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The disclosure sheds more light than ever before on what the two men were accused of, but raises new questions for the prime minister and prosecutors.

Looking for the perfect swim, sunset or seafood braai? Tanzania beaches will make any South African feel right at home by the sea.

The Nobel given to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado was really a prize for Donald Trump.

Kanchha Sherpa was 19 when he accompanied the team led by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to the summit in 1953.

Ghana will host the first-ever Africa Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference, organized by the Africa Education Trust Fund (AETF), from November 5–6, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Themed “AI for Africa: Unlocking Opportunities for Education, Innovation, and Sustainable Development,” the landmark event aims to explore how AI can be responsibly leveraged to...

In a continent where more than 40 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain offline, Nigerian startup Kofounda is breaking barriers by allowing entrepreneurs to build websites using their voice — and in their own languages. Founded by Timothy Dake, an AI pioneer, and Uduma Glory, a design strategist, Kofounda is a voice-powered platform that […]

Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chairman of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), has called for a continent-wide strategy to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a catalyst for Africa’s development, competitiveness, and digital sovereignty. Speaking during the “Hard Talk” session at the 2025 Rebranding Africa Forum in Brussels on October 10, Dr. […]

WPP and Google have announced a five-year expansion of their strategic partnership, committing to advance AI, cloud technology, and marketing innovation. The collaboration is designed to reshape how brands engage customers across creative, media, commerce, and experience domains — pushing beyond efficiency gains to unlock new growth potential. The renewed agreement includes a $400 million […]

Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela by authorizing covert CIA operations. And, a federal judge halts the Trump administration’s shutdown layoffs.

A sudden influx of mourners prompted authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony.

President Trump appeared to confirm reports that he approved covert CIA operations inside Venezuela.

Joseph Kabila appears in Kenya with other opposition leaders two weeks after being sentenced to death.

Raila Odinga was one of Kenya’s most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.

BYD is investing heavily into South Africa’s energy infrastructure, which includes launching 1MW fast-charging stations.

The company wants to move production of its Jeep Compass model from Ontario to Illinois.

South African property giant Growthpoint will be plugging investment into the new Cape Winelands Airport and the surrounding precinct.

The ANC managed to retain Ward 15 in the AB Xuma Municipality.

All eyes are on suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu as he appears before the Ad Hoc Committee

The media has not opposed the ruling to hold hearings in camera.

Ntshavheni will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday.

The wait is over for eager rugby fans in Cape Town and surrounds, following the opening of a second Springboks retail store at Canal Walk.

This season has seen the further rise of the inverted winger and the decline of the traditional wide-man in the Premier League – is it leading to a less exciting game?

Sheffield Wednesday could “imminently” be served with a winding-up petition over £1m they owe to HMRC.

Britain’s Oliver Conway wins the men’s Under-23 World Triathlon Championship title with a stunning victory in Wollongong, Australia.

Oops! Black Coffee’s ex has sent a shady message to the DJ’s ex-wife Enhle Mbali following the finalisation of their divorce…

South Africa’s rugby powerhouse Siya Kolisi has helped a young school boy change his fate from victim to victor.

The minister’s hogging of the spotlight during this time has upset several fans who watched the game on Tuesday evening.

Eskom’s new board features seven new faces and five existing members.

ITWeb, in partnership with Exclaimer and Prodata, will host a webinar on how the e-mail resource can be used to differentiate services to customers and generate profit.

Temporary driving licence fees still apply unless motorists meet three conditions.

A big investment is rewarded with massive sound, but a few compromises.

Series of videos showcases the toughness of the SVI Stopgun V2.0 armouring package.

A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and “create learning and career opportunities”.