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The duo are alleged to have carried out surveillance on Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners.

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by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]

MTN Group is embracing artificial intelligence, expanding digital infrastructure and scaling connectivity as central pillars of its growth strategy, with the African telecommunications giant positioning itself as a technology platform rather than a conventional telecom provider. Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita outlined the company’s vision during his keynote address at MWC Barcelona 2026...

Nearly two-thirds of South African consumers have used artificial intelligence to assist with shopping-related tasks, according to new survey data from Visa pointing to a rapid shift in how South Africans interact with digital payment technologies. The Visa Spending Shift Survey, conducted by Morning Consult among 1,000 South African adults in October 2025, found that […]

Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava Cloud Partner program, an initiative designed to enable mobile network operators and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to distribute artificial intelligence, cloud and digital services using the company’s infrastructure and technology platforms. The program gives partners access to four key offerings: NVIDIA Cloud Partner...

NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the “safety and comfort” of Nigerian pilgrims.

The Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia’s Southwest Papua province are a marine biodiversity hotspot and a divers’ paradise.

Four U.S. soldiers were killed in the Iran war on Sunday and IDed Tuesday by the Pentagon; two soldiers haven’t yet been publicly identified. Their unit kept troops supplied with food and equipment.

From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC’s Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.

The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food

Scott Bessent says that “likely sometime this week” the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.

The Pilanesberg National Park has increased its fees for local and international travelers, but the infrastructure is collapsing in plain sight.

Khawula has previously published information about Matlala on his personal life.

In a video circulating on social media, she expressed frustration over the handling of her case.

Shibiri has conceded that criminals have captured some officers.

Masinga warns of deepening voter distrust at IEC Durban workshop ahead of local elections.

New Zealand’s Finn Allen smashes five boundaries from the first five balls of Corbin Bosch’s over during their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Al-Ettifaq have reportedly set a price tag of former Orlando Pirates star Mohau Nkota. Could the winger be on his way out of Saudi?

Victims of a coach who avoided prison despite secretly filming women footballers in changing rooms and showers are calling for him to receive a global lifetime ban.

New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips spills a routine catch after South Africa batter David Miller finds him near the boundary.

Exclusive: Survey suggests journalists from minority ethnic backgrounds feel excluded from influential posts and seen as ‘diversity hires’

Broadcast journalists from ethnic minorities are still locked out of top jobs and face a backlash after being perceived as “diversity hires”, according to a new survey of UK television newsrooms.

While there has been a sustained focus on racial diversity...

Former beauty queen Zozibini Tunzi penned a brief and lovely birthday message for her husband, Luthando Bolowana, on Instagram.

DA’s Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has set the record straight about rumours she was ‘drunk’ at the Soweto Derby over the weekend.

Not only is March her birthday month, but it also marks the exciting debut of Precious Kofi’s romantic chapter.

Prices should stabilise at structurally higher levels as climate adaptation investments improve resilience.

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 5 March 2026.

Eastern Cape court sentences parolee to 25 years for raping blind woman, ordering sex offenders register listing.

March’s season of sacrifice could be your ultimate mental stamina reset.

WIRED spoke with workers across seven government agencies—from the IRS to HUD—about how their work has been contorted to support ICE and other immigration efforts.

Arbitrum (ARB), the Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution, continues to trade in a consolidation phase at $0.10 as of late February 2026, drawing attention from institutional investors and retail traders alike. Meanwhile, the emerging $EV2 token from Funtico’s [Earth Version 2 presale is attracting GameFi capital with the promise of a 11x return from presale entry […]

The Cape Town International Airport is getting a R10 billion upgrade.

Chery’s latest car brand, Lepas, has officially launched in South Africa with its first SUV.

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio

A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.

Maternity services at the trust are the subject of the largest inquiry of its kind in NHS history.

A team that transports seriously ill children says its workload is increasing with no additional funds.