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From the ‘wild west’ to a $100,000 final

Today at 10:37 AM, via BBC News

Dean Garnett’s inspirational journey from the ‘wild west’ to the PFL Europe bantamweight final against Baris Adiguzel on Saturday, where he could win a $100,000 (£75,000) prize.

South Africa

Minister undertakes oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Today at 08:03 AM, via SAnews

Minister undertakes oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is this weekend leading a South African delegation to Lesotho for an oversight visit to assess progress on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).

The Minister is accompanied by Deputy Minister David Mahobo and Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring...

Africa

Six players to watch at Afcon 2025

Yesterday at 14:30 PM, via BBC News

BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Africa

Ghost workers haunt Kenyan state

Yesterday at 00:00 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Investigations show individuals receiving multiple salaries, with one case involving five salaries paid to a single ID

Entertainment

Lions hope changed team can down Newcastle in England

Today at 10:30 AM, via The Citizen

The Lions will have a largely fringe side in action against Newcastle, and will be relying on some experienced heads, like returning hooker PJ Botha to lead them.

Science/Tech

eSIM Technology Is Transforming Mobile Connectivity in South Africa: Cost Savings, Digital Convenience, and Global Coverage

Today at 11:04 AM, via Tech Financials

eSIM technology is reshaping mobile connectivity in South Africa, offering instant activation, reduced travel costs, and superior global coverage compared to traditional SIM cards. The Shift in Mobile Connectivity in South Africa South Africa is undergoing a major transformation in how users connect to mobile networks. The rising demand for instant, versatile, and cost-effective data […]

Science/Tech

Say goodbye to DStv as you know it

Today at 10:02 AM, via MyBroadband

MultiChoice’s new owner, Groupe Canal+, is planning several significant changes at DStv to arrest the decline of the African pay-TV giant.

Science/Tech

Chinese Whistleblower Living In US Is Being Hunted By Beijing With US Tech

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

A former Chinese official who fled to the U.S. says Beijing has used advanced surveillance technology from U.S. companies to track, intimidate, and punish him and his family across borders. ABC News reports: Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang was recuperating from cancer on a Korean resort island when he got an urgent call: Don’t return to China, a friend warned. You’re now a fugitive. Days...

Motoring

The worst countries to drive in

Today at 09:00 AM, via TopAuto

The worst countries to drive in for 2025 have been revealed, and South Africa is only ranked fourth.