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Trump’s Iran warning sparks outrage

Today at 10:57 AM, via SA People

Trump’s Iran warning raises global concern, with experts cautioning over potential violations of international law.

Top Stories

Africa to pilot bond aimed at formalising artisanal mining

Today at 10:40 AM, via SowetanLIVE

A sustainability bond aimed at integrating artisanal miners into formal supply chains will be piloted by a Canada-based advisory firm and a mid-tier Zambian copper miner this year, the firms said.

World

Morning news brief

Today at 10:47 AM, via NPR

Trump and NATO chief meet to discuss the partnership, attacks continue across the Gulf region despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Iran says ceasefire includes Lebanon, but Israel and Trump say it’s not.

Business

R65 million goodbye for retired Old Mutual CEO

Today at 10:30 AM, via BusinessTech

The latest remuneration report from Old Mutual showed that former CEO Iain Williamson received close to R65 million in single-figure remuneration.

Education

Hasan Piker Can Stream, but Can He Stump?

Today at 01:09 AM, via New York Times

The progressive and popular Twitch streamer, who is controversial with some Democrats, tests his political influence on the 2026 campaign trail.

Education

‘Excessive’ financial risks threaten survival of many English universities, report warns

Today at 01:01 AM, via The Guardian

High levels of borrowing and rapid expansion among dangers identified by Higher Education Policy Institute

Many English universities are taking excessive financial risks that threaten not only their own survival but that of others in the sector, a thinktank has warned.

High levels of borrowing at some institutions and rapid expansion of student numbers are among the dangers identified in a...

Science/Tech

INTERPOL Warning- AI Fraud Now Run Like Startups And SA Businesses Exposed

Today at 10:28 AM, via Tech Financials

Fraud has entered a new phase. What was once opportunistic cybercrime is now operating as a coordinated, technology-driven system. A new global threat assessment from Interpol warns that financial fraud has evolved into one of the fastest-growing forms of transnational organised crime, now sitting at the centre of criminal ecosystems enabled by AI, low-cost tools […]

Science/Tech

Cyber vendors must step up to support local youth

Today at 10:13 AM, via ITWeb

If SA can tap the massive pool of unemployed youth, it could help solve the global cyber security skills shortage. But it needs everyone to pull together.

Science/Tech

The Agentic AI Era Demands New Entry-Level Roles. Are SA Companies Creating Them?

Today at 10:00 AM, via Tech Financials

With all the speculation about AI eliminating entry-level jobs, it is no wonder young South Africans are anxious about launching their careers. This anxiety is entirely understandable. According to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey from Statistics South Africa, the official unemployment rate stood at 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, with 7.8 million […]

Health

Escaping the manosphere

Yesterday at 19:26 PM, via BBC News

Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.