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US monitoring Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, providing assistance
US health officials are monitoring reports of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and providing technical assistance to their governments
SATURDAY, 16 MAY 2026, 11:00

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US health officials are monitoring reports of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and providing technical assistance to their governments
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During his first year back in office, US President Donald Trump’s blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on issues ranging from tariffs to armed conflict

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The England centre-forward’s scoring statistics are mind-boggling, and at 32 he is only getting better

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Engineer Jay Lovell was set to be working at Wembley on Sunday, but instead he will be playing there in the FA Vase final.

South Africa
The NSRI says the current new moon spring tides make conditions along these beaches dangerous

South Africa
Traffic authorities suspect unsafe overtaking as a possible cause of the collision.

South Africa
Ramaphosa was speaking during the last leg of the programme on Friday in Stilfontein, North West

South Africa
Minister Blade Nzimande has tabled a budget of more than R10 billion.

World
Trump announced the joint operation in Africa’s most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of the Islamic State group globally.

World
The final of the Eurovision Contest arrives Saturday, with tight security and rainy weather failing to dent the enthusiasm of fans, or the opposition of critics who think Israel shouldn’t be invited.

World
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the leader of Hamas’ military wing, Israeli officials said, but it wasn’t immediately clear if Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed or injured.

World
Reble has emerged as one of hip-hop’s most distinctive new voices, channelling defiance into a sound rooted in India’s northeast.

Africa
Africa’s top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported.

Africa
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

Africa
At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms

Africa
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

Business
A new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title was set at the Bloem Show by Petshop Science and Montego Pet Nutrition.

Business
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

Business
South Africans living in estates and gated communities could soon see changes in how their personal information is collected and stored when entering these properties.

Business
John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they’d experienced problems with the CMS.

Politics
Adams was arrested last week on two counts of defeating the ends of justice and three of fraud.

Politics
MKP says the judgment reinforces the need for urgent political and legal accountability processes

Politics
NCC leader Fidel Adams has been granted R10 000 bail.

Politics
Tolashe was hauled before the party’s integrity Commission last month.

Sport
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min will captain South Korea at his fourth World Cup this summer.

Sport
Beth Potter finishes second in Yokohoma for a second consecutive year while Alex Yee comes fifth on his return to the men’s triathlon.

Sport
Celtic star opens up on dream move to Premier League as Rangers are linked with two teenagers…

Sport
Gina Carano says Saturday’s featherweight fight against Ronda Rousey has “saved my life” after going through some of the most difficult years of her career prior.
Education
After the president bumped into students with his car, an investigation by the university’s trustees said that the students’ actions were “inconsistent with university policies.”
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), led by its Administrator, Mr Paul Adjei, has paid a working visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to brief him on the award of a GH¢ 400 million contract for the procurement of state-of-the-art medical equipment for the new teaching hospital at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) has launched an environmental sustainability and beautification initiative aimed at transforming the facility into a serene, patient-friendly and globally competitive healthcare centre.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The announcement that government has secured a US$300 million World Bank facility to upgrade 50 senior high schools (SHSs) under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) project is, without doubt, a significant moment for Ghana’s education sector.

Lifestyle
Mkhulu ‘Baba’ Mahlalentabeni is breaking his silence on his breakup with Letoya Makhene.

Lifestyle
Beneficiaries want to know if June 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants will go ahead as scheduled after the Social Development Minister’s firing …

Lifestyle
KB Motsilanyane brought the feels with another amazing rendition of the national anthem a month before the FIFA World Cup begins.
Lifestyle
American or Amerikaner? The first South African refugee baby was born in the US this month. Here’s what we know…

Entertainment
The Lions have reached the URC playoffs for the first time, and could secure their place in next season’s Champions Cup with a win over Munster on Saturday.

Entertainment
At first glance, the series feels completely chaotic.

Entertainment
The firearms seized during arrest are unlicensed.

Entertainment
Following the Ranger, most of the revised Everest’s changes have been on the model structure and powertrain fronts.
Science/Tech
Japan’s worsening bear problem has created a shortage of handmade “Monster Wolf” robots, which are $4,000 solar-powered scarecrow-like devices with glowing eyes, sensors, and blaring sounds designed to frighten the animals away. “We make them by hand. We cannot make them fast enough now. We are asking our customers to wait two to three months,” company president Yuji Ohta recently told the AFP....

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your internet or get the latest phone, we’ve got you covered with our selection of AT&T coupons and deals.

Science/Tech
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at B&H Photo.

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, making the country more susceptible to global oil shocks.

Motoring
Jetour’s newest SUV is among the top 10 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa, less than a year after its launch.

Motoring
Digital marketing holds unique power to grow your business and reach new customers.

Health
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

Health
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools
Health
The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.

Health
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?