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Trump says he ‘made no commitment either way’ to Xi on Taiwan
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, “I don’t talk about that”.

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Golders Green attack suspect to stand trial next year
Essa Suleiman, 45, is accused of stabbing two Jewish men in north London hours after allegedly attacking a friend from the Somali community.

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Armoured Mobility named official Volkswagen SA armouring partner
Armoured Mobility is now recognised as an approved converter partner for VW vehicles in SA

South Africa
Kenya and Rwanda ICT Ministers Hold Bilateral Talks on AI, Data Centres and Digital Economy Cooperation
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo Gitau has held bilateral talks with Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire on strengthening cooperation between the two countries on the digital economy, with artificial intelligence, data centres and innovation ecosystems featured prominently in the discussions. The talks...

South Africa
Lawyers Hub and AFD Report Urges Africa-Europe Reset on AI Governance Before Political Window Closes
A landmark report on Africa-Europe cooperation in AI governance has warned that Africa’s regulatory capacity has grown significantly but has not translated into meaningful influence over global AI rules — and that the political window to change that is narrowing. The report, produced by Nairobi-based digital law and policy organization The Lawyers Hub in partnership […]

South Africa
Multi-agency team delivers aid to flood-hit Breede Valley community
Floods washed away a low-lying bridge, cutting off the farming community.

South Africa
Mogotsi refuses to answer questions to avoid ‘incrimination’
Mogotsi said he would not respond to questions because he did not want to incriminate himself.

World
Watch: What did we learn from Trump’s visit to China?
President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

World
Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war
Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim’s aunt says he was not involved.

World
SCOTUS upholds abortion pill telehealth access. And, Trump returns from China visit
The Supreme Court kept access to the abortion pill mifepristone available via telehealth. And, Trump says he made multiple trade deals during his state visit to China.

World
Trump returns to the U.S. after 2-day trip to China
President Trump returns to the U.S. after wrapping up his whirlwind trip to China.

Africa
New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo
Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

Africa
African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

Africa
African SMEs face finance, fragmentation and succession crisis, warns IFC chief
At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Africa
‘They shot my neighbour in the head’ – the lakeside city traumatised by war
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Business
Watch: What was argued at the Musk-Altman trial?
It’s the jury’s turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other.

Business
South Africans buying R15 million homes in tiny seaside town where the average person only makes R21,400 a month
South Africans are buying homes worth up to R15 million in a small West Coast town in the Western Cape.

Business
The one thing carrying South Africa right now
South Africa’s tourism sector has played a major role in improving the country’s GDP.
Business

Politics
NCC leader Fadiel Adams granted R10 000 bail
NCC leader Fidel Adams has been granted R10 000 bail.

Politics
ANC ends integrity probe into Tolashe matter
Tolashe was hauled before the party’s integrity Commission last month.

Politics
ANC NEC backs Ramaphosa following Phala Phala Apex court ruling
Fikile Mbalula says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s resignation was not on the table

Politics
Ntuli disputes claims of Mbalula’s role in Phala Phala vote
Mdumiseni Ntuli says Fikile Mbalula’s couldn’t have directed ANC MPs in the Phala Phala vote

Sport
Handling nerves & speaking Welsh – Packer on England’s Grand Slam bid
Lucy Packer is the opposite of every scrum-half stereotype – but she is playing a key role in England’s pursuit of a fifth straight Six Nations Grand Slam.

Sport
Championship clubs back new squad spending rules
Championship clubs vote in favour of moving to a new financial framework of Squad Cost Rules (SCR) from next season.

Sport
Here’s the Orlando Pirates lineup which last won the league
Out of the players who won the league for Orlando Pirates against Golden Arrows, only Thabo Matlaba is still active.

Sport
PRASA offering cheap travel to Orlando Pirates match
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is offering a convenient transport service for Orlando Pirates supporters this weekend.
Education
Nigeria: IMSU Moves to End Students’ Struggles With Bad Roads
[Vanguard] The management of Imo State University is reconstructing roads within the campus to improve movement, safety and the overall learning environment.
Education
Nigeria: N250bn Hostel Rollout – Adopting PPP to Tackle Student Accommodation Problems
[Vanguard] With over 40,000 student population, there is no doubt that about 8,000 bed spaces are not enough and securing an official accommodation on campus is a Herculean task. That is the situation at the University of Lagos, UNILAG.
Education
West Africa: WAEC Assures Candidates, Parents On Hitch-Free Wassce – Union Insists On Strike Today
[Vanguard] The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has stated that talks are ongoing to address the grievances of staff.
Education
Ghana: Education Ministry Pledges Stronger Wash Support for Schools
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Education (MoE) has reiterated its commitment to improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools across the country to promote safe, healthy and dignified learning environments for pupils.

Lifestyle
Residents warned after 10 Puff Adders wash up on Jeffreys Bay beach
Residents and beachgoers in Jeffreys Bay have been urged to remain alert after several dead venomous snakes were discovered along the coastline.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s son Psalm turns seven
Psalm West is the youngest of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s four children.

Entertainment
Cape Town set for a warm, dry weekend before clouds roll in midweek
Cape Town is heading into a comfortable weekend.

Entertainment
Shebeshxt to receive medical care as he faces 20 counts and fights bail refusal
The Lekompo singer remains behind bars, and the matter has been postponed as the defence awaits his docket.

Entertainment
Khumalo and Crime Intelligence cops seek withdrawal of fraud and corruption charges
Five accused have submitted representations.

Entertainment
Taxi fares to increase in Western Cape, Limpopo on Monday
Taxi associations say these increases cannot be avoided.

Science/Tech
Eskom Marks Full Year Without Loadshedding At Midnight Tonight
Eskom’s power system continues to demonstrate improved resilience as colder temperatures drive higher evening demand. The sustained performance underscores the impact of the Generation Recovery Plan, reinforcing Eskom’s Winter Outlook projection of no loadshedding. Exactly at 24:00 tonight, Eskom will complete a year without the need to implement loadshedding, which was last implemented on a […]

Science/Tech
Gantri’s 3D-Printed Lamps Are Going Wireless
In a partnership with design firm Ammunition, the lamp company is taking its lights wireless.

Science/Tech
X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK
Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK.

Science/Tech
Why GoTyme Bank Is Making Employees Shareholders As Part Of Its Next Growth Phase
GoTyme Bank has announced that its employees will now become shareholders in the business, a meaningful step as the bank moves into its next phase of growth. The decision comes at a time when GoTyme is evolving beyond its early days as a challenger brand, following strong customer growth, a growing physical presence, and its […]

Motoring
Bad to worse for petrol prices, a new Chery bakkie, and motorists warned about the 20km/h rule
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
South Africa has lost most of its petrol refineries
South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.

Motoring
The Chinese Adventure SUV taking South Africa by storm
Jetour’s newest SUV is among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa, less than a year after its launch.

Motoring
The best way to reach a large South African motoring audience
Digital marketing holds unique power to grow your business and reach new customers.

Health
Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?

Health
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire.
Health
Medicare Coverage for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Cost, Eligibility and What to Know
What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.
Health
Supreme Court Allows Abortion Pill Access by Mail to Continue
A federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration would have restricted access by mail to mifepristone.