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Newcastle United and Bournemouth play out a six-goal thriller, after a Harvey Barnes goal in the 118th minute is cancelled out by Marcus Tavernier’s equaliser minutes later, with Newcastle progressing on penalties.

Antoine Semenyo signed off at Bournemouth in fairytale fashion and makes start to life at Manchester City in a similarly dreamy manner during 10-1 FA Cup win over League One Exeter City.

Morgan Rogers doubles Aston Villa’s lead at Tottenham in their FA Cup third round match as the pressure increases on Spurs manager Thomas Frank.

The Norwegian Nobel Institute said the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared or revoked, after remarks by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado suggesting she might give her 2025 award to US President Donald Trump.

Rising mobile adoption, higher data consumption and growing demand for advanced digital services are increasing pressure on African telecom operators to deliver better network performance and more engaging user experiences. One technology gaining traction as a potential solution is artificial intelligence-powered radio access networks, known as AI-RAN. By embedding artificial intelligence and...

Vodafone executives have released their annual technology and connectivity outlook for 2026, highlighting artificial intelligence and satellite connectivity as the innovations expected to have the greatest impact on Africa’s digital future. In a statement outlining the group’s predictions for the year ahead, Shameel Joosub, chief executive of Vodacom Group, said the two technologies are poised […]

Africa is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence, with South Africa emerging as the continent’s leading AI market while several other countries rapidly narrow the gap by applying AI across critical sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, finance and education. By 2025, South Africa’s combination of relatively strong digital infrastructure, evolving policy frameworks and...

The weather service says these conditions could lead to flooding.

The strike comes a day after Russia bombarded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, including a powerful new hypersonic missile that hit western Ukraine.

Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.

NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Ofelia Riquezes, human rights lawyer and professor at Florida International University, about the status of human rights under the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

Despite a close relationship with Caracas stretching back for decades, Russia has been reserved in its response to the U.S. attack on Venezuela.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon’s first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has reiterated the party’s plan to expropriate land without compensation, saying it should be implemented.

The V&A Waterfront is undergoing a series of upgrades, as it welcomes Graham Wood as its new CEO.

As many return from the holiday season with New Year’s resolutions and plans to sign up to a gym, franchises across the country are adjusting their prices for 2026.

Digital scams are a dime a dozen, with scammers in South African going after bank details, taxpayers and the elderly.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the party is not dying and will bounce back.

A nationwide campaign to rebuild every branch of the ANC will be undertaken in 2026, says Ramaphosa.

SACP’s Masuku has described the African National Congress as the leader of society.

The ANC leader was delivering the party’s January 8 Statement at the Moruleng Stadium in North West

After winning the MTN8 and Carling Knockout Cup, Orlando Pirates are now eyeing a domestic treble this season.

A much-improved second-half performance helps Sale beat South African side the Sharks and confirms their passage to the Investec Champions Cup last 16.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given “unreservedly” apologises for describing Wilfried Nancy’s short time as Celtic manager as an “absolute Holocaust” on BBC show Final Score.

Harry Byrne scores a match-winning penalty with the last kick of the game as Leinster move closer to securing a home last-16 game in the Investec Champions Cup with a nail-biting win over rivals La Rochelle at Aviva Stadium.

Trinity Hall’s plan to target elite schools sends the message that privilege equals talent, when the reality is that poorer students are already on the back foot

A Cambridge college’s plan to target students from some of the country’s most elite private schools has struck a nerve. As reported by the Guardian, Trinity Hall justified the move by claiming that a focus only on “greater...

Prince Kaybee has praised Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s relationship with Rachel John, who is a decade younger than him…

Rachel Kolisi, the former wife of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, is showing off her luxury new set of wheels…

A massive sunfish weighing up to 1000 kgs was rescued from a dry dock in Cape Town after becoming trapped during harbour drainage operations.

The EFF have vowed to stop Elon Musk’s internet satellite company Starlink from operating in South Africa – at all costs…

The visitors earned a 36-run victory over Joburg Super Kings at the Wanderers.

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Nigeria will play hosts Morocco in the last four.

Japan’s iconic bullet trains are a world-leading transport service.

A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns.

The American carmaker Jeep is slashing prices as part of a new turnaround strategy.