THURSDAY, 05 MARCH 2026, 05:46
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HAVANA, March 4 (Reuters) – A power outage struck most of Cuba, including Havana, the state electric utility said on Wednesday, as the Communist-run government grapples with increased pressure from the Trump administration that has curtailed oil shipments.
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JERUSALEM, March 4 (Reuters) – Israel warned residents to immediately leave a swathe of south Lebanon on Wednesday, ordering them to move north of the Litani River on the third day of full-blown hostilities with the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah.
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KATHMANDU, March 5 (Reuters) – Nearly six months after a wave of unprecedented youth-led protests and the deaths of 77 people forced Nepal’s then prime minister to quit, people began voting on Thursday in a general election that will choose a new parliament in the Himalayan nation.
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BEIJING, March 5 (Reuters) – China said on Thursday that it would build a “childbirth-friendly society” in the next five years as it pledged to address concerns over employment, education, medical care, health and income, according to an official government report.
South Africa
A white Polo vehicle, with an unknown number of occupants that fired shots at the taxi.
South Africa
Iran’s Ambassador to South Africa briefs the media amid the conflict currently on in his country.
South Africa
by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]
South Africa
MTN Group is embracing artificial intelligence, expanding digital infrastructure and scaling connectivity as central pillars of its growth strategy, with the African telecommunications giant positioning itself as a technology platform rather than a conventional telecom provider. Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita outlined the company’s vision during his keynote address at MWC Barcelona 2026...
World
A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.
World
A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan’s conflict particularly troubling.
World
Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.
World
Video released by the Italian fire brigade shows the wolf being rescued from under a bridge.
Africa
The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.
Africa
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.
Africa
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.
Africa
The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.
Business
It is the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to “around 5%” in 2023.
Business
Has online privacy become “a luxury not a right” for us all in 2026?
Business
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.
Business
South African citizens have been told to evacuate the Middle East, with heavy attacks expected in the coming days.
Politics
Madisha says Lekota sacrificed a great deal for the liberation of Black people.
Politics
General Shibiri has concluded his evidence for the day
Politics
He was testifying before the committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration.
Politics
Khawula has previously published information about Matlala on his personal life.
Sport
Celtic relied on big moments from key players to haul them through against Aberdeen.
Sport
Crysencio Summerville is finding form at the right time for West Ham – and might yet prove the man to save them from relegation.
Sport
Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss if Newcastle’s Jacob Ramsey’s second yellow card for diving was deserved.
Sport
Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss how Chelsea striker Joao Pedro uses his movement to cause problems for defenders.
Education
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the Pentagon would end funds supporting active-duty service members at Harvard. The school is offering military students alternatives to defer or go elsewhere.
Education
Plus, what SNAP cuts bring to the cafeteria table.
Education
[Nile Post] Police in Mukono have recovered Nathan Tuwandike, a 25-year-old student of Uganda Christian University (UCU), days after he was reported missing.
Education
[New Dawn] The University of Liberia (UL) over the weekend conferred an honorary Doctorate in International Relations on Liberia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, during the institution’s 105th graduation ceremony held at the historic Fendell Campus.
Lifestyle
Nigerian pastor John Anosike has bragged about ownership of the R135m Good Hope Centre – Here’s what we know about the wealthy ‘man of God’.
Lifestyle
Former beauty queen Zozibini Tunzi penned a brief and lovely birthday message for her husband, Luthando Bolowana, on Instagram.
Lifestyle
DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has set the record straight about rumours she was ‘drunk’ at the Soweto Derby over the weekend.
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Jayden Adams was dismissed early in the second half for a dangerous tackle on Ayabulela Maxwele.
Entertainment
Pirates and Sundowns are tied on 44 points at the top, but the Buccaneers edge the Brazilians on goal difference.
Entertainment
The former senior prosecutor claimed that O’Sullivan gunned for ex-top cop Khomotso Phahlane.
Entertainment
A total of R59 million in jackpots is up for grabs tonight. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 4 March 2026.
Science/Tech
A father is suing Google and Alphabet for wrongful death, alleging Gemini reinforced his son Jonathan Gavalas’ escalating delusions until he died by suicide in October 2025. “Jonathan Gavalas, 36, started using Google’s Gemini AI chatbot in August 2025 for shopping help, writing support, and trip planning,” reports TechCrunch. “On October 2, he died by suicide. At the time of his death, he was...
Science/Tech
They aren’t as high-end as the MacBook Neo, but these Windows laptops show that Apple has some strong competition.
Science/Tech
Mr. Musk said he did not expect his posts in the lead-up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media site, now X, to affect the company’s share price.
Science/Tech
Google is eliminating its traditional 30% Play Store fee and introducing lower commissions, while at the same time allowing alternative billing systems and making it easier for third-party app stores to operate on Android. The changes stem largely from Google’s settlement with Epic Games. Engadget reports: The biggest change is to how Google will collect fees from developers publishing apps on...
Motoring
The Gautrain’s management has announced that it will continue to operate as a public-private partnership for an extended period, despite previous reports that it would be taken over by the Gauteng government by the end of March.
Motoring
The Cape Town International Airport is getting a R10 billion upgrade.
Motoring
Motoring
Chery’s latest car brand, Lepas, has officially launched in South Africa with its first SUV.
Health
The country has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Isata Dumbuya, a nurse and midwife, has made it her mission to change that.
Health
In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits.
Health
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio
Health
A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.