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South African food producers climbed to an almost eight-year high after JPMorgan Chase recommended buying the stock, citing robust prospects.
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South African food producers climbed to an almost eight-year high after JPMorgan Chase recommended buying the stock, citing robust prospects.

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Anthony Esan pleads guilty to the attempted murder of Lt Col Mark Teeton in Kent in July 2024.
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South Africa’s white and yellow maize futures have slid to four-year lows as a stronger rand, global oversupply and La Niña rains collide. Cheaper maize should cool food inflation and feed costs, easing pressure on consumers and cattle farmers. But for grain producers, lower prices squeeze already thin, capital-intensive margins.
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The Foodie’s Wife, who is not easily impressed, pronounced this ‘brilliant’. If that isn’t a recommendation, I don’t know what is.

South Africa
insureAI, an actuarial technology and consulting firm specializing in machine learning and deep learning for financial services, said it has become the first South African organization to receive accreditation under the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ Quality Assurance Scheme. The accreditation marks a milestone for the firm, which develops proprietary neural network architectures and...

South Africa
AI-native retail technology platform Fynd has entered the South African market, marking its first expansion into Africa. The move is anchored by the onboarding of Surtee Group as Fynd’s first strategic customer in the region. Fynd is backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and provides unified, AI-driven commerce infrastructure for retailers. Its South African launch […]

South Africa
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a passing trend; it is reshaping industrial operations at every level. Nowhere is this transformation more visible than in the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supply chain, where AI is driving efficiency, predictive insight, and smarter decision-making. Industrial organisations have long relied on data to guide decisions, but […]

South Africa
The Masakhane African Languages Hub (the Hub) has announced a major Request for Proposals (RFP) to address the severe underrepresentation of African languages in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Hub invites African researchers, linguists, startups, technologists and community organizations to build high-quality, inclusive and community-driven datasets for 50 African languages. While Africa...

World
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks to a man in Caracas about life in the city following the U.S. removing former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

World
The U.S. seized an oil tanker in the North Atlantic after a two-week pursuit spanning thousands of miles from the Caribbean. During the chase, the vessel changed its name and raised a Russian flag.

World
More than 1,000 stranded passengers spent the night at Amsterdam’s international airport as snow and ice that is pummeling parts of Europe grounded hundreds of flights.
World
An arraignment for the son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner over the stabbing deaths of his parents was postponed on Wednesday, after his lawyer stepped back from the case.

Africa
Donald Trump’s administration has a zero-tolerance policy for waste, a US official tweeted.

Africa
Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

Africa
Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.

Africa
At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

Business
Economists are starting to shift their expectations to an interest rate cut this month, after previously pencilling in a hold through to March 2026.
Business
Business
Business

Politics
The DA says the NFP’s withdrawal from the GPU does not signal a new government.

Politics
Organisations including Cosatu will picket outside the American Embassy in Pretoria .

Politics
The ANC will hold anniversary celebrations in the North West this weekend.

Politics
The statement was released as the party today began the disciplinary process to punish Mbali Shinga.

Sport
Sports minister Gayton McKenzie has encouraged Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng following his disappointing 2025 AFCON.

Sport
Michael Vaughan gives his thoughts on England’s white-ball captain, Harry Brook, after he apologised for being involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer the night before a one-day international on the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

Sport
France defender Estelle Cascarino becomes Rita Guarino’s first signing since her appointment last month.

Sport
Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree says his side’s recent achievements have whetted their appetite for more success.
Education
Enrollment increased to more than 301,000 as the system prepared for a budget debate in Sacramento.
Education
The institution, long regarded as independent, is facing a White House deadline to hand over records about its content and will see turnover that could reshape its governing board.
Education
[Vanguard] The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State, yesterday, disclosed that it is working with relevant authorities to unravel the circumstances behind the death of one of its medical students, Timilehin Toromade.
Education
[Vanguard] Faqced with inadequate accommodation as over 30,000 students jostle for about 8,000 bed spaces, the management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, may approve squatting for students with their colleagues, just as it vowed to sanction those engaged in hostel racketeering.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town residents are being urged to cut back on water use as dam levels fall and daily consumption climbs well above safe targets.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Your car is made up of hundreds of parts, six of which are highly coveted by criminals. Find out which car parts they’re after…

Entertainment
All the Queen’s Men premiered on BET+ in 2021.

Entertainment
However, an intense low-pressure system is expected to develop over the southern parts of Mozambique in the coming days.

Entertainment
The current political instability in KZN could spill into other provinces, says political analyst Andre Duvenhage.

Entertainment
The province will stay largely stable, with heat and moisture sparking afternoon storms in Tshwane and Johannesburg.

Science/Tech
The recall relates to potential fire risks when owners charge their vehicle’s batteries to high levels. Volvo recommends limiting charge levels to 70%.

Science/Tech
How two big names in mainstream disaster preparedness helped sell Americans on fear, anxiety and a new generator.

Science/Tech
We must not let geoengineering be shaped behind closed doors. Climate justice demands an inclusive approach
As the world faces the challenges of the climate crisis and critical threshold levels or tipping points may be reached soon, a disputable idea is gaining momentum as a potential solution: solar geoengineering – the deliberate reflection of sunlight to cool the planet. Advocates argue it...

Science/Tech
Makers of smartwatches and other wearables have spent years trying to measure blood sugar without pricking your skin. The PreEvnt Issac does just that, and you wear it like a necklace.

Motoring
Bakkies are as popular as ever in South Africa, with one model experiencing a major surge in interest this December.
Motoring

Motoring
The Pretoria High Court has handed down a declaratory order setting aside the controversial tender for South Africa’s new driver’s licence card printer.
Motoring

Health
According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 59,733 women in NI are now on waiting lists.

Health
Cathy Read will walk across Spain to support the charity that helped her recover.

Health
Researchers are looking to see if there’s a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction.
Health
Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer.