Kruger National Park named among world’s top 10 birdwatching destinations
This ranking cements South Africa’s status as a world-class birding destination alongside global heavyweights like Peru’s Manú National Park and Kenya’s Tsavo East.
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Several found dead in lift shaft after fire in central Brussels building
At least six people are missing after the fire at the Oxy tower in the city centre, officials say.
Nigerian Jihadists Have ‘Institutionalized’ AI Use for Bombmaking and Combat Tactics, Cambridge-Linked Study Finds
Nigerian jihadist groups have “institutionalized” the use of commercial AI chatbots, deploying them for tasks ranging from battlefield strategy to bombmaking, according to a new study whose author warns that the pace of adoption has outrun the safeguards Big Tech has put in place. The study, published last week by Antonia Juelich, a researcher affiliated […]
‘Lies!’ Lovemore Jonasi responds to Lebo M’s statement about $27m Lion King lawsuit
The comedian responded to Lebo M’s statement with just one word
‘Accuracy Is Not Truth’: UN’s Marwala Presses African AI Law Agenda at UJ Conference in Kruger
United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Rector of the United Nations University Professor Tshilidzi Marwala warned against relying on probabilistic AI systems in criminal justice on the second day of the University of Johannesburg’s inaugural AI and the Law Conference, telling delegates that lawyers and policymakers cannot afford to confuse the technical accuracy of a model’s output […]
Confirmed: Orlando Pirates match will be live from Spain
Orlando Pirates supporters will be able to watch their team’s first pre-season friendly against Córdoba CF live from Spain on Wednesday evening.
Public Works probes Inanda church collapse
Government has launched an investigation into the structural collapse in Inanda.
TikTok Launches In-App AI Literacy Hub in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya as Part of Broader Transparency Push
TikTok is launching an in-app AI literacy hub for users in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya as part of a wider set of AI announcements the company made at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, spanning content authenticity standards, watermarking, expanded spam detection and creator tools. The hub, announced this week, is designed […]
Root’s run a ball 76 gets England up to 258
Joe Root rescues England with an unbeaten run a ball 76 to guide the home side to 258 during the first One Day International against India at Edgbaston.
Widdecombe seen in interview believed to be 20 minutes before attack
The former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman gave the interview around 20 minutes before police believe she was attacked.
How SA’s crypto exchanges compare for investors
Investors are increasingly comparing exchanges on more than just the number of listed coins or mobile app features.
Fine and cool weather expected on Wednesday
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 15 July 2026.
Arsenal agree fee for Trossard move to Besiktas
Arsenal have agreed a transfer fee to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Beskitas.
Nigeria: Oriire Schoolchildren – How Arrest of Kidnappers’ Family Members Led Victims’ Rescue
[Vanguard] FRESH details have emerged on the intelligence-led operation that culminated in the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with security sources disclosing that the arrest of family members of the kidnappers proved to be a decisive turning point.
Nigeria: After 56 Days in Captivity Our Children May Not Return to Schools – – Oriire Parents
[Vanguard] The traumatic experience of spending 56 days in captivity has left many parents and relatives of pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State reluctant to send their children back to the affected schools, despite their successful rescue.
Nigeria: FG Raises WAEC, Neco Fees to N50,000 Per Candidate
[Vanguard] The Federal Ministry of Education has given approval for the National Examinations Council, NECO and the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, to increase registration fee for their Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, SSCE, to N50,000 per candidate, beginning in 2027.
Nigeria: IHS Nigeria, Stem Africa Empowers 700 Students, 130 Teachers in Ilorin
[Vanguard] No fewer than 700 students and 130 teachers in Kwara State have received hands-on training in artificial intelligence, robotics and other digital skills at the 2026 edition of STEM Africa Fest held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub.
Nigeria: Agrisiti, Mastercard Foundation and Partners Celebrate Emerging Agripreneurs At Aquarice 360 Pitch Competition
[Vanguard] Agrisiti, in collaboration with Tagdev 2.0, the University of Port Harcourt, RuForum (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has successfully concluded the AquaRice 360 Pitch Competition, crowning outstanding youth-led agribusiness ventures from across Nigeria and marking the culmination of the Agrisiti Hybrid...
Nigeria: Kwara Trains 700 Students, 130 Teachers in Ai, Robotics
[Vanguard] No fewer than 700 students and 130 teachers in Kwara State have received hands-on training in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and other digital skills at the 2026 edition of STEM Africa Fest, held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub.