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The latest investment insights and market developments.
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Heat scored a franchise playoff record 23 3-pointers against the Eastern top seed, as Thunder sank Pelicans in the West.
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Over 100 students arrested at University of Texas at Austin and University of Southern California as protests spread.
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The agenda is not known but it follows speculation about the future of the power-sharing deal with the Greens.
South Africa
Mthunzi was placed on precautionary suspension in August 2022.
South Africa
Lesia also denied any involvement in the dismissal of former police member Patricia Morgan-Mashale.
South Africa
KZN government will pay for the AmaZulu King’s praise singer’s services as the need arises.
South Africa
Defence counsel, Charles Mnisi, insists that Carlos Mncube, was not involved in the murder.
World
The weapons, which can hit targets as far as 300km away, have been used twice already.
World
Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
World
Hamas issues a proof-of-life video of US-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, abducted on 7 October.
World
The US has previously warned that Russia is trying to develop a space-based, anti-satellite weapon.
Africa
Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?
Africa
The World Bank said on Tuesday it has suspended funding for a tourism and conservation project in Tanzania following allegations of human rights abuses.
Africa
The Rwandan government says it is safe and ready to receive deportees from Britain, and the passage of the fraught Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill is testament to that.
Africa
It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion of a national park.
Business
Memecoins, like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, are cryptocurrencies rooted in internet culture, often valued for their humor and community engagement.
Business
Liquidations in South Africa are down, but the economic “new normal” will mean that more busiiness distress should be expected.
Business
BHP Group approached Anglo American for a takeover, possibly the biggest mining shake-up in a decade.
Business
South Africa’s residential property market is on the precipice of better times, says ooba.
Politics
Hlabisa believes a grand coalition of various small parties will be the answer.
Politics
The ANC is roping in its heavyweights to bolster its campaign ahead of the May 29 polls.
Politics
A resignation and abrupt dismissals have sowed division in former president Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe Party, with one former leader claiming some members were the “corrupt and dodgy characters” who caused “problems” in the ANC.
Politics
But Khehla Mngwengwe argued that the term ‘coolie’ was not a hateful term
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Sport
Tyler Herro scores 24 points as the Miami Heat stun the top-seeded Boston Celtics to level their Eastern Conference play-off duel.
Sport
So what’s the solution?
Sport
A former Kaizer Chiefs coach who won two trophies during his time at the club, believes he has the secret to fixing their current issues.
Sport
Liverpool’s Premier League title bid suffered a devastating blow in a 2-0 defeat at Merseyside rivals Everton, while Manchester United spared Erik ten Hag’s blushes with a 4-2 victory against lowly Sheffield United on Wednesday.
Education
[WFP] Kampala — The Government of the People’s Republic of China has provided funding to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the provision of school meals to over 165,000 children in Karamoja region in Northeastern Uganda. “This contribution is part of China’s commitment to improving food security and nutrition, developing human capital, strengthening people’s livelihoods, and...
Education
The Cumberland Valley School Board reversed its decision to cancel Maulik Pancholy’s speech at a middle school next month after many community members said the actor had been discriminated against because of his sexuality.
Education
Local and state police clash with demonstrators in Texas state capital while rightwing governor says protesters ‘belong in jail’
At least 20 people were arrested, including a photojournalist, as police and demonstrators violently clashed at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday.
Hundreds of students walked out of class to protest against the conflict in Gaza and demand the university...
Education
There were nearly two dozen new arrests, mostly in Texas, as universities moved to prevent pro-Palestinian encampments from taking hold as they have at Columbia University.
Lifestyle
Alcohol is toxic to dogs and can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, coma, and even death.
Lifestyle
Oscar Pistorius is back in the streets of Pretoria. He appeared to have lost weight and aged, with grey and thinning hair.
Lifestyle
While Minnie Dlamini is set to be grilled in the ‘Showmax Roast’ this Friday, she’s also showing her ex Quinton Jones flames…
Lifestyle
MaMkhize – whose ‘Carte Blanche’ interview courted controversy – is estranged from millionaire Durban cop Sbu Mpisane. Where is he now?
Entertainment
Black Motion’s Smol has hinted that he and former group member Mörda are now in a good place after a rocky two-year public spat – their reunion sees the release of their collaboration song, Takala Zwino, which is an ode to friendship.
Entertainment
Scotland’s only Taylor Swift asserts that she encounters difficulty finding employment because employers suspect her celebrity name is a prank.
Entertainment
The former co-stars are collaborating on how to appropriately commemorate the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Friends finale, which drew in 52.5 million viewers for the event on 6 May 2004.
Entertainment
Ofentse Pitse is the first and youngest black South African woman to conduct and own an all-black orchestra, Anchored Sound.
Science/Tech
SK Hynix said it expects a full recovery in the memory market, led by surging AI-related demand.
Science/Tech
Adapt IT’s ERP system, ITS Integrator, offers solutions designed to effectively align student experiences with institutional processes.
Science/Tech
Weak AI focuses on one particular task and strong AI focuses on intelligence that can handle any task in any domain, says Callan Abrahams, principal AI consultant at iOCO.
Science/Tech
The collaboration between QBS and Maxtec promises to enhance cyber security capabilities through knowledge transfer and talent development, the companies say.
Motoring
Aceman will be offered in two versions, both electric as combustion engine never received consideration during development.
Motoring
Gaydon firm’s first and so far only SUV has kept the same exterior, but now with a better appointed interior.
Motoring
Urus becomes the Raging Bull’s third plug-in hybrid after the Revuelto and previously, the limited edition Sián.
Motoring
Health
Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and older.
Health
The court’s ruling could extend to at least half a dozen other states that have similarly restrictive bans, and the implications of the case could stretch beyond abortion.
Health
The court’s ruling could extend to at least half a dozen other states that have similarly restrictive bans, and the implications of the case could stretch beyond abortion.
Health
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat to the public remained low.
Nature
The World Bank is advising South Africa’s National Treasury on a climate risk strategy after floods in recent years caused billions of dollars of damage.
Nature
More than 530 stranded loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been admitted to the Cape Town aquarium’s Turtle Conservation Centre in just two weeks.
Nature
Last week, the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal was mopping up damage after being battered by heavy, unexpected rainfall over the weekend. How seriously should your political party take such issues? Here’s what voters think.
Nature
Red Rocket, a South African independent power provider, hired Goldman Sachs Group to advise on the next steps for the closely held business — including a possible sale. Shareholders of the Cape Town-based company “have decided to explore strategic options,” for the business.