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Grace Keeling, 15, was swept into the sea at Withernsea along with her mother Sarah on 2 January.

Robert Rhodes is jailed for life after his child revealed his plot to kill his wife in their home.

Wu Yize produces a devastating exhibition of potting to thrash an out-of-sorts Xiao Guodong 6-0 as he progresses into the semi-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

Kenya has launched its AI and Emerging Technologies Technical Committee, a multi-stakeholder group tasked with developing the country’s first national policy on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The policy development process is being led by the Ministry of Information Communication and the Digital Economy, with KICTANet serving as the lead implementing partner. It is...

Chinese telecoms firm Huawei will partner with the Kenya School of Government, a state-funded training institution for civil servants, to advance the digitization of Kenya’s public sector. Huawei said in a statement released late Monday in Nairobi that the collaboration will focus on strengthening digital capacity through advanced skills development in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity,...

Nhlalwenhle Magwaza was reported missing in November 2025, and her remains were found last week.

Tanzania’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has unveiled a strategy aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital technologies across all levels of education. Carolyne Nombo, permanent secretary in the ministry, announced the plan Wednesday during an education stakeholders workshop in Dar es Salaam. She said the government is expanding digital learning from primary schools […]

He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran’s authoritarian regime to continue.

The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter.

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child’s death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

The new Club Med South Africa Beach and Safari development is progressing well and is set to open its doors on 4 July 2026.

The National Treasury is considering major changes for South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which has raised some concerns.

Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.

Mashatile says uMkhonto weSizwe cannot remain a passive observer in the ANC.

The Umkhonto we Sizwe Liberation War Veterans organisation ays SA will not be bullied by the US.

ActionSA says whistle blowers have been targeted and even killed for speaking out against corruption

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner sits down with Kelly Somers to talk about his background and career in football.

Cardiff City can resume their January transfer work after an EFL embargo was lifted, with Everton goalkeeper Harry Tyrer set to become the League One leaders’ first signing of the winter window.

Spanish police say they have “neutralised dozens of meet-ups” between violent ultra groups this season.

Marc Guehi sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss his journey into football, being “put in my place”, and his varied influences.

A prominent South African lawyer has come under fire for posting sensitive back-to-school images on his social media account…

Spain’s veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias has rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two female ex-employees.

Tribute event celebrates Juanita Vermeulen’s impact as a GBV advocate and community leader, while raising funds for her memorial.

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

South African banking customers have been paying a prime rate of the repo rate plus 3.5% since 2001. Is it time for a change?

Similar to the Velar Hoxton Edition, the Velar Belgravia takes its name from an area of London known for its architecture and luxury.

San Jose, Costa Rica (PinionNewswire) —  Xgram.io, a leading non-custodial multichain cryptocurrency exchange platform, today highlights the full availability of secure and private exchanges for privacy-focused coins, with particular emphasis on seamless Bitcoin (BTC) to Monero (XMR) swaps. Launched in 2023, Xgram.io has rapidly become a trusted choice for users seeking instant,...

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Mercedes-Benz has launched a new special-edition model for the GLA SUV in South Africa.

The national taxi council has announced that major changes are on the cards for its operators.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.

Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.