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Pakistan welcomes Indian Sikh pilgrims in first crossing since May conflict
Sikh pilgrims cross from India into Pakistan to celebrate Guru Nanak’s birthday, one of Sikhism’s most sacred festivals.

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Longest US government shutdown leaves millions without food aid or pay
The US government shutdown has now lasted for 36 days, making it the longest on record.

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Government shutdown becomes longest in US history as impact felt nationwide
As the shutdown enters its 36th day, Democrats and Republicans remain unwavering over healthcare spending.

South Africa
Scharnick denies being Sibiya’s close protector
General Dumisani Khumalo testified on Tuesday that Scharnick was Sibiya’s close protector.

South Africa
LIVE: Senzo Meyiwa Trial – 05 November 2025
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

South Africa
Defence to cross-examine witness in Limpopo pig farm murder trial
The double murder trial of a Limpopo pig farmer is continuing on Wednesday.

South Africa
Reiger Park drive-by mass shooting suspect to appear in court
Six people were killed, including three women, and three others were left injured.

World
Trump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat
The attack Tuesday killed two people aboard the vessel, Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration’s campaign in South American waters up to at least 66 people.

World
Watch: US election night’s big winners… in 90 seconds
Zohran Mamdani, who will become New York City’s youngest mayor since 1892, said in his victory speech that his win was a ‘mandate for change’.

World
At least 10 killed in Bosnia nursing home fire
The blaze broke out on the seventh floor of the facility in the town of Tuzla, local media reported.

World
Zohran Mamdani winner of New York City mayoral election
It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and Muslim to lead the city.

Africa
Anti-migrant group ordered to stop blocking foreigners from South African healthcare
Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.

Africa
Morocco declares public holiday to mark UN approval of its Western Sahara plan
Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.

Africa
‘My skin was peeling’ – the African women tricked into making Russian drones
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.

Africa
Line-up for expanded 16-team Wafcon 2026 decided
Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.

Business
Millionaire hotspot closer to getting its own international airport in South Africa
Construction of an international airport in the second-richest area in the Western Cape, with about 3,600 dollar millionaires, will likely begin next year.

Business
Business Talk – GIFS CEO Dr Kershen Pillay discusses the Global Goals 2030: Africa
Pillay is the CEO of the Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS) and boasts over a decade of experience in the financial services education sector.

Business
Tech shares fall over AI bubble fears
Shares of major tech companies have fallen in the US and Japan over fears about the valuations of firms linked to AI.

Business
M&S profits halved after cyber attack
Marks & Spencer’s online and in-store sales were hit by a cyber attack which it said cost it £101m

Politics
National Assembly debates Border Post Bill
Assembly debates One Stop Border Post Bill to boost trade, streamline crossings and address security

Politics
Parliament Ad Hoc Committee | 05 November 2025
Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia appears before the Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 05 November 2025
Allegations of political interference and corruption on the spotlight at the commission.

Politics
DA urges Mpumalanga Education Dept. to act on alleged ghost workers issue
The Mpumalanga Education Department has refuted the allegations of ghost workers within their system

Sport
Springboks’ Test record at the Stade de France is MEMORABLE
South Africa and France will lock horns at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday for the seventh time at the famed stadium.

Sport
Rulani breaks the silence on facing Sundowns
You goto love football. Mamelodi Sundowns have been drawn in the same CAF Champions League group as Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger.

Sport
UFC meets with FBI over ‘weird betting’ on fight
Investigations are under way into suspicious betting activity on a fight at UFC Vegas 110 which saw favourite Isaac Dulgarian lose to underdog Yadier del Valle.

Sport
Jasper Wiese wary of ‘hurt’ France ahead of Paris Test
South Africa back-rower Jasper Wiese said he is wary of a “hurt” France eyeing revenge in Saturday’s Test in Paris.
Education
Nigeria: Strike – We’ve Literally Met ASUU’s Demands – Govt
[Vanguard] ABUJA –THE Federal Government said, yesterday, said it has literally met demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, claiming the last strike embarked upon by the union was unjustified.
Education
Education
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders End to ASUU Strikes
[Leadership] Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has given a firm directive to the Ministry of Education to ensure that university students remain in school, saying the Federal Government was doing everything humanly possible to prevent further strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Education
Kenya: Govt to Clear Sh7.7bn Varsity Staff Pay Arrears in Phases, Mbadi
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government will settle the outstanding Sh7.76 billion owed to public university staff under the 2017-2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in phases over the next three years, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said.

Lifestyle
One quarter of South Africa JUST avoided a recession
Four South African provinces avoided a technical recession in quarter two of 2025 by the skin of their teeth. Here’s how …
Lifestyle
Why your pet won’t stop itching – the truth about pet allergies
Think your pet’s constant scratching is just from fleas? It could be an allergy. Here’s how to spot the signs and help your pet find relief.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
New R600 million Mushroom Farm mall opens in Gauteng
The long-awaited Mushroom Farm Shopping Centre has officially opened its doors in Waterfall in Johannesburg.
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Science/Tech
World-class trading broker to open new offices in South Africa
Exness will open a new office in Cape Town later this month to continue expanding its presence in South Africa.

Science/Tech
Eskom’s energy availability factor plummeted from 90% to 55% in 20 years
Eskom used to be one of the world’s most efficient power utilities with an energy availability factor of over 90%. However, it was destroyed in two decades.

Science/Tech
Cell C To List On Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Cell C Holdings has announced its intention to list its shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The listing will be done through a private placement of existing shares by The Prepaid Company (TPC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Label Telecoms. The move is subject to JSE approval and market conditions. .“The decision to pursue a […]

Science/Tech
How Trade Link ensures retailers bank the cash around the clock
Round-the-clock support keeps South Africa’s Android payment terminals online, secure and customer-ready.

Motoring
Ford brings an end to Puma’s local market pounce
Puma debuted in South Africa to extensive criticism for arriving four years after going on sale in Europe, and for its lofty price tag.

Motoring
THEN and NOW: October new vehicle sales 2025 vs 2010
Out of the 10 best-selling models 15 years ago, all were locally assembled.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain
Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.
Health
The Workers Left Out of Trump’s Drug-Manufacturing Renaissance
President Trump wants pharmaceutical production to return to the United States. A shuttered factory in Louisiana shows how hard that will be for generic medicines.
Health
Six Dead and 27 Sickened in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta
Prepared pasta sold at grocery chains across the country, including Albertsons and Trader Joe’s, were recalled after people in 18 states became ill, federal health officials said.
Health
With Acquisition, Kimberly-Clark Bets That Tylenol Can Weather the Storm
The consumer products giant reached a $40 billion deal to buy Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, despite a barrage of unproven claims from President Trump and others that use of the pain reliever during pregnancy can cause autism.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
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
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.