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Bitcoin ticks up after erasing all of 2025 gains
The dip comes amid doubts on future interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.

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Trump greets Saudi’s MBS with lavish ceremony, military flyover
Donald Trump welcomed Mohammed bin Salman to the White House with music, a procession of horses, and a military flyover.

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Israeli army fires on Al Jazeera cameraman at protest in occupied West Bank
The Israeli army has shot and injured Al Jazeera Arabic cameraman Fadi Yassin while reporting in the occupied West Bank.

South Africa
SAPS members involved with gangs will not be spared: Patekile
A redacted version of the report was released by Premier Alan Winde last week.

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,...

World
Bodies of missing mum and child found in freezers in Austria
Public prosecutor Hansjörg Mayr says two men, aged 55 and 53, are being held on “strong suspicion of murder”.

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.

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

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.

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
Adams banned for Wales’ remaining autumn Tests
Wales will be without Josh Adams against New Zealand and South Africa after the wing was given a two-game ban for a red card.

Sport
5 Live’s Edwards and Burden sledged by Finn, Hartley & comedians
BBC 5 Live’s Rick Edwards and Rachel Burden try to get in the minds of the England cricket team ahead of the Ashes in Australia by being “sledged” by Steve Finn, Alex Hartley, Josh Widdicombe and others?

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.
Education
Liberia: Orange Liberia Supports Education, Donates Supplies to Ministry of Gender
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — In a significant boost to educational transformation efforts in Liberia, Orange Liberia, one of the nation’s foremost GSM Providers, has made a generous donation of 400 school backpacks and 132 notebooks to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP).
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.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

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.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Entertainment
Science/Tech
Fund Managers Warn AI Investment Boom Has Gone Too Far
A majority of global fund managers think companies are overinvesting, as market anxiety grows about the sustainability of the AI spending boom. From a report: A net 20 per cent of fund managers surveyed this month by Bank of America said companies were spending too much on their investments — the first time this has been a majority view in data running back to 2005. “This jump is driven by...

Science/Tech
What Crypto gaming Collect and How to Spot Smart Privacy Signals as a User
Crypto deposits are often assumed to create a privacy shield. In practice, they shift where the data lives, not whether it exists. A blockchain transaction shares public wallet details by design. Meanwhile, the platform you interact with generates its own off-chain data, from campaign tags to receipt IDs, device fingerprints, and session trails. None of […]

Science/Tech
Why Online Gaming Experience Are Exploding Globally Right Now
You’re witnessing a seismic shift in how millions wager worldwide—from Michigan mobile wins to Brazilian crypto bets, 2025’s legalization tsunami and tech revolution are reshaping the gaming landscape. By 2030, the global online casino market could top $150 billion, fueled by smartphone accessibility, regulatory green lights and a new generation of digital-native players. But can […]

Science/Tech
U.S. Government Shutdown Crisis Ends, but Bitcoin Continues to Fall: Why Is the Market Moving in the Opposite Direction?
Despite the official resolution of the U.S. government shutdown crisis, Bitcoin has unexpectedly recorded consecutive declines. As macro-level uncertainty continues to impact the crypto market, many users are shifting from price-driven assets to fixed-income models that do not depend on market volatility. Among these alternatives, BCDEFI, an AI-powered compute-income platform, has become one of...

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
Motoring
Motoring

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.