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The Met stairs were a star-studded affair

The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six Nations campaign.

US president hikes tariffs on imported European cars to 25% from 15% levy previously agreed

This trans-Neptunian object orbits the sun at roughly the same distance as Pluto

Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has officially launched the Kenya AI for Disability Project in partnership with Huawei and a coalition of ecosystem partners, marking what officials describe as a significant step toward inclusive digital transformation in Kenya and the wider African region. The project was unveiled at the 15th Connected […]

The African Energy Week Conference will host its first dedicated artificial intelligence and data centre track when it takes place in Cape Town from Oct. 12 to 16, as organizers seek to attract investment and tie Africa’s energy build-out to the demands of the digital economy. The new track, organized by the African Energy Chamber, […]

A team at the University of Cape Town has developed a new artificial intelligence language model trained specifically on South Africa’s 11 official written languages — addressing a long-standing gap that has left millions of speakers underserved by mainstream AI tools. The research will be presented at the Language Resources and Evaluation Conference in Mallorca, […]

South African private tertiary institution Stadio has denied claims that it has begun using artificial intelligence to mark student papers, even as it has formalized a structured framework for student AI use that mandates the technology in some assignments. A MyBroadband reader who had previously received payment for assisting with the marking of Stadio assignments […]

Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.

Authorities said search and rescue at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has largely been completed, but verification of the casualties and identification of the victims are still underway.

The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean after three passengers died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus.

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored during consultations

Inflation in mainland Tanzania is expected to remain within the 3% to 5% target range, supported by stable food supply and exchange rate stability

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

Three South African business schools ranked among the top 100 in the world, placing Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town on the map.

Clicks has opened the third UniCare 24/7, as the group looks to open new types of stores across the country.

South Africa’s telecommunications market says ‘welcome’ to a new digital-first connectivity service.

The SAPS wants the Cape Coloured Congress leader to hand himself over on fraud and obstruction charges linked to the Magaqa murder probe

The former public protector said President Cyril Ramaphosa sanctioned the police’s illegal conduct during their investigation into the Phala Phala theft

Pule Mabe is accused of fraud, theft and money laundering.

ANC in Mangaung awaiting direction from higher structures after regional conference was nullified.

Mark Chapman, Charlie Adam, Shay Given and Rory Smith discuss Manchester City’s 3-3 draw at Everton, focusing on how dropped points could impact their Premier League title challenge.

Orlando Pirates’ 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign takes them to Athlone Stadium next as they prepare to take on Stellenbosch FC on Tuesday.

Two well-known local rugby players from the Western Cape have appeared in court this week to face four counts of rape.

French television broadcaster says the “video referee is the master of what he wants to see” in response to Bath boss Johann van Graan’s TMO criticism.

The SAPS issues a warrant of arrest for member of Parliament Fadiel Adams in connection with fraud and defeating the ends of justice …

Adams said he did not understand why the police had invested so many resources to secure his arrest.

Three schools in the Ekurhuleni municipality were confirmed to have gone months without electricity in the past three years.

Kia has set-out its plans for South Africa by confirming six models from now until the end of the year….

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has called on municipalities and communities across the country to prepare.

Armed with some Python and a white-hot sense of injustice, one medical student spent six months trying to figure out whether an algorithm trashed his job application.

Marsh on why physical damage from cyberattacks is one of South Africa’s biggest uninsured liabilities.

From tinned fish to baked goodies, you can deliver the best-tasting treats to their door—even if you don’t live close by.

The mobile network provider is guiding earnings being 20% to 25% higher for the year to March, as strong continental performance offsets a softer South African market.

The Kia Carens is the Korean automakers newest seven-seater SUV.

GWM South Africa has, for the moment, not approved the Hi4-T for the local market under the P300 banner.

South Africa’s automotive industry kept up its strong performance in April 2026 despite an uncertain global backdrop.

Alison Scott-Wright, also known as ‘The Magic Sleep Fairy’ has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.

Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue