Illegal streaming gang ordered to repay £3.75m
Mark Gould, the driving force behind the illegal streaming service Flawless TV, faces an added 10 years in prison if he fails to pay his share within three months.
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Ferrari Purosangue sharpened up with new Handling Speciale pack
Ferrari has introduced a new Handling Speciale package for its Purosangue SUV.
Discovery CEO Adrian Gore has a new job
Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) recently has announced Discovery CEO Adrian Gore has a new position in South Africa.
Man accused in Trump assassination attempt agrees to remain in custody
Suspect would not immediately contest prosecutors’ arguments that he was a danger to the community
Ghana: Dafeamekpor Rejects Claims Government Has Reintroduced Law Entrance Exams
[Ghanaian Times] Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, has dismissed claims that the government has reintroduced entrance examinations for prospective law students.
Cape Town braces for a cool, rainy weekend as temperatures stay mild
Sunday offers Capetonians the most pleasant conditions of the weekend.
ANALYSIS: Post Office’s R2.8bn turnaround gamble on execution — but funding risks and delays mount
The South African Post Office (SAPO) is inching its way out of business rescue with a familiar promise: reinvention. But beneath the language of ‘strategic pivots’ and ‘digital platforms’, a more uncomfortable truth lingers – the plan is heavy on direction and light on execution.
Durban City’s Dladla confident of victory against Galaxy in Cup final
“We’ve had a good week of preparations,” said Dladla.
Manchester born and bred, but moving to Israel
Richard Manville has lived in the UK all his life, but now he’s leaving Salford for Israel because he says the antisemitism here is intolerable.
MMA fighter helped Brighton shake off ‘nice’ tag
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says an MMA fighter has been helping his players compete better in set-piece duels.
Man convicted of attempting terrorist attack at London’s Israeli embassy
Failed asylum seeker who tried to scale perimeter fence ‘wanted to send a message about stopping the Israeli-Hamas conflict in Gaza’
THE NUDGE OP-Ed: Broken fossil fuel markets? Santa Marta may be a game-changing moment
In Colombia, a critical mass of countries came together at a conference to map a fossil fuel phaseout, with an energy thought leader reporting that the Iran war has ‘broken’ fossil fuel markets, pushing countries towards more secure renewable energy alternatives.
Mashatile declares ANC victory ‘certain’ ahead of November polls
Mashatile urged supporters to guard against perceived differences that could undermine the National Democratic Revolution.
Pentagon Makes Deals With A.I. Companies to Expand Classified Work
The agreements with six technology companies come amid the Defense Department’s dispute with Anthropic.
Watch: Moment WW2 bomb detonated in Plymouth
A loud explosion was heard as bomb disposal experts made the 250kg device safe.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Woolworths vs Beyers – the ethics of corporate power in retail
Look under the hood and things can get pretty murky. Kees Beyers told me how Woolworths, in particular, had treated him and his chocolate company, after he sought partnerships with other retailers.
A new hijacking trend, petrol prices recovering, and a South African airport loses its licence
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
TRADE DYNAMICS: Tau hails China’s zero-tariff policy, as first batch of SA produce arrives in Shenzhen
China’s new zero-tariff policy now encompasses 53 African countries, including South Africa, and will be in place until April 2028.
Namibia holds key interest rate as Iran war darkens outlook
Namibia’s central bank kept its main interest rate unchanged at 6.50% on Wednesday, saying the outlook for economic growth and inflation had worsened due to the spillover effects of the Iran war.
Higgins and Murphy locked at 8-8 in semi-final
The World Championship semi-final between John Higgins and Shaun Murphy is delicately poised at 8-8 after a captivating second session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
Life sentence for uncle who raped four‑year‑old niece
The NPA condemned the sexual abuse of children and reiterated that such “heinous crimes will be met with the full force of the law.