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East African countries discussing a joint refinery, says Africa’s richest man

The 45-year-old man and 52-year-old woman were arrested on Sunday and taken into police custody.

Cameroon-based AI-powered waste recycling company BleagLee has been named the $1 million grand prize winner of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing, the Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation announced at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles. BleagLee uses patented AI software to detect and collect waste across communities, processing plastic, agricultural and […]

Strathmore Global Institute Tanzania has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Africa Research Institute for AI to connect AI research with executive leadership development across the region. The agreement was signed earlier this month and marks the start of a collaboration designed to give Tanzanian professionals and organizations access to AI-informed training and innovation-led […]

The Secretariat of the Chinese Follow-up Committee of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has launched an AI Case Innovation Competition and Study Visit for African Youth, inviting young Africans to submit artificial intelligence application cases for the chance to travel to China for exchange and study programmes. The activity is part of the official roster […]

Mozambique has established a National Commission for Artificial Intelligence to advise the government on the ethical, legal, security and social dimensions of AI, including its use in the labour market. According to the Council of Ministers’ decree creating the commission — known by its Portuguese acronym CNIA, which came into force in April — the […]

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour party suffered major losses in local elections held across Britain last week. So far, Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation.

The warning comes as a commercial vessel is hit off Qatar, and both the UAE and Kuwait report drone attacks.

Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila were detained by Israel after sailing in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.

In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch.

Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was “a distinguished statesman and patriot”.

The ruling could have huge implications for the political future of Cyril Ramaphosa.

The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.

The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Secunda is the world’s largest single-point emitter, with Sasol and Air Liquide questioned over their operations in the area.

Vehicle experts have outlined the cheapest petrol and diesel cars that are the most fuel efficient as fuel costs reach record highs.

Nedbank is increasingly turning to hybrid banking services, with customers still drawn to physical banking despite the growth of digital banking.

Dr. Matjoa was the last surviving member of Nelson Mandela’s legendary “12 Disciples”

Ngema replaces the outgoing leader Francois Rodgers.

DA says it will participate in any Phala Phala impeachment process.

Hill-Lewis addressed the party’s provincial congress in Durban on Saturday

England debutants Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock and Dani Gibson each pick up a wicket against New Zealand during the first ODI in Durham.

Manager Hansi Flick will take charge of Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid despite the death of his father.

Orlando Pirates are now standing on the edge of something the club has chased for more than a decade: the 2025/26 Betway Premiership title.

Mamelodi Sundowns may have scored seven goals on Saturday night, but head coach Miguel Cardoso walked away frustrated.

The problem wasn’t just the perfectly polished, yet mediocre prose. It’s what’s lost when we surrender the struggle to translate thought into words

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Tamron Hall is a successful host of her own talk show, ‘Tamron Hall Show’ since 2019.

GrandWest Mall, a new R650-million shopping hub, is coming to Cape Town’s Goodwood suburb. Find out when it will open…

The whale carcass, which recently washed ashore at Gwaing River Mouth and Beach, has now been reclaimed by the sea.

Mapaila also used his speech on Sunday to speak out against Capitalist tendencies in the ANC.

The CEOs of Johannesburg’s municipal companies earn millions of rands per annum while residents struggle with basic services.

The Deepal S07 has emerged as a standout performer, earning a 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating in its most recent reassessment.

The SA U20 team went unbeaten through the tournament to win the title for the first time.

Many mergers and acquisitions will now escape Competition Commission review – but a senior lawyer sees a tech blind spot.

Contact-tracing apps were widely deployed during the Covid pandemic. They aren’t as helpful during smaller outbreaks.

One of the country’s busiest airspaces has a new kind of flying machine—maybe temporarily.

Kyalami is Africa’s longest Formula One track and the premier motorsports venue in South Africa, but it’s been 33 years since it last hosted a Formula One Grand Prix.

Eskom can use up to 30% of the nation’s refined diesel supply during peak load.

Land Rover has unveiled a range of exclusive London-inspired Range Rovers in South Africa.

FNB clients in South Africa are receiving more fuel price relief, thanks to eBucks.