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South Africa

NW Police Commissioner praises the arrest of a police officer

Today at 10:42 AM, via SAnews

NW Police Commissioner praises the arrest of a police officer

Acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, has welcomed the arrest of a police constable for murder and housebreaking.

Constable Kutlwano Joy Tshepe (29) was apprehended on Thursday evening in Phokeng. 

This followed allegations that he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house in Roma Section...

South Africa

Communities key in protecting biodiversity economy

Today at 10:35 AM, via SAnews

Communities key in protecting biodiversity economy

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has highlighted the need to safeguard the biodiversity economy through stronger collaboration with communities and traditional authorities.

“Communities are no longer viewed merely as beneficiaries of conservation. Through co-management arrangements and...

South Africa

Hosting the SADC Summit is a testament to eThekwini’s progress

Today at 10:22 AM, via SAnews

Hosting the SADC Summit is a testament to eThekwini’s progress

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the decision to hold the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in eThekwini in August 2026, is an encouraging acknowledgement of the progress the city has made.

“This is a worthy recognition of the progress that has been...

Business

Load shedding warning for South Africa

Today at 10:18 AM, via BusinessTech

Synthesis Power Solutions director and energy expert Thomas Garner says load shedding could return in South Africa.

Business

New social grant for South Africa on the way

Today at 09:00 AM, via BusinessTech

The Department of Social Development has confirmed that a new BIS grant is being processed, with consultations to be finalised in March 2026.

Business

Woolworths under pressure

Today at 08:31 AM, via BusinessTech

Woolworths’ operations have seen sales growth, but the group’s gross profit margin and overall profit have taken a hit.

Education

Somalia: UN Supports Nationwide Labour Rights Education Campaign Led By Somali Trade Unions

Today at 09:09 AM, via AllAfrica

[Shabelle] The Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU), with the support of the United Nations (UN), has rolled out a nationwide labour rights education campaign aimed at enabling workers to understand, reclaim and defend their labour rights while ensuring effective implementation of Somalia’s newly adopted Labour Code, which entered into force after 52 years without comprehensive reform.

Science/Tech

Huawei Launches Enhanced AI-Centric Network Solutions for All Intelligence at MWC 2026

Today at 10:14 AM, via Tech Financials

Huawei released a series of all-scenario U6 GHz products today at MWC Barcelona 2026 to help carriers unlock the full potential of 5G-A and set the stage for a seamless transition to 6G. The company also launched enhanced AI-Centric Network solutions that will help carriers prepare for the agentic era by enabling intelligent services, networks, […]

Science/Tech

South Africa’s Economy Is Picking Up, But Hasn’t Reached A Turning Point Yet – Economist

Today at 09:41 AM, via Tech Financials

In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the turning point in South Africa’s public finances – heralding improved confidence, increased growth and rising infrastructure investment. For over a decade, the size of the deficit and the rise in public debt have been […]