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Sunak vows to hit 2.5% defence spend target by 2030
The prime minister promises to increase UK military spending as a share of national income.
TUESDAY, 23 APRIL 2024, 16:12
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The prime minister promises to increase UK military spending as a share of national income.
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Electricity was restored to the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital on Tuesday morning, two days after a power failure at the Ridge substation in the Johannesburg CBD.
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The ANC’s election campaign has faced a major hurdle as election posters – a critical part of the party’s campaign – have not been delivered and put up in time.
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The package includes missiles, armoured vehicles and funds to build swarms of new drones.
South Africa
Questions asked about why Kelly Khumalo was not arrested arising again in court.
South Africa
Minister Blade Nzimande says he is pleased that SETAs have built strong relationships with colleges.
South Africa
Honoring Citibank, N.A., Lebohang “Lebo M” Morake and Wendy Luhabe and with Special Guests Reverend Naomi Tutu, Redi Tlhabi and Mungi Ngomane Celebrating 30 years of empowerment and investing in Southern Africa, Shared Interest, a leading non-profit guarantee fund dedicated to providing Black women entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises in Southern Africa with...
South Africa
Former Tshwane mayor Murunwa Makwarela has died.
World
The BBC’s Andrew Harding, in France, witnesses people clambering aboard a small boat bound for the UK.
World
The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism allegations.
World
Prosecutors say David Pecker used a strategy at the National Enquirer to bury negative stories on Trump.
World
As gang violence continues to rage, two-thirds of children are now in need of aid, the UN warns.
Africa
Facing a “worrying proliferation” of attack dogs, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi has called for government control over the ownership of certain breeds, including pit bulls and boerboels.
Africa
More than 50 000 people have been displaced by clashes in a disputed area in northern Ethiopia, the United Nations said, as the international community expressed concern about the violence involving fighters from rival regions.
Africa
Galp Energia’s shares jumped after the Portuguese oil company said a well test “potentially” indicates Mopane could be an important commercial find in Namibia.
Africa
Zimbabwe’s new currency has wiped out a more than 330% gain on the stock market this year, leaving investors dealing with the fallout.
Business
The increases come after forecasts for when the Bank of England will cut interest rates are pushed back.
Business
New data shows that South Africans are being forced to shift their spending priorities as the higher cost of living eats away at longer-term goals.
Business
Xiaomi’s smart cameras offer excellent recording quality and many advanced security features.
Business
Politics
IEC says 43 political parties and two independent candidates will contest the elections in Gauteng.
Politics
The controversial politician was facing charges over an allegedly fraudulent insolvency clearance certificate
Politics
Dennis Bloem says he has been left speechless by Murunwa Makwarela’s sudden passing.
Politics
Abahlali has previously backed the Democratic Alliance and the Socialist Revolutionary Workers Party
Sport
Aquatics GB says it is “extremely concerned” after it emerged 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug before the Tokyo Olympics.
Sport
Scotland lock Jonny Gray is leaving Exeter with immediate effect to “explore other playing opportunities”.
Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns and Percy Tau’s reunion might happen afterall but only if Rulani Mokwena’s team break their hoodoo.
Sport
The first entries for the 128th renewal of the R5 million Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Durban July have been unveiled.
Education
On a visit to a combined nursery and primary school, I saw how early years provision can really be transformed
Panic and a screeching U-turn. The prime minister dismissed claims there were too few nursery places for every two-year-old in England (with working parents) on 1 April, the day that entitlement to 15 hours a week began. He even said: “Staffing levels have increased and more people...
Education
Authorities move to break up encampments at two more US universities on Monday, as Columbia University cancels in-person classes
Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
On the Yale University campus in New Haven,...
Education
[Premium Times] “The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15, 16 years going in for the entrance examination.”
Education
[Africa Renewal] Nigerian gender advocate roots for empowerment of women and girls
Lifestyle
MaMkhize was left with egg on her face after an embarrassing interview in ‘Carte Blanche’ on Sunday. Here’s what she had to say in response.
Lifestyle
Discover daily furry fun facts. Whether adorable or kind of gross, our pets never cease to amaze us. Join us in exploring their world!
Lifestyle
Taylor Swift shared a romantic intimate moment in the kitchen that left fans enthralled as new album continues to soar.
Lifestyle
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s son, Prince Louis, who is fourth in line to the British throne, turned six on Tuesday 23 April.
Entertainment
In Alexandria “we make art, but in Cairo, it’s a whole industry”, Dareen, 21, told AFP, her bright pink nails protruding from fingerless leather gloves.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Swift began writing songs professionally as a teenager, signing with Nashville’s Big Machine Records as a country artist.
Entertainment
SA Fashion Week (SAFW) spring/summer 2024/25 season held at the Mall of Africa in Midrand at the weekend was a spectacle of fashionable firsts.
Science/Tech
Apple has officially released macOS 14. Here’s a breakdown of all the new features, which Macs support it, and how to download it.
Science/Tech
General Motors has struggled with electric vehicles and in foreign markets but it is selling lots of combustion engine cars and trucks in North America.
Science/Tech
The Road Accident Fund’s information request comes as Cabinet recognises improvements in the entity’s turnaround strategy.
Science/Tech
Attackers have been found exploiting a Windows Print Spooler vulnerability even after Microsoft patched it in 2022.
Motoring
By the end of the year, 45% of new vehicles sold in China will be electric and 25% in Europe.
Motoring
An official approval for South Africa has so far not been made, though expect 2025 as a likely time of reveal should the green light be given.
Motoring
Having commenced teasing the Tasman just over a month ago, Kia has released the first official teaser images of its…
Motoring
Health
Some states with Republican-controlled legislatures want more data, while some controlled by Democrats want less, fearing it could be used to target patients or providers.
Health
A member of the original team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, he also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.
Health
They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody,” Lori said, “get past it and learn to know the individual person.”
Health
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising – and it’s a threat to the economy.
Nature
Forced by energy insecurity, and in pursuit of a sustainable future, is it possible to go completely off the grid? Jan van Ravenswaay shares what you need to know.
Nature
Incentives are important to drive solar PV adoption, but with a tax break for households falling away, load shedding is still a major driver of rooftop installations says Absa’s head of sustainability, Punki Modise.
Nature
Stellenbosch University researchers are planting thousands of gum trees to track how they compete for resources so there can be more sustainable ways of managing them.
Nature
If approached strategically, community trusts can promote the meaningful participation of communities in the transition to renewable energy. As an industry, we have our work cut out in order to realise this potential.