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Jake Wightman makes his return to a global podium with world 1500m silver but British team-mate Josh Kerr’s title defence is ruined by injury in Tokyo.

State visits are often seen as an opportunity to exercise “sartorial diplomacy” on the world stage.

Germany says it’s possible to temporarily delay sanctions after E3’s top diplomats hold call with Iranian counterpart.

“That implicates murder statutes under US federal law.”

AI now sits on both sides of the cybersecurity coin. Criminals use it to automate phishing, while defenders rely on it to spot the tiny anomalies humans miss. South African organisations might be tempted to jump in as quickly as possible, but questions of accountability and governance must come first.  “AI isn’t going away, so […]

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is an essential part of sustainable business, helping organisations to manage risk, keep up to date with legislation and ensure that processes are well managed. One of the biggest challenges, however, has always been finding the right skills, as well as in adapting to the changing regulatory landscape. Artificial Intelligence […]

OpenText hosted its Summit Africa 2025 in Sandton on Sept. 4, bringing together customers, partners, and thought leaders to explore how AI, cloud, and secure information management are transforming organisations. Vice-President Tsepa Ramoriting said the event was about “connecting OpenText with its customers” and stressed the importance of skills development and securing structured and...

Artificial intelligence has entered a new era where systems can improve themselves, raising the prospect of superintelligence that could surpass humans across domains, says Daniel Novitzkas, chairman of digital innovation agency Specno. Novitzkas warned that centralised AI controlled by governments and corporations risks concentrating power and reducing human agency. Instead, he advocates for...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Yulia Navalnaya is urging the two laboratories she says found her husband was poisoned to release their findings.

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.

Niger’s army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Tanzania’s 2025 general elections campaign has taken a dramatic turn after the removal of the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT Wazalendo) party’s candidate — former minister and outspoken legislator Luhaga Mpina — from the presidential race.  The decision announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is widely seen as strengthening President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s […]

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has reiterated its concern over the staggering R4.5 billion in unclaimed dividends still sitting idle in South Africa.

Legislators in the United States Senate have hit South Africa with a second proposed bill to compel Washington to review its relations with Pretoria, sanction the ANC, and kick the country out of AGOA.

UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Following a surprise drop in inflation in August, some economists believe South Africa could see two more cuts to interest rates this year.

Mkhwanazi says there should be some intervention in the criminal justice system to avert collapse.

Motau says in phase three, Mkhwanazi will be recalled back, where his testimony will be tested.

The MK Party has questioned the timing of the commission’s commencement

Thapelo Matlala is accused of corruption and interfering in supply chain processes.

A major new update regarding Nasreddine Nabi’s future at Kaizer Chiefs has been revealed. Here’s all of the key details!

After scoring his 50th goal for Real Madrid, how does Kylian Mbappe compare to club legend Cristiano Ronaldo?

The Stormers have secured the services of one of the most influential Springbok forwards this season.

Gianluigi Donnarumma says Man City were the “only option” he wanted to join this summer and he already feels he has been at the club “for many years”.

Donald and Melania Trump began a rare second state visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday with a royal welcome at Windsor Castle.

Activists marked Donald Trump’s second UK visit with large protests, projecting giant images of him and Jeffrey Epstein on to Windsor Castle.

The single will be released this Friday.

Samsung’s flagship soundbar system sounds as excellent as ever, filling rooms with massive Dolby Atmos goodness.

A senior executive at a major e-mobility company believes imported EVs should be sold on their own merits — not through special tax treatment.

Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, management and innovation solutions, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) has partnered with Rimini Street to provide support for its SAP ECC 6.0, a strategic move that has helped to fund and accelerate its...

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Newly uncovered report alleges the Touareg will become part of the ID range as the third combustion nameplate after the Polo and Golf to be reimagined as an EV.