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Biya declared victor of Cameroon election: Why deadly protests broke out
Paul Biya, world’s oldest leader at 92, has won eighth term as president. Opposition supporters say election was stolen.

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Tommy Fourman, Smith stars & Radwan’s form – Prem talking points
Tommy Freeman scores four tries against Saracens, Marcus Smith stars against Newcastle Red Bulls and Adam Radwan misses out on England – here are the Prem talking points.

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Farage has questions to answer over MP’s ‘racist’ remarks, PM says
Reform MP Sarah Pochin apologised after complaining about adverts being “full” of black and Asian people.

South Africa
Suspect arrested for killing two women in Mamelodi
A third victim who was also shot is receiving medical treatment at healthcare facility.

South Africa
Municipality says water infrastructure syndicate attacked Zeerust Water Plant workers
Members of a water infrastructure syndicate have struck again at Zeerust

South Africa
Strengthening Disclosure Act vital for protecting whistleblowers: Nel
The annual Whistleblowers Summit hosted by Public Interest South Africa is under way in Johannesburg

South Africa
Judgment reserved in NPA’s bid to appeal Omotoso acquittal
Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused were acquitted on charges of rape and human trafficking.

World
Lithuania to shoot down smuggling balloons, PM warns
Inga Ruginiene says she is taking the “strictest measures” over the balloons, used to transport cigarettes from Belarus.

World
Finland’s stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitable
Famous for baby boxes and expansive pro-family policies, Finland continues to see one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, as a case study in how policy solutions may not address the population shift.

World
UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon shoots down Israeli drone
Unfil says the drone flew over a patrol in an “aggressive manner”, but the Israeli military says it was gathering intelligence and posed no threat.
World
News24 | Cameroon’s President Paul Biyan re-elected for an 8th term at 92 years old
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has been re-elected for an eighth term with 53.7% of the vote, according to official results announced by the Constitutional Council.

Africa
UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF’s control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

Africa
Mali shuts schools and universities as jihadist blockade worsens fuel crisis
The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.

Africa
Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election
The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

Africa
We will never accept stolen votes, says Cameroon opposition leader
Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he’s the winner of the presidential election.

Business
New R3.5 billion estate being built in South Africa
The new R3.5 billion Beachwood Coastal Estate is already attracting buyer attention ahead of its official launch.

Business
South African bank buys big stake in Dubai business
FirstRand has acquired a 20% stake in Optasia, with the hope that FNB will be able to use the platform to acquire new customers.

Business
Surprise vote of confidence for South Africa’s collapsing economic capital
Johannesburg, South Africa’s richest city and economic hub, received a vote of confidence from Moody’s Ratings despite a record of political dysfunction and wasted spending that’s prompted the national government to threaten to withdraw funding.

Business
XM review – A trusted broker for all your trading needs
With more than 15 years in the industry and over 15 million clients across over 190 countries, XM has earned its reputation as a reliable and trusted broker.
Politics
News24 | MPs call for comprehensive anti-bullying policies at schools after Milnerton High incident
Schools should have exhaustive anti-bullying policies instead of just addressing the scourge superficially through codes of conduct, chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education and ANC MP Joy Maimela said.

Politics
Massive backlog of firearm cases at SAPS Forensic Lab: Mkhabela
SAPS Forensic Laboratory’s Ballistics Section Head is testifying at the Madlanga Commission.

Politics
ANC must embrace Madlanga Commission, learn from findings: Gungubele
Gungubele was speaking at the wreath laying ceremony for OR and Adelaide Tambo.

Politics
Staff shortage crippling SAPS forensic lab services: Mkhabela
Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela is testifying at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

Sport
High-flying Kaizer Chiefs set sights on former coach Gavin Hunt
Kaizer Chiefs are preparing for their next challenge, a Friday night clash against Durban City FC in the Betway Premiership.

Sport
Norrie sets up meeting with Alcaraz in Paris
Britain’s Cameron Norrie will face world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the Paris Masters after beating Sebastian Baez in straight sets

Sport
Playing England ‘will feel like revenge game’ for Australia
Ella Toone says Tuesday’s friendly against Australia “will feel like a revenge game for them” after England beat the Matildas in the 2023 World Cup semi-final in Sydney.

Sport
Former Bafana defender has one concern about Hugo Broos
Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Matthew Booth feels Hugo Broos has criticized Bafana head coach Hugo Broos about one thing.
Education
Namibia: Campus Driving Schools Needed
[Namibian] In Today’s Competitive job market, higher education must extend beyond academic knowledge to equip students with practical skills.
Education
Namibia: Repeating the Free Education Mistake
[Namibian] Namibians should stop fooling themselves that the government has great policies which fail because of poor implementation or bad leadership. It is worse than that.
Education
Uganda: Gen Rwashande Earns First-Class Degree
[Nile Post] Retired Brigadier General Emmanuel Rwashande has earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy with first-class honors from Nkumba University.
Education
Nigeria: Dahiru Bauchi Appreciates Algerian President for Granting 140 Students Scholarships
[Daily Trust] A renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has expressed gratitude to the President of Algeria, Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune, for granting scholarships to 140 students from Nigeria who will study in Algerian universities for free.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
‘Newborn haze’: Marise Pollard shares photos of baby girl
Handre and Marise Pollard celebrated a week since the birth of their second child, a baby girl named Isabella Tanya Pollard. Take a look…
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Science/Tech
Filecoin Faces Sell-Off, XRP Climbs on ETF Hype, BlockDAG’s High-Speed EVM Network Draws Developers In!
Recent market updates show mixed moods, while the Filecoin (FIL) price drop has left investors cautious, the XRP price prediction has revived optimism, hinting at possible gains if institutional momentum holds. Both movements have investors wondering: where’s the next major utility play hiding in plain sight? In a cycle driven less by hype and more […]

Science/Tech
Capitec is changing the way South Africans grow their wealth
Not everyone wants to trade shares or take big risks with their hard-earned money — and they shouldn’t have to.

Science/Tech
7 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks to Snag Before the Fall 2025 Time Change
If you want to wake up with the sun but aren’t a morning person, these wake-up lights can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day. (And they do sunsets too.)
Science/Tech
Electronic Arts’ AI Tools Are Creating More Work Than They Save
Electronic Arts has spent the past year pushing its nearly 15,000 employees to use AI for everything from code generation to scripting difficult conversations about pay. Employees in some areas must complete multiple AI training courses and use tools like the company’s in-house chatbot ReefGPT daily. The tools produce flawed code and hallucinations that employees then spend time correcting....

Motoring
Imposing American-styled new Foton bakkies arriving in November
Styled to resemble the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500, the newcomers will both premiere on 13 November.
Motoring

Motoring
Wait over as Jetour finally prices compact T1 and rugged T2
Pair new additions both have the same engines and the option of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Motoring
Health
Vaccine Skepticism Comes Come for Pet Owners
Anti-vaccine sentiment is spilling over into veterinary medicine, making some owners hesitant to vaccinate their pets, even for fatal diseases like rabies.
Health
What To Know About Vaccinating Your Dog or Cat
Vaccine hesitancy is on the rise among pet owners. Here are answers to some common questions about animal vaccines.
Health
Diphtheria, a Once Vanquished Killer of Children, Is Resurgent
A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease’s return.
Health
Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?
Inside the effort to pull minors from ‘the Blade,’ one of the most notorious sex-trafficking corridors in the United States.
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.