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‘Winning the SA Shield is a big moment,’ says Lions captain Francke Horn
The Lions won four out of their six local derbies to clinch the SA Shield for the first time in the URC era.

Multilateral wheeling will define the next phase of South Africa’s energy transition
For independent power producers, grid access on paper does not automatically translate into real-world access.

Global News Podcast: Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
Iran’s retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members

T20 World Cup semi-finals: All the details
Aiden Markram and Suryakumar Yadav have been in good form with the bat for their teams.

Modern portfolio thinking: How diversification is evolving for today’s markets
n today’s evolving investment landscape, diversification remains central to building resilient portfolios. While traditional portfolios, anchored in equities and bonds, still matter, recent shifts have encouraged investors to broaden their approach.
Lenovo Unveils an Attachable AI Agent ‘Companion’ for Their Laptops
As the Mobile World Conference begins in Spain, Lenovo brought a new attachable accessory for their laptops — an AI agent. CNET reports:The little circular module perches on the top of your Lenovo laptop display, attached via the magnetic Magic Bay on the rear. The module is home to an adorable animated companion called Tiko, who you can interact with via text or voice… [I]t can start and...

Multi-million rand asbestos case back in court
In the last appearance, Judge Phillip Loubser expressed concern over the delay.

Trains are making a big comeback in this South African province
The Western Cape is strengthening its passenger and commercial rail operations.

Strengthening Township Industry: Gauteng’s Chemical Support Programme builds Market-Ready Manufacturers
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) has successfully concluded the Chemical Support Programme for the 2025/26 financial year, one of the flagship projects under the Department’s High Impact Partnership Delivery Model (HIPDM).
Nigeria: JAMB Uncovers AI-Driven Exam Fraud Syndicate, to Cancel Over 100 UTME Registrations
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered a sophisticated, artificial intelligence-driven examination fraud syndicate and is moving to cancel the registrations of more than 100 candidates implicated in the scheme.
Botswana: Govt Feeds 400 000 Learners – Gaolathe
[Botswana Daily News] Tlokweng — Botswana feeds nearly 400,000 learners each year through its school feeding programme, supported by over USD100 million about P1.3 billion in national funding.

Inside South Africa’s oldest grocery store
Daily Investor visited Thrupps, South Africa’s oldest grocery store. This is what it looks like inside.

BHEKISISA | Teen girls drink for vibes, to keep up with the Joneses
‘Those who don’t drink get teased and spurned by friends’

Saving a life must come first – SA Council of Churches
A Jehovah’s Witness father is refusing to allow doctors to conduct a blood transfusion if his son has a liver transplant

Big injury news for two Springboks
There are finally some important updates on two Springboks who have spent an extended period on the sidelines due to injury.

Transition finance – Unlocking decarbonisation in South Africa’s most important sectors
RMB presents Sustainability Talks: Episode 2.

Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race with Actor Award win
The US star’s best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.
China’s Parents Are Outsourcing the Homework Grind to A.I.
Parents in China are turning to A.I. chatbots and other tools to help their children gain an edge and ease the fighting over homework.
News24 | Israel targets Lebanon in ‘precisely struck’ attack on Hezbollah
Israeli forces launched strikes on Lebanon including the capital Beirut, the military said, after Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.