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South Africa faces a moment of truth in 2026 as fading commodity and consumer-driven tailwinds mean the country’s economic growth will depend on whether government reforms can meaningfully boost fixed investment.

Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk apologises to the supporters and says his side “gave up” during their 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Manchester City.

A man and a boy are arrested on suspicion of murder after Eghosa Ogbebor was fatally shot.

Big data analytics and AI company Presight, majority-owned by Abu Dhabi technology group G42, has signed separate memoranda of understanding with the governments of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon to support national digital transformation programs, extending the company’s African presence to at least 11 markets. The agreements cover the design and deployment of AI-driven […]

Nigeria’s government has launched CLHEEAN, an AI-powered mobile application designed to improve interactions between citizens and public institutions, the National Orientation Agency announced March 30. The platform functions as a virtual assistant accessible via mobile devices, allowing users to access information on public policies, ask questions and interact directly with government...

African economies have repeatedly posted strong growth rates but failed to convert that momentum into structural economic transformation, largely because growth has been driven by the accumulation of labor and capital rather than improvements in productivity — a gap that frontier technologies including artificial intelligence could help close, according to the 2026 Economic Report on […]

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved the publication of a draft national artificial intelligence policy for public comment, with full implementation expected in the 2027-2028 financial year, marking a significant step in the country’s years-long effort to establish a regulatory framework for the technology. “The aim of the AI policy is to ensure that both the […]

Special forces troops rescued a U.S. Air Force colonel after his plane was shot down Friday over Iran.

In Seville, Spain, the pageantry of centuries-old Holy Week processions continues to attract both the faithful and the curious.

Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.

A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya’s foreign minister says.

Estates, complexes and gated communities in South Africa are being warned to be careful about how they collect and handle visitors’ personal information.

Experts from Webber Wentzel have highlighted concerns over technical issues related to the amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment.

South Africans snapped up more than half the homes within hours of the launch of a new residential estate in KwaZulu-Natal’s fast-growing Westown smart city.

South Africa’s water and sanitation sector is facing large amounts of fraud and corruption, but no arrests have been made.

The DA congress will take place in Johannesburg next weekend.

DA FC spokesperson says many young people have put up their hands up to serve in top positions

Mashatile spoke to the media after a Good Friday service hosted by Amandla Ngawethu Universal Church

Mashatile says government is looking at increasing its capacity to refine crude oil

Following his win over Derek Chisora, Deontay Wilder reveals he ‘held back’ against the Brit after thinking of him spending time with his family.

Nikola Jokic outshines fellow MVP contender Victor Wembanyama as the Denver Nuggets end the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-match winning streak.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praises his side’s resilience in their 28-24 win over Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup.

Marumo Gallants FC have appointed Moroccan tactician Jamil Benouahi as their new head coach as the club looks to avoid relegation.

Reports on English policies seen in Wales as relating to whole of UK contribute to widespread confusion, researchers say

UK media is failing to report properly on devolved issues in Wales, leaving voters ill-informed about May’s Senedd elections, a report has found.

A Cardiff University study of more than 3,000 news items found repeated patterns in coverage across different broadcasters and...

Researchers found that heart failure risk from belly fat may be driven by hidden inflammation, even in people with a normal BMI.

A 44-year-old German tourist was safely rescued on Good Friday evening after getting into difficulty while kayaking near the Knysna Heads.

Well-meaning SASSA Happy Easter wishes have recipients fuming after payments were held back till after the long weekend …

Mel and Peet Viljoen swapped their luxury golf estate homes for ICE detention centres in the Arizona desert and an alligator-infested swamp.

The Bulls coach said they could have been more clinical in the first half, and maintained discipline, but he was proud of the character his side showed.

Sibongiseni Banana received a life sentence for the rape conviction and seven years’ imprisonment for sexual assault.

Iran said its forces had downed the plane, while US media reported that the plane had been shot down.

According to Franco, grief is not a singular event.

Artemis II, Nasa’s first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years, is a key step toward a long‑term return to the moon and future crewed missions to Mars

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Letters to US agency raise concerns over tech firms’ plans to use reflective satellites and expand numbers in low Earth orbit

Proposals to deploy reflective mirrors and up to 1m more satellites in low Earth orbit could have far-reaching consequences for human health and ecosystems, leading sleep and circadian rhythm researchers have said.

Presidents of four international scientific societies...

The tide of Chinese car brands entering South Africa isn’t slowing down anytime soon, as five more companies plan to launch here in the near future.

Fuel price pressure in South Africa is pushing more motorists towards hybrids.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz picked up this week.

The images are used in consultations to show what happens to the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes.