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Tobacco Bill sparks controversy over jobs and public health in Zambia
Business leaders have condemned the Bill, arguing that if enacted as is, it will effectively kill the tobacco industry.
WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH 2026, 15:42

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Business leaders have condemned the Bill, arguing that if enacted as is, it will effectively kill the tobacco industry.

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For many South African small and medium enterprises, that conventional IT model is quietly disappearing.

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Argentina is pressing forward with a bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, which would take the event to South America for the first time.

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According to, 73% of South African small and medium businesses have already invested in AI technologies, while 76% plan further investment.

South Africa
The cross-examination of Bongani Ntanzi is continuing in the Senzo Meyiwa trial.
South Africa
Call for PROs to drive waste diversion
Government has called on the Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) and their members to significantly increase the rate of waste diversion, especially of plastics and composite packaging.
“The PROs and their members are well-positioned to drive this shift — not only through recycling targets, but by closing material loops and...
South Africa
Panic broke out along the Muizenberg Beach promenade on Saturday when children were left screaming in pain after being struck by what parents believe were electric shocks.
South Africa
Nelson Mandela Bay activates comprehensive drought mitigation plan
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has activated and is implementing a comprehensive Drought Mitigation Plan as dam levels supplying the metro approach critical levels, following the declaration of a national disaster in the Eastern Cape.
In February 2026, the National Disaster Management Centre classified the drought...

World
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady today amid economic uncertainty. And, Sen. Mullin faces a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

World
A state-imposed internet blackout has obscured the reality of life in Iran as the war rages on. Those fleeing through neighboring countries share a rare glimpse of what life is like in Iran.

World
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist and author Scott Anderson about Iran’s power structure after the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

World
Iran launched a barrage of missiles after Israel killed two top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Israel also struck central Beirut.

Africa
Zhang Kequn was found with the large consignment of ants in his luggage at a Nairobi airport.

Africa
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero.

Africa
These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

Africa
Multiple blasts struck some of the Maiduguri’s busiest locations on Monday evening.

Business
A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

Business
Mark and Dan Saltzman have sold shares in Dis-Chem worth over R600 million, as the Saltzman family’s ties to the business undergo a large change.
Business
Business

Politics
Hlophe returns to MK leadership roles months after suspension linked to caucus dispute

Politics
ANC Secretary- General Fikile Mbalula briefs the media about the People’s March

Politics
Last year, Mkhwanazi testified before MPs that Cele had regular communication with Matlala.

Politics
Minister Macpherson says government plans to dispose over 1 600 state owned properties to cut costs

Sport
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand names nine uncapped players in his Women’s Six Nations squad, but he is without key winger Amee Leigh Costigan.

Sport
Coach Corniel van Zyl holds positive talks with Cardiff after missing out on becoming boss of URC rivals Benetton.

Sport
New head coach Sione Fukofuka has names nine uncapped players in Scotland’s Women’s Six Nations training squad.

Sport
Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce talks to BBC Sport about her love for marine biology and nature and says “it’s important to have passions outside your job”.
Education
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — A student of the University of Liberia(UL) has emerged winner of the ECOWAS @ 50 Essay Competition organized for undergraduate students in Liberia.

Education
Florida restricted teaching around sex, gender and race. Lux is now giving students a forum for these issues
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On a Tuesday night, at Florida’s only public liberal arts college, a small group of students gathered in a classroom to discuss issues deemed “controversial” on state campuses: transgender rights, feminism,...

Education
Sociology faculty are refusing to alter syllabi, even as state targets how race, gender and inequality are taught
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Across Florida universities, some sociology professors are quietly choosing not to alter their courses in response to new state guidelines restricting how topics like race, gender and sexuality can be...

Education
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.
This week, from 2022: Austerity, the pandemic and now the cost of living crisis have left many schools in a parlous state. How hard do staff have to work to give kids the chances they deserve?
By Aida Edemariam. Read by Lucy Scott
Continue reading…
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Cape Town’s recent heatwave may have felt extreme across the city, but it is likely that temperatures were not experienced equally.

Lifestyle
Former ‘Isibaya’ actress Jessica Nkosi stunned in her new pregnancy photos, but fans likened her to Rihanna, who’s also a mother of three.

Entertainment
During the interception, the driver fled the scene and is at large.

Entertainment
Prosecutors seek over seven years in prison for Marius Borg Hoiby over multiple rape allegations and other serious offences.

Entertainment
Reyneke was named Player of the Match after bashing 28 not out off just nine balls against the White Ferns in Hamilton.

Entertainment
There are still grounds for concern regarding the relationship between Cele and Matlala.

Science/Tech
However, the government’s position is now unclear, saying it “no longer has a preferred option” for what to do next.

Science/Tech
South Africa is taking a decisive step toward strengthening inclusive decision making through the introduction of the GBA Plus Course, developed by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) and hosted by the Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) and supported by Orcaa AI. The initiative brings together government leadership and institutional expertise to […]
Science/Tech
When previous commitments keep you from catching your team on television, keep up with it using free apps that quietly deliver scores and more to your phone.

Science/Tech
McDonald’s South Africa has announced its partnership with the Forbes Leading Women Summit 2026, reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing women’s leadership and creating pathways for growth across the business landscape in Africa. As part of the summit, senior women leaders from McDonald’s South Africa participated in two panel discussions, contributing perspectives on...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
The Across is Suzuki’s newest affordable SUV in South Africa.

Motoring
Mitsubishi’s all-new seven-seater SUV launches in South Africa later this month.

Health
Khali Goodwin’s daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.
Health
Lawyers for both sides in the federal lawsuit, brought by six medical organizations, are trying to understand the ramifications of the judge’s decision.
Health
Adolescents said they were more likely to share photos with a dating partner, or when they had been worn down with repeated requests.
Health
Two people have died in an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Many cases were traced to a nightclub in Canterbury that is popular with students at the University of Kent.