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The whole country is against you when you play in Australia – Finn
Former England fast bowler Steven Finn explains why touring Australia as an England cricketer is an experience like no other.

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Fears Arsenal’s Gabriel could be out until January
Arsenal are set to discover the full extent of the thigh injury suffered by centre-back Gabriel while on international duty with Brazil.

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WFP warns of deepening hunger crisis amid funding shortfall
UN agency said an estimated 318 million people will face acute food insecurity in 2026.

South Africa
IBM Study: Middle East and Africa Chief Data Officers Redefine Strategies as AI Ambitions Outpace Readiness
A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value reveals enterprise data strategies are rapidly evolving as organizations race to scale AI across their business. The findings suggest that while Chief Data Officers (CDOs) are at the helm of this transformation, many say their data is still not ready to unlock […]
South Africa
President Ruto Urges Cautious AI Adoption To Protect Democracy, Security And Human Oversight
President William Ruto has issued a cautionary call on the use of artificial intelligence in Kenya, highlighting both its potential and the risks of overdependence. Speaking at digital economy forums and during UN-linked engagements, he warned that while AI can drive transformation in sectors such as agriculture and education, it must not replace human judgment. […]

South Africa
MTN and Microsoft partner to expand AI-powered learning and productivity tools across Africa
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, and Microsoft have announced a partnership to broaden access to artificial intelligence-powered learning and productivity tools for people across the continent. The collaboration marks MTN’s milestone of serving 300 million customers. It will introduce Microsoft 365 with Copilot to MTN users, offering AI-enabled support for research, writing,...

South Africa
Google Commits $2.25 Million To Modernize Africa’s Public Data For An AI-ready Future
Public data—from census results to administrative records—is essential for addressing pressing global challenges such as food security, climate change, and economic development. For Africa, which has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, this data is foundational to building an AI-driven future. Drawing a parallel to the continent’s leap from landlines to mobile...

World
Zelensky to meet Trump envoy in Turkey in bid to ‘intensify’ peace talks
There were no plans for the Russian side to join the talks, the Kremlin said.

World
Venezuela’s Maduro ‘ready to talk’ as US ramps up pressure
Following increased US pressure on the Venezuelan government, the two sides say they are open to talks.

World
Brazil creates new Indigenous territories after COP30 protests
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands during climate summit.

World
Australian murderer sues for right to eat Vegemite behind bars
Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria’s jails denies him the right to “enjoy his culture”.

Africa
Two schoolgirls escape Nigeria kidnap ordeal, official says
Fight “day and night” to rescue the rest of the missing children, a top general tells soldiers.

Africa
Poll unrest has ‘stained’ Tanzania’s global image, president says
Tanzania relies on foreign loans, but “what happened eroded our global credibility”, President Samia says.

Africa
Eswatini confirms receiving $5.1m from the US for accepting deportees
The kingdom acknowledges for the first time it received cash as part of a deal with Trump’s administration.

Africa
Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre
TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.
Business

Business
Thames Water rescue plan attacked by excluded bidders
Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK’s biggest water utility.

Business
People flocking to stay at the most expensive resort ever built in South Africa
Rich international visitors are flocking to stay at the R2.1 billion luxury resort built on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast.

Business
Oppenheimer and South Africa’s richest woman send a warning to the UK
Economic mismanagement and long lead times to complete key projects are among the factors that make the UK uninvestable right now, according to South African investors with interests in both countries.

Politics
Mkhwanazi made no attempt to intervene during July unrest: De Haas
De Haas is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Politics
Mbalula insists Ramaphosa will complete his tenure
Ramaphosa will not leave his office before the end of his five-year tenure.

Politics
Exclusive | Africa wants to take charge of resources: Dlamini-Zuma
The G20 Social Summit opened at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Centre in Boksburg, East Rand.

Politics
De Haas says she will not disclose identities of her informants
Mary de Haas has been testifying before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Monday.

Sport
Pirates star reveals his favourite sport outside football
Orlando Pirates midfielder Kabelo Dlamini has revealed his favourite sport outside the beautiful game that built his career.

