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Sir David Attenborough turns 100, and the celebration reminds the world why his voice, films and conservation work still matter today.

He criticised ANC MPs who shielded President Cyril Ramaphosa from possible impeachment

The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.

Draft white paper suggests origin-based system that would benefit richer provinces

An AI-driven system used to determine how much Kenyans must pay for healthcare has systematically driven up costs for the country’s poorest households, an investigation has found, with the algorithm overestimating the incomes of low-income families while underestimating those of wealthier households. The system underpins Kenya’s Social Health Authority, launched in October 2024 as a […]

Algeria’s national research centre CERIST has launched the Deeptech Innovation Hub, a new acceleration platform designed to convert advanced research into scalable ventures by combining decades of national IT leadership with modern AI infrastructure. The hub, supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, is intended to support startups, connect industry and investors, […]

A flagship $1 billion Microsoft and G42 data centre project in Kenya has stalled over power supply constraints, with President William Ruto acknowledging that the country’s electricity system cannot accommodate the scale of the proposed facility without disrupting service to households and industry. The project was first announced during Ruto’s state visit to Washington in […]

The Kenya-based Masakhane African Languages Hub has joined forces with Microsoft AI for Good Lab, the Gates Foundation and Google.org to launch LINGUA Africa, an open call for proposals designed to strengthen the language foundations needed for inclusive AI across the continent. Selected projects can apply for funding of up to $250,000 in cash and […]

The price of jet fuel most European airlines currently use has jumped by half since the start of the war.

From drone boats to long-range missiles, the U.S. and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, sharpening deterrence as tensions with China intensify.

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.

President Trump’s decision to leave NATO in the dark before launching strikes on Iran has inflamed tensions and is putting new urgency on rethinking the alliance.

Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Digital marketing is a powerful tool for South African businesses to reach their target audiences and connect with more potential customers.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is back in the hot seat over the Phala Phala saga, with the Constitutional Court ruling that Parliament acted unlawfully when it voted to block further investigations into the saga.

Petrol price recoveries at the start of May 2026 are starting motorists on the back foot for the month, with another significant hike building for June.

IEC says new Journal on African Elections will help improve understanding of political funding.

ConCourt delivers the long-awaited judgment on the EFF’s bid to revive the Phala Phala saga

EFF members expected to gather outside the ConCourt ahead of judgment in the Phala Phala matter…

ConCourt to deliver judgment in the Phala Phala matter, after 500k dollars was stolen in 2020

Stormers coach John Dobson has highlighted how Siya Kolisi’s motivation for returning to the Stormers had nothing to do with finances.

Hearts could win a first top-flight league title since 1960 come Wednesday. But there is plenty of football to go before then. Here is what to expect in the Scottish Premiership.

Dan Lydiate to become a full-time member of Steve Tandy’s coaching team with Wales when leaving Dragons this summer.

Happiness is in the air as the ‘Izingane Zes’thembu’ reality TV star, Amahle Biyela, celebrates her graduation from the renowned UKZN.

Rapper and singer Doja Cat has successfully branded herself as an out-of-the-box individual and artist.

Seven of Cape Town’s most compelling drag queens return for a second season of shade, solidarity and spectacle, and they have a lot to say.

The CItizen had the opportunity to see the Jetour G700 fording at Yanqi lake in Beijiing, showing off it’s amphibious abilities.

Wits urged students and staff to remain cautious of phishing attempts or suspicious emails claiming to come from Canvas or the university.

For our latest WIRED Blind Test, we sat coffee industry professionals down to rank leading do-it-all coffee machines—and the winner wasn’t what anyone expected.

In an interview with WIRED ahead of her new concert film Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), Billie Eilish talked about whether or not future artists will be able to leverage SoundCloud the way she did.

Airtel Africa has delayed its mobile money initial public offering to late 2026, citing war-driven margin pressures.

These cuddly, connected companions could disrupt everything from make-believe to bedtime stories. No wonder some lawmakers want them banned.

Toyota’s luxury brand has unveiled a new SUV, and it could be coming to South Africa.

An official launch date for Denza in South Africa is still to be set.

When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.

The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

Lucy Woodham answers your questions on the outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship