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BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Banking on our trust in an age of AI
The discovery by AI models of vulnerabilities in financial systems raises unsettling questions about security and trust in banking – a sector that can also be intensely political.
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Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131, WHO voices deep concern
BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 19 (Reuters) – Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak’s spread.

South Africa
Dispersed foreign nationals vow to spend night outside Durban Centre
On Tuesday police instructed the group to disperse, but the foreign nationals later protested

South Africa
SAQA removes over 1 100 outdated qualifications
SAQA has removed more than 1 100 outdated “legacy” qualifications.

South Africa
Alleged suicide of 12-year-old in Verulam sparks child neglect claims
Shivaan Cumberledge died last week and neighbours allege was left alone with his younger sibling.

South Africa
‘E Cape Liquor Board must be held liable for Enyobeni tragedy’
An advocate described the approval for the tavern to be licensed as an act of financial gain.
World
Activists say Israel tries to expel a whole Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem
Israeli authorities are issuing Palestinians demolition orders in East Jerusalem at an accelerated rate since Israel launched war with Iran, human rights groups and U.N. experts say.

World
Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

World
California mosque shooting leaves 5 dead. And, judge dismisses Trump’s IRS lawsuit
San Diego authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a mosque as a hate crime. And, Trump dropped his lawsuit against the IRS, paving the way for an “anti-weaponization fund.”

World
Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.

Africa
Ghana to face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 qualifying
Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Africa
Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices
The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

Africa
Defunct Malawian Bank seeks $552m compensation
A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Africa
Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Business
Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco
The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.

Business
NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandal
Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer’s NS&I products.

Business
Eskom threatens to cut power to Joburg over R6.8 billion owed
Power utility Eskom has once again threatened to cut power to the City of Joburg over unpaid bills and money soon due, which has now reached R6.8 billion.

Business
What you need to earn to send your child to the most expensive schools in South Africa
These are the salaries needed to send your child to the most expensive and best-performing private schools in the country.

Politics
Chikane laments lack of action on apartheid-era cases
Reverend Chikane, says SA’s post-TRC process failed many victims of apartheid-era crimes.

Politics
EFF, MKP slam cancellation of Higher Education Committee meeting
The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, was meant to be a briefing from the Higher Education Minister.

Politics
MK Party axes Nhlamulo Ndhlela as spokesperson and MP
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement

Politics
Ramaphosa to bestow National Orders on Tuesday
National Orders are the highest civilian honours that South Africa bestows on its citizens.

Sport
Wintle confirms ‘out of my control’ Cardiff departure
Out-of-contract midfielder Ryan Wintle says he is leaving Cardiff City due to circumstances “completely out of my control”.

Sport
THREE Orlando Pirates stars who will miss FIFA World Cup 2026
These three Orlando Pirates stars will play no part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. There may of course be more …

Sport
Doubts, trophies & Tonga – Vunipola’s fresh start
Ahead of the Challenge Cup final against Ulster, Montpellier back row Billy Vunipola talks doubts, trophies and turning down the change to play for Tonga.

Sport
Eliud Kipchoge arrives in Mother City for Cape Town Marathon
Kenyan running superstar Eliud Kipchoge has arrived in the Mother City for the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.
Education
Liberia: Ganta Model High School Principal Is Dead
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta — A medical doctor at Esther and Jereline Koung Medical Hospital in Ganta City, Nimba County has confirmed the death of Samuel S. Dolo, Principal of Ganta Model High School.
Education
Liberia: First-Ever Student-Led Chemistry Symposium Held in Gbarnga Bong County
[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarnga — History was made in Liberia as students, teachers, and education supporters gathered for the country’s first-ever Student-Led Chemistry Symposium, organized by Adam Jarto Kallon, a local teacher in the county.
Education
Today, In Short
Poison ivy. The best ketchups. And Alex Cooper is pregnant.

Education
Children’s reading should prioritise pleasure over learning, says laureate
Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs to focus on early-years reading, with more support for parents and nursery workers
The children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has urged the government to prioritise pleasure over learning in children’s reading.
Giving evidence to MPs on the education committee, which is investigating the crisis in reading for pleasure among children, the screenwriter and...
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
R184 million in jackpots are up for grabs! Here are your PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results for 19 May 2026.

Entertainment
SAUS slams Nsfas as ‘gap investigations’ freeze allowances before exams
Parliament grilling was postponed after Nsfas failed to submit a presentation on time.

Entertainment
In case you missed it: MK party fires Ndhlela | Tot’s grandparents remain behind bars | Erasmus’ National Order of Ikhamanga
Catch up on the biggest stories of Tuesday, 19 May 2026 that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
A total of R550 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 19 May 2026.
Science/Tech
StanChart To Cut Over 7,000 Jobs, Boost AI To Replace ‘Lower-Value Human Capital’
The London-headquartered lender Standard Chartered announced plans to cut more than 7,000 jobs by 2030, with CEO Bill Winters saying the bank will replace some “lower-value human capital” through automation and AI while offering retraining to affected workers. “It’s not cost-cutting. It’s replacing in some cases lower-value human capital with the financial capital and the investment capital...

Science/Tech
Meta Employees Are Scrambling to Use Up Benefits Ahead of Layoffs
On the eve of about 8,000 jobs being cut, employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks while they still can.

Science/Tech
TROUTMAN IN THE LEAD?: Independent Candidate in California’s 47th Congressional District Sees Major Gains– But Race is Far From Over
Irvine, CA – The race for hotly-contested California Congressional District 47 is heating up with the primary just two weeks away. Nine candidates are vying for two spots on the November ballot, including four Republicans, two Democrats and a powerful well-funded independent Eric Troutman. Incumbent Democrat Dave Min is heavily-favored to advance beyond the June […]

Science/Tech
“YOUR FREEDOM IS SAFE WITH TROUTMAN!”: California Congressional Candidate Eric Troutman Says Protecting First Amendment Freedoms Are Cornerstone of His Campaign in Push to June 2, 2026 Primary
Irvine, CA – California Congressional Candidate Eric Troutman is focusing the remaining days of his campaign to raising awareness of threats to the First Amendment both in broadcast and social media. “I have dedicated my legal career to fighting threats to the First Amendment and constitutional rights.” Troutman says. “It only makes sense I should […]
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Disabled man ‘rotting’ on a hospital ward – despite being fit to go home
Some people say they are “stranded” in hospital, but the NHS denies decisions around their care are driven by costs.

Health
Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide
Health
Neanderthal Dentistry, and the Scientist Glad Not to Have Experienced It
The prehistoric hominins “apparently were very adept at what we would consider invasive medicine,” said the anthropologist John Olsen.
Health
Military Bases Are Rife With ‘Forever Chemicals.’ New Mexico Wants Them Cleaned Up.
The state is leading the country’s reckoning with PFAS. The outcome of its suit against the federal government will affect how courts treat more than 15,000 other claims nationwide.