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Indonesian volcano spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again
Following a series of eruptions three weeks ago, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun spewing hot ash and lava again.
TUESDAY, 08 JULY 2025, 07:13
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Following a series of eruptions three weeks ago, Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun spewing hot ash and lava again.
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Trump says Ukraine is ‘getting hit very hard’ and has to be able to defend itself.
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US President Donald Trump, hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, said the US had scheduled talks with Iran and indicated progress on a controversial effort to relocate Palestinians out of Gaza.
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Developing nations at the Brics summit on Monday brushed away an accusation from President Donald Trump that they are “anti-American,” with Brazil’s president saying the world does not need an emperor after the US leader threatened extra tariffs on the bloc.
South Africa
The City of Joburg has been cracking down on illegal occupations in hijacked buildings.
South Africa
The illegal miners will also be charged with contravening immigration laws.
South Africa
They found it to be true that there’s racial profiling and racial action taken against black doctors
South Africa
Mengo has previously testified that the alleged advances were unwanted.
World
The two leaders’ meeting came with no sign of a breakthrough yet in the latest round of Israel-Hamas negotiations in Qatar.
World
In the fertile central region, the fights between herders and farmers for land access has become violent. We go to one village where over 160 people were killed in what villagers say was an effort to drive them off their farms.
World
Families in the U.S. and much of the world are having so few babies, national populations are set to shrink and age. The trend is changing American politics and fueling the rise of global populism.
World
Battles between herders and farmers over access to land in Nigeria’s fertile central region have led to violent clashes and no easy answers.
Africa
A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
Africa
South Africa begin the defence of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco.
Africa
Nigeria’s football federation has “not done enough” to ensure its women’s team remain ahead of their competition in Africa, claims Desire Oparanozie.
Africa
A provincial police chief says the gangs are helping to fund the minister’s political career.
Business
Hopes for a turnaround to South Africa’s sluggish growth in the first half of the year have been dealt a significant blow with the United States’ latest tariff announcement.
Business
Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.
Business
The first part of the final report into the Post Office IT scandal is due to be published at midday.
Business
The US will impose a 30% on South African goods less than a month from now, as the world’s largest economy looks to narrow its trade deficit.
Politics
The committee has decided to review the medical parole system
Politics
Sbusiso Ncengwa has been sentenced to 25 years for pleading guilty to murdering Sindiso Magaqa.
Politics
Ramaphosa declared the mourning period and accorded Mabuza state funeral category two.
Politics
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has dismissed the allegations as baseless.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs are linked with the likes of Percy Tau, Monnapule Saleng and Fiston Mayele. So, who will they NOT be signing?
Sport
Betway Premiership powerhouse Orlando Pirates have a pending annoucement to make. Abdoulaye Mariko is wearing the black and red tracksuit.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced six new players. Here’s how they could line up for the 2025/26 PSL season.
Sport
Orlando Pirates sixth departure is imminent. This player is actively searching for a new club with several clubs making enquiries already.
Education
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Uganda will need to increase its education budget by a staggering 440 percent if it is to provide quality education for its fast-growing population and meet its 2040 development targets, a new report has revealed.
Education
[Dabanga] Wad Madani / Khartoum — Sudan Media Forum Joint Editing Room – Compiled by Sudans Reporters
Education
Jewish and Israeli students had sued the school, saying they faced severe and pervasive discrimination on campus.
Education
A student who paid thousands for a tech boot camp said it was “a Caltech program in name only.”
Lifestyle
Is the past finally catching up with businesswoman and ‘tenderpreneur’ MaMkhize? Here’s why many think so…
Lifestyle
Time is up? MaMkhize has seemingly responded to the bombshell allegations by KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Entertainment
Entertainment
Elon Musk claimed Friday that xAI’s chatbot Grok has been “significantly improved,” but early reactions suggest otherwise. Several recent responses from Grok, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), have sparked alarm for promoting partisan talking points and antisemitic stereotypes. Musk offered no specifics on the upgrades but had previously criticized Grok’s training data as containing […]
Entertainment
Pan-African banking group Ecobank has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud aimed at transforming financial services across Africa. The collaboration will use artificial intelligence, cloud computing and advanced analytics to enhance digital banking, streamline payments and expand financial inclusion. A key focus is improving remittance and payment systems by leveraging Google...
Entertainment
With over 600 million Africans lacking electricity and 900 million without clean cooking, the continent faces a pressing energy challenge. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key solution, offering ways to modernize infrastructure, reduce project timelines and expand access. At the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference, set for Sept. 29–Oct. […]
Science/Tech
If your business needs a new mobile app in 2025, you should partner with Codehesion.
Science/Tech
Wimbledon’s use of AI-powered electronic line-calling has sparked backlash from players who say the system made several incorrect calls, affecting match outcomes and creating accessibility issues. “This is the first year the prestigious tennis tournament, which is still ongoing, replaced human line judges, who determine if a ball is in or out, with an electronic line calling system (ELC),”...
Science/Tech
Fubo has agreed to pay $3.4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit (PDF) accusing it of illegally sharing usersâ(TM) personally identifiable information and video viewing history with advertisers without consent, allegedly violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). Ars Technica reports: As reported by Cord Cutters News this week, instead of going to trial, Fubo reached a settlement...
Science/Tech
Following a week of X and YouTube complaints, Apple has further reduced the transparency of its Liquid Glass design in the latest iOS 26 developer beta, making navigation bars, buttons, and tabs more opaque to improve readability. The Verge reports: “iOS 26 beta 3 completely nerfs Liquid Glass,” AppleTrack developer Sam Kohl says in a post on X. “It looks so much cheaper now and feels like...
Motoring
The annual Classic Car Show took place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, where a selection of classic cars was on show.
Motoring
Motoring
Motoring
Health
Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to Russian-occupied areas in his kitted out mobile clinic
Health
New restrictions on Covid shots run counter to scientific evidence, the groups said.
Health
Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease
Health
The health secretary has used peer pressure to persuade food makers to nix synthetic dyes. The candy industry is holding out, arguing American consumers like bright sweets.
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.