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Is Dubai’s glossy image under threat? Not everyone thinks so
Dubai is seen as a safe haven by many ambitious expats and holidaymakers – but the Iran war is testing that.
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Dubai is seen as a safe haven by many ambitious expats and holidaymakers – but the Iran war is testing that.

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A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

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A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are “ready to go home”, as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

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Sir Laurie Magnus said the relevant process appeared to have been followed when Lord Mandelson was made ambassador.

South Africa
Eunomia Global, in partnership with the Africa Digital Rights Hub & African Corporate Governance Network (ACGN), is convening the next session of the Eunomia Global Executive Roundtable Series, focusing on Cybersecurity & Digital Trust in Africa. This session builds on the inaugural AI & Africa Executive Roundtable, which convened participants from over 20 countries and featured […]

South Africa
Teams will remove the accumulated waste and restore normal collection services across.

South Africa
Several people have been arrested in connection with illegal mining.

South Africa
Eskom says the payment of a flat rate tariff for electricity is not feasible.

World
Rostam Aziz’s purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

World
An exhibition in Mumbai displayed chairs that told the history of colonial invasions and art movements in India.

World
Critics say Xi’s purges reveal a ruthless drive for absolute loyalty and total control of the military.

World
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to increase pressure on Russia, as the U.S. suspends oil sanctions.

Africa
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.

Africa
Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men’s national team on a two-year contract.

Africa
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Africa
Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Business
Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is “horrific” for him as well as his customers.

Business
The case has raised concerns about political pressure on the US central bank.

Business
The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with “forced labour”.

Business
Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

Politics
Mosiuoa Lekota passed away at a Johannesburg hospital last week following a long illness.

Politics
The soldiers will assist the SAPS in tackling organised crime, illegal mining and gangsterism.

Politics
Suspended police sergeant Samkeliso Mlotshwa is testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga will hand down the order of the application in due course.

Sport
Marcus Rashford could return to Manchester United in the summer, Tottenham look at potential replacements for Igor Tudor, Arsenal prepare Leon Goretzka deal.

Sport
Wakefield Trinity produce a dominant second-half display as they recover from 14-12 down at half time to beat Leeds Rhinos 24-14 and reach the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup for a second season in a row.

Sport
England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time.

Sport
After Friday’s win in Edinburgh took them to second in the table, how have “belief and clarity” helped Ulster’s resurgence?
Education
A group of Democratic attorneys general had sued to overturn the Trump administration’s new policy that demanded the past seven years of student application data.

Education
Education secretary has claimed lawyers’ criticisms of her department’s policy changes are motivated by profit
Lawyers have been accused of exploiting parents of children with special needs by the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, who claimed their criticisms of the government’s policy changes were motivated by profit.
Speaking at the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)...

Education
In the National Year of Reading, teachers say a culture of enthusiasm, from dress-up days, story time and book clubs, can reverse a national decline
Ajmal, 7, is an avid fan of the InvestiGators comic books. They feature two crime-busting alligator secret agents called Mango and Brash. “It’s really funny,” he says, then outlines the plot of his current favourite in exhaustive detail.
Wren, 8,...
Education
[New Dawn] Renowned Liberian human rights lawyer and Liberian People’s Party (LPP) political leader, Cllr. Taiwan Saye Gongloe has emphasized the urgent need for a knowledge-based economy in Liberia.

Lifestyle
Nigerian pastor John Anosike – who bid R135 million on the Good Hope Centre – has responded to Gayton McKenzie’s threats with one of his own.

Lifestyle
A white South African expat who lived in the US for over two decades revealed why she chose to move her family back home…

Lifestyle
Viewers of ‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ watched a heartbreaking scene where Musa Mseleku opened up about the curious case of his absent father.
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Sundowns now have one foot in the semi-finals ahead of the second leg next Sunday.

Entertainment
Hundreds of erven were allegedly sold to unsuspecting buyers despite the land belonging to the government.

Entertainment
Samkeliso Mlotshwa testified before Parliament’s ad hoc committee on Friday.

Entertainment
Post Office business rescue practitioners have sent a letter about potential liquidation, but no formal application has been filed.

Science/Tech
Where to lock in, power down, and actually enjoy your business trip.
Science/Tech
Meta plans to remove end-to-end encryption (E2EE) from Instagram direct messages by May 8, 2026. “Very few people were opting in to end-to-end encrypted messaging in DMs, so we’re removing this option from Instagram in the coming months,” says Meta. “Anyone who wants to keep messaging with end-to-end encryption can easily do that on WhatsApp.” The Hacker News reports: The American company first...
Science/Tech
Iranian drone strikes shut down a major helium facility in Qatar, removing about 30% of global helium supply and raising concerns for the semiconductor industry, which relies on the gas for chip fabrication. “QatarEnergy declared force majeure on existing contracts on March 4, freeing it from supply obligations to customers,” reports Tom’s Hardware. The industry outlet Gasworld reports that no...
Science/Tech
AI services may not stay cheap for long, as companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are currently subsidizing usage to rapidly grow market share. As these companies move toward profitability and potential IPOs, Axios reports that investors will likely push them to increase prices and improve margins. An anonymous reader shares an excerpt from the report: Flashback: Silicon Valley has seen this...
Motoring

Motoring
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Motoring
Sanral has announced plans to transform petrol stations along South Africa’s national routes.

Motoring
South Africa’s cheapest electric vehicle costs R100,000 less than the cheapest hybrid.
Health
The American Heart Association advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.
Health
Two recent deaths tied to for-profit clinics in Canada raised concerns about the health effects of having plasma drawn as often as twice a week.
Health
The gas, ethylene oxide, plays a crucial role in sterilizing medical devices. But long-term exposure is linked to several types of cancer and other ailments.
Health
Medicaid is now paying for health care in jails and prisons, helping smooth inmates’ return to the community. Corrections and law enforcement officials say they’re all for it.