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Standard Bank’s often overlooked insurance and asset management business is set to play an increasingly important role for the bank in the coming years.

Aria Thorpe died from a singe stab wound at her home on 15 December last year.

The last time Bafana Bafana met Panama was in 2005 when the two nations played in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Let’s revisit that encounter…

Former England manager Roy Hodgson is put in caretaker charge of Bristol City after head coach Gerhard Struber was sacked.

Africa’s artificial intelligence revolution is not a continent-wide phenomenon but a fragmented one, concentrated in five distinct markets — Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Morocco and Tunisia — each shaped by its own economic conditions, founder backgrounds and investor preferences, according to venture deal data tracking more than 350 startup transactions across the continent over the […]

MTN Group’s digital infrastructure arm has joined a $45 million funding round in ORAN Development Company, a U.S.-based startup building AI-native radio access network technology, alongside Nvidia, Cisco, Nokia, AT&T and Telecom Italia. The Series A round, announced Thursday, positions ODC to develop software that would transform conventional cell towers into edge computing hubs capable […]

Algeria is turning to digital technologies and artificial intelligence to tackle its growing water security challenges, with the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises launching a national call for projects aimed at building a domestic innovation ecosystem in the water sector. The initiative, announced March 18, targets innovators, startups, scale-ups, micro-enterprises,...

The government of Côte d’Ivoire has launched an AI-powered chatbot designed to improve citizens’ access to public services and government information through WhatsApp and Messenger, as part of a broader effort to modernize public administration. The chatbot, named EMY 101, was announced March 15 and functions as an intelligent conversational assistant that allows citizens to […]

Representatives of the world’s wealthiest democracies gather in France today for a G7 meeting, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to try to shore up support among reticent allies for the Trump administration’s war on Iran.

It is the secretary of state’s first foreign trip since the conflict began last month.

Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa isn’t facing an ‘energy Armageddon’ in 2030, following warnings from Eskom and energy experts of a looming supply cliff.

To stay relevant, South African companies must embrace online advertising.

South African travellers are set for pain when travelling this Easter holiday weekend, with fuel prices set for massive increases.

The court says the applicant did not follow internal party processes to seek dispute resolution

Limpopo African National Congress (ANC) Elective Conference begins on Friday.

ANC’s Mpumalanga Elective Conference is under way at the Mbombela Stadium.

This will be the third sitting of the inquest since it started.

A leading Springbok could be in danger of missing the start of the Test season after suffering what is said to be a serious knee injury.

Find out why Siwelele’s Grant Margeman is the man Kaizer Chiefs should be signing for next season in central midfield.

Francois Pienaar received an honorary doctorate this week, and here we look at what the iconic Springbok has been doing since retiring.

Vote to find out what goal will be crowned Scotland’s greatest.

Cape Town’s dam levels have fallen below 50%, with officials warning that water restrictions may be introduced sooner than expected.

Sediro had initially claimed R600 000.

With the price of fuel set to spike top record highs, the thought of storing fuel in large quantities has crossed the minds of many motorists.

The funding process followed a public call for proposals issued in August last year, which closed in October 2025.

The Eastern Cape High Court on Thursday halted the conference, urging the party to address several issues and complaints.

Save your memories now, because if your iPhone gets stolen or lost, your photos and other precious files could be gone forever.

Lack of fresh features and price increases make these two Samsung flagships feel rather bland.

Ads are rolling out across the US on ChatGPT’s free tier. I asked OpenAI’s bot 500 questions to see what these ads were like and how they related to my prompts.

Eskom extends its R10 000 solar registration sweetener to September, but legislative requirements remain clouded.

You need to take an active approach to your marketing strategy – and TopAuto is here to help.

The expansion of the Gautrain will involve the expropriation of land and property.

Modern tracking systems offer a wide range of features designed to enhance your personal safety and keep your family protected.