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Four Palestine Action activists have been jailed for between four and almost eight years.

The case has been referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient scheme.

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation’s first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

Eight people suspected of insurance fraud related killings in Limpopo are seeking bail.

Chiloane went missing after the car he was travelling in plunged into the Crocodile River.

Mauritania and the World Bank have agreed to provide additional financing under the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Program to expand its scope to include artificial intelligence infrastructure, the country’s digital ministry announced. The agreement was reached during a working session between Minister Ahmed Salem Bede and a World Bank delegation led by Michel Rogy, […]

Côte d’Ivoire is preparing a new digital strategy through 2035 that places artificial intelligence among its seven priority pillars, as the country seeks to transform public services and strengthen its digital ecosystem. The roadmap was presented on June 1 by Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation Djibril Ouattara at the opening of the sixth […]

The statement said “significant progress” had been made into crash which left 260 people dead a year ago.

The protesters warn wasteful government spending risks driving the country into bankruptcy.

Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.

The BBC’s Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX’s historic IPO.

Sylvester Muigai Ndung’u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.

Bola Tinubu was addressing the nation on Democracy Day, marking the return to civilian rule in 1999.

Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were “miles off it” in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent ‘hate-watch’ Bafana Bafana.

The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.

Martin Lewis has advice for those who have or who are planning to put in a car finance mis-selling claim.

Chinese firm Jingye is seeking compensation after the government decided to nationalise the company.

EFF Spokesperson Sinawo Thambo says this is the President’s tactic to avoid accountability.

The review bid – which is set to be heard in September – seeks to invalidate the section 89 report.

Mashaba, who has spent more than two days on the witness stand, has now concluded his testimony.

Batohi’s application to submit written representations on Chauke’s fitness to hold office denied.

Silverstone will host a round of the World Endurance Championship next year.

The future funding of the Afghanistan women’s refugee team will be one of the topics discussed at the International Cricket Council’s annual conference next month.

The cost of servicing Manchester United’s debt will rise following a new $550m deal that will see interest rates increase from 3.79% to 5.36%

As Steve Clarke prepares to lead Scotland at their first men’s World Cup since 1998, those who know him well reveal what makes him successful.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus wants game time for his older players and exposure for the younger contingent in his squad.

The watch party, organised by Castle Lager, was held at The Playground in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

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A Monster Energy-sponsored MMA show on the White House’s South Lawn was never going to be the height of dignity. But UFC Freedom 250 is failing to clear even the lowest bar.

A cottage industry of celebrity figurines, blinking screens, and other DIY gadgets is helping drivers bypass Tesla’s distracted-driving controls.

SpaceX’s stock market debut has thrust the richest man in the universe into an unexplored frontier of wealth.

Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.

The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.

Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.