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CANDID REVIEW: Proteas Women fine-tune tactical blueprint ahead of T20 World Cup
The Proteas women are genuine contenders in international cricket and a side few opponents can afford to underestimate. Yet head coach Mandla Mashimbyi admits that ‘We haven’t been great on the field’.

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Green victory shows insurgent parties are here to stay
The party’s historic win in Gorton and Denton by-election is clearest sign yet of changing political landscape.
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South Africa
South African Researcher Develops AI Career Guidance Framework Tailored to Under-Resourced Universities
Research conducted through Nelson Mandela University has produced an artificial intelligence framework specifically designed to address the career guidance gap facing students at South Africa’s under-resourced universities — many of whom arrive having never received any professional career counseling. Dr. Nosipho Mavuso, who lectures in information technology at Walter Sisulu University in...

South Africa
Ethiopia Launches University AI Platform to Cultivate Homegrown Tech Innovation
Ethiopia has officially launched the University Innovation Platform for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative developed in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme aimed at positioning the country as a continental hub for AI-based solutions. The platform is designed to equip young people with practical AI skills, transform academic research into innovative projects, and...

South Africa
African Development Bank, UNDP Launch $10 Billion AI Initiative Targeting 40 Million Jobs by 2035
The African Development Bank Group and the United Nations Development Programme have launched a joint initiative to mobilize up to $10 billion by 2035 to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across Africa, with a target of unlocking 40 million new jobs on the continent. The AI 10 Billion Initiative was announced during the Nairobi AI Forum […]

South Africa
Zambia Moves to Build Local-Language AI Ecosystem With New Industry Report and Cross-Sector Dialogue
Leaders from technology, finance, manufacturing, agriculture and the broader innovation ecosystem gathered recently in Zambia for an industry dialogue and report launch focused on advancing artificial intelligence adoption — with a particular emphasis on localizing the technology for Zambian languages. The event, convened by BongoHive, marked the official launch of a new report developed in […]

World
‘Obnoxious’ AI chatbot talked about its mother, customers say
Australian supermarket giant Woolworths tweaks its AI-powered assistant after users said it gave them the “ick”.
World
News24 | Former Nepal police chief Khapung ordered use of deadly force on protesters – BBC report
Nepal’s former police chief ordered the use of lethal force during the September 2025 anti-corruption protests, a BBC investigation revealed.

World
Pakistan defence minister says country in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan after strikes
The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.

World
As U.S. and Iran wrap latest round of nuclear talks, Trump weighs his options
President Trump weighs his military options in Iran as his administration continues negotiating over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Africa
Malawi’s new government drops corruption cases against senior officials
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Africa
At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says
This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Africa
Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Business
Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

Business
American retail giant opening more stores in South Africa
Walmart will expand its presence in the country, with a new store set to open on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at Eastpoint Shopping Centre in Boksburg.
Business
Business

Politics
DA opens nominations for top leadership posts
DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau says the nomination window runs until the 23rd of March.

Politics
EThekwini expands to 112 wards after Council endorses
The municipality says the extra ward will be located in the northern region of the Municipality.

Politics
Geordin Hill-Lewis accepts nomination to succeed John Steenhuisen as DA leader
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga put his hand up for the federal chair position held by Ivan Meyer

Politics
Msimanga puts hand up for DA federal chairperson position
Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga addressed a media briefing at the Union Buildings.

Sport
‘He’s broken pixels!’ Extraordinary six from Brook crashes into stadium screen
Harry Brook hits a humongous six for England against New Zealand, as the ball flies over the square leg before crashing into the stadium screen at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Sport
I can still thrive for Wales despite size – Murray
Scarlets back Blair Murray is confident that he can win back his starting spot with Wales despite concerns over his size.

Sport
‘We’re determined to push forward’ – Borthwick wants England’s response
England head coach Steve Borthwick says he is feeling the “disappointment” and “frustration” more than any England supporter after back-to-back defeats in the Six Nations against Scotland and Ireland.

