested R1 billion to enhance its online banking platform, strengthening digital banking experience for Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) clients.

Gauteng High Court to hear Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma’s bid to review refusal to recuse herself.

The Madlanga Commission continues hearing witness testimony

The matter will sit in the High Court for the next two days.

Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, also known as Witness F, has linked General Shadrack Sibiya to Matlala

A Springbok who has fallen off the national radar could be in line for a return to South Africa after a successful spell abroad.

Benni McCarthy says a comment allegedly made by Bobby Motaung played a role in his decision to join Orlando Pirates in 2011.

SA Rugby and SuperSport have announced that ‘fruitful discussions’ have been held to ensure continued quality broadcast offerings.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell looks ahead to preparing his squad for the Nations Championship and the World Cup and discusses his future as head coach.

Study shows average time on screens each day is 41 minutes, with some watching more than three hours a day

Three-quarters of nine-month-old babies in England are allowed daily screen time, while a small “heavy use” group watch more than three hours a day, according to a study.

Just 2% of the infants included in the research reportedly watched more than three hours a day, while the average...

Joslin Smith Foundation launch: Gayton McKenzie claims he is in possession of a ‘confession’ of what happened to the missing girl…

Russell Wilson went on a college visit with preteen son, Future this past week.

Hollywood’s best and brightest stars on Sunday hit the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards, the movie industry’s biggest night.

‘That’s one of the aspects which is different in South Africa than in Europe, there are a lot of duels,’ Santos said.

Blacks excluded from ownership of productive capital.

Stormers boss John Dobson said the team’s away win over the Bulls now gave them a realistic chance of finishing in the URC top four.

Toyota Gazoo Racing man and co-driver Brett Cummings resume W2RC challenge in Portugal.

Dozens of Telegram channels reviewed by WIRED include job listings for “AI face models.” The (mostly) women who land these gigs are likely being used to dupe victims out of their money.

Spar became the latest JSE-listed company whose shareholders objected against the group’s executive pay policy and the way it was implemented. A substantial 61% voted against how executives were paid at the 2025 AGM. “The AGM backlash means shareholders are paying attention and legitimately using their voice to show discontent,” says Ray Harraway, Institute of […]

The company withdrew employees from Iran in January ahead of escalating unrest and war amid lawsuits tied to operations.

Strong growth in Ghana and Uganda has pushed transaction volumes past the half a trillion dollar mark.

Renault has officially launched the Kiger Turbo in South Africa, a more powerful version of its most affordable crossover.

Global oil markets face another week of turmoil after a US attack on Iran’s main export hub heightened risks to supply across the Middle East, and deepened concerns over a conflict that’s already upended energy flows.

Four Chinese car brands found themselves among the top 15 best-sellers in February.

Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood.