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Shepherd Bushiri mocks recent closure of City Press after 44 years of publication

The absence of boys from support services is not evidence of resilience; it is evidence of structural failure, write Aluta Sneke and Anzio Jacobs.

The 16th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa has set out a shared vision for using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to strengthen the fight against corruption across the continent. The conference was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from May 4 to 8, bringing together senior anti-corruption leaders, policymakers and international experts […]

Orange has announced a major expansion of its commitments to youth employability, entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, connectivity and inclusive artificial intelligence across Africa, including a target to train more than 3 million young people and support more than 500 new startups by 2030. The announcement was made at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, in […]

Google’s Hustle Academy is returning in 2026 with a redesigned format and a sharper focus on artificial intelligence skills for African entrepreneurs and students, as the continent’s digital economy continues to scale faster than the talent pipeline needed to support it. Africa’s digital transformation market is projected to grow from $34 billion in 2025 to […]

South African IT leaders have called for a more deliberate approach to artificial intelligence in software development, urging organizations to treat the technology as “a power tool for skilled engineers” rather than a crutch for inexperience. Speaking at the 2026 CIO Day at the Marriott Hotel in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, technology leaders explored what leadership […]

The key measure of US inflation rose in April to its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

Trump leaves for Beijing today for a state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And, a new inflation report is expected to show the war in Iran’s impact on the U.S.

She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.

In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France’s thinking.

Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

South Africa is busy finalising the legal framework needed for a new major trade scheme with the People’s Republic of China that kicked off this month.

The vivo V70 range has officially landed in South Africa, and after testing it, it’s clear that these are great smartphones for South Africans.

A South African fintech founder has warned that there is a systemic problem facing households earning between R350,000 and R600,000 a year in South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa wants a review of the independent panel report on Phala Phala.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that he will not resign over the Phala Phala matter.

President Cyril Ramaphosa os expected to address the nation on Phala Phala ConCourt judgment

The court ruled on that the rules governing Parliament’s impeachment process were unconstitutional.

Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana claims 5-40 to help the Tigers beat Pakistan in a Test at home for the first time.

Scotland defend 13 off the final over to beat Nepal in a thrilling rain-affected one-day international in Kirtipur.

Jake Paul says his boxing career is “most definitely” in doubt as he awaits scan results on injuries sustained during his loss to British heavyweight Anthony Joshua.

British bantamweight Francesca Hennessy’s fight against Aurora De Persio will be shown live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

The rural homestead of the outspoken Ngizwe Mchunu, in Umbumbulu, was burnt down after three men came home looking for him.

A small fishing village along the West Coast is drawing growing interest from buyers looking for affordable coastal property near Cape Town.

‘Gift from God’ or criminal act? These Western Cape residents looted meat off an overturned truck on Piekenierskloof Pass over the weekend…

Everybody goes on about the 0-100km/h time, but what about going double that speed? This is how quick the VW Golf GTI Mk 8.5 is to 200km/h.

Iran’s latest proposal has deepened divisions with Washington, while uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz continues to shake world markets.

At 37-years-old Ismail is hoping to win the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup with the Proteas.

Here’s everything you need to know about the AMVCA 2026 design theft allegations, the designers’ responses, and what it means for the future of African fashion.

Durban – South Africa has hosted its first national round of the international engineering competition HackAtom, bringing together university students from across the country to compete in solving technology and energy-related challenges. The winning team from the University of Zululand will now advance to the international final in Moscow alongside participants from 15 countries. From […]

5FM, South Africa’s favourite youth radio station, is turning Youth Month into a launchpad for the future with Code Youth, a high-energy, hands-on digital skills bootcamp created to give young South Africans the most valuable skill sets of the 21st century. In partnership with WeThinkCode_, this nationwide CSI initiative brings coding, creativity and real digital […]

The Naspers unit expects $7.3 billion revenue in FY26, with full ecosystem profitability driving the FY27 execution strategy.

Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon delivered strong service revenue growth for MTN, lifting group Ebitda to R27.6-billion.

Ford has officially confirmed that it is bringing the new Ranger Super Duty bakkie to South Africa.

Jaecoo plans to launch four new cars in South Africa in the near future, including its first electric vehicle.

Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation.