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Hidden economy: Why women are already Africa’s most powerful industrialists
Every Women’s Month, we talk about empowerment. We talk about inclusion. We talk about closing gaps. But perhaps the real question is: what if women had never been absent from the economy in the first place? What if we have simply been measuring economic power incorrectly? Traditional economic metrics tell us that women are underrepresented. […]

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What you can expect to pay after huge fuel price hike in April
Escalating tension in the Middle East, along with pressure on key shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, have pushed crude prices up

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Audi A2 to be reborn as entry-level EV
Audi says the A2 e-tron will be built in Ingolstadt and will be unveiled towards year-end.
South Africa
News24 | City probing fault after ‘electric shock’ left kids screaming in pain on Muizenberg promenade
Panic broke out along the Muizenberg Beach promenade on Saturday when children were left screaming in pain after being struck by what parents believe were electric shocks.
South Africa
Nelson Mandela Bay activates comprehensive drought mitigation plan
Nelson Mandela Bay activates comprehensive drought mitigation plan
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has activated and is implementing a comprehensive Drought Mitigation Plan as dam levels supplying the metro approach critical levels, following the declaration of a national disaster in the Eastern Cape.
In February 2026, the National Disaster Management Centre classified the drought...
South Africa
Drugs and illicit goods intercepted at Oshoek border
Drugs and illicit goods intercepted at Oshoek border
Officials of the Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have intercepted a truck transporting illicit drugs and goods at the Oshoek port of entry.
BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended the officials for the successful joint...

South Africa
Commission hears how a man linked to taxi tycoon gave Nkosi case list
Commission hears how a man linked to to the late taxi tycoon Mswazi Msibi gave Nkosi case list

World
The Fed to meet about interest rates. And, Sen. Mullin faces DHS confirmation hearing
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady today amid economic uncertainty. And, Sen. Mullin faces a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

World
With strikes above and crackdowns on the ground, Iranians describe life under siege
A state-imposed internet blackout has obscured the reality of life in Iran as the war rages on. Those fleeing through neighboring countries share a rare glimpse of what life is like in Iran.

World
Author Scott Anderson on Iran’s power structure after death of top security official
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist and author Scott Anderson about Iran’s power structure after the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

World
Iran retaliates after Israel kills two top Iranian officials
Iran launched a barrage of missiles after Israel killed two top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Israel also struck central Beirut.

Africa
Chinese national charged for trying to smuggle 2,000 ants from Kenya
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Africa
Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

Africa
Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

Africa
Suspected suicide attacks kill at least 23 in north-east Nigeria
Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri’s busiest locations on Monday evening.

Business
Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34
A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

Business
Two South African brothers sell R640 million in shares after inheriting a pharmaceutical empire
Mark and Dan Saltzman have sold shares in Dis-Chem worth over R600 million, as the Saltzman family’s ties to the business undergo a large change.
Business

Business
The ‘new’ bank without bank branches that will offer Smart ID services
GoTyme is expanding its customer hub network across South Africa, with the bank planning to offer Smart ID services across the country.

Politics
MK Party reinstates John Hlophe as deputy president and parliamentary leader
Hlophe returns to MK leadership roles months after suspension linked to caucus dispute

Politics
LIVE: Fikile Mbalula briefs the media about People’s March
ANC Secretary- General Fikile Mbalula briefs the media about the People’s March

Politics
Mkhwanazi explains withdrawal of statement made about Cele
Last year, Mkhwanazi testified before MPs that Cele had regular communication with Matlala.

Politics
Government to dispose over 1 600 state owned properties: Macpherson
Minister Macpherson says government plans to dispose over 1 600 state owned properties to cut costs

Sport
Van Zyl has ‘positive talks’ over Cardiff top job
Coach Corniel van Zyl holds positive talks with Cardiff after missing out on becoming boss of URC rivals Benetton.

Sport
Nine uncapped players named in Scotland’s Six Nations training squad
New head coach Sione Fukofuka has names nine uncapped players in Scotland’s Women’s Six Nations training squad.

Sport
‘Being in Manchester has made me love nature so much more’
Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce talks to BBC Sport about her love for marine biology and nature and says “it’s important to have passions outside your job”.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs’ BEST and WORST case scenarios to the Betway Premiership season
Kaizer Chiefs still have plenty to play for this season. Here are Amakhosi’s best and worst case scenarios to the Betway Premiership season.
Education
West Africa: University of Liberia Student Wins Ecowas @ 50 Essay Competition
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — A student of the University of Liberia(UL) has emerged winner of the ECOWAS @ 50 Essay Competition organized for undergraduate students in Liberia.

