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Trump is currently on a whirlwind trip across Asia, which will also see him meet Chinese president Xi.

Stores may shut their doors, but Tanzania’s spirit opens wide. With businesses closed, every road leads to the ballot box this election day.

Next is now expecting to report a pre-tax profit of just over £1.1bn at the end of January 2026.

First came the astonishing NRL Grand Final performance, then the starring display on his Australia debut against England. October has been Reece Walsh’s month – will November bring more accolades?

As the world accelerates into the digital age, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, has called for stronger protections for artists’ intellectual property and moral rights amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation. Speaking at the fourth G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting in Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday, […]

A high-level panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Rights was held on October 19, 2025, bringing together legal experts, civil society advocates, and policymakers to examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI across Africa. Organised with participation from Avocats sans frontières France, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Baobab […]

Cassava Technologies, a leading pan-African technology group, has announced a strategic investment from STANLIB Infrastructure Investments to accelerate the expansion of Africa Data Centres (ADC) in South Africa. The partnership is set to boost the development of AI-ready data centres at ADC’s Johannesburg and Cape Town campuses, strengthening the country’s capacity to meet surging demand […]

On the eve of AI Expo Africa 2025, Google.org announced a $2.85 million (~R49 million) investment to boost AI skills development, education, and cybersecurity initiatives across South Africa in 2026. The funding builds on the R37 million that Google had already committed earlier in the year, signaling a deepening of its local strategy to expand […]

In Greece, fewer babies means difficult decisions, especially on remote islands where low birth rates are forcing some schools to close and raising questions about the future of island culture.

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces took control of El Fasher, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents trapped under RSF control and at risk of being killed.

NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Sudanese-American poet Emi Mahmoud about the fall of Al-Fashir to the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Dana Sacchetti, the head of the World Food Programme in Jamaica, about how aid organizations will help residents recover from Hurricane Melissa.

Airtel Money continues to advance financial inclusion, with customer numbers growing by 20% to 49.8 million

Opposition figures like Tendai Biti condemned the actions as ‘desperate daylight terrorism’ and an attack on the constitution

Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.

Calls mount for African solutions to respond to the vaccine cuts and the need for a broad system-wide approach to vaccine production in Africa, and for innovative financing for sustainable health systems

Despite the overall cooling of food price inflation, certain categories like meat are still running hot, making it a costly affair to have a braai at the moment.

South African salaries are expected to see real increases for 2025, with more joy expected in the future despite question marks over the trajectory of inflation.

The ANC lambasted several of its coalition partners, including UDM & Al-Jamah for filing the motion

Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into allegations of criminality in SAPS continues.

On Tuesday, Mathale said people like NW businessman Brown Mogotsi did not represent the ANC

Businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe is accused of murder and being a member of a criminal cartel.

Mamelodi Sundowns legend Hlompho Kekana has strongly condemned the actions of two Kaizer Chiefs players.

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou was not a happy man despite his side claiming a 2-1 win over Magesi FC.

Scotland “deserved more” in their thrilling 4-3 friendly defeat to Switzerland believes Caroline Weir, who realised her dream of scoring at East End Park in her Dunfermline homecoming.

Keep track of the live scoring as the Proteas Women take on England in their Cricket World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Spotting the ‘Secret Seven’ during a safari is a sightseer’s dream. Here’s how you can find these cunning animals…

Halloween is just around the corner. As you prepare for the spooky day, you also need to keep in mind these crucial safety tips…

One PC hardware retailer told MyBroadband that AMD graphics card sales account for more than 50% of its total GPU sales.

Bitcoin is finally gaining enough support to turn a dip into a bull run. After briefly trading for nearly $116,000 on Tuesday, investors expect another BTC uptrend following the FED’s decision later today, which is likely to cut interest rates by another 0.25 points.  In fact, investors have put nearly $40 billion to work expecting […]

In2IT Technologies, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of e-Government, Huawei Technologies and Forescout, will host the roundtable on 30 October.

Pepe Coin is back in focus as Solana’s momentum slows, creating a window of opportunity for investors who missed previous $PEPE runs. But Pepe might not be the only coin to benefit from Solana’s cooling momentum. The market may be ready for the next big meme coin, PEPENODE, a new Pepe contender that could explode […]

Japanese brand commits to diverse new energy solutions, including flex fuel and gas.

Dramatic final gave The Citizen’s rookie driver his first taste of rostrum life.

Amphibious G700 was announced as being on the cards of the local market at Jetour’s main Worldwide Travel conference last year.

Terry White’s sister is giving evidence to the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths.