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MI5 contractor who gave intelligence to foreign power ‘was insane’
Juan Joseph, a former MI5 IT contractor, shared information with a foreign state but was found “not guilty by reason of insanity” by a jury.
FRIDAY, 20 MARCH 2026, 18:05

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Juan Joseph, a former MI5 IT contractor, shared information with a foreign state but was found “not guilty by reason of insanity” by a jury.

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Martial arts icon remembered for decades of action and influence

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Trent Alexander-Arnold’s omission from Thomas Tuchel’s biggest England squad is the latest blow to his stop-start international career and casts huge doubt on his hopes of playing at the World Cup.

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Martin Hewitt had been tasked with cutting the numbers trying to get to the UK in small boats.

South Africa
Mozambique has established a dedicated national agency to lead its digital transformation agenda, alongside a new National Commission for Artificial Intelligence, following deliberations at a recent Council of Ministers meeting. The announcement was made by Minister of State Administration and government spokesperson Inocêncio Impissa at a press conference following the meeting. The Digital...

South Africa
Kenya and the European Union have strengthened their digital partnership with a focus on building secure and future-ready digital infrastructure, following discussions at the EU-Kenya Tech Business Offer Forum held March 18 in Nairobi. Speaking at the forum, Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui emphasized Kenya’s commitment to aligning national priorities […]

South Africa
Rwanda has unveiled a national Digital Public Infrastructure strategy aimed at improving how institutions share data, deliver services and support digital innovation, with officials saying the initiative will also accelerate the country’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. The strategy was introduced during Rwanda’s first DPI Day, held March 9 and organized by the Rwanda Information Society […]

South Africa
A Tshwane University of Technology artificial intelligence expert is representing the institution at a World Bank Group regional consultation in Pretoria this week, contributing to the analytical framework for the upcoming World Development Report 2026, themed “Artificial Intelligence for Development.” Prof. Anish Kurien, acting director of the TUT AI Hub, is participating in the consultation, […]

World
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has said that she wishes she had never met late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
World
Defence lawyers for the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit called for him to be acquitted of charges of raping four women.

World
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

World
Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treasury Department.

Africa
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.

Africa
Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

Africa
The deal came as part of the president’s state visit to the UK – the first by a west African leader in 37 years.

Africa
President Idris Mahamat Déby orders the military to be on high alert and retaliate against further attacks.

Business
Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

Business
Cape Town is getting a R230 million ‘parking lot’ with the V&A Waterfront announcing plans to build a new superyacht marina aimed at servicing the global elite.

Business
People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

Business
Batches of a popular antacid are being pulled from shelves across South Africa, adding to a growing list of product recalls this year.

Politics
Madlanga Commissioner Sesi Baloyi has warned Sgt Nkosi that obstructing proceedings is an offence.

Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa officiates title deed handover ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal

Politics
Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi accused of political interference in a multimillion-rand security tender.

Politics
Sgt Fannie Nkosi is back in the hot seat at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.

Sport
England manager Thomas Tuchel explains his decisions for selecting Manchester United players Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo for his upcoming camp. He also says it was a “tough decision” to not include Trent Alexander-Arnold in the expanded 35-man squad.The Three Lions continue their World Cup preparations with friendlies at Wembley Stadium against Uruguay on 27 March and Japan on 31...

Sport
Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey and Scotland winger Kyle Steyn are shortlisted for the 2026 Six Nations Player of the championship award.

Sport
Sheffield Wednesday supporters thought they had won the war. But another battle for their has begun. This time with the EFL.

Sport
The dawning of a ‘new era’ at the Sharks has brought about another big change as one of their longest-serving coaches has been axed.
Education
[Liberian Observer] As excitement builds for the 2025/2026 National High School Kickball and Football Championship at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, Liberia is witnessing more than just another sporting event. What will unfold on the fields of the SKD Sports Complex is a powerful demonstration of how sports and education can work together to shape the future of a nation.
Education
[Nyasa Times] The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) has raised the alarm over what it calls systematic exclusion from crucial government negotiations on salaries and conditions of service–warning that secondary school teachers are being sidelined in decisions that directly affect their livelihoods.
Education
The Ivy League school had won in court last year. The two sides had been in talks to negotiate a settlement.
Education
[This Day] The Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex will come alive today and tomorrow as some of Lagos’s finest sporting schools converge for the 3rd edition of The Athletics School Games (TASG).
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Iconic figure Chuck Norris has suddenly passed away at the age of 86, and here is what we know about the cause of death.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died.

Entertainment
The actor’s family confirmed in a statement on Friday.

Entertainment
The Lions are hoping to produce a consistent performance as they target an important win in their URC match against Edinburgh.

Entertainment
The police officer was questioned about a message he sent to the slain artist’s friend three days after the killing.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 21 March 2026.
Science/Tech
At a number of companies, employees compete on leaderboards to show how much A.I. they’re using. They’re racking up big bills along the way.

Science/Tech
Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.
Science/Tech
A review of the betting market’s social media feeds found it has published hundreds of false and misleading posts.
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: Fan Xinquan, a retired electronics worker in Beijing, has recently started raising a “lobster,” hoping that the AI agent he has been training can help organize his specialized industry knowledge better than chatbots like DeepSeek. “OpenClaw can actually help you accomplish many practical things,” the 60-year-old said at a recent event hosted by...

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

Motoring
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency has been silent on its decision to issue a tender for a private contractor to enforce South Africa’s new traffic laws.

Motoring
One South African company is taking full advantage of the consumer shift towards more affordable Chinese cars.
Motoring

Health
UK scientists have grown fully functioning food pipes and successfully transplanted them into mini pigs, paving the way for human trials.
Health
Affordable Care Act enrollment has dropped across the United States since the enhanced federal subsidies expired. But New Mexico has record numbers of people signing up.

Health
Mark McNamee did not know he had meningitis until he woke up in hospital after being in an induced coma.
Health
An editor on the limits of shyness in the face of serious disease.