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Across Africa, political communication is rapidly moving online. Advocacy groups and public institutions now rely heavily on digital platforms to reach voters. Social media advertising, sponsored search results, and targeted display campaigns allow political messages to spread quickly across borders and demographics. Recent elections across the continent have highlighted how digital platforms...
When Benin national Kémi Séba appeared in a South African court earlier this week, it may have seemed like an isolated legal moment, another controversial activist facing scrutiny far from home. But that reading misses the bigger picture. His presence here is not accidental; it is a reflection of a deeper, more consequential struggle unfolding […]
Across Africa, the rapid growth of digital connectivity is reshaping economies, industries, and everyday life. From mobile banking in Kenya to tech startups in Nigeria and South Africa’s expanding digital media sector, internet access has become central to the continent’s economic development. As governments and businesses invest in digital infrastructure, millions more Africans are joining […]
‘We shouldn’t fold our arms and say the government should do it,’ says William Baloyi
Bernard Parker has been tasked with guiding the club to victory in the Nedbank Cup final when they meet Durban City at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday
Across Africa, the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure is transforming how businesses operate. From Lagos to Nairobi and Cape Town, companies are embracing remote work and cloud-based collaboration at unprecedented levels. The shift is being driven by expanding internet connectivity, the rise of tech startups, and increasing demand for flexible work environments across the continent. […]
After years of searching for a job with no luck, a 35-year-old engineering graduate found solace in a male-dominated world
Boxing manager Andile “Black Buffalo” Mshumpela says one cannot give up on a human being just because they are going through a rough patch.
England defender John Stones will leave Manchester City in the summer.
BBC Verify looks into some of the statements the prime minister made about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.
The terms associated with credit and debt aren’t always easy to grasp
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria will start to cut its grant support to South Africa in just two years, with its final grant ending in eight years. Some experts are worried the government isn’t doing enough to plan for it
“Despite mitigating factors and a well-reasoned body of jurisprudence, the court handed down a direct prison sentence, a move that has stunned the community and sparked calls for an urgent appeal.”
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it quit OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.
The head of Israel’s Mossad has praised the spy agency’s “groundbreaking” operations in the war against Iran and Hezbollah, saying it acquired intelligence “from the heart of the enemy’s secrets”.
The group confirmed planting a car bomb that exploded outside a Belfast police station
Residents of a 100-year-old ‘dry’ Cape Town suburb are mobilising to protect their alcohol-free legacy after a major retailer applied for a liquor licence.
Trump rejects Iran’s proposal and demands immediate nuclear talks as tensions rise
Artificial intelligence is showing up more often across South Africa’s digital services. Not always in obvious ways. In many cases, it is added quietly, as platforms try to keep up with higher usage and less predictable demand. One place this is becoming noticeable is online gaming. In some systems, AI roulette is used in the background to […]