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Video: Survivors recall scenes of mass murder in Sudan’s el-Fasher
Survivors of a paramilitary assault on el-fasher in Sudan have spoken of the horrors they encountered.
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Russia has a new strategy for winter war in Ukraine
The goal is to cause an energy crisis and trigger a new refugee wave to destabilise Ukraine’s European allies.

South Africa
State prosecutor in Meyiwa trial questions accused Sibiya on his alleged statement
Some information on his statement is similar to that supplied by other state witnesses.

South Africa
Limpopo pig farm murder trial adjourned due to lawyer’s absence
Limpopo farmer Olivier’s murder trial adjourned due to lawyer’s absence; state witness to testify.

South Africa
Court rules Joburg must begin verification for informal traders
The Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) took the city to court on behalf of the informal traders.

South Africa
Fidelity’s FireNet AI: Turning Firefighting into a Data-Driven Science
Fidelity Services Group is redefining fire response in South Africa with FireNet AI, a proprietary system that powers the company’s SecureFire network. The platform connects every vehicle, crew, and incident in real time—analyzing call volumes, risk zones, water availability, and traffic flow to predict where fires are most likely to ignite. When a blaze breaks […]

World
Maldives bans smoking for younger generations
Anyone born on or after 1 January 2007 will be banned from using, buying or selling tobacco products in the archipelago.
World
Gender inequality accelerates Japan’s rural depopulation
Akita Prefecture has Japan’s most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere.

World
Despite a ceasefire, Israel has demolished villages in southern Lebanon
Along Lebanon’s border, Israel has continued demolitions and attacks despite a ceasefire in the country’s war with Hezbollah last year.

World
Jamaican resident talks about recovery efforts after hurricane ravaged island
Hurricane Melissa devastated much of Jamaica last month. NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Elaine Bradley, whose home lost its roof, about recovery efforts in the town of Negril.

Africa
I built this ‘AI aunt’ for women after family tragedy in South Africa
An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.

Africa
‘I was accused of spying and beaten’ – a boy’s escape from captured Sudan city
A 12-year-old tells the BBC that in the chaos he lost contact with his family and is now on his own at a camp.

Africa
South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners
Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump’s plans racist.

Africa
Protesters defy army chief in third day of Tanzania unrest
Some deaths have been reported though accurate figures are hard to obtain due to the internet shutdown.

Business
New South African fast food chain slowly taking over Shoprite stores
South Africa’s largest retailer has quietly been expanding its “fast food” chicken network across its stores in South Africa.

Business
Corporate Stablecoins: Transforming African Businesses
It’s time to look beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Around the world, forward-thinking corporations are integrating a different kind of cryptocurrency, stablecoins.

Business
Here is the official petrol price for November
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.

Business
South Africa’s state-owned investment company flunks important test with 8%
A new report from Just Share shows that South Africa’s top asset managers are failing to implement responsible investment practices.

Politics
LIVE | Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is continuing its hearings in Pretoria.

Politics
Factionalism, careerism threaten ANC’s survival: Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki says there are anti-revolutionary forces within the ANC

Politics
Mapaila condemns Trump’s threats of military action against Nigeria
Mapaila condemned the utterances of the US President against another sovereign state.

Politics
Ramaphosa, Mashatile co-chair the GNU leaders’ retreat in Mogale City
Ramaphosa announced the establishment of a GNU Clearing House Mechanism in 2014.

Sport
There’s more that bonds us than separates us – Southgate
Sir Gareth Southgate believes England has an opportunity to “change the narrative” amid concerns the country is becoming less united, when asked about the debate about flying the St George’s flag.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns drawn to face Rulani Mokwena in CAF Champions League
Mamelodi Sundowns have learned their opponents for the CAF Champions League group stages as they prepare for another push for African glory.

Sport
Tonga’s Katoa has surgery after ‘seizure activity’
Tonga forward Eli Katoa is stable in hospital as he recovers from surgery after suffering “seizure activity” during Sunday’s Pacific Championships match against New Zealand.

Sport
Trent Bridge pitch master Birks to pull up stumps
Nottinghamshire’s head groundsman Steve Birks is to retire in January after a successful 28-year career at Trent Bridge.
Education
Nigeria: Utme 2025 – JAMB Extends Admissions Timeline for Public Universities
[Premium Times] Public universities were initially asked to conclude admissions deadlines by 31 October and 30 November for private universities.
Education
Liberia: Korea Aluminum Association Hosts Knowledge-Sharing Workshop to Empower Liberian Students
[New Republic] MONROVIA — The Korea Aluminum Association in Liberia has concluded a one-day knowledge-sharing workshop designed to educate university students on emerging opportunities across various sectors.
Education
Ghana: Clamp Down On Substance Abuse in Schools – Dep Education Minister
[Ghanaian Times] The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has called for stronger collaborative efforts in clamping down on substance abuse among young adolescents in second-cycle institutions across the country.
Education
Nigeria: Student Loan Scheme Records Over One Million Applications – Nelfund
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says applications for the federal student loan scheme have surpassed one million, making it one of the most widely embraced social intervention programmes under the Bola Tinubu administration.
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Science/Tech
Best apps to block spam calls in South Africa
Until such time as the South African government actively cracks down on unsolicited spam calls, the country’s residents rely on call screening apps to avoid such calls.

Science/Tech
XRP holders earn a stable passive income of $6,200 per day through Find Mining.
In today’s increasingly volatile global financial markets and fluctuating cryptocurrency prices, more and more investors are seeking safer and more stable ways to generate passive income. Recently, a group of loyal XRP (Ripple) holders discovered a new wealth channel – Find Mining. Through this platform regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, they can easily […]

Science/Tech
Best Wireless Headphones (2025): Tested Over Many Hours
From workout-ready earbuds to gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.
Science/Tech
Linux Ported to WebAssembly, Boots in a Browser Tab
“During the past two years or so I have been slow-rolling an effort to port the Linux kernel to WebAssembly,” reads a surprising post on the Linux kernel mailing list.I’m now at the point where the kernel boots and I can run basic programs from a shell. As you will see if you play around with it for a bit, it’s not very stable and will crash sooner or later, but I think this is a good first...

Motoring
Previous Ford Mustang recalled over reverse camera failure
The number of affected models haven’t been specified, however, suspected owners should contact their nearest Ford dealer as quickly possible.
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‘New’ Toyota Hilux officially teased ahead of 10 November reveal
Toyota has officially confirmed speculative reports from last month by revealing that the “next generation” Hilux will be making its…
Health
‘A Big Positive’: How One Company Plans to Profit From Medicaid Cuts
New work requirements are expected to leave millions of poor Americans uninsured. For Equifax, which charges states steep prices for its trove of employment data, it is a business opportunity.
Health
F.D.A. Drug Unit Chief Is Placed on Leave, and Cites a ‘Toxic’ Environment
The official, Dr. George F. Tidmarsh, a top regulator at the agency, said disagreements over a new program to rapidly approve medications had caused tensions with agency officials.

Health
Traitors star is ‘grateful for abnormal anatomy’
A very rare condition led to an important diagnosis after years of pain for The Traitors star.
Health
What the Air You Breathe May Be Doing to Your Brain
Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
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.
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News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
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News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.