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BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Caffeine’s supply chain complications
There are 80,000 different combinations of drinks to choose from at Starbucks. Little wonder that in the US they have recently had major supply chain problems.
THURSDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2026, 22:06
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There are 80,000 different combinations of drinks to choose from at Starbucks. Little wonder that in the US they have recently had major supply chain problems.

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The actors and singer talk to the BBC at the UK premiere of Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights.
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Some young people, who should be the pulse of township life, are languishing in drug addiction. Here’s one nyaope addict’s story.
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Three weeks have passed since regions in Limpopo and Mpumalanga were struck by extreme flooding. On a visit to Limpopo villages affected by the disaster, Daily Maverick witnessed not only the destruction wrought by the storms, but the resilience of communities looking out for their own.

South Africa
Fifth Bantu Church of Christ Bishop John Bolana dies at 82 in Gqeberha after short illness.

South Africa
The two have requested to testify virtually citing serious security concerns.

South Africa
The operation aims to re-establish regulation and professionalism in the scholar transport sector.

South Africa
The devastated victims, including the elderly, say they depend on donations from locals for food.
World
Being the richest person on the planet is apparently not worth it for Elon Musk.

World
Italy’s Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades.
World
The son of Norway’s future queen on Thursday denied that he had ever drugged anyone, after a woman he is accused of raping said she had “probably ingested something” beforehand.

World
Between war, protests and government crackdowns, the filmmakers raced to finish and smuggle their portrait of Tehran’s underground arts scene to the prestigious film festival.

Africa
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it’s feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

Africa
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Africa
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 – the latest batch of files show.

Africa
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.

Business
Seventy workers at the Staffordshire site were put on temporary leave last year due to slow demand.

Business
Some 109 jobs will be cut at the company’s headquarters and distribution centre in Scotland.

Business
An international giant has broken ground on a R2 billion investment in South Africa, a new malting facility in the best-run municipality in Gauteng.

Business
The steel structure was lowered into place at the new reservoir in a 72-hour continuous operation.

Politics
Kohler-Barnard says she ended up reporting him to the Public Protector.

Politics
Kohler-Barnard testified before the Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday.

Politics
Brigadier Matjeng’s testimony at Madlanga Commission will resume on Friday.

Politics
Kohler-Barnard, who is a member of Parliament, is testifying before the Ad Hoc committee.

Sport
Jack Draper cruises to an emphatic victory on his long-awaited return from injury to give Great Britain the lead over Norway in Davis Cup qualifying.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have the league and CAF Confederation Cup but do they really have a good enough team to win either?

Sport
England Test captain Ben Stokes sustains a facial injury after being struck by a ball while coaching Durham’s academy.

Sport
T20 World Cup co-hosts Sri Lanka ask Pakistan to reverse their refusal to play their group match against India in Colombo.
Education
As head of the New York Foundation for the Arts, he oversaw almost $23 million in grants and helped bring arts education to struggling schools.

Education
Councils call on ministers to write off special educational needs and disability deficits that are predicted to reach £14bn in 2028
Eight in 10 English local authorities will be in effect bankrupted by rising special educational needs spending unless the government introduces significant reforms to the system, council leaders have said.
Councils have called on ministers to write off special...
Education
This group show is less self-conscious than slicker surveys, but its offerings are just as worthwhile.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] AFRICA stands at a pivotal moment in its education journey. Across Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda and other countries across the continent are working to improve their domestic education systems. However, pressures stretch across the entire system, threatening the very heart of education. UNICEF warns that six million more children may be left out of school over the...
Lifestyle
Is SA’s future blue? Cape Town mayor – and potential new DA leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis has responded to questions of a presidential bid.

Lifestyle
Is the grass greener on the other side? Here’s a comparison of the minimum wage in South Africa vs countries where most expats live…
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Lifestyle
The youngest and oldest Kardashian-Jenner sisters mimic the iconic picture of Hollywood stars from yesteryear.

Entertainment
The DA MP still wants an apology from the KZN police commissioner.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 5 February 2026, in our simple daily news update.

Entertainment
A total of R600 000 in jackpots is up for grabs tonight! Here are your winning Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for 5 February 2026.

Entertainment
Transport yourself to a sun-drenched paradise with the timeless classic margarita cocktail.
Science/Tech
Automattic and the Internet Archive have released a free, open-source WordPress plugin that automatically detects broken outbound links on a site and redirects visitors to archived Wayback Machine copies instead of serving them a 404 error. The Internet Archive Wayback Machine Link Fixer, which launched last fall and is available on WordPress.org, runs in the background scanning posts for dead...

Science/Tech
An ape was able to identify the location of imaginary objects in pretend scenarios, researchers find
Whether it’s playing at being doctors or hosting a toy’s tea party, children are adept at engaging in make-believe – now researchers say bonobos can do it too.
While there have been anecdotal reports of apes using imaginary objects, including apparently dragging pretend blocks across the floor,...

Science/Tech
Brain activity suggests newborns can detect and predict patterns relating to rhythm, study says
Newborn babies can anticipate rhythm in pieces of music, researchers have discovered, offering insights into a fundamental human trait.
Babies in the womb begin to respond to music by about eight or nine months, as shown by changes in their heart rate and body movements, said Dr Roberta Bianco, the...
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These swoon-worthy deals on WIRED-tested date night boxes, sex toys, and other gadgets will make your Valentine’s Day extra sweet.

Motoring
Volkswagen’s once-popular city van, the Vivo Xpress, is returning to our roads.
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Health
The government website is meant to connect Americans with drug companies to buy prescriptions directly with their own money. It is not clear how many patients will save money.
Health
Research says that our health can suffer when we don’t experience enough physical contact. Here’s how to get more.
Health
Food makers will now be able to claim that their products have “no artificial colors,” so long as they use dyes that are not petroleum based.
Health
Joseph Yracheta was in charge of a repository that compiled and protected tribal health data. Then its funding was cut.