Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeat
The home secretary is to double down on plans for Danish-style restrictions on asylum seekers.
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West Ham must sell players in summer after £104m loss
West Ham will need to sell players this summer even if they avoid relegation from the Premier League, after revealing a £104.2m loss for the last financial year.
This Ruroc Helmet Ruined My Ski Holiday
Branded intimidating and scary, this full-face Ruroc headgear for the slopes made me a pariah on the piste.
Rubin Observatory Has Started Paging Astronomers 800,000 Times a Night
On February 24th, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory activated its automated alert system, sending out roughly 800,000 real-time notifications flagging asteroids, supernovae, flaring black holes and “other transient celestial events,” reports Scientific American. And this is only the beginning — that number is projected to climb into the millions as it continues scanning the ever-changing sky. From...
The British Watch Brand Apiar Goes Beyond Traditional Constraints
The tech-focused leaders of the British brand Apiar aim to stretch beyond watchmaking’s traditional material and manufacturing constraints.
Watch: Trump announces ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an “unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States”.
Sacha to focus on playing duties, as Schickerling takes the Stormers captaincy
Stormers assistant coach Rito Hlungwani says there is nothing sinister about Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s omission as captain.
MyCiti to service Claremont, Wynberg – here are the location options
Once operational, the new MyCiti south-east service will connect commuters from Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha with Wynberg and Claremont.
LIVE | Soweto derby: Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates battle it out for Betway Premiership points in a highly anticipated Soweto derby on Saturday, 28 February.
US and Israel Launch Strikes Against Iran
US president Donald Trump said a “major combat operation” against Iran had begun as he called for the country’s government to be overthrown.
Wadhwani AI Global, Smart Africa Sign Partnership to Advance Public-Sector AI Across the Continent
Wadhwani AI Global and Smart Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the development and adoption of artificial intelligence across Africa, with a focus on strengthening AI-enabled public systems throughout the continent and the broader Global South. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi […]
MVP Gilgeous-Alexander makes winning return from injury
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander marks his return from injury with 36 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime.
New Institute Launches Phased AI Training Program for South Africa’s Small Businesses
Small businesses across South Africa now have a dedicated pathway to artificial intelligence adoption after a new institute launched a phased training program aimed at closing the digital skills gap among entrepreneurs. Johannesburg-based technology training firm LeanTechnovations launched the Artificial Intelligence Entrepreneurial Institute of South Africa on Feb. 24, offering practical AI...
Inside the £3.25m castle bought by Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr
The property in the Borders is described as one of Scotland’s “most important historic houses”.
Soweto derby alert: Chiefs and Pirates players on yellow cards
Today’s Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will be fuelled by passion and tension. Yellow cards will be almost impossible to avoid.
Seven households compete for one affordable home in South Africa
Despite recent tax relief, a severe shortage of lower-priced housing persists, with more than seven South African households competing for every formal property in the lowest price band.
Ackers: Bulls tweaks aimed at countering Sharks’ threats
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has named a new fullback and backed Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Marco van Staden to stand in at hooker.
Angola Flying Labs Launches to Bring Drone and AI Solutions to Local Communities
Angola Flying Labs has officially launched with a mission to deploy emerging technologies — including drones, robotics and artificial intelligence — to address some of the country’s most pressing challenges in agriculture, mapping and STEM education. The initiative is led by Hermenegildo Sebastião of Dronesig, a Angolan drone and AI startup. Angola Flying Labs joins […]
Tanzania’s Filmmakers See Promise — and Peril — in AI-Powered Production Tools
Stakeholders in Tanzania’s film industry say artificial intelligence tools could reshape how movies are made in the country, particularly in visual effects, post-production and advertising, but warn that overdependence on the technology risks undermining creativity and artistic identity. The discussion comes as generative AI tools have gained rapid global adoption across creative industries....