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The ‘new’ Nedbank takes shape
Nedbank’s significant changes to its business in 2025, including the restructuring of various operating divisions and selling out of West Africa, are beginning to bear fruit.

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The one that got away – Carrick returns to Tyneside with Man Utd
Michael Carrick will very much be a Manchester United man when he takes his side to St James’ Park on Wednesday night – but the boyhood Newcastle United supporter has not forgotten his roots

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Register your school for Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026
SPONSORED | STEM competition is aimed at transforming and empowering South African learners with critical skills to solve real-world challenges

South Africa
Search and rescue to resume at collapsed Ormonde building
Six people died after a two-storey business park building collapsed in Ormonde.

South Africa
Mugabe’s son and co-accused to apply for bail in Alexandra court
Bellarmine Mugabe and Tobias Matonhodze expected to apply for bail in Alexandra Magistrate Court

South Africa
Limpopo traditional leader gunned down
Chief Ntikedzeni Makhuvha was shot by armed robbers wearing balaclavas.
South Africa
News24 | PODCAST | Listen Up! The cradle of war
Acclaimed businessman Mark Barnes and senior editor Tim Cohen discuss the biggest news items of the week.
World
News24 | Israel issues Lebanon evacuation orders, Netanyahu promises ‘quick and decisive’ Iran war
The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders for dozens of locations in Lebanon, including a warning for residents in two southern Beirut neighbourhoods to stay away from several buildings ahead of imminent military action.

World
Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran
A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.

World
Here are the most important developments in Iran in the past 24 hours
President Trump is offering some indication about how long the war with Iran might last.

World
Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping
Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.

Africa
Anglican divisions deepen as rebel clerics pick rival to first female leader
Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Africa
South African TV personality who planned to take his life dies aged 61
Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

Africa
Malawi’s new government drops corruption cases against senior officials
The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

Africa
Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso
He used the girls’ mother’s life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Business
The end of BEE on the cards, and how much more you’ll pay for petrol this week
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.

Business
Oil prices extend gains after Iran makes new threat to Gulf shipping
It comes after prices surged on Monday and as the US is set to announce plans to deal with the rising cost of energy.
Business

Business
Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

Politics
EFF and SACP to establish task team ahead of Conference of the Left
EFF and SACP set to establish task team to participate in preparations for a Conference of the Left

Politics
Macpherson authorises legal action against former MK Party MPs
Minister Dean Macpherson says he has authorised court proceedings against three former MKP MPs

Politics
SA Constitution has delivered on many promises: Kubayi
Mmamoloko Kubayi marks Constitution’s 30th anniversary at Apartheid Museum launch.

Politics
Ngcuka denies political interference regarding TRC cases during NDPP tenure
Ngcuka says he would have resisted any attempt to interfere with his work.

Sport
Brazil World Cup is in Wales’ sights – James
Captain Angharad James says Wales have a first Women’s World Cup “in their sights” as they set out on the long road to Brazil in the Czech Republic on Tuesday.

Sport
Striker Welbeck extends Brighton contract to 2027
Striker Danny Welbeck triggers a 12-month extension on his Brighton deal, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Sport
Captain Semenyo and go big in defence – FPL team of week
With Erling Haaland possibly out this week, Antoine Semenyo becomes an even better FPL option given his recent goalscoring run for Manchester City.

Sport
Inter & Juve want Alisson – Tuesday’s gossip
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is a target for Inter Milan and Juventus, Manchester United want Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes, Tottenham players face relegation wage cut, plus more.
Education
Liberia: Liberian Students Unite Globally As LIBISA Inducts First Officers, Unveils 60-Day Agenda
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA, Liberia — The Liberian International Students Alliance (LIBISA) on Saturday inducted its first corps of officers, marking what leaders described as a historic milestone in uniting Liberian students across continents under a single global platform.
Education
Nigeria: JAMB Begins 2026 Direct Entry Registration Nationwide
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially begun the sale of application documents for the 2026 Direct Entry programme.

