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Staff Sergeant Caroline Omboto celebrates her promotion in the US Army, a milestone for Kenyan-born service members.

Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj is the latest high-profile figure to speak out on violence against Nigeria’s Christians.

Agentic AI – systems that can plan, act, and learn independently – is being adopted faster than traditional and generative AI, yet few organisations have developed the management frameworks to keep pace. In less than two years, 35% of companies are already exploring agentic AI, with another 44% of companies planning to deploy it soon. […]

Ezemvelo says the fifth group has been put out of action permanently.

One recovered video shows a person shooting at an election poster of ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa.

GEMS has proposed a 9.8% increase for 2026 and the unions have rejected it.

President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit. And, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals the president’s low approval rating.

A schoolgirl who was abducted with 24 others from a dormitory in northwestern Nigeria has escaped and is safe, as hunters joined security forces in the search for the missing students.

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has survived U.S. sanctions, economic meltdown and widespread protests. Now he faces a U.S. armada off his country’s coast, so how does he hang on to power?

Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.

Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.

Fight “day and night” to rescue the rest of the missing children, a top general tells soldiers.

The CSIR continues to play a critical role in addressing South Africa’s developmental challenges – particularly poverty, unemployment and inequality.

Two new South African banks, OM Bank and Pep Bank, are targeting Capitec’s market with affordable and convenient banking services.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

The DA is demanding criminal charges to be laid against those involved in Tembisa Hospital looting.

Cedrick Nkabinde is back on the hot seat and is testifying before parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

North West businessman Brown Mogotsi, appears before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria.

ANC SG Fikile Mbalula says the party is looking forward to all Limpopo structures being integrated.

Wales call up Melbourne City midfielder Laura Hughes, who has been capped by Australia, for their international camp in Spain.

Speaking to BBC Sport’s Kelly Somers, former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reflects on his time in charge at Old Trafford, insisting he “enjoyed” the pressure placed upon him while he was in the role.

Does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserve more respect for his time as Manchester United manager? BBC Sport’s Simon Stone takes a closer look at his reign.

The families of the two athletes who died during the swim leg of the Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay event say their hearts are shattered.

Braai on a budget? Try these affordable braai tricks, including meat cuts, money-saving fuel tips and sides that make your braai go further.

A recent proof-of-concept demonstrated a more advanced form of “juice jacking” could compromise users’ devices even without them granting data access to the connected USB device.

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The bitcoin price has dropped beneath the $93,000 support level, jolting the market and forcing traders to reassess their short-term outlook. This move has pushed BTC back into a well-watched demand zone, where volatility tends to spike and dip-buying behavior often resurfaces. Retail sentiment is already tilting toward accumulation, as many view this breakdown as […]

The crypto market just took a beating. A liquidation wave of around $610 million hit leveraged positions, sending shock-waves across altcoins and shaking sentiment hard. Short‐term holders were wiped out. Fear and opportunity both surged. This kind of reset clears the decks for new plays and emerging narratives — especially presales where early entry still […]

Line-up now spans four models instead of the previous six, but with standard forced assistance and still priced below R350 000.

December and the festive season are times for giving, but motorists may need to dig deep into their pockets for fuel.

It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.

Dr Jilly O’Hagan says she is “hugely concerned” after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.

Solicitors for more than 50 former patients of surgeon Kuldeep Stohr write to Wes Streeting.