Education
Say gay: feminist magazine reclaims Charlie Kirk-style campus tours after Florida DEI cuts
Florida restricted teaching around sex, gender and race. Lux is now giving students a forum for these issues
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On a Tuesday night, at Florida’s only public liberal arts college, a small group of students gathered in a classroom to discuss issues deemed “controversial” on state campuses: transgender rights, feminism,...

Education
Florida professors quietly defy restrictions on race and gender: ‘This is how authoritarianism works’
Sociology faculty are refusing to alter syllabi, even as state targets how race, gender and inequality are taught
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Across Florida universities, some sociology professors are quietly choosing not to alter their courses in response to new state guidelines restricting how topics like race, gender and sexuality can be...

Education
From the archive: ‘Parents are frightened for themselves and for their children’: an inspirational school in impossible times – podcast
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.
This week, from 2022: Austerity, the pandemic and now the cost of living crisis have left many schools in a parlous state. How hard do staff have to work to give kids the chances they deserve?
By Aida Edemariam. Read by Lucy Scott
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Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Heatwave inequality: Why some Cape Town areas got it worse
Cape Town’s recent heatwave may have felt extreme across the city, but it is likely that temperatures were not experienced equally.

Lifestyle
‘Rihanna wethu’: Fans react to Jessica Nkosi’s 3rd pregnancy
Former ‘Isibaya’ actress Jessica Nkosi stunned in her new pregnancy photos, but fans likened her to Rihanna, who’s also a mother of three.

Entertainment
Good news on inflation in February, but don’t celebrate yet
Analysts forecast inflation to start rising in March, with a more significant increase in April.

Entertainment
Israel says killed Iran intel chief, tells military to hunt down officials
War between Israel and Iran escalates with targeted killings, missile strikes, and growing fears of a wider regional conflict.

Entertainment
U20 Rugby Championship returns to Gqeberha – tickets go for R35
The Junior Springboks get another crack at the Rugby Championship after losing 48-5 to New Zealand last year.

Entertainment
‘Those are numbers for second-hand’: Sizwe Dhlomo responds after his watch was estimated at R800k
The TV and radio star wore his pricey Patek timepiece at Black Coffee’s 50th birthday celebration this past weekend.

Science/Tech
McDonald’s South Africa Partners With Forbes Leading Women Summit 2026
McDonald’s South Africa has announced its partnership with the Forbes Leading Women Summit 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing women’s leadership and creating pathways for growth across the business landscape in Africa. As part of the summit, senior women leaders from McDonald’s South Africa participated in two panel discussions, contributing perspectives on...
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Science/Tech
Humanscale’s New $15K Lounge Chair Is the Ultimate Home Office Workstation
The final project from famed designer Niels Diffrient, the Diffrient Lounge is made for work and play in high-budget homes.

Science/Tech
BMW Unveils i3 Electric Eedan With 895 km Range, Fast Charging And Neue Klasse Platform
BMW has redefined its iconic sedan. The newly unveiled BMW i3—the electric version of the beloved 3 Series – is making a bold statement, positioning itself as a leader in range and technology. Built on the revolutionary Neue Klasse platform, this vehicle isn’t just an EV; it is a technological quantum leap into a new […]

Science/Tech
BMW Unveils i3 Electric Sedan With 895 km Range, Fast Charging And Neue Klasse Platform
BMW has redefined its iconic sedan. The newly unveiled BMW i3—the electric version of the beloved 3 Series – is making a bold statement, positioning itself as a leader in range and technology. Built on the revolutionary Neue Klasse platform, this vehicle isn’t just an EV; it is a technological quantum leap into a new […]
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The salary you need to afford the new Suzuki Across in South Africa
The Across is Suzuki’s newest affordable SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
New Mitsubishi Destinator in South Africa – Pricing revealed
Mitsubishi’s all-new seven-seater SUV launches in South Africa later this month.

Health
Mother ‘absolutely shocked’ to find daughter had meningitis
Khali Goodwin’s daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.
Health
Ruling on RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy Changes Leaves Health Groups Scrambling
Lawyers for both sides in the federal lawsuit, brought by six medical organizations, are trying to understand the ramifications of the judge’s decision.
Health
When Teens Are Pressured to Send Sexual Images
Adolescents said they were more likely to share photos with a dating partner, or when they had been worn down with repeated requests.
Health
An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain
Two people have died in an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Many cases were traced to a nightclub in Canterbury that is popular with students at the University of Kent.