Education
Cheating machine or powerful assistant? The AI anxieties of a trainee teacher
I was a newcomer, negotiating all of usual classroom difficulties for the first time. Throwing AI into the mix felt like downing a coffee in the middle of a panic attack
Two years ago, at the age of 39, I began training to be a school teacher. I wanted to teach English – to help young people become stronger readers, writers and thinkers, with a deeper connection to literature. After 15 years...
Education
Melania Trump Promotes ‘Peace Through Education’ at U.N. as War With Iran Expands
The first lady advocated an increased focus on education and empathy, as her husband has waged war in the Middle East and sought to cut education funding at home.

Lifestyle
HAS the ANC left the building in Limpopo?
The ANC in Limpopo’s Norman Mashabane Region refutes claims it is bankrupt and has abandoned its multi-storey Tzaneen headquarters …

Lifestyle
Safe haven? Where SA ranks for safety in event of World War 3
Amid growing concerns of an outbreak of ‘World War 3’, global citizens are seeking ‘safe haven’ countries. Where does South Africa fit in?

Lifestyle
Ian von Memetry’s last comments on death wish [video]
Ian von Memerty’s final words about his death was posted a day after his took his own life. Here’s what he had to say…

Lifestyle
WATCH | Lerato Mvelase can’t hold back tears as she clocks in for her first show on Power FM
Seasoned actress Lerato Mvelase was overwhelmed with emotion when she started her first show yesterday.

Entertainment
Search ongoing for 5 missing Nigerian crew members, 12 rescued after vessel sinks off Mossel Bay
The vessel is owned by the company called Magnet Energy Limited, based in Lagos, Nigeria, said the department.

Entertainment
Metros must face reckoning after corruption revelations
Evidence before inquiry highlights how unchecked power enabled corruption within major metropolitan municipalities.
Entertainment

Entertainment
Alien swaps world domination for milk tart in new Afrikaans kids’ book
A new Afrikaans children’s book sees an alien head to earth, not for world domination but for milk tart. Here’s why it’s a must-read for kids.

Science/Tech
L.L.Bean Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 75% Off Outdoor Gear
Find the best L.L.Bean promo codes and coupons for 10% off your first order, major sale discounts, free shipping on $75+, and extra savings for select groups.

Science/Tech
Sentry Bridge Capital Is Redefining global asset management
London, UK – Sentry Bridge Capital (SBC) is a global asset management firm headquartered in the City of London. Through its advanced intelligent technology and innovative vision, the firm is redefining the global asset management industry. Founded by experts from leading global quantitative research institutions, international investment banks, family offices, and the technology innovation...

Science/Tech
Xgram.io Enables BTC to XMR Swaps, Delivering Fast and Secure Bitcoin to Monero Exchanges
San Jose, Costa Rica – Xgram.io, the leading non-custodial cryptocurrency swap platform, proudly announces the full enablement of BTC to XMR swaps. Users can now exchange Bitcoin (BTC) to Monero (XMR) instantly and efficiently at the dedicated BTC to XMR page optimized for seamless conversions with competitive rates and direct wallet-to-wallet transfers. This BTC to XMR […]

Science/Tech
Sentry Bridge Capital Ushers in New Era of Intelligent Global Investing
London, UK – As the global asset management industry enters a period of profound transformation, London based intelligent investment firm Sentry Bridge Capital, known as SBC, is leading the industry into a new era of intelligence through its QMI Intelligent Investment System. In particular, the Intelligent Recommendation System and the Whale Activity Identification System within […]

Motoring
South Africans are ditching dealerships for car auctions
High car prices in South Africa are driving buyers to auction houses instead.
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa plans to save its car industry by killing affordable cars
South Africans are buying Chinese and Indian cars because they can’t afford local ones. The government’s solution is to raise prices on Chinese and Indian cars.
Health
As Kennedy Turns From Vaccines, MAHA Allies See a ‘Betrayal’
As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters.

Health
Why a good night’s sleep starts in the morning
Sleep psychologist Stephanie Romiszewski explains the benefits of waking up at the same time every day.
Health
States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
Citing shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.

Health
I spent 13 years in pain before doctors finally worked out why
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.