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Africa

Traore strike sees Mali edge past Tanzania at Wafcon

Yesterday at 23:04 PM, via BBC News

A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Business

Ramaphosa staggering from crisis to crisis

Today at 09:19 AM, via BusinessTech

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is lurching from one crisis to another as political battles pile up in the final lap of his last term.

Business

Ramaphosa responds to 30% tariff on South Africa

Today at 09:07 AM, via BusinessTech

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the United States’ interpretation of trade imbalances between the countries is inaccurate, and is hoping for a better trade deal to emerge.

Business

Woolworths scores R8 million win against SARS

Today at 08:38 AM, via BusinessTech

Woolworths has won a court battle against SARS, with the tax service slammed for cherry-picking and using narrow definitions to withhold tax claims.

Sport

Kaizer Chiefs star changes jersey number?

Today at 10:13 AM, via The South African

The new Betway Premiership season is edging closer, with most eyes on Kaizer Chiefs. Has the promising star Mduduzi Shabalala changed his jersey number?

Education

Uganda: Education Budget Requires a 440 Percent Boost to Meet Quality Goals

Today at 06:52 AM, via AllAfrica

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Uganda will need to increase its education budget by a staggering 440 percent if it is to provide quality education for its fast-growing population and meet its 2040 development targets, a new report has revealed.

Lifestyle

VW’s ID.Buzz Cargo is down-to-earth with outer-space looks

Today at 07:00 AM, via Times Live

A minivan is not usually the subject of fascinated stares and doting remarks from onlookers. But this is no ordinary commercial vehicle, with its clear kinship to the legendary Volkswagen T1 birthed several decades ago.

Entertainment

Musk Touts “Improved” Grok AI Amid Backlash Over Politically Charged and Antisemitic Responses

Yesterday at 21:05 PM, via iAfrica

Elon Musk claimed Friday that xAI’s chatbot Grok has been “significantly improved,” but early reactions suggest otherwise. Several recent responses from Grok, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), have sparked alarm for promoting partisan talking points and antisemitic stereotypes. Musk offered no specifics on the upgrades but had previously criticized Grok’s training data as containing […]

Science/Tech

KEF Xio Review: So Good, So Expensive

Today at 10:00 AM, via Wired

It’s one of the most expensive soundbars you can buy, but for those that need the simplicity of an all-in-one design, it’s also one of the best.

Motoring

Classic Car Show 2025 in pictures

Yesterday at 19:03 PM, via The Citizen

The annual Classic Car Show took place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, where a selection of classic cars was on show.