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A Ugandan court sentenced a man to death on Thursday for killing four young children this month at a nursery school, in an attack that sparked public outrage and concern for pupils’ safety in the East African country.

COSATU says the alliance has played a crucial role in workers rights in the country.

A global community built around AI-assisted software development has expanded into Nigeria, with the inaugural Lagos edition of Café Cursor connecting local developers to an international network that now spans more than 50 cities. Café Cursor is a city-based meetup format built around users of Cursor, an increasingly popular AI code editor that helps developers […]

MENA venture studio DeepMinds has launched DeepX, a regional deep tech venture-building summit aimed at converting scientific research into commercially viable businesses, with its inaugural event held in Algiers this week. The summit brought together researchers, AI experts, policymakers, founders and investors from the United States, Europe, Asia and across Africa. It is supported by […]

Egyptian artificial intelligence startup Sinai.ai has raised $1.45 million in a pre-seed funding round to develop a platform that converts traditional books into interactive digital formats, in a deal led by KAUST Innovation Ventures and DisrupTech Ventures. Maza Ventures, YOUXEL Ventures and a group of angel investors also participated in the round. The company was […]

Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations across the U.S. are expected to draw crowds protesting the Trump administration.

A tech worker in eastern China’s Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.

The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as “piracy”, while Israel’s foreign ministry called the flotilla a “PR stunt”.

The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The unusually forceful intervention highlights concerns about governance in the management of public retirement savings

The blockade comes days after Mali’s defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

From 2 May, Postbank services will no longer be available at Post Office branches, marking a new era for the state-owned bank apart from its old parent.

Outgoing SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says South Africans have an obligation to pay their taxes, but also have the right to demand that their hard-earned money is well spent by the state.

Malatji was cross-examined over his failure to halt the Ad Hoc security contracts.

Mbalula says the ANC is geared up for the elections.

Hlabisa will soon proclaim it and get it certified in the government gazette.

Ntsebeza says most of the cases can never be revived since suspects and witnesses have died.

Who is next in line to coach the Springboks after Rassie Erasmus leaves? Here are three leading candidates for the honour.

Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made a couple of rotational changes to the match-23 for their U20 Rugby Championship encounter against Australia.

First-choice scrum-half Ben Spencer recovers from injury to take his place in Bath’s starting line-up as they travel to Bordeaux-Begles in Sunday’s Champions Cup semi-final.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says he will not select Thembinkosi Lorch in his World Cup squad ahead of other established players.

Josh Groban and Natalie McQueen have been together for over three years.

Singer and songwriter Josh Groban is next to join the privileged few who make it to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the action.

Latest special edition full-size Range Rover slots in below the Black and Platinum as the most “affordable”.

The NICD and NHLS were ordered by the High Court to release personal and medical information related to the Tiger Brands listeriosis outbreak.

“We expect him to be back in the final part of the season, but not for Sunday,” Liverpool boss Slot said.

From tech to home goods, these giftable gadgets are as practical as they are cool.

The music streaming platform will review criteria such as artists’ live dates and social media presence.

For around the same price as a VW Polo, South Africans can have a double-cab bakkie instead.

The rise in affordable new cars in South Africa is putting pressure on the pre-owned market.

Volkswagen is open to sharing its factories with Chinese automakers as the company fights to whittle down production costs and reduce complexity.

The difference between 93 octane and 95 octane petrol comes down to more than just price.

Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.

The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient’s condition is worsening.