Seven miners shot dead in Nigeria’s restive Plateau, youth group, official say
Seven people were shot dead in an overnight attack at a mining site in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, a local youth group and a state official said on Friday.
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Kaizer Chiefs are currently third on the Betway Premiership log after 14 games, but have they improved or not from last season?
News24 | There is no ‘rupture’ in the world order, says Lagarde
The current world order is changing but its transformation is not a rupture, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Friday, pushing back on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s argument that “we are in the midst of a rupture”.
Kunene clashes with Morero over suspended bus services
City of Johannesburg transport MMC Kenny Kunene has come out guns blazing over the continued suspension of feeder bus services, primarily affecting Soweto commuters.
To Lam wins new term to rule Vietnam for the next five years
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam was reappointed on Friday as head of the ruling Communist Party for the next five years after a unanimous vote by its central committee, as he pledged to turbocharge growth in the export-reliant nation.
Syrian government says it controls prison in Raqqa with Islamic State-linked detainees
Syria’s Interior Ministry said on Friday it had taken over al-Aktan prison in the city of Raqqa in northeastern Syria, a facility that was formerly under the control of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
China rejects UN experts’ concerns for alleged forced labour in Xinjiang
China defended its human rights record on Friday after UN experts said alleged forced labour involving Uyghurs and Tibetans in the Xinjiang region and other parts of China might amount to “enslavement”.
Worst-case scenario for taxpayers in South Africa ruled out
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana ruled out any major tax changes in next month’s budget and stressed the importance of keeping fiscal consolidation on track.
Wolves reject Leeds bid for striker Strand Larsen
Leeds United fail with a bid to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
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Strolling through Cape Town with a young American friend in January 2026, it dawns on me that Otis Redding was wrong. Everything’s changed. Nothing’s remained the same.
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New Mercedes W17 F1 cars make on-track debut at Silverstone
Mercedes unveiled its 2026 F1 car, the AMG F1 W17 E Performance, at Silverstone, featuring a lighter and narrower chassis designed for upcoming technical changes.
Mr Price under siege
Mr Price is getting hammered for its controversial acquisition of German-based retailer NKD Group, with many stakeholders slating the decision.
Steenhuisen eyes third term as DA leader
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With over 2.5 million monthly readers, Daily Investor is the go-to place for breaking financial news and informative investment features.
Aphiwe Sithole takes us behind-the-scenes of Afrikaans TV drama
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JUMBO DEBATE: Elephant hunting in Botswana is not in crisis — the data denies it
The societal reverence around elephants requires an unbiased examination of the data and an open discussion among all parties as it relates to their management, especially in countries such as Botswana with large elephant populations that significantly affect human livelihoods.
WATCH LIVE | Memorial service for 14 pupils killed in Vanderbijlpark scholar transport accident
A memorial service is being held for the 14 pupils who died in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash.
Watch: Drone footage shows scale of one illegal waste dump
Hundreds of illegal dumps are operating across England, including at least 11 so-called “super sites” containing tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish, a BBC investigation has found.
Why Rams will halt my old friend’s journey to brink of Super Bowl
NFL analyst Phoebe Schecter explains why she feels Los Angeles will deny Seattle’s British coach a spot in Super Bowl 60, and reacts to Buffalo’s coaching change.
News24 | Extradition illegal, but trial to continue against Magashule aide – ConCourt
Moroadi Cholota, the former personal assistant to disgraced former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule, has suffered a setback in the Constitutional Court when her prosecution was given the go-ahead, set to be heard in the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein.