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South Africa to star at Berlin Film Festival thanks to major deal

Today at 14:26 PM, via SA People

In a great scoop for SA, South Africa has been selected as the Country in Focus for the 2027 European Film Market (EFM) at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). This marks the first time in history that South Africa will enjoy this prestigious role at the famous festival in Germany. With over 2,288 press […]

Top Stories

Starlink: South Africa can make better choices

Today at 14:22 PM, via Mail & Guardian

South Africa’s Starlink battle is intensifying as government pushes to relax BEE ownership rules. Critics warn Elon Musk’s satellite network poses serious sovereignty, privacy and national-security risks for Mzansi.

South Africa

TMPD officer found guilty of accepting bribes

Today at 14:20 PM, via SAnews

TMPD officer found guilty of accepting bribes

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the sentencing of former Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officer Mashudu Ernest Mukwevho for soliciting and accepting bribes from motorists.

Mukwevho was convicted on 10 March 2026 following his arrest during a joint undercover operation conducted by the National Traffic...

South Africa

Abrahams to attend Botswana-SA Bi-National Commission and Business Forum

Today at 13:43 PM, via SAnews

Abrahams to attend Botswana-SA Bi-National Commission and Business Forum

Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Abrahams, will attend the 6th Botswana-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) and deliver remarks at the Botswana-South Africa Business Forum in Gaborone from 20 to 21 May 2026.

The Business Forum will take place on the sidelines of the 6th...

World

Ukraine launches large-scale drone strikes on Russia

Today at 10:47 AM, via NPR

As peace talks stall, Ukraine launches one of the biggest drone strikes against Russia since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in an attempt to weaken Russia’s war machine.

Education

Namibia: Beyond Perception – the Real Value of Libraries in Namibia

Today at 13:03 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Era] Although libraries in Namibia are often underestimated and not always given the recognition they deserve, they remain vital institutions for education, information access, and community development. In a rapidly changing world driven by knowledge and technology, libraries continue to serve as equalizers ensuring that information is accessible to everyone, regardless of background or...

Education

Liberia: Zankpaimah Set for Official Opening of Modern Elementary School

Today at 12:46 PM, via AllAfrica

[New Dawn] BONG COUNTY — Bong County Electoral District #7 Representative Foday E.K. Fahnbulleh has disclosed plans for the official opening of a newly constructed modern elementary school in Zankpaimah Town as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure and improve learning conditions within the district.

Science/Tech

NCIC 2026 draws over 2 000 entries from across SA

Today at 14:55 PM, via ITWeb

The National Cleantech Innovation Challenge attracted innovators from every province, with solutions targeting energy, water, agriculture, waste and logistics.

Health

How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare

Yesterday at 04:32 AM, via New York Times

The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.