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Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistan’s interior minister
Mohsin Naqvi says the bomber tried to gain entry to a court complex, but was unable to get inside.
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Mohsin Naqvi says the bomber tried to gain entry to a court complex, but was unable to get inside.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales will be among those commemorating the end of World War One.
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Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM has besieged Mali’s capital, Bamako, cutting off key routes and causing fuel shortages.

South Africa
Wits University suspends the SRC member accused of sexual assault after last night’s protest

South Africa
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his four co-accused face 11 attempted murder charge.

South Africa
About 168 people have been accommodated at a local community after a shack fire in Limpopo.

South Africa
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is accused of attempting to murder his former girlfriend.

World
An increasing number of women are joining the Ukrainian military, with thousands serving in front line roles, as Russia’s war on Ukraine nears its fourth year — with no peace in sight.

World
Israel has extended the detention of a Florida teen accused of throwing stones in the West Bank. He’s been held nearly nine months without a trial and faces up to 20 years if convicted.

World
BBC journalists describe what they saw after an explosion took place in India’s capital Delhi on Monday.
World
Syria is joining the global coalition against the Islamic State group, a US official said hours after US President Donald Trump welcomed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa for historic White House talks.

Africa
As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.

Africa
Zuma-Sambudla is accused of fuelling a wave of protests that hit South Africa after her father’s arrest.

Africa
Mariam Cissé, said to be in her 20s, was accused of providing information to the army.

Africa
Some residents in the heart of the South African city are living amid sewage in derelict buildings run by criminal gangs.

Business
The City of Tshwane has launched a “Black Friday sale” to encourage residents with outstanding bills to settle their accounts.
Business

Business
Goldman Sachs expects an improvement in South Africa’s public finances to pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating upgrade on Friday.

Business
South Africans have been warned to prepare for major disruptions in the coming weeks as police and protest activity ramps up ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit at Nasrec.

Politics
The committee is in the province to assess the state of health care infrastructure and service

Politics
The committee is investigating corruption and political interference in the justice system.

Politics
A second state witness is expected to take the stand in the trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla

Politics
The brothers landed at Durban’s King Shaka International Airport.

Sport
Ben Davies, Ben Cabango and Kieffer Moore will miss Wales’ final World Cup qualifying group games against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia due to injury.

Sport
Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Mabhuti Khenyeza is reportedly moving North to take charge of Black Leopards in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Sport
Marcus Trescothick hints Ollie Pope will remain as England’s first-choice number three for the Ashes, saying the tourists are “very consistent” in their selection.

Sport
The Turkish Football Federation suspends 1,024 players from its professional leagues as part of an investigation into betting.
Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former Chief Justice David Maraga has described Bishop Phiip Sulumeti as ‘a shepherd who built people, not platforms; institutions, not headlines.’
Education
[GroundUp] KwaZulu-Natal government says a contractor started work last week, but we saw no evidence of this when we visited the schools on Monday

Education
Ministers should encourage teachers who are keen to try new things before the new curriculum’s formal adoption
Much better to defer a white paper on special needs education in England than to announce plans in haste, only to be forced to withdraw them. This was the calculation behind the government’s decision to put off until next year its plans for reform in a vitally important and sensitive...
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] As the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations reach the halfway mark, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has reported that the overall administration of the exams continues to proceed smoothly, with stability, integrity and efficiency across all nine provinces.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
A damning report on South Africa’s public health system from the Auditor-General (AGSA) reveals a ‘total absence of accountability.’

Lifestyle
You don’t need a millionaire’s bank account to travel in style. Here’s how to enjoy a luxury holiday on a budget with clever hacks.

Lifestyle
Comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout is showing off the new woman in his life, after his shock marriage split a year ago…
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Science/Tech
The recognition from Cisco means delivering audited, enterprise-grade managed services at continental scale.

Science/Tech
South Africa’s regulatory framework for e-commerce has key gaps in foreign direct investment rules and lacks protection for emerging domestic players, says a new report.

Science/Tech
Seacom is targeting the fourth quarter of 2026 to reach financial close on its massive planned subsea broadband cable system.

Science/Tech
We tested the new Samsung Galaxy A56 5G and were extremely impressed with its performance and features.
Motoring

Motoring
Publicly revealed at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring in September, Omoda has officially confirmed pricing of the long awaited C7….

Motoring
Bus offers bedding for four adults and a fully equipped kitchenette complete with table.
Motoring
Health
Two reporters wanted to witness firsthand how doctors and families navigate mixed messages and unproven claims.
Health
Diagnosed with A.L.S., they traded stories, drank tequila and made grim jokes at a unique annual gathering on Cape Cod.
Health
The benefits of hormone replacement have been underappreciated, Dr. Marty Makary, the agency’s commissioner, said on Monday. Critics described evidence for the change as insufficient.

Health
Surgical menopause is the immediate onset of menopause caused by the removal of both ovaries.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.