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State inaction normalises water poverty

Land as Mother: The sacred politics of food

Billions needed to sort water crisis

South Africa

Police search for gun at residence of Mugabe’s son

Limpopo bus crash death toll standing at five

Grace Mugabe distressed following son’s arrest in South Africa

World

More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested. What happens next?

There’s outrage in Ukraine as Russian athletes are allowed to compete in Paralympics

Africa

Lobito Corridor: A new line for trade and investment

Islamist militants accused of killing 34 in raids on Nigerian villages

Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa after reported shooting

Business

US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump’s tariffs

Mandelson co-founded lobbying firm Global Counsel faces collapse

Not enough to save 134-year-old company in South Africa

Politics

Steenhuisen faces palace revolt

Ramaphosa cautions against using GNU for party-political gain

GNU achievements the result of ANC foundation, Ramaphosa says

Sport

‘Oh my word!’ – USA’s Liu wins women’s figure skating gold

Semi-final victory ‘hardest fought win we’ve ever had’ – GB curling team

Forest ‘express themselves’ as Pereira message hits home

Education

Schools in England to get budget for children with special needs as part of Send overhaul

Nigeria: FG Injects N10.1bn to Education in Q4 2025

Nigeria: Khairun VC Receives Sarkin Sumaila On Courtesy Visit

Entertainment

In case you missed it: Mugabe’s son arrested | Zim-bound bus crash | Maskandi singer beaten to death

Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results: Thursday, 19 February 2026

24 hours in pictures, 19 February 2026

Science/Tech

Mark Zuckerberg Grilled On Usage Goals and Underage Users At California Trial

China’s Hottest App of 2026 Just Asks If You’re Still Alive

Microsoft’s New 10,000-Year Data Storage Medium: Glass

Motoring

R81 petrol price relief for South Africa

FIA triggers manufacturer vote to close 2026 F1 engine loophole

Toll price hikes for all major roads in South Africa

Health

N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up

How Microbes Got Their Crawl

NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems