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Stellantis to launch €60bn business plan to 2030, with 60 new models
The Franco-Italian carmaker said it would also refocus its approach to its sprawling 14-brand portfolio
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The Franco-Italian carmaker said it would also refocus its approach to its sprawling 14-brand portfolio
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An explosion at Hungarian oil and gas group MOL’s MOLB.BU petrochemical plant in Tiszaujvaros, eastern Hungary, has killed one person and injured several others, the company said in a statement on Friday.
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s election-security czar last year sought to ban voting machines used in more than half of U.S. states by asking whether the Commerce Department could declare their components national-security risks, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

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Sundowns have a chance to win two trophies this weekend but they may end up with none or at least one at the end of it all.
South Africa
SA works to strengthen local government
Local government, which is at the coalface of service delivery, has for many years faced challenges that many would deem insurmountable, writes Neo Semono.Understandably, for many citizens, it feels as if government is taking too long to address pressing issues such as water and sanitation, overcrowding in public schools, and refuse...
South Africa
Parliament marks 30 years of the Constitution
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has hailed South Africa’s Constitution as the foundation of the country’s democratic success, while urging citizens and leaders to confront ongoing challenges and help shape a prosperous future for Africa.
Delivering an address at a colloquium marking 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution in...
South Africa
SA, Botswana adopt joint action plan to tackle FMD
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the endorsement of a comprehensive 2026-2028 Action Plan between South Africa and Botswana, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
The agreement formed part of discussions during the Sixth Session of the South Africa...
South Africa
Gauteng and Shoprite partner to connect young people to opportunities
Hundreds of young people are set to gain access to income-generating opportunities following a new partnership between the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) and the Shoprite Group.
The two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see Shoprite’s Pingo Delivery platform onboard...

World
The monumental structure was created by Parisan artist JR – often dubbed the French Banksy

World
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants an apology from Israel over the treatment of Italian citizens on a flotilla bound for Gaza.

World
The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.

World
US acting navy chief Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were “doing a pause” on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.

Africa
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.

Africa
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.

Africa
Mali is a landlocked country and depends heavily on fuel transported from neighbouring countries.

Africa
Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ally Roelf Meyer has arrived in Washington and has met with US President Donald Trump.

Business
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

Business
The government says shoppers across the UK could save as much as £150 million a year on food – but how much is that per household?

Business
Business Talk with Michael Avery is South Africa’s largest and most popular business podcast and the best place for thought leaders to share their insights.

Politics
Roelf Meyer handed over his credentials to President Donald Trump at the White House.

Politics
The ANC has opened mayoral nominations to the public, allowing non-members to apply or be nominated as it reshapes its candidate selection process ahead of the local elections

Politics
The FF Plus says the ANC has failed South Africans through poor governance.
Politics
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has dared anyone who has proof of his associates’ or children’s criminality to lay charges.

Sport
Manchester City have officially confirmed that legendary manager Pep Guardiola will be stepping down after a decade at the helm.

Sport
England captain Zoe Stratford and fellow Women’s Rugby World Cup winner Tatyana Heard will leave three-time reigning Premiership Women’s Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury at the end of the season.

Sport
BBC pundit Micah Richards explains why English football is going to miss Pep Guardiola after his exit from Manchester City.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs will look to end their 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign on a high when they host Chippa United in their final league match.
Education
A law requires the rollover money to have been in the 529 for at least 15 years. But it isn’t clear what happens if you change the account’s beneficiary.
Education
[Liberian Observer] Liberia’s education crisis is no longer simply about whether children are entering classrooms. Increasingly, it is about whether they are actually learning once they get there.
Education
[SAnews.gov.za] The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has completed several settlement agreements with service providers and individuals linked to the R431 million in decontamination, disinfection, and sanitisation of school contracts awarded by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education
[ANGOP] Sumbe — A figure of 61,243 students from 37 primary schools in the municipality of Sumbe, province of Cuanza-Sul, began to benefit from the National School Feeding Program (PNAE) on Wednesday.

Lifestyle
New data is showing that home buyers across SA are quietly shifting their attention toward homes that offer more than just convenience.

Lifestyle
After his wife’s cancer diagnosis, Scott Naso struggled to get her to seek treatment due to her parents’ influence on her.

Lifestyle
SASSA has dismissed 43 employees over the past year as part of efforts to clamp down on fraud and corruption within the social grants system.
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Entertainment
Meanwhile, Ruan Venter will also be out of action for an extended period, but Francke Horn and Henco van Wyk should be fit for the URC play-offs.

Entertainment
She said the release marks her official return to music.

Entertainment
Al Jama-ah maintains that no criminal cases had previously been communicated to the party and that Amad’s action should be considered ceremonial.
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Science/Tech
Automated trading has become the cornerstone of the Forex market, accounting for over 70% of the daily trading volume. Forex trading bot software has come leaps and bounds from the purely reactive bots that used to fail in the face of high-volatility. The AI-driven tools being implemented today are not only faster and more efficient, […]

Science/Tech
The blend of artificial intelligence with algorithmic implementation really brings significant changes to global currency exchanges. Trading is gradually shifting from continuous manual intervention to more technologically advanced and faster systems. This transition means that you will eventually be able to trade based on data rather than emotions, using technologies previously accessible only...
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Without the context of Valve’s Steam Machine (which is still MIA), this controller can’t fully dazzle players yet.

Science/Tech
What was once marketed as a short-term convenience is now a lifeline for hard-pressed consumers and a lucrative revenue stream for telcos.
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Health
The outbreak, with more than 8,000 confirmed cases and another 60,000 suspected infections, has prompted an emergency vaccination drive.
Health
Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences.

Health
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s
Health
Public health experts say the administration’s quarantine orders go beyond what is needed to prevent the U.S. spread of Ebola and hantavirus.