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South Africa faces a significant shortage of health inspectors, with only 6,201 employed nationally against the norm of one per 10,000 people, leading to unmet staffing needs across all provinces.

Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri, head of organized crime, claims money received from alleged cartel member Matlala was a personal loan for car repairs, which he has since repaid. Shibiri denies allegations of attempting to bribe investigators in a separate case and attributes his suspension to misinformation and public misperceptions.

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). […]

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...

Nearly two-thirds of South African consumers have used artificial intelligence to assist with shopping-related tasks, according to new survey data from Visa pointing to a rapid shift in how South Africans interact with digital payment technologies. The Visa Spending Shift Survey, conducted by Morning Consult among 1,000 South African adults in October 2025, found that […]

Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava Cloud Partner program, an initiative designed to enable mobile network operators and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to distribute artificial intelligence, cloud and digital services using the company’s infrastructure and technology platforms. The program gives partners access to four key offerings: NVIDIA Cloud Partner...

The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.

NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the “safety and comfort” of Nigerian pilgrims.

The Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia’s Southwest Papua province are a marine biodiversity hotspot and a divers’ paradise.

Four U.S. soldiers were killed in the Iran war on Sunday and IDed Tuesday by the Pentagon; two soldiers haven’t yet been publicly identified. Their unit kept troops supplied with food and equipment.

The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

Scott Bessent says that “likely sometime this week” the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

The Pilanesberg National Park has increased its fees for local and international travelers, but the infrastructure is collapsing in plain sight.

General Shibiri has concluded his evidence for the day

He was testifying before the committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration.

Khawula has previously published information about Matlala on his personal life.

In a video circulating on social media, she expressed frustration over the handling of her case.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects to “sit down and have discussions” with the Irish Rugby Football Union [IRFU] over his future after he was asked about links to Saracens.

Finn Allen scores a sensational 33-ball century as New Zealand thrash South Africa by nine wickets in their T20 World Cup semi-final.

The Betway Premiership title race takes centre stage on Wednesday night as South Africa’s top two sides face pivotal midweek fixtures.

Former beauty queen Zozibini Tunzi penned a brief and lovely birthday message for her husband, Luthando Bolowana, on Instagram.

DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has set the record straight about rumours she was ‘drunk’ at the Soweto Derby over the weekend.

Not only is March her birthday month, but it also marks the exciting debut of Precious Kofi’s romantic chapter.

Police appeal for public assistance in tracing a Mpumalanga man who went missing in Limpopo and identifying a deceased individual in Komani.

Although billed as a Suzuki Jimny rival, the Bridger is not expected to feature a four-wheel drive system.

New Zealand secured a nine-wicket victory, racing to their target with more than seven overs remaining in their innings.

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

New York, USA: Against the backdrop of exponential growth in healthcare data tokenization and Decentralized Science (DeSci), the PZXM protocol officially announces the launch phase of its underlying data architecture and privacy compute network. Currently, modern biomedicine faces a structural contradiction between data silos and privacy breaches, with highly valuable health data often locked...

New York, USA – As the digital asset sector transitions into a post-ambiguity regulatory environment, the structural immobility of traditional private markets presents a critical infrastructure gap. Addressing the liquidity fragmentation that characterized the first wave of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, the WQZT Protocol has deployed a comprehensive four-layer technical stack. This...

New York, USA – NQXY has officially released its V1.0 Whitepaper , detailing a decentralized, four-layer infrastructure protocol designed to serve as the economic operating system for autonomous AI agents. As AI transitions from passive tools to active, decision-making entities , traditional human-centric financial rails and blockchains have proven insufficient for high-frequency,...

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.

The Cape Town International Airport is getting a R10 billion upgrade.

Chery’s latest car brand, Lepas, has officially launched in South Africa with its first SUV.

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio

A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.

Maternity services at the trust are the subject of the largest inquiry of its kind in NHS history.

A team that transports seriously ill children says its workload is increasing with no additional funds.