Sport
‘You’re joking!’ – Buttler’s ‘miserable run’ continues with two-ball duck
Jos Buttler’s T20 World Cup struggles continue as the England batter is caught behind for a two-ball duck against New Zealand, making it five consecutive innings without reaching double figures with the bat.
Education
Liberia: Enrollment Is Rising, but Are Liberian Students Learning?
[Liberian Observer] Since the end of the civil war, Liberia has made determined efforts to rebuild its education system. Schools have been reopened across the country, classrooms constructed, and thousands of children who once had no access to schooling are now enrolled. These achievements deserve recognition. After years when education nearly collapsed, restoring access was both urgent and...
Education
Liberia: Terrence Baller Leads Effort Baptist School Student Council
[Liberian Observer] The campus of Effort Baptist Church School buzzed with energy and excitement on Friday as 12th grader Terrence Baller of the Student Unification Party (SUP) was elected President of the Student Council in what school authorities hailed as a free, fair, and transparent process.
Education
Liberia: Enforcement Is Welcome. Now Make It the Rule
[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Education has acted in the St. Theresa Convent case. A fine has been imposed. A nationwide ban has been issued. Disciplinary proceedings have been ordered. Enforcement has finally followed controversy.
Education
Liberia: MOE Fines St. Teresa Convent, Bans Christoph Over Safeguarding Breach
[Liberian Observer] The Ministry of Education has imposed a LRD 500,000 fine on St. Teresa Convent Catholic School, ordered disciplinary proceedings against supervising staff, and issued a nationwide ban preventing Liberian rapper Christoph the Change from performing at school-related events for the remainder of the academic year, concluding that a February 7 performance constituted a serious...

Lifestyle
Another one! Sne Mseleku’s third pregnancy shocker
Sne Mseleku took a pregnancy test in the presence of MaCele, which confirmed that she is expecting her third child.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
US to increase Afrikaner refugee intake, erect processing ‘village’
The White House has approved plans to fast track over 4 000 Afrikaner refugee resettlementapplications each month. Here’s how…
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘There is no pressure’, says Pirates’ Sibisi ahead of Soweto derby
“There is no pressure; we have been in this situation before at the beginning of the season,” said Sibisi.

Entertainment
Volvo expands XC40 lineup with new B3 Essential derivative
Priced from R750 000, the new derivative includes a comprehensive five-year/100 000km maintenance plan and warranty.

Entertainment
Environment minister outlines bold 100-day agenda to balance conservation with economic growth
Aucamp says environmental protection and economic development are not at odds

Entertainment
Red tide leaves fishing communities struggling to survive
The red tide crisis is unfolding against a broader backdrop of systemic exclusion facing South Africa’s small-scale fishers.
Science/Tech
Microsoft: Computer Programming Is Dying, Long Live AI Literacy
theodp writes: On Tuesday, Microsoft GM of Education and Workforce Policy (and former Code.org Chief Academic Officer) Pat Yongpradit posted an obituary of sorts for coders. “Computer programmers and software developers are codified differently in the BLS [Bureau of Labor Statistics] data,” Yongpradit wrote. “The modern AI-infused world needs less computer programmers (coders) and more software...

Science/Tech
Six planets due to parade across night sky in rare celestial spectacle
Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at same time in curved line across sky
Six planets are set to parade across the sky this weekend in a rare celestial spectacle, experts have said.
For the next few days, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Neptune and Uranus will all be visible at the same time in the night sky – although binoculars or a telescope will be...
Science/Tech
Your Smart TV May Be Crawling the Web for AI
Bright Data, a company that operates one of the world’s largest residential proxy networks, has been running an SDK inside smart TV apps that turns those devices into nodes for web crawling — collecting data used by AI companies, among other clients — and most consumers have had no idea it was happening. The company has published more than 200 first-party apps to LG’s app store alone and still...
Science/Tech
OpenAI Raises $110 Billion in the Largest Private Funding Round Ever
OpenAI has closed what is now the largest private financing in history — a $110 billion round at a $730 billion pre-money valuation that more than doubles the $40 billion raise it completed just a year ago, itself a record for a private tech company at the time. Amazon invested $50 billion, SoftBank put in $30 billion, and Nvidia committed $30 billion, and additional investors are expected to...
Motoring

Motoring
Bad news for petrol prices this March, international airport to be rebuilt, and big changes for minibus taxis
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
Motoring
Motoring

Health
Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care
Birmingham Children’s Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.
Health
C.D.C.’s New Acting Director Draws Unexpected Praise From Agency Staff
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccine, winning over some agency employees.

Health
‘Midwives didn’t listen’ says premature baby’s mum
Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
Health
‘The Pitt’ Is Showing Us the Complicated Reality of Psychosis
Subtle signs of mental distress often emerge before severe symptoms.