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Four killed in Cameroon protests as election results awaited
Clashes erupt as opposition leader disputes election, with long-awaited official results expected on Monday.
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Hurricane Melissa could be strongest to ever hit Jamaica
Melissa has been upgraded to a category five storm and could become Jamaica’s strongest on record.
South Africa
News24 | Conferred with honorary doctorate, Ramaphosa praises Malaysia for stance on Gaza
President Cyril Ramaphosa has heaped praise on Malaysia for taking a “principled” position on the Gaza situation.

South Africa
52-year-old East London woman denied bail in human trafficking case
Vuyokazi Gana, a Deputy Principal at a local school, is accused of running a brothel at her house.

South Africa
G20 Anti-Corruption meeting to focus on whistleblower protection
Mothibi says they will focus on measures to protect whistleblowers.

South Africa
Triple murder in Mamelodi East sparks outcry from civic movement
Soil of Africa demands increased police presence in Mamelodi East after 2 young women murdered.

World
Trump’s agenda for Asia trip. And, government shutdown threatens food benefits
President Trump is expected to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping and discuss a trade deal. And, the government shutdown could soon impact food benefits like SNAP as the holiday season approaches.

World
Trump expected to meet with China’s president in South Korea Monday
President Trump will visit Japan Monday before heading to South Korea, where he’s expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

World
Argentinian president wins critical midterm elections
Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei won midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that boosts his ability to carry out his controversial economic agenda.

World
Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Jamaica
Melissa is forecast to make landfall on the island of Jamaica Tuesday, with up to 30 inches of rain and a life-threatening storm surge. Category 5 is the highest on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

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
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Business
South Africa is stuck
South Africa is stuck and desperately needs to accelerate reforms and show consistency if it wants to draw back much-needed investment to grow the economy.

Business
International tech giant launching first South African store
Hisense South Africa will open its first dedicated premium brand store at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town this November, just in time for Black Friday 2025.
Business

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.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry | 27 October 2025
Brigadier Mishak Mkhabela, SAPS National Head of the Ballistics Section, takes the stand.

Politics
NFP loses confidence in KZN Premier Thami Ntuli
NFP says is has noted Ntuli’s inability to take account and accountability.

Sport
Faletau out of autumn Tests as Wales call Cracknell
Cardiff number eight Taulupe Faletau is ruled out with a knee injury and replaced by uncapped Olly Cracknell of Leicester Tigers.

Sport
How to beat the unbeatable – can anybody stop Australia?
BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at the stats behind Australia’s dominance in one-day internationals, and how their opposition might be able to beat them.

Sport
France suffer double injury blow ahead of Springbok Test
Flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert and lock Romain Taofifenua will miss France’s opening match of the Autumn Nations Series after suffering injuries.

Sport
Why Barker wants to face Kaizer Chiefs in CAFCC group stages
There could be an early South African showdown in the CAF Confederation Cup between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs FC.
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.
Education
Liberia: ‘Unrealistic Comparisons’
[New Dawn] The President of the Bong County Technical College (BCTC), Dr. Alfredson Taikerweyah, has pushed back against threats of industrial action issued by the Rural and Community Colleges Faculty Association of Liberia (RUCFAL), describing the group’s claims of salary disparity as “misguided and unrealistic.”
Education
Kenya: Bitok Hails Kjsea Rollout As Historic Milestone, Says Senior School Arrangements in Place
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has described the rollout of the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) as a historic milestone in the country’s education reforms.

Lifestyle
PowerBall winner could’ve bought Black Coffee’s R157 million Clifton house
South Africa’s R163 million PowerBall jackpot winner could have bought Black Coffee’s recently purchased R157 million Clifton mansion.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Breast cancer screening: Your first mammogram matters
Skipping your first mammogram can raise your risk of dying from breast cancer. Early breast cancer screening in South Africa is crucial.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
OpenAI’s Less-Flashy Rival Might Have a Better Business Model
OpenAI’s rival Anthropic has a different approach — and “a clearer path to making a sustainable business out of AI,”writes the Wall Street Journal.Outside of OpenAI’s close partnership with Microsoft, which integrates OpenAI’s models into Microsoft’s software products, OpenAI mostly caters to the mass market… which has helped OpenAI reach an annual revenue run rate of around $13 billion,...

Science/Tech
Why microwave remains a pillar of South Africa’s digital infrastructure
A new report by research firm Africa Analysis zooms in on the microwave connectivity market in South Africa.

Science/Tech
SA adds name to universal cyber crime framework
South Africa joins the cyber crime fighting pact of 65 United Nations member states, amid accelerating digital harms.

Science/Tech
Please Call Me idea-man must pay Vodacom millions
The Constitutional Court’s recent costs order against Nkosana Kenneth Makate means he is facing a R13 million combined legal bill, a substantial portion of which will go to Vodacom.

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
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

Motoring
National Extreme Festival finishes 2025 on a dramatic note
Season finale at Zwartkops saw periods of red flags, numerous accidents and close, hard racing.
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.
Health
Neutrogena Recalls Makeup Wipes Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns
The recalled wipes were distributed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Health
In Fight Against Malaria, an Unexpected — and Snuggly — Shield
Treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent shows promising protection against a top killer of children.
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.