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Brilliant Nepal chase down 170 to beat Scotland
Scotland’s T20 World Cup campaign finishes on a low note as Nepal chase down 170 in a thrilling contest at the Wankhede Stadium to claim their first victory on this stage since 2014.
TUESDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2026, 19:24

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Scotland’s T20 World Cup campaign finishes on a low note as Nepal chase down 170 in a thrilling contest at the Wankhede Stadium to claim their first victory on this stage since 2014.
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Being authentic could end many careers before they start, while bosses too need to know when they must lie. It all speaks to genuinely having somebody’s best interests at heart.
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As manufacturing and assembly giants dictate solar panel prices from the East, a new Western Cape facility is carving out a local niche. This Paarl operation banks on rapid turnaround times and custom specifications to serve a South African market tired of waiting on the next shipping container.

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Discovering the imaginative magic inside the question ‘why?’

South Africa
Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa classified foot and mouth as a national crisis.

South Africa
One of them, Riaan Hoeksma, was arrested for allegedly reconnecting power.

South Africa
Jerome Booysen and and 11 co-accused face charges relating to the 2017 murder of Brian Wainstein.

South Africa
The park is gradually recovering from damage caused by recent devastating floods.

World
Loubna Mrie grew up in Syria, where her father was allegedly an assassin for the regime. She joined the Syrian revolution first as a protester and then as a photojournalist. Her memoir is Defiance.

World
Two people were killed and three others were injured at a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket.
World
A judge in the United States has ordered the National Park Service (NPS) to restore an exhibit about nine people who were enslaved by former president George Washington at a historical site in the city of Philadelphia.

World
India’s government launched a Vibrant Villages Programme almost four years ago. But as China steadily builds up its side, Indian residents wonder what’s taking so long.

Africa
It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu’s body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.

Africa
The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.

Africa
Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.

Africa
John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.
Business

Business
Ex-chief executive Richard Howson acted “recklessly” and misled others, a watchdog says.

Business
Young people are bearing the brunt of a weak jobs market, the latest figures show.

Business
A new, state-of-the-art primary school designed to serve over 1,100 students in Hammanskraal is standing empty.

Politics
EFF leader, Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to close the Israeli Embassy.

Politics
The party says their campaign for Johannesburg will be based on action and not empty promises.

Politics
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen much of the progress made ‘bears the unmistakable imprint of the DA’s principled participation’ in the government of national unity

Politics
The party singled out the city’s chief financial officer, whom it accused of flouting the Municipal Finance Management Act among other failings

Sport
A former Sharks scrumhalf is poised for Durban return as JP Pietersen finalises coaching structure for next season.

Sport
Orlando Pirates midfielder Makhehlene Makhaula insists Wednesday’s clash with Mamelodi Sundowns will not decide the league.

Sport
Henry Pollock is handed his first Test start as Steve Borthwick makes three changes to his starting XV for England’s Six Nations match against Ireland on Saturday.

Sport
Vincent Koch says Sharks are refreshed and driven to overturn January heartbreak against Lions in pivotal URC encounter.
Education
[Nile Post] Education standards in Tororo District have steadily declined in recent years, with several government-aided schools posting poor academic results despite enrolling hundreds of candidates annually.

Education
Dozens of universities face legal action from students who say they missed out during the pandemic.
Education
[New Times] A one-week regional workshop and training course aimed at strengthening efforts to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence is underway at the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) in Musanze District in the Northern Province.
Education
[This Day] Abuja — Leading British boarding schools will engage Nigerian families in March as United Kingdom Boarding Schools Week 2026 hold exhibitions in Abuja and Lagos.

Lifestyle
Ever thought you are eating dinner too early or too late? Find out what a new study showed about your dinner time and health.
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Two South African rugby players Herschel Jantjies and Ntuthuko Mchunu – who’ve played for the Springboks and Stormers – wed in Feb.

Lifestyle
Reality TV personality and traditional healer Gogo Maweni has added a brand-new Range Rover to her collection of cars.

Entertainment
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Entertainment
Correctional services department states that there were 135 100 instances over a three month period where inmates accessed mental health services.

Entertainment
Outright value for money is Jaecoo J5’s trump card in taking on the big guns like Toyota’s Corolla Cross and VW’s T-Cross.

Entertainment
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 18 February 2026

Science/Tech
This week, the crypto market is finally flashing green for some coins. The Toncoin price is holding above its short-term moving average, showing signs of resilience even amid longer-term pressure. Meanwhile, Chainlink price has jumped past the $9.00 mark, breaking key resistance and signaling renewed momentum. But among those searching for the next crypto to […]

Science/Tech
Toronto, Canada – AlphaTON Capital Corp (NASDAQ: ATON), the world’s leading public technology company scaling the Telegram super app with AI Infrastructure and Telegram Applications for its addressable market of 1 billion monthly active users, today reports the signing and closing of a strategic $30 million AI compute infrastructure lease agreement, adding 504 NVIDIA B200 […]

Science/Tech
New York, USA (PinionNewswire) — Global equity markets are facing a defining moment as the “AI Loser Trade” gains momentum, driving a sharp rotation out of hyper-growth tech stocks into defensive sectors. Amidst this backdrop of heightened volatility—with the VIX climbing over 4% today—Jonathan Reedwell, Senior Equity Fund Manager at Ofek Kesef Asset Management, urges […]
Science/Tech
Up to a third of people worldwide have shoulder pain; it’s one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints. But medical imaging might not reveal the problem — in fact, it could even cloud it. From a report: In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine this week, 99 percent of adults over 40 were found to have at least one abnormality in a rotator cuff on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)....

Motoring
These are the lowest prices you can expect to pay for a last-minute flight from Joburg to Cape Town this February.
Motoring

Motoring
Operations at one of South Africa’s busiest airports will be impacted while the site undergoes a multi-billion-rand upgrade.

Motoring
VW is set to launch a special-edition version of the iconic Polo GTI hot hatch in South Africa.

Health
Farmer Sam Stables walks from Herefordshire to London to raise awareness of mental health.
Health
The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.”

Health
The latest stage of the public inquiry into 2,000 deaths in Essex hears more from bereaved families.
Health
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.