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England score four second-half tries to see off Fiji in their second autumn international.

McLaren’s Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri fourth and Max Verstappen down in 16th.

Rodrigo Paz faces Bolivia’s worst economic crisis in 40 years, with high inflation and a shortage of fuel and dollars.

Elena Rybakina upsets world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win record-breaking £4m prize with WTA Finals victory.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a core business priority for South African companies, according to new research by Dell Technologies, but the country’s organisations are struggling to translate ambition into full-scale implementation due to persistent challenges in skills, infrastructure, and security. The findings, released at the Dell Technologies Forum South Africa held on 6...

Business AI, a South African start-up backed by Mustek, has launched an AI marketplace designed to connect local enterprises with vetted, enterprise-ready artificial intelligence solutions and accredited service providers. The platform aims to simplify how African companies discover, evaluate, and deploy AI technologies while maintaining control over costs, data privacy, and AI sovereignty....

The race to build next-generation AI-capable data centres is straining global and African supply chains, with power availability emerging as the single greatest obstacle to timely delivery, according to Turner & Townsend’s 2025–2026 Data Centre Construction Cost Index. The professional services firm says 2025 marks an inflection point for the global data centre industry, as […]

African CEOs are showing renewed confidence and resilience amid global uncertainty, with generative AI, talent, ESG, and cybersecurity emerging as the top strategic priorities shaping business growth across the continent. According to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which gathered insights from 130 CEOs across Southern, East, and West Africa, 78% expressed strong confidence […]

In interviews in villages on Venezuela’s northeastern coast, from which some of the boats departed, residents and relatives said the dead men had been running drugs but were not narco-terrorists.

On the surface, the Hungarian PM’s trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC’s Nick Thorpe.

Overnight, 25 locations including Kyiv were hit, leaving many areas without electricity and heating.

At least six people were killed and 437 injured in the twister, authorities said.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

Parktown Boys’ alumni includes Bradley Carnell and Lyle Foster who are both making major marks in international soccer leagues.

Employers in South Africa may be left with no option but to remove paid maternal leave policies due to new changes mandated by the Constitutional Court.

There are eight cars from several brands that have reached the end of their production, as the brands have announced that they will be discontinued in 2025.

Rotherham Council is offering payments of up to £250 to help with energy expenses.

The ANC says it maintains that Mchunu has not been charged in any court of law.

The party has described Reverend Maphatsoe as a man of deep conviction who guided with humility.

Gigaba was not arrested after reports that he had handed himself to the police.

The report on Mkhwanazi was expected to be released last Thursday.

Despite an ultimately comfortable win, a flat and sluggish start against Japan frustrates Ireland head coach Andy Farrell.

Head coach Gregor Townsend hails an “outstanding” second-half display in the frustrating 25-17 loss to New Zealand, saying Scotland “showed who we are”.

Novak Djokovic claims his 101st title with victory over Lorenzo Musetti in Athens as Learner Tien beats Britain’s Cameron Norrie in Metz to win his first.

Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay overcomes injury and family bereavement to win her second Ironman 70.3 world title.

Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedom

Students, faculty and staff at more than 100 campuses across the US rallied against the Trump administration’s assault on higher education on Friday – the first in a planned series of nationwide, coordinated protests that organizers hope will culminate in large-scale students...

Left no crumbs! Checkers have once again spoofed the Springboks opponents – France – with this cheeky social media post…

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s peers and pals – including bestie Eben Etzebeth – have shared touching tributes on his 100th test cap.

The Western Cape scoops national recognition for excellence in Environmental Impact Assessment, proving its leadership in sustainable development

Siya Kolisi has been hailed as the Springboks’ greatest captain for his ability to unite South Africans – and call out injustices – through his platform.

The Labour Appeal Court ruled in favour of Eskom’s decision to exclude white males from a senior management level post.

All-wheel drive hybrid will pack a punch with a combined output of up to 301kW of power.

Self-charging hybrid is claimed to only sip 5.3 litres of petrol per 100km.

Chinese manufacturer is likely to drop the Himla moniker it uses in its homeland.

In his first five premier class seasons, Red Bull KTM star has never finished lower than 11th.