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Scammers impersonate South African Revenue Service officials to steal personal and financial data

Aubrey Modiba looks to be cleared from injury and should start at left-back in 2026 World Cup opener

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the US to officiate at the World Cup over alleged security concerns, sparking criticism and disappointment from Somalia and Fifa

Applications are now open for the 2026 Inclusive AI Innovations in Africa Programme under the Hub for Artificial Intelligence and Disability Inclusion Innovation Track, with grants of up to 5 million Kenyan shillings on offer for African innovators building AI solutions that promote disability inclusion. The programme is seeking African innovators, researchers, startups, developers,...

Meta is making its first AI infrastructure bet in India, striking a data centre partnership with conglomerate Reliance Industries in a market rapidly emerging as a hub for AI infrastructure as global technology firms scramble to secure the computing power needed to train and deploy AI systems. The partnership, announced Wednesday, will see Meta collaborate […]

Google has cut the monthly price of its budget AI subscription plan from $7.99 to $4.99 while doubling its included storage — bringing a price war that has been brewing in emerging markets squarely to American consumers. The company announced the cut on Monday, with the storage included at the Plus tier rising from 200 […]

By Avinash Gupta, Head of COE (Centre of Excellence) at In2IT Technologies Cybersecurity has always been a constant race between attackers and defenders. As organisations strengthen their security tools, cybercriminals continually devise new ways to bypass them. Today, the rise of agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) is accelerating the contest between defenders and cybercriminals by...

The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.

The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar – without the permission of the authorities – to meet a group of rebel fighters.

Morocco became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?

Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.

Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master’s qualifications in the UK.

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.

UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.

The public hearings into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption continue.

Committee probes corruption, criminal infiltration and interference in the justice system.

Crime Intelligence Deputy Head Major-General Feroz Khan was arrested last month.

Madlanga Commission’s Witness I has testified on the Aeroton drug bust.

South African horse racing is mourning the loss of one of its most respected figures following the death of trainer Ormond Ferraris.

It’s the return of a conundrum that Welsh football fans had to deal with for 64 years before 2022: Who to support at the World Cup?

Ahead of leading England into the T20 World Cup as head coach this summer, BBC Sport looks back at when Charlotte Edwards appeared on Blue Peter as a 17-year-old, heading into her first World Cup in India in 1997.

‘We allowed our cost base to outgrow revenue for too long.’

“This game feels like a second leg of our match against them,” said Letsholonyane.

‘We are proud that he will compete in the qualifying round of next season’s UEFA Champions League,’ said Chiefs Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr.

Gauteng Police Commissioner confirms more than 1000 rounds of live ammunition and firearms were seized in the area just three weeks ago.

From Spain to Japan, experiments have repeatedly shown a left-turn bias, but exact mechanic ‘is still an open question’

“I’m not an ambi-turner,” laments Derek Zoolander in the eponymous noughties satire about the world’s hottest male model and his rare catwalk hangup. “It’s a problem I’ve had since I was a baby … I can’t turn left.”

Now, research suggests that the fashionista’s...

Across generations in the Philippines, the perya remains a cultural staple, weaving together tradition, entertainment, and community. More than just a place filled with rides, games, and food stalls, the perya captures the spirit of camaraderie, nostalgia, and unspoken etiquette. While official guidelines govern games and attractions, long-time visitors instinctively follow unwritten rules that...

The company has reinforced its commitment to local education through a series of corporate social investment initiatives at schools in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

Paratus Mozambique will expand its Starlink installation to support teacher training and connect more remote communities.

For now, the new generation Hilux range only spans seven variants, all automatic, with the option of Xtra Cab or double cab bodystyles.

Raptor? Shark? Who cares. There is no way consumers will be able to ignore this new Navara from Nissan.

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.