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Spanish woman who died through euthanasia failed by state, say critics
Noelia Castillo died on Thursday evening in a Barcelona hospital, after a protracted legal battle with her own father.
FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 14:26

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Noelia Castillo died on Thursday evening in a Barcelona hospital, after a protracted legal battle with her own father.
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The strike – which killed at least 168 people, mostly children – “evoked a visceral horror”, Volker Türk said.

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This breakdown reveals that a significant portion of the fuel price sits within domestic policy control. The government cannot stop a war in the Middle East but it can intervene in the domestic cost structure

South Africa
Africa’s artificial intelligence revolution is not a continent-wide phenomenon but a fragmented one, concentrated in five distinct markets — Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco and Tunisia — each shaped by its own economic conditions, founder backgrounds and investor preferences, according to venture deal data tracking more than 350 startup transactions across the continent over the […]

South Africa
MTN Group’s digital infrastructure arm has joined a $45 million funding round in ORAN Development Company, a U.S.-based startup building AI-native radio access network technology, alongside Nvidia, Cisco, Nokia, AT&T and Telecom Italia. The Series A round, announced Thursday, positions ODC to develop software that would transform conventional cell towers into edge computing hubs capable […]
South Africa
Free State plan to reposition economy as Premier tackles unemployment ‘crisis’
Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has named unemployment as one of the most pressing challenges confronting the province.The Premier was speaking during an engagement led by President Cyril Ramaphosa between the National Executive and the provincial government on Friday.Statistics South Africa’s...

South Africa
Algeria is turning to digital technologies and artificial intelligence to tackle its growing water security challenges, with the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises launching a national call for projects aimed at building a domestic innovation ecosystem in the water sector. The initiative, announced March 18, targets innovators, startups, scale-ups, micro-enterprises,...

World
The Senate has voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. And, President Trump extends the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

World
The late-night vote is a step towards bringing the 40-day partial shutdown – and long security lines at US airports – to an end.
World
US paper currency will bear President Donald Trump’s signature starting this summer, the first time a sitting president has signed American money, the Treasury Department said.

World
Representatives of the world’s wealthiest democracies gather in France today for a G7 meeting, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to try to shore up support among reticent allies for the Trump administration’s war on Iran.

Africa
A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.

Africa
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Africa
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Africa
Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

Business
Reinet Investments has completed the sale of Pension Insurance Corporation, which has increased the company’s cash balance to over R100 billion.

Business
The Reserve Bank has warned that interest rate hikes may be warranted if the Iran war drags on, which could mean homeowners would have to pay more on their home loans in the near future.

Business
A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.

Business
Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa isn’t facing an ‘energy Armageddon’ in 2030, following warnings from Eskom and energy experts of a looming supply cliff.

Politics
The court says the applicant did not follow internal party processes to seek dispute resolution

Politics
Limpopo African National Congress (ANC) Elective Conference begins on Friday.

Politics
ANC’s Mpumalanga Elective Conference is under way at the Mbombela Stadium.

Politics
This will be the third sitting of the inquest since it started.

Sport
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos appears to have changed his mind about retiring from coaching after the 2026 World Cup.

Sport
A leading Springbok could be in danger of missing the start of the Test season after suffering what is said to be a serious knee injury.

Sport
Find out why Siwelele’s Grant Margeman is the man Kaizer Chiefs should be signing for next season in central midfield.

Sport
Francois Pienaar received an honorary doctorate this week, and here we look at what the iconic Springbok has been doing since retiring.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] In a bold move to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital world, the President of William V. S. Tubman University, Dr. Olu Q. Menjay, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to innovation and global relevance through a high-level Webinar Series Symposium focused on technology-driven development.
Education
[Liberian Investigator] KAKATA — In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has turned to Liberia’s young minds, hosting a one-day Senior High Schools Quizzing Competition aimed at promoting academic excellence and regional awareness among students.
Education
[Vanguard] Across Nigeria’s education landscape, a troubling paradox persists. On one hand, teachers lament low pay and limited opportunities. On the other, reputable international schools offering competitive, above-average salaries struggle to find candidates who meet even the minimum professional standards required for consideration. This disconnect is not merely a hiring problem; it is a...
Education
[Premium Times] He explained that the programme was designed to equip and prepare selected youths from all 774 LGAs to serve as ambassadors of health sector reforms in their communities.
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Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen below 50%, with officials warning that water restrictions may be introduced sooner than expected.
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Entertainment
The prosecutor’s mistake allowed an illegal immigrant to go free.

Entertainment
Having always believed he would one day win, the latest winner admitted that he never imagined it would be on this scale

Entertainment
The department confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the collapse remain unclear and are currently under investigation.

Entertainment
The Lions and Titans will close out the local cricket season with a cross-Jukskei CSA One Day Cup final at the Wanderers.

Science/Tech
These convenient and slim magnetic wallets are the ones you’ll want to stick to the back of your smartphone.

Science/Tech
The High Court orders that MultiChoice’s confidential submissions be partially disclosed to rival eMedia.

Science/Tech
As ransomware targets identity systems, experts say Active Directory and Entra ID resilience is now a business survival issue.

Science/Tech
The National Youth ICT Council partners with Microsoft South Africa to drive artificial intelligence education in public service.
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Motoring
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Motoring
The expansion of the Gautrain will involve the expropriation of land and property.
Health
Though the health secretary falsely claimed a victory in a recent podcast, a federal proposal to review all new food ingredients is still in the early stages and drawing fierce opposition.
Health
An experiment linking college students in Boston with retirees in Reno, Nev., aims to bridge a cross-generational divide and expand positive social interactions.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine skepticism is posing challenges for the Trump administration. Top health jobs are unfilled, and a court has blocked his vaccine schedule changes.
Health
A biotech start-up is testing a novel way of efficiently producing pharmaceutical drugs.