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Elena Rybakina upsets world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win record-breaking £4m prize with WTA Finals victory.

Opposition party Chadema said that its deputy secretary-general, Amani Golugwa, was arrested early on Saturday.

A dramatic – or drab – Saturday lunchtime Premier League match with as many questions as answers, and for Manchester United a major injury scare.

New Zealand survive three yellow cards and a second-half onslaught from Scotland to win a thrilling Test 25-17 at Murrayfield.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a core business priority for South African companies, according to new research by Dell Technologies, but the country’s organisations are struggling to translate ambition into full-scale implementation due to persistent challenges in skills, infrastructure, and security. The findings, released at the Dell Technologies Forum South Africa held on 6...

Business AI, a South African start-up backed by Mustek, has launched an AI marketplace designed to connect local enterprises with vetted, enterprise-ready artificial intelligence solutions and accredited service providers. The platform aims to simplify how African companies discover, evaluate, and deploy AI technologies while maintaining control over costs, data privacy, and AI sovereignty....

The race to build next-generation AI-capable data centres is straining global and African supply chains, with power availability emerging as the single greatest obstacle to timely delivery, according to Turner & Townsend’s 2025–2026 Data Centre Construction Cost Index. The professional services firm says 2025 marks an inflection point for the global data centre industry, as […]

African CEOs are showing renewed confidence and resilience amid global uncertainty, with generative AI, talent, ESG, and cybersecurity emerging as the top strategic priorities shaping business growth across the continent. According to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which gathered insights from 130 CEOs across Southern, East, and West Africa, 78% expressed strong confidence […]

In interviews in villages on Venezuela’s northeastern coast, from which some of the boats departed, residents and relatives said the dead men had been running drugs but were not narco-terrorists.

On the surface, the Hungarian PM’s trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC’s Nick Thorpe.

Overnight, 25 locations including Kyiv were hit, leaving many areas without electricity and heating.

At least six people were killed and 437 injured in the twister, authorities said.

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.

The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation.

The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

Parktown Boys’ alumni includes Bradley Carnell and Lyle Foster who are both making major marks in international soccer leagues.

Employers in South Africa may be left with no option but to remove paid maternal leave policies due to new changes mandated by the Constitutional Court.

There are eight cars from several brands that have reached the end of their production, as the brands have announced that they will be discontinued in 2025.

Rotherham Council is offering payments of up to £250 to help with energy expenses.

The party has described Reverend Maphatsoe as a man of deep conviction who guided with humility.

Gigaba was not arrested after reports that he had handed himself to the police.

The report on Mkhwanazi was expected to be released last Thursday.

Spokesperson of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu claims political agenda to smear Mchunu’s reputation

Alan Sheehan insists he is the right man to lead Swansea City despite seeing his side’s difficult run continue as they are thumped 4-1 at home by Ipswich Town.

Saturday starts with 10,000 West Ham fans protesting with a coffin and hearse – but ends with the Hammers boosting their chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

Have we seen a youngster explode into the scene like Orlando Pirates’ Mbekezeli Mbokazi? Club legend Gavin Lane has highlighted what could go wrong.

Miri Taylor’s first goal of the campaign is enough to give Aston Villa a 1-0 win over Manchester United, as the home side lose their first game in the Women’s Super League this season.

Student, national and local groups across US organized day of action to condemn Trump’s assault on academic freedom

Students, faculty and staff at more than 100 campuses across the US rallied against the Trump administration’s assault on higher education on Friday – the first in a planned series of nationwide, coordinated protests that organizers hope will culminate in large-scale students...

Left no crumbs! Checkers have once again spoofed the Springboks opponents – France – with this cheeky social media post…

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s peers and pals – including bestie Eben Etzebeth – have shared touching tributes on his 100th test cap.

The Western Cape scoops national recognition for excellence in Environmental Impact Assessment, proving its leadership in sustainable development

Siya Kolisi has been hailed as the Springboks’ greatest captain for his ability to unite South Africans – and call out injustices – through his platform.

All-wheel drive hybrid will pack a punch with a combined output of up to 301kW of power.

Self-charging hybrid is claimed to only sip 5.3 litres of petrol per 100km.

Chinese manufacturer is likely to drop the Himla moniker it uses in its homeland.

In his first five premier class seasons, Red Bull KTM star has never finished lower than 11th.