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England defender Jess Carter says she did not want to leave her hotel room after receiving racist messages online during Euro 2025.

The star’s latest album, Britpop, debuts at number one, giving Williams his 16th solo UK chart-topper.

The preliminary report into the crash that left 45 people dead finds evidence of a fracture more than two hours earlier.

Labour MPs have strong views on whether Burnham should be Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election.

The department says this will help monitor the movement of impounded vehicles.

RelyComply has partnered with Ozow, a South African payments company, to simplify and secure the onboarding process for merchants, enabling more businesses to begin transacting with confidence. The partnership comes as South Africa’s payments landscape continues to evolve, with account-to-account, mobile and voucher payments becoming part of daily life. As digital payment activity increases,...

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe says artificial intelligence and machine-learning-based solutions are becoming central to the evolution of its operating model as telecom operators face rising pressure on costs and service quality. In its latest financial communication, the company said AI will support the development of more autonomous networks that can self-configure, self-optimize and self-repair...

When Angola’s lawmakers drafted a proposed Artificial Intelligence Act late last year, they included a provision that could reshape how AI regulation works far beyond the country’s borders. Under the draft, any AI system that “affects the public interest of Angola or the rights of Angolan citizens” would fall under Angolan jurisdiction, regardless of where […]

He also met his counterpart from Israel which has recognised the independence of the breakaway region.

An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.

It’s the first time representatives from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington have come together since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Lam, 68, pledged to accelerate economic growth and was reappointed unanimously by the 180-member Central Committee at the conclusion of the National Party Congress.

Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.

The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country’s heritage.

Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Grocery shopping with a couple who bought all their supplies yearly rather than weekly.

Etwatwa Crossing will open in the second half of 2026, bringing formal retail to a historically underserved community.

Barloworld has officially been acquired by a consortium led by Saudi Arabian investors, and is set to delist from the JSE next week.

Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Thembeka Ngcukaitobi is representing Julius Malema.

Cholota says that the state humiliated her during her extradition.

Mlambo says Cholota’s extradition was unlawful but does not bar the High Court from prosecuting.

Trials providing supporters with the option to drink alcohol in the stands at Women’s Super League games receives positive feedback on fan safety.

Reports suggest Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is homesick amid links to Manchester United.

Oliver Glasner says he is “100% committed” to Crystal Palace for the remainder of his time as manager of the club.

Orlando Pirates will be without Masindi Nemtajela for their Betway Premiership clash with Sekhukhune United on Saturday.

Residents across Cape Town’s northern suburbs and surrounds will soon see a change to their weekly recycling routine.

Nando’s has thrown shade at its fast food rival, Steers, after the latter was accused of exploiting its employees…

Julius Malema’s sentencing will continue at the East London magistrates’ court in April.

More than 60 heads of state attended the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in 2026, with the theme A Spirit of Dialogue.​​

The magistrate postponed the trial to April for final arguments.

The ‘Night Edition’ comprises a comprehensive suite of high-gloss black elements.

US Customs and Border Protection is paying General Dynamics to create prototype “quantum sensors,” to be used with an AI database to detect fentanyl and other narcotics.

For much of crypto’s history, success was measured by one thing: price. Buy early, hold through volatility, and wait for the next cycle to do the work. That approach built fortunes, but in 2026, it is no longer enough for a growing number of investors. The crypto market has matured. Sharp rallies still happen, but […]

TikTok’s new age-detection tech seems like a better solution than automatically banning youth accounts. But experts say it still requires social platforms to surveil users more closely.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

This South African airport saw a record-breaking 11 million passengers board flights last year.

Big changes are coming for the scholar transport industry in South Africa.

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Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women’s rights and sex education.

The CQC finds that only minimal improvements have been made at two NHS hospitals.