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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has excluded notable players Gift Links, Siyanda Ndlovu, Lebone Seema, Grant Kekana and Fagrie Lakay from the squad for the upcoming friendlies against Panama, despite their impressive club performances

Early reports indicate that an automobile parts building is engulfed in flames.

African tech startup Cybervergent has raised $3 million in seed funding to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence-powered compliance, risk, audit and data security platform across the continent. The round was co-led by Ventures Platform Fund and Atlantica Ventures VC Fund. Proceeds will support Cybervergent’s expansion into Africa and the Middle East while furthering […]

This year will be a decisive turning point in how organisations deploy and derive value from artificial intelligence (AI). This is according to Cliff de Wit, Accelera Digital Group (ADG) Chief Innovation Officer. De Wit says businesses will move beyond experimentation this year. They will graduate into true operationalisation, with AI becoming a dependable and […]

A Moroccan electrical engineer and ICT researcher who spent two decades working on mobile networks and railway systems is now making the case that artificial intelligence cannot reach its full potential without the full participation of women — and that Morocco, despite its academic promise, still has significant ground to cover. Dr. Sofia Ghacham, founder […]

President Trump provided conflicting messages about when the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran will end. And, NPR investigates how late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with scientists.

The California desert is seeing its most colourful display in a decade as flowers cover the region.

In a phone call with CBS News Monday, Trump said “the war is very complete.” But at a separate event with Republican lawmakers, he said the U.S. still needed to achieve “ultimate victory.”

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.

Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana’s army says.

Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.

The United States Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, revealed the most important thing President Donald Trump wants from the country.

A mansion in Hermanus that was owned by the Ruperts and Markus Jooste has been sold in a deal worth R105 million.

Europe’s largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.

Maison Deux, the new luxury concept space in Johannesburg, is home to the first designer café in Africa—Marc’s by Marc Jacobs.

The IEC briefs the nation on its state of readiness for elections and the latest developments.

NCC’s Fadiel Adams returns to Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltrations.

Another memorial service will take place in Bloemfontein on Thursday.

Various organisations continue to visit the home of the late struggle stalwart, Mosiuoa Lekota

Great Britain slip to a fourth successive defeat in the wheelchair curling mixed team event at the Winter Paralympics, losing 8-6 to hosts Italy.

Cardiff City condemn ‘repugnant’ behaviour and call on supporters to help identify fan believed to have made a racist gesture during Lincoln City match.

There is a new update on a double World Cup winning Springbok who has been forced to contemplate early retirement.

Sri Lanka have appointed former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men’s team on a two-year contract.

When outdoor activities turn dangerous for one partner at the hands of the other.

Sphelele Makhunga’s followers on Instagram couldn’t help but link her moon boot to that of her husband’s ex-girlfriend, Sbahle Mpisane.

A photo of the actress circulated on X, with a caption claiming she is struggling.

Carrim said that when he met Matlala, he was not aware of his business relationship with Maumela

Complaints detail stolen pension funds and suspicious account activity, but the bank has only partially addressed the allegations.

Infrastructure project will be prioritised but little mention of water, crime or the appointment of a new Gautrain operator.

Africans lead the world in stablecoin use, driven by dollar demand and weak banking infrastructure.

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

A decade of advocacy has laid the groundwork for energy wheeling in South Africa. Here’s what comes next.

The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a “mass casualty event” but failed to contact the authorities.

Petrol station owners have warned of a potential fuel shortage in South Africa.

Another sedan has been axed in South Africa as the industry pivots more and more towards SUVs.

A major Chinese brand may soon share a manufacturing plant with Mercedes-Benz in South Africa.

Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.

Susan McLarnon is travelling to Downing Street later to call for “urgent action” to be taken on redress for those harmed by pelvic mesh implants.