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Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war
The US and Iran’s determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
TUESDAY, 05 MAY 2026, 14:13

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The US and Iran’s determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
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South Africa
Government spends approximately R800-million annually on suspended public servants.

South Africa
Residents in Ga-Mabuela Village continue searching for a missing two-year-old girl…
South Africa
McKenzie unveils winners of Mzansi to the World Cup fan competition
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has announced the winners of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition, describing the initiative as a celebration of football’s ability to unite and uplift South Africans.
Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Tuesday, McKenzie said the...

South Africa
Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has officially launched the Kenya AI for Disability Project in partnership with Huawei and a coalition of ecosystem partners, marking what officials describe as a significant step toward inclusive digital transformation in Kenya and the wider African region. The project was unveiled at the 15th Connected […]

World
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

World
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the latest attacks in the Persian Gulf.

World
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney tells European leaders they, not the U.S., will anchor the world order in the future.

World
The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.

Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the “wrong path” and would regret it.

Africa
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Africa
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Africa
Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

Business
She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her “a pioneering force in American retail”.

Business
Allianz Trade’s latest Insolvency Report predicts over 1,500 insolvencies in South Africa in 2026, with the Iran War posing severe risks to the economy.
Business
Business

Politics
Matter against Pule Mabe and six of his co-accused has been postponed to the 28th of May 2026

Politics
The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe

Politics
The former public protector said President Cyril Ramaphosa sanctioned the police’s illegal conduct during their investigation into the Phala Phala theft

Politics
Pule Mabe is accused of fraud, theft and money laundering.

Sport
Manchester City will host their FA Youth Cup final with Manchester United at their 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium – rather than at Etihad Stadium.

Sport
Rio Ferdinand and Jamie Carragher may have been team-mates for England – but there is clearly no love lost between the former centre-backs based on a social media spat.

Sport
Steve Borthwick has been backed by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to be England’s coach at Rugby World Cup 2027.

Sport
Former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic agrees to become the new Athletic Club coach on a two-year contract.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] Six hundred and sixty students have graduated from the University of Gold Coast (formerly Accra Business School) across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a call for inclusivity and youth empowerment as key drivers of national development.
Education
[New Times] Higher Education Council (HEC) has launched a nationwide outreach programme targeting higher learning institutions, in a move aimed at assessing and improving the quality of education, governance, and programme delivery.
Education
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE Tanzanian government is intensifying efforts to accelerate digital education as it positions technology a central pillar in transforming teaching methods while equipping students with future-ready skills.
Education
[Premium Times] NAN reports that on 28 April, parents and guardians of a Catholic Church-owned nursery and primary school protested a 43 per cent fee increase arbitrarily imposed by the management just before the third term began.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
“I’m not the kind of person who sees things in black or white. For me, what happened in Paris is perfectly logical,” Kompany said,

Entertainment
His brilliant effort against AmaZulu in a 3-0 win on April 18 took home the Goal of the Month award.

Entertainment
Adams said he did not understand why the police had invested so many resources to secure his arrest.

Entertainment
Three schools in the Ekurhuleni municipality were confirmed to have gone months without electricity in the past three years.

Science/Tech
Murena’s /e/OS tablet offers an iPadOS- and Google-free, privacy-friendly tablet experience, but you’ll have to pay for it.
Science/Tech
A new Nature Climate Change study suggests airborne microplastics — especially darker and colored particles — are likely contributing to atmospheric warming by absorbing more heat than they reflect. Researchers estimate the effect could be roughly one-sixth that of black carbon, though outside experts say the uncertainties remain large and more study is needed before drawing firm policy...

Science/Tech
In 1990, three former Apple employees launched a company that epitomized the Silicon Valley dream. What they invented looked like an iPhone—more than a decade earlier. The device never came to be.

Science/Tech
Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The Kia Carens is the Korean automakers newest seven-seater SUV.

Health
Alison Scott-Wright, also known as ‘The Magic Sleep Fairy’ has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.
Health
The health secretary has long complained that Americans overuse psychiatric medications. New policies he is introducing aim to change that.
Health
A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.

Health
Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue