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A new report from PwC has identified a significant gap between ambition and execution in artificial intelligence adoption across Africa, warning that the shortfall is slowing the continent’s digital transformation and weakening competitiveness. Findings from PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey show that while 75% of African chief executives expressed strong intent to adopt AI in […]

Tsandzanani Primary School in Matsulu, Mpumalanga is struggling with overcrowded classrooms

Thato Ntseare, an investment manager at E-Squared Investments, has called for stronger governance guardrails around artificial intelligence investments in South Africa, warning that a potential AI bubble could pose risks to markets and investors. In an interview with Business Times, Ntseare said growing enthusiasm around AI investments is increasingly resembling a speculative bubble, driven in […]

BBC News Persian Forensic has been able to confirm the security forces’ deployment of a wide array of lethal and non-lethal weaponry.

Japan’s first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, brought the ruling Liberal Democratic Party its biggest-ever electoral victory, fueling her ambitions to pursue to a political agenda which she says could “split public opinion.”

Police say the “transnational” criminal group has been in operation since 2017.

Africa is pursuing a single electricity market to overcome the limitations of fragmented national power grids that constrain economic growth and energy access

Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.

Eritrea has previously denied accusations that its soldiers are in Ethiopia supporting rebels.

Security experts have identified the cars in South Africa at high risk of being hijacked in 2026 – including one that was launched only six years ago.

The South African rand has shaken off some of the weakness that gathered last week, rebounding to back below R16.00 to the dollar.

Advocate Norman Arendse will remain in the Ad Hoc Committee despite calls for recusal.

The Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee latest deadline is the 20th of February 2026.

Wiandre Pretorius’s death follows allegations of his involvement in the Emmanuel Mbense murder case.

Former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan has explained why Amakhosi continue to struggle with goals in both the Betway Premiership and the CAF Confederation Cup.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on golf superstar Ian Poulter plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this week’s midweek Premier League fixtures.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is a “leader” but has more to learn, manager Thomas Frank says following the defender’s second sending-off of the season.

England men beat the Netherlands in a shootout after earning a dramatic last-minute draw in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Valencia.

New couple alert? Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have a very public date at a high profile sports event.

Roedean – One of SA’s top-performing and most expensive private schools – has disputed claims of learners practising antisemitism.

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Top-order batter Aiden Markram contributed 59 runs and seam bowler Lungi Ngidi took 4/31, leading the SA team to victory.

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

Valentine’s Day flowers speak volumes, but choosing the right bouquet takes thoughtful planning.

The online chat service, which has 200 million monthly users, will blur adult content by default.

London, UK  —  Swipey AI today announced the launch of its interactive AI-powered companion platform, introducing a conversational experience designed to prioritise personalisation, user control, and immersive digital interaction. Unlike traditional digital entertainment platforms that rely heavily on static or pre-defined content, Swipey AI focuses on real-time interaction. The platform...

CT3 and Jemdean Ltd today announced a partnership agreement focused on long-horizon data retention for fiduciary and corporate pension-plan operations. Under the agreement, CT3 will store Jemdean Ltd’s data for 10 years, with unlimited storage volume available upon request, enabling archives to scale as reporting obligations and datasets expand. Partnership details The agreement covers...

BMW’s factory in South Africa has been producing cars for over 50 years.

Concerns are mounting that VW could close its Kariega plant soon.

The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.

Rebecca Combellack says she found out she had breast cancer after losing weight and finding a lump.