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Ukraine’s agriculture minister suspected of corrupt land grab
Mykola Solsky promises ‘maximum openness’ in probe into illegal acquisition of state-owned land.
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Mykola Solsky promises ‘maximum openness’ in probe into illegal acquisition of state-owned land.
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Ex-Russian troops have been recruited to fight for anti-Kremlin militias that say they are aiding Ukraine’s war effort.
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A new photograph has been released to mark the sixth birthday of Prince Louis.
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The reaction to Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry City has been “embarrassing” and “a disgrace”, says manager Erik ten Hag.
South Africa
Former Tshwane mayor Murunwa Makwarela has died.
South Africa
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi promised to help police resolve Mashata’s case speedily.
South Africa
Jub Jub will remain on bail and is not permitted to communicate or contact the complainants.
South Africa
PRASA reaches milestone with production of 200 trains
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has achieved a significant train production milestone with the 200 modern high-tech Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) manufactured in Gauteng.
“The first train set hit our railway tracks in February 2017. Today, we celebrate this progress made towards the overarching goal of 600...
World
The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism allegations.
World
As gang violence continues to rage, two-thirds of children are now in need of aid, the UN warns.
World
Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.
World
Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent days.
Africa
More than 50 000 people have been displaced by clashes in a disputed area in northern Ethiopia, the United Nations said, as the international community expressed concern about the violence involving fighters from rival regions.
Africa
Galp Energia’s shares jumped after the Portuguese oil company said a well test “potentially” indicates Mopane could be an important commercial find in Namibia.
Africa
Zimbabwe’s new currency has wiped out a more than 330% gain on the stock market this year, leaving investors dealing with the fallout.
Africa
Controversial UK government plans for deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda cleared their final hurdle on Monday, after a marathon tussle between the upper and lower chambers of parliament lasting late into the night.
Business
FlySafair has been hailed as one of the best performing airlines in the world by aviation analytics company Cirium.
Business
De Beers diamond production is declining as the industry continues to grapple with oversupply.
Business
Rising oil prices have lifted the cost of filling up but it may prove short-term, claim experts.
Business
Experts are warning South African motorists to be on alert when filling up at petrol stations, as a lack of security make them a prime target for criminals.
Politics
The controversial politician was facing charges over an allegedly fraudulent insolvency clearance certificate
Politics
Dennis Bloem says he has been left speechless by Murunwa Makwarela’s sudden passing.
Politics
Abahlali has previously backed the Democratic Alliance and the Socialist Revolutionary Workers Party
Politics
The MK Party says it will continue to use its name and logo after court ruled in its favour.
Sport
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis will be conferred with an honorary doctorate by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology on Thursday during their graduation ceremony.
Sport
Everton are searching for third-party investment in order to push through a protracted takeover by 777 Partners.
Sport
Orlando Pirates have five strikers in Kermit Erasmus, Souaibou Marou, Evidence Makgopa, Zakhele Lepasa and Mabasa.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates keep losing out to Mamelodi Sundowns and the deep pockets of European sides.
Education
On a visit to a combined nursery and primary school, I saw how early years provision can really be transformed
Panic and a screeching U-turn. The prime minister dismissed claims there were too few nursery places for every two-year-old in England (with working parents) on 1 April, the day that entitlement to 15 hours a week began. He even said: “Staffing levels have increased and more people...
Education
Authorities move to break up encampments at two more US universities on Monday, as Columbia University cancels in-person classes
Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
On the Yale University campus in New Haven,...
Education
[Premium Times] “The minimum age of entry into the university is 18, but we have seen students who are 15, 16 years going in for the entrance examination.”
Education
[Africa Renewal] Nigerian gender advocate roots for empowerment of women and girls
Lifestyle
A new photograph of Prince Louis taken by his mother, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has been released to mark his sixth birthday.
Lifestyle
Paris Hilton as took fans on a journey through the fashion archives with her latest reincarnation of the iconic Y2K style.
Lifestyle
With the rising cost of living putting a strain on South Africans’ wallets, here are some top deals to help you save this week!
Lifestyle
Beyoncé showed off her blonde mane in an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey through her natural hair routine.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Swift began writing songs professionally as a teenager, signing with Nashville’s Big Machine Records as a country artist.
Entertainment
SA Fashion Week (SAFW) spring/summer 2024/25 season held at the Mall of Africa in Midrand at the weekend was a spectacle of fashionable firsts.
Entertainment
Social media users flooded Nyovest’s comments section to lend their voices to the concerning situation, reflecting the widespread alarm over the issue.
Science/Tech
Shopping for a laptop can be infuriating. Here’s how to sift through the acronyms, storage options, and extra features to find the best one for you.
Science/Tech
The all-new, all-electric Macan mixes sportiness and sensibility—and the best news is you should shun the pricier model.
Science/Tech
The company said the Gauteng government’s control room received alerts from Vumacam leading to an average of 102 interceptions per month.
Science/Tech
These midrange over-the-counter hearing aids have stellar battery life and can use your phone’s mic to send audio straight to your ears.
Motoring
Having commenced teasing the Tasman just over a month ago, Kia has released the first official teaser images of its…
Motoring
Motoring
GTS will arrive in South Africa around the third or fourth quarter in either standard guise, or as the lowered-roof Coupe.
Motoring
Health
Some states with Republican-controlled legislatures want more data, while some controlled by Democrats want less, fearing it could be used to target patients or providers.
Health
A member of the original team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, he also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.
Health
They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody,” Lori said, “get past it and learn to know the individual person.”
Health
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising – and it’s a threat to the economy.
Nature
Forced by energy insecurity, and in pursuit of a sustainable future, is it possible to go completely off the grid? Jan van Ravenswaay shares what you need to know.
Nature
Incentives are important to drive solar PV adoption, but with a tax break for households falling away, load shedding is still a major driver of rooftop installations says Absa’s head of sustainability, Punki Modise.
Nature
Stellenbosch University researchers are planting thousands of gum trees to track how they compete for resources so there can be more sustainable ways of managing them.
Nature
If approached strategically, community trusts can promote the meaningful participation of communities in the transition to renewable energy. As an industry, we have our work cut out in order to realise this potential.