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England great James Anderson is set to extend his career past the age of 44 by signing a new deal to play for Lancashire in 2026.

Hackers took over the PA system at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania.

The proposal is one of several flagship EU projects to prepare the bloc for a potential attack from Moscow.

The PA now commands 11 councillors in the City of Johannesburg, solidifying its position as a major kingmaker in the coalition government.

Sibiya is back on the witness stand at the High Court in Pretoria at the Meyiwa murder trial.

Ntshavheni has announced that the US government has approved a PEPFAR bridge plan for South Africa

Ghana will host the first-ever Africa Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference, organized by the Africa Education Trust Fund (AETF), from November 5–6, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Themed “AI for Africa: Unlocking Opportunities for Education, Innovation, and Sustainable Development,” the landmark event aims to explore how AI can be responsibly leveraged to...

In a continent where more than 40 million small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain offline, Nigerian startup Kofounda is breaking barriers by allowing entrepreneurs to build websites using their voice — and in their own languages. Founded by Timothy Dake, an AI pioneer, and Uduma Glory, a design strategist, Kofounda is a voice-powered platform that […]

Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela by authorizing covert CIA operations. And, a federal judge halts the Trump administration’s shutdown layoffs.

A sudden influx of mourners prompted authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony.

President Trump appeared to confirm reports that he approved covert CIA operations inside Venezuela.

Joseph Kabila appears in Kenya with other opposition leaders two weeks after being sentenced to death.

Raila Odinga was one of Kenya’s most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.

Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

Evidence of the intentional targeting of civilians in el-Fasher amounts to war crimes, researchers say.

With global markets currently being defined by uncertainty, as geopolitical risks rattle investor confidence and concerns around global market concentration mount, investors continue to seek ways to best to protect capital, while still capturing growth.

PSG Financial Services says that South Africa needs to implement major reforms despite the group’s earnings seeing a large rise.

Cabinet has greenlit Eskom’s new board, which remains chaired by Dr Mthetho Nyati as his term is yet to expire.

BYD is investing heavily into South Africa’s energy infrastructure, which includes launching 1MW fast-charging stations.

The ANC managed to retain Ward 15 in the AB Xuma Municipality.

All eyes are on suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu as he appears before the Ad Hoc Committee

The media has not opposed the ruling to hold hearings in camera.

Ntshavheni will brief media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday.

The wait is over for eager rugby fans in Cape Town and surrounds, following the opening of a second Springboks retail store at Canal Walk.

This season has seen the further rise of the inverted winger and the decline of the traditional wide-man in the Premier League – is it leading to a less exciting game?

Sheffield Wednesday could “imminently” be served with a winding-up petition over £1m they owe to HMRC.

Britain’s Oliver Conway wins the men’s Under-23 World Triathlon Championship title with a stunning victory in Wollongong, Australia.

We would like to hear from UK students about their experiences of being targeted by criminals trying to steal their money

A survey by NatWest has found that 57% of UK students have been scammed by fraudsters, or have had close shaves.

Young adults had an average of £300 stolen by scammers in the last year, with one in four targeted by scammers impersonating their bank, according to a survey of...

Oops! Black Coffee’s ex has sent a shady message to the DJ’s ex-wife Enhle Mbali following the finalisation of their divorce…

South Africa’s rugby powerhouse Siya Kolisi has helped a young school boy change his fate from victim to victor.

The minister’s hogging of the spotlight during this time has upset several fans who watched the game on Tuesday evening.

Markets crashed hard in recent weeks, sending many crypto assets sharply down. Some tokens have started to recover as liquidity returns. Dogecoin is among them, catching renewed interest.  In parallel, Remittix is drawing attention as the best crypto to buy under $1 in October, thanks to its new 15% USDT rewards scheme.  Dogecoin Price Prediction: […]

Africa’s geospatial sector surged in 2025, blending AI and digital twins to drive smarter cities, sustainable growth and data-driven resilience.

Ethereum is looking the most exciting as it did a couple of weeks ago. After a solid run, it’s stuck between key resistance and support levels, and a wave of narrative competition. But in this noisy field, only a few cryptos might outperform ETH in the next leg. Let’s dig into where Ethereum could go, […]

Eskom’s new board features seven new faces and five existing members.

Series of videos showcases the toughness of the SVI Stopgun V2.0 armouring package.

A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and “create learning and career opportunities”.