Sport
What’s going wrong for Chelsea in the WSL?
Back-to-back draws and three points behind leaders Manchester City, BBC Sport explores what’s going wrong for Chelsea this season.

Sport
Orlando Pirates teen midfield maestro, internet famous, trains with seniors
Mphopho is the latest name on the conveyor belt.

Sport
Slam winner Salisbury to take a break over anxiety
Joe Salisbury has experienced the highs of winning Grand Slams and reaching number one in the world. This season he has struggled with anxiety, he tells BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller.
Education
Sudan: Unesco Office in Sudan Commends Education Ministry’s Participation in Unesco General Conference in Samarkand
[SNA] – The UNESCO Office in Sudan has praised the active and impactful contribution of the Minister of Education, Al-Tohami Al-Zain Hajar, during his participation in the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The office described his engagement as productive and highlighted the strong cooperation between the Ministry, UNESCO, and the Sudanese National Commission across...
Education
Uganda: Buganda Education Minister Celebrates 10 Years of Smiling Star Junior School – Buloba
[Nile Post] The Minister for Education in the Kingdom of Buganda, Cotilda Nakate Kikomeko, joined the Smiling Star Junior School – Buloba community to mark the institution’s 10-year anniversary. The school was founded by Omuziira (Warrior) of the 2005 class, Kaye John Ddamba, who also serves as its director.
Education
Nigeria: Court Jails Nigerian Professor for Five Years for Sexual Harassment
[Premium Times] The professor was being prosecuted by the ICPC for sexually harassing female students in the University of Calabar where he worked.
Education
‘We Need to Be Worried’: Three University Leaders on the Fate of Higher Education in the Trump Era
The view from Dartmouth, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wesleyan.
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
Your kitchen is dirtier than a toilet – study
Keep your kitchen safe. Learn why dishcloths, sponges, sinks and counters harbour dangerous bacteria, plus 10 steps to reduce germs at home.
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Science/Tech
Google Launches Gemini 3, Its ‘Most Intelligent’ AI Model Yet
Google released Gemini 3 on Tuesday, launching its latest AI model with a breakthrough score of 1501 Elo on the LMArena Leaderboard alongside state-of-the-art performance across multiple benchmarks including 91.9% on GPQA Diamond for PhD-level reasoning and 37.5% on Humanity’s Last Exam without tool usage. The model is available starting today in the Gemini app, AI Mode in Search for Google AI...
Science/Tech
Google Unveils Gemini 3, With Improved Coding and Search Abilities
The new artificial intelligence model is the second the company has released this year. OpenAI and Anthropic made similar updates a few months ago.

Science/Tech
Why Telkom is winning in mobile
Telkom said mobile revenue growth has been supported by efficient cost management. But there’s more to it than that.
Science/Tech
Microsoft is Adding an ‘Experimental Agentic Features’ Toggle To Windows 11
Microsoft has rolled out a new preview build for Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channel this week that introduces a new toggle called ‘experimental agentic features’ that can be enabled or disabled in the Windows Settings app. From a report: According to Microsoft, this new toggle is designed to “allow agents to use new Windows agentic features.” The company says the feature will work...

Motoring
Backdraft Racing launches new affordable series for 2026
Backdraft Racing has been successfully competing on circuits in various series across Southern Africa over the past twenty years and…
Motoring
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Health
How do cold weather health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Health
Life-changing surgery means boy gets first sleepover
William from Bath, has had his jaw rebuilt using his own ribs allowing him to breathe independently.
Health
C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for First Time
If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization.
Health
Sex Had Become a Chore. Then They Started Reading Romantasy.
The wildly popular fiction genre allows readers to talk openly about yearning, sex and desire. And it’s spilling over into their bedrooms.
Nature
News24 Business | Joburg power cut threat: Eskom and City still talking, Ramokgopa pushes for payment plan
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
News24 Business | Nick Hedley | A new study links culprits to climate change costs: a reckoning for polluters?
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
News24 Business | International Partners Group | Backing SA’s green future with over R2bn for just transition projects
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
News24 Business | SEE | These blocks made of recycled glass, building waste, may soon be found throughout SA
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.