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End of an era of pain for Nedbank
Nedbank has sold its stake in Ecobank to Bosquet Investments for R1.8 billion, exiting a loss-making investment to reset its Africa strategy toward fully owned businesses in SADC and East Africa.
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Nedbank has sold its stake in Ecobank to Bosquet Investments for R1.8 billion, exiting a loss-making investment to reset its Africa strategy toward fully owned businesses in SADC and East Africa.

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Half of South Africa’s teachers are over the age of 50, and will cause a major shortage when they retire within the next ten years.
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From a family brick-making business to a retired manual telephone operator, the Karoo is filled with unique history.

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Hailed as a visionary, the Yorkshireman will be remembered for his sculptured silhouettes and theatricality.
South Africa
The Department of Health has launched a sweeping “due diligence investigation” into a series of hospital refurbishment projects that have already burnt through millions in what may amount to irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure.

South Africa
DJ Warras was gunned down in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday afternoon.

South Africa
MMC Tshwaku says police have identified a woman as a person of interest in the murder of DJ Warras

South Africa
Eastern Cape Safety MEC, Xolile Nqatha, condemns the shooting incident of eight people in Gqeberha
World
In a rare evening address from the White House, US President Donald Trump boasted of his accomplishments and blamed his Democratic predecessor for soaring consumer prices as his party braces for a tough 2026 midterm election.

World
Measures include fresh penalties for ‘those who spread hate’ as well as new powers to cancel or refuse visas.

World
The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.

World
Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.

Africa
As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah prepares for another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles other stars who never lifted the trophy.

Africa
The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

Africa
A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Africa
Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Business
Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Thursday, 18 December 2025.

Business
South Africans planning to visit shopping malls are being warned about the risks of criminal activity.

Business
Codehesion is South Africa’s leading mobile app development company, and will take care of all your Android and iOS app development needs.

Business
BP has appointed Meg O’Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.

Politics
Patriotic Alliance MP Ashley Sauls attended the funeral of Witness D, Marius van der Merwe.

Politics
The Commission is probing criminality, political Interference, and corruption in the justice system

Politics
MKP member of the provincial legislature, Siphiwe Mbatha-Moyo blamed Boyce for the chaos.

Politics
Members who are implicated in wrongdoing continue to participate in the League’s activities: Rakosa

Sport
Dragons will do all they can to prevent star number eight Aaron Wainwright joining Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake leaving Wales.

Sport
The Australia spinner now sits sixth on the all-time list with 564 wickets after removing Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

Sport
At this point, it’s not just Wilfried Nancy’s Celtic team that’s a hard watch, it’s Nancy himself, writes Tom English.

Sport
Jofra Archer removes Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon on the morning of day two to finish with figures of 5-53, earning his fourth career Test five-wicket haul as England bowl Australia out for 371 in their first innings of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Education
[This Day] My attention has been drawn to an article by one Professor Abiodun Ojo of ABUAD on the subject: The New Certificate Craze: How Politicians Are Quietly Eroding Academic Standards In Nigerian Universities.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The University of Ghana (UG) School of Arts, through its Department for the Study of Religions, has organised a three-day course aimed at equipping Imams with modern leadership skills to address contemporary challenges facing Muslim communities.

Education
Keir Starmer, announcing new strategy, says ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’
Children as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.
On the eve of the government publishing its...
Education
Cedric Lodge, and his wife, Denise Lodge, stole and sold donated human remains intended for medical research and teaching, prosecutors said.

Lifestyle
Mere days after being launched, the Identikidz child safety programme is already off to a successful start in Cape Town.

Lifestyle
When the money dries up, the mashonisas come out to feed. Here’s how the National Credit Regular (NCR) says you can spot them …
Lifestyle
Another ‘Dezemba’, another boozy Rassie Erasmus dance video. Take a look at this meme-worthy footage of the Springbok coach…

Lifestyle
School of Rock actor Jack Black pays tribute to one of his ‘biggest inspirations’, Rob Reiner.

Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this morning, 18 December 2025, in our simple morning fix update

Entertainment
Within the DA, Steenhuisen is seen to be drunk on power and using it to decide who comes in and out of Cabinet.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Springbok scrumhalves Morne van den Berg of the Lions and Cobus Reinach of the Stormers go head-to-head in a URC derby on Saturday.

Science/Tech
Discover how to save on T-Mobile Business Internet and phone plans, from sign-up perks and switching rewards to bundled offers and free lines.

Science/Tech
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.

Science/Tech
“Make it Possible: Now is Yours” signifies a moment of empowerment for youth: the era has arrived for young people to embrace their unique possibilities and authentic selves.

Science/Tech
Bitcoin’s modest rebound to $87K has steadied short-term sentiment, but conviction is still weak in a fragile market. One analyst even predicts a sub-$80K price, pointing out that traders are either stepping aside or being forced to rotate elsewhere. Amid this capital rotation, traders are looking toward altcoins to buy and crypto presales that offer […]

Motoring
The Chinese government is ramping up its efforts to curb “excessive competition” in the local car industry.
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Health
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.

Health
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
Health
The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

Health
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.