Sudan’s Silent Scourge
The war in Sudan, which has escalated into a major humanitarian crisis, has largely been overshadowed by global political and military developments in Europe, the Americas, and West Asia (the Middle East).
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News24 | North Korea troops choose ‘heroic suicidal explosions’ rather than capture in Russia’s war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed Pyongyang’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, vowing to help Moscow achieve victory in its “sacred” war, state media reported.
News24 | Proteas spinner Maharaj returns to India as IPL’s Mumbai replace Santner
The Indian Premier League’s Mumbai Indians have signed South African spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for the injured Mitchell Santner.
News24 | North West municipality awarded R25m contract over the phone, SIU reveals
The Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West granted a service provider a R25-million contract over the phone for the supply of generators for a pump station.
News24 | SA film sets ditch diesel in green energy shift
Solar panels are replacing diesel generators on some major film sets in South Africa, as streaming giants come under growing pressure to clean up one of the film industry’s dirtiest habits – its addiction to diesel generators.
Fresh inquiry into Malawi military plane crash to exhume Chilima and eight victims
More than a year after the fatal Malawi Defence Force plane crash that killed Saulos Chilima, lawmakers have ordered forensic exhumations amid lingering questions over the official findings
News24 | Bellarmine Mugabe fined R600k, to be deported after Hyde Park shooting
Bellarmine Mugabe, 29, the son of the late former Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe, has been fined R600 000 and will be deported from South Africa after he was convicted in connection with a shooting that left his gardener wounded.
Who decides if you’re South African?
A chance encounter with a man called Jonty got me thinking. Is South African identity something you’re born into, something you earn, or something you simply claim?
Iran’s Lego offensive vs NED’s butt-naked demonocracy wars
The Lego blocks have done what a thousand NGO reports cannot do. They have made it clear that the emperor is butt naked.
‘No one asked us’: West Coast fishers oppose offshore oil and gas development
From Doringbaai to Port Nolloth, West Coast communities are pushing back against mining and offshore oil and gas expansion. Residents, activists and fishers say consultation processes fail local people while environmental degradation and economic inequality continue to deepen
News24 | Johannesburg mom faces bankruptcy over R2.9m water bill
Experts say a leak this size on her property is unlikely, while the City insists on 50% payment before engaging in dispute resolution.
Epson introduces LifeStudio projectors and EcoTank Home and Business printers for creativity, immersive entertainment, and everyday productivity
New Lifestudio™ projectors, EcoTank printers, and the Creative Corner platform empower users to unlock their potential, from immersive home entertainment to sustainable business growth. Epson, a global technology leader, has unveiled a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to empower the dynamic lifestyles of modern consumers and small to mid-sized businesses. The launch introduces the new […]
News24 | These are Joburg’s best dining spots, according to 30 000 voters
The Luxe Awards, founded by Chad Fourie, introduced a People’s Choice category in which 30 000 diners in Johannesburg voted for their favourite restaurants.
News24 | ‘Still innocent. I’m still not afraid’: Ex-FBI chief Comey defiant after 2nd US charge
The US Justice Department brought criminal charges against James Comey for a second time, accusing the former FBI director of threatening US President Donald Trump by posting a photo of seashells arranged to show the numbers “86 47”.
News24 | IPL cricketer faces action over vaping incident
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag could face disciplinary action from India’s cricket board after he was seen vaping in the dressing room during his team’s win over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
China’s rural vitalisation strategy is reshaping the future of global development
Having declared a victory over absolute poverty at the start of the decade, Beijing did not simply declare the mission accomplished and move on
UN reform: Tackling three interrelated challenges
The UN faces a pivotal moment. To stay relevant and advance human rights, reform must move beyond basic housekeeping. It should be based on fairness, inclusivity, and efficiency
America’s budget airline bailout: Spirit was the start, not the story
The same administration that campaigned against government intervention in markets is considering a taxpayer-funded airline purchase using emergency defense authority.