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Cole Palmer is available to play for Chelsea against London rivals Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

Zambia has become the first African country to join the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network, marking a significant step toward strengthening responsible oversight of artificial intelligence in health. The Global Agency for Responsible AI in Health announced the milestone following the signing of a cooperation agreement between Zambia’s Ministry of Health and HealthAI. The agreement was […]

South Africa’s financial regulators have released the country’s first comprehensive look at how artificial intelligence is being used across the financial sector, outlining early adoption trends, investment plans, risks and emerging regulatory needs. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority published the joint report after surveying institutions between October...

ANC hails Siphile Mdaka’s return as uMkhanyakude mayor after new ANC-IFP deal ends coalition tension

Nigeria has taken a major step toward regulating artificial intelligence with a proposed law that would require mandatory registration and licensing for anyone developing or deploying AI systems in the country. The bill, titled A Bill for an Act to Ensure Proper Control of Usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology in Nigeria and for Related […]

Researchers heard electric crackles on 28 hours of recordings made over two Martian years.

The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island Friday rose to 174 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said.

Syria’s foreign ministry said in a statement Friday that the attack was “a horrific massacre” and said women and children were among those killed.

Pedro Castillo and Martín Vizcarra are the latest in a series of Peruvian presidents to be sent to prison.

A South African allegedly recruited to fight for Russia recounts the horrors of war in Ukraine via voice notes.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

Police search ex-President Chakwera’s residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

New laws—described as some of the most important governance reforms since the Constitution—are now waiting for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signature.

The sale of Curro to the Jannie Mouton Foundation has received the go-ahead from the Competition Commission.

The chancellor says those who only receive the state pension won’t have to pay income tax before 2030.

MKP says Zuma-Sambudla wants to shift focus on ensuring safe return of the 19 SA men in Ukraine.

Senthumule says Gen. Mkhwanazi should’ve been the first person to be informed of PKTT disbandment

The PKTT was disbanded by police Minister Senzo Mchunu on December 31, 2024.

Zuma-Sambudla has also resigned from all structures of the party

Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has confirmed that current Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana star used to date his sister.

England will end another successful year with two friendly matches – but what changes might we see from manager Sarina Wiegman?

The British and Irish Lions will not play at Eden Park, New Zealand rugby’s spiritual home, on their landmark first women’s tour.

Patrick Mahomes, Dontayvion Wicks and Malik Davis pull out all the stops with some incredible highlight plays during Thanksgiving-night NFL action.

The Field of Dreams, part of Joburg CBD regeneration, restores pride and creates safe, inspiring spaces for youth in the inner city.

Widespread flooding across Southeast Asia devastates towns, overwhelms morgues and hampers rescue missions.

A deadly Israeli operation in Beit Jin leaves civilians and militants dead, intensifying fears of regional instability.

MEC Mamabolo urged the public to limit travel during severe weather conditions.

Forex trading has carved out a surprising place in South Africa’s financial industry.

Experts say the deal may put fans at risk as the Catalan club tries to relieve its financial woes.

Here are the best deals on screens from Hisense, TCL, Samsung, Sony, and more this shopping holiday.

Estonia, Talinn (PinionNewswire) — Beginning in 2026, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) will become fully enforceable across the European Union, introducing unified rules for obtaining a crypto license, AML/CTF compliance and governance standards for all crypto-asset service providers. SBSB FinTech Lawyers has published an expert guideoutlining the Top 5 jurisdictions for crypto...

The Automobile Association of South Africa expressed concerns that the new Aarto system will fail to reduce road accidents.

TopAuto is the best place to advertise to a South African motoring audience in 2026.

Kayleigh Griffiths says the alert came about because families had to keep retelling their stories.

More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told.

The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.