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Persistent underperformance at South Africa’s biggest ports is placing severe pressure on the country’s fruit industry, with far-reaching consequences for its reputation as a reliable exporter.

South Africa’s National Treasury signaled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East.

Mkhwanazi told the ad hoc committee that he maintained that Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala approached him as an informer and was used by key individuals in organised crime

Matlala’s lawyer Annelene Van Der Heever says they have requested the state to provide affidavits.

The exact cause of the crash is still unknown at this stage.

As telecom operators race to expand fiber broadband networks across Africa, U.K.-based IQGeo is deploying visual artificial intelligence software into field operations to help operators scale their rollouts without sacrificing build quality or data accuracy. Africa’s fiber expansion is accelerating rapidly as operators work to meet broadband demand and national connectivity targets. But the...

Cassava Technologies has deployed its AI Factory, powered by the NVIDIA AI platform, in South Africa, with plans to expand to Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco as the company moves to build what it describes as a sovereign AI ecosystem for the continent. The company, which holds the distinction of being Africa’s first NVIDIA Cloud […]

A group of grandmothers in central Kenya have formed a soccer team to keep fit and to give hope to a generation of teenagers — whom they sometimes outrun on the field.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady today amid economic uncertainty. And, Sen. Mullin faces a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

A state-imposed internet blackout has obscured the reality of life in Iran as the war rages on. Those fleeing through neighboring countries share a rare glimpse of what life is like in Iran.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist and author Scott Anderson about Iran’s power structure after the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.

Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

The new United States investigation into South Africa and other countries’ trade practices could carry significant economic risks for South Africa, even if its stated rationale is questionable.

GoTyme Bank CEO Cheslyn Jacobs says that PEP’s expansion into the banking space will pose a massive challenge to existing banks in the country.

A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

There is an ongoing court battle in the Vhembe District about legitimacy of conference results.

Hlophe returns to MK leadership roles months after suspension linked to caucus dispute

ANC Secretary- General Fikile Mbalula briefs the media about the People’s March

Last year, Mkhwanazi testified before MPs that Cele had regular communication with Matlala.

LIV Golf South Africa tees off on Thursday, 19 March at The Club at Steyn City, marking the league’s first-ever event on African soil.

Nico de Boinville is cleared of making racist comments towards fellow jockey Declan Queally at the Cheltenham Festival.

Ermelo-born former ATP player John-Laffnie de Jager has opened up about his early experiences on the junior Grand Slam circuit.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand names nine uncapped players in his Women’s Six Nations squad, but he is without key winger Amee Leigh Costigan.

Florida restricted teaching around sex, gender and race. Lux is now giving students a forum for these issues

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On a Tuesday night, at Florida’s only public liberal arts college, a small group of students gathered in a classroom to discuss issues deemed “controversial” on state campuses: transgender rights, feminism,...

Sociology faculty are refusing to alter syllabi, even as state targets how race, gender and inequality are taught

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Across Florida universities, some sociology professors are quietly choosing not to alter their courses in response to new state guidelines restricting how topics like race, gender and sexuality can be...

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2022: Austerity, the pandemic and now the cost of living crisis have left many schools in a parlous state. How hard do staff have to work to give kids the chances they deserve?

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Reality star Inno Morolong mourns her mother Moipone Morolong, who passed away after a brave battle with cancer.

Jacob Zuma lifts suspension, restoring John Hlophe to MK party leadership as the party reshuffles structures ahead of elections.

Zungu has made just 10 appearances in all competitions for AmaZulu this season.

Big-name players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau will be in action.

From glitz and champagne to cold detention cells, the controversial reality TV couple’s failed bail attempt.

It is hoped Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard’s work will make digital communications secure for decades ahead.

Federal immigration enforcement agents usually won’t talk to the media—but they will talk to independent journalist Karl Loftus.

The Competition Commission will investigate Canal+’s post-takeover decisions involving MultiChoice Group.

Suzuki has finally launched the new Across SUV in South Africa.

BMW has announced that its second Neue Klasse model is destined for South Africa.

Khali Goodwin’s daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.