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Looking for the perfect swim, sunset or seafood braai? Tanzania beaches will make any South African feel right at home by the sea.

The Nobel given to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado was really a prize for Donald Trump.

Kanchha Sherpa was 19 when he accompanied the team led by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to the summit in 1953.

Trump confirmed he has green-lit CIA covert operations in Venezuela, and that ground attacks might be next.

WPP and Google have announced a five-year expansion of their strategic partnership, committing to advance AI, cloud technology, and marketing innovation. The collaboration is designed to reshape how brands engage customers across creative, media, commerce, and experience domains — pushing beyond efficiency gains to unlock new growth potential. The renewed agreement includes a $400 million […]

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, has released the performance agreements for all MECs.

Global automotive technology firm Keyloop has expanded its partnership with AI Assistant to launch an AI-powered conversation platform for dealerships in South Africa, aiming to boost customer engagement and streamline operations. The move follows deployments of AI Assistant’s Conversations solution in other markets and brings automated, human-like messaging to local retailers across email...

Embracing sovereignty-as-a-service could help Africa retain data value locally, boost national security, and align artificial intelligence (AI) with African ethics and values, according to Andile Ngcaba, executive chairman and co-founder of Convergence Partners and president of the Digital Council Africa. Speaking at the Conext Conference organized by the Digital Council Africa last week,...

Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela by authorizing covert CIA operations. And, a federal judge halts the Trump administration’s shutdown layoffs.

A sudden influx of mourners prompted authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony.

President Trump appeared to confirm reports that he approved covert CIA operations inside Venezuela.

Joseph Kabila appears in Kenya with other opposition leaders two weeks after being sentenced to death.

Raila Odinga was one of Kenya’s most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.

BYD is investing heavily into South Africa’s energy infrastructure, which includes launching 1MW fast-charging stations.

South African property giant Growthpoint will be plugging investment into the new Cape Winelands Airport and the surrounding precinct.

The upgraded offering delivers faster speeds, lower latency and improved regulatory compliance for enterprise customers.

Its parent company said affected staff would be “offered redeployment opportunities where possible”.

The ANC managed to retain Ward 15 in the AB Xuma Municipality.

All eyes are on suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu as he appears before the Ad Hoc Committee

The media has not opposed the ruling to hold hearings in camera.

Ntshavheni will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday.

Sheffield Wednesday could “imminently” be served with a winding-up petition over £1m they owe to HMRC.

Britain’s Oliver Conway wins the men’s Under-23 World Triathlon Championship title with a stunning victory in Wollongong, Australia.

Cardiff number eight Taulupe Faletau has given Wales a boost before the autumn internationals by returning to face Dragons.

Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy believes similarities in style between his team and Wales have contributed to the Bluebirds’ surge in call-ups.

Oops! Black Coffee’s ex has sent a shady message to the DJ’s ex-wife Enhle Mbali following the finalisation of their divorce…

South Africa’s rugby powerhouse Siya Kolisi has helped a young school boy change his fate from victim to victor.

The minister’s hogging of the spotlight during this time has upset several fans who watched the game on Tuesday evening.

Temporary driving licence fees still apply unless motorists meet three conditions.

XRP price is being watched like a hawk, especially as remittance-turning crypto plays like Remittix start drawing comparisons to Ripple’s legacy. With XRP in the headlines this week for renewed ETF chatter and regulatory shifts, investors are now hedging. Across crypto markets, whispers of “miss it, regret it” are growing louder. Early buyers of Remittix […]

The communications minister has replaced four board members of Usaasa, the agency tasked with narrowing the digital divide.

High court claim says company knowingly sold product containing asbestos and ‘concealed’ risk to public

Thousands of people are taking legal action against the US pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson, claiming it knowingly sold baby powder containing asbestos-contaminated talc in the UK.

As many as 3,000 people have alleged that they or a family member developed forms of ovarian cancer or...

Series of videos showcases the toughness of the SVI Stopgun V2.0 armouring package.

A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and “create learning and career opportunities”.