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Airlines start banning in-flight use of power banks
Many airlines now ban the use of power banks on board, and this change directly affects South African travellers.
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Many airlines now ban the use of power banks on board, and this change directly affects South African travellers.
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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters the decision would create a ‘credible deterrence’ against Russia.
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They have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.
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The former British Vogue editor says being “super-thin” and European is often seen as “the norm” again.
South Africa
Watch News24’s legal journalist, Karyn Maughan, explains the most significant developments from the first day.
South Africa
Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber answered oral questions in Parliament on Wednesday.
South Africa
The results show that Foundation Phase learners (Grades R–3) are gaining key skills in literacy.
South Africa
More charges could be added against Matlala at a later stage.
World
The Sea follows a boy from the occupied West Bank who wants to visit Tel Aviv to see the sea for the first time.
World
In Kerala this year, more than 70 people have been diagnosed and 19 have died from the brain-eating amoeba.
World
Air traffic controllers warn Spirit flight after it came too close to President Donald Trump’s aircraft as he flew to the United Kingdom for his state visit.
World
An unusually fierce monsoon has derailed daily life more than ever in the South East Asian nation.
Africa
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.
Africa
Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.
Africa
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.
Africa
Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race. The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]
Business
Standard Bank Group is accelerating its digital transformation across Africa, with growth in customer engagement, platform enhancements, and digital adoption.
Business
The National Treasury’s new Tax Amendment Bills make it clear that a lifeline that taxpayers have long relied on to avoid penalties from SARS is no longer the layer of protection it once was.
Business
The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children.
Business
They accuse the manufacturers of doing “nothing” despite being aware of the plane’s risks.
Politics
KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will continue to testify at Madlanga Commission.
Politics
The Political Killings Task Team is at the centre of the Madlanga Commission Inquiry.
Politics
Mkhwanazi says there should be some intervention in the criminal justice system to avert collapse.
Politics
Motau says in phase three, Mkhwanazi will be recalled back, where his testimony will be tested.
Sport
As the Springboks head towards a crucial Rugby Championship clash against Argentina at Kings Park, here is the kick off time to note.
Sport
Great Britain heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson looks back through her career highlights including her first Olympic medal in Paris 2024 and receiving an MBE this year.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has given a short and vague update on Ethan Chislett and Nkanyiso Shinga, leaving fans eager and guessing.
Sport
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Education
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Primary Education, Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has assured Parliament that the pay gap between science and humanities teachers will be addressed in the coming Financial Year’s national budget.
Education
[Vanguard] Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is determined to invest in the youths and in the overall transformation of the education sector.
Education
[Vanguard] The federal government has reintroduced Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the basic education curriculum, a move officials say is aimed at strengthening national identity, unity, patriotism, and citizenship among young Nigerians.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] Artificial intelligence or AI uses computers to perform tasks that would normally have needed human intelligence. Today AI is being put to use in many aspects of everyday life, like virtual banking assistants, health chatbots, self-driving cars, even the recommendations you see on social media.
Lifestyle
Renowned Spanish chef Ángel León will open Amura, his first restaurant outside of Spain, this December at the Mount Nelson.
Lifestyle
Monica Matsie shares her grief, trauma, and unanswered questions as her family struggles to cope with Katlego’s tragic death.
Lifestyle
Cardi B reveals she’s expecting her fourth child with Stefon Diggs. She also opens up about balancing pregnancy while preparing new music.
Lifestyle
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The single will be released this Friday.
Science/Tech
The Binance Smart Chain (BNB Chain) ecosystem is stirring, with its Total Value Locked (TVL) steadily climbing toward new highs. Current metrics show BNB Chain’s TVL at about $7.74 billion, ranking it among the top blockchains by locked value. Investors see this as a sign that capital is flowing back into smart chains with strong […]
Science/Tech
The crypto scene’s evolving rapidly. Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe (PEPE), once the significant potential for life-changing gains, aren’t the only games in town anymore. More people are eyeing coins with real substance and room to grow, and Avalon X (AVLX)—a real estate-backed cryptocurrency mixing digital flair with solid assets—is turning heads. Especially, its presale […]
Science/Tech
Huawei has broken years of secrecy to reveal its road map to compete against Nvidia in advanced AI chips.
Science/Tech
Home Affairs can technically produce up to nine million smart ID cards annually. With the increase in locations where these can be obtained, the estimated remaining green ID books in circulation could all be replaced within two to three years.
Motoring
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Health
A survey shows that 90% people say they are not given plans to help manage menopause.
Health
Insurers suggested they would still cover routine shots even if a C.D.C. panel tried to limit them, as an influential senator warned against new restrictions.
Health
Susan Monarez, the head of the public health agency for barely a month, repeatedly told senators that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was ignoring science in undercutting vaccines.
Health
At a Senate health committee hearing, Dr. Susan Monarez painted a picture of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a man wedded to his own ideology and uninterested in government scientists.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.