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What actually is Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’?
Trump has a bumper second day at Davos after Greendland ‘deal’.
THURSDAY, 22 JANUARY 2026, 22:09

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Trump has a bumper second day at Davos after Greendland ‘deal’.
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Lawyers have rushed to support the SPCA in Kariega, which faces eviction after the municipality awarded a new pound contract, raising concerns about animal welfare amid controversial and rapid procurement processes.
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Parts of the “globally recognised conservation asset” have reopened after relentless rains. But a 41% plunge in guest entries during the devastating storm places at risk the “sustainability” of South Africa’s “entire national parks network”.

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The BBC’s culture correspondent, Noor Nanji, looks at the biggest nominees and those that got snubbed.

South Africa
Residents say the bodies were only recovered the day after the incident was reported.

South Africa
Women are more skeptical than men about artificial intelligence and its adoption in the workplace when the economic outcomes of the technology are uncertain, according to new research from Northeastern University published in the academic journal PNAS Nexus. Based on survey data from the United States and Canada, the study found that women consistently viewed […]

South Africa
South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according to a GreenCape report on AI adoption in agriculture. The report defines agricultural technology, also known as agtech or agritech, as a broad set of innovations applied to farming. These include hardware such as drones, […]

South Africa
The cause of the power outage is under investigation by a technical team.

World
The signing ceremony marked the most concrete step yet in Trump’s effort to establish the board, whose final composition has yet to be confirmed.

World
Security at the biggest ISIS detention camp in Syria has collapsed as Syrian Kurds withdraw to face advancing government forces.

World
Prosecutors are reviewing dozens more suspected deaths linked to a former palliative care nurse.

World
Opposition parties are slamming the brakes on billions in defense funding as the China escalates military pressure.

Africa
The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?

Africa
The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.

Africa
Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N’Tam against such a long wait for elections.

Africa
Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.
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Politics
The court was scheduled to hand down its ruling tomorrow on their application.

Politics
Marius van der Merwe was gunned down outside his house in Brakpan.

Politics
Mkhwanazi has testified that the donated vehicles were never handed over to the city.

Politics
Issue raised in the appeal is whether the assets privately owned by the pair are heritage resources.

Sport
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy signs a contract extension with the northern province until the summer of 2028.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs head of recruitment, Maliwa Thembela insists that the reports were untrue and damaging to the club’s reputation.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns supporters will be able to watch the CAF Champions League clash against Al-Hilal live on SABC.

Sport
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the two-time Olympic 400m hurdles champion, has announced she is expecting a child.

Education
Growing concerns about the impact of smartphones on the youngest children must be addressed
The first UK government guidance on young children’s use of tablets, smartphones and other screens, expected in April, cannot come soon enough. The laissez-faire approach to the boom in social media, handheld devices and other digital technology was arguably nowhere less suitable than when such...
Education
Readers discuss the adoption of artificial intelligence tools in schools. Also: President Trump’s “Board of Peace”; an anti-ICE slogan.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] A Divisional Chief of Mafi -Akorto Clan, Togbe Akpo Wusu Kasa IV, has commended government’s efforts at bringing development to the people, particularly in the promotion of quality and accessible education, and called on stakeholders to support the government in the execution of its development agenda.
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[Daily Trust] The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said his decision to enroll for a Law degree at Northwest University, Kano, is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to study the discipline, which he described as central to building a stable and just society.

Lifestyle
Victoria Beckham’s dancing at Brooklyn’s wedding was a sticking point for her son, further putting a wedge in their already fragile relationship.

Lifestyle
An app comparing the prices of grocery items from four major food retailers will soon be available to South Africans…

Lifestyle
Airlines may be benefiting from an unlikely source of improved fuel efficiency: lighter passengers. Here’s how …
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Entertainment
With their dominant win, the Royals progressed to a qualifier play-off against Sunrisers Eastern Cape to be played on Friday.

Entertainment
The EMPD official further denied knowing Marius van der Merwe.

Entertainment
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Entertainment
Catch up on the biggest stories this Thursday, 22 January 2026, in our simple daily news update.
Science/Tech
EBay has updated its User Agreement to explicitly ban third-party “buy for me” agents and AI chatbots from interacting with its platform without permission. From a report: On its face, a one-line terms of service update doesn’t seem like major news, but what it implies is more significant: The change reflects the rapid emergence of what some are calling “agentic commerce,” a new category of AI...

Science/Tech
WIRED spoke with Boris Cherny, head of Claude Code, about how the viral coding tool is changing the way Anthropic works.

Science/Tech
Advances in artificial intelligence are creating a perfect storm for those seeking to spread disinformation at unprecedented speed and scale. And it’s virtually impossible to detect.

Science/Tech
The Meross smart plug mini boasts excellent compatibility and slim construction.

Motoring
Volvo has finally revealed the new EX60, a midsize electric SUV with a range of 810km.

Motoring
The state of South Africa’s roads have been blamed for poor tourism performance.

Motoring
These are five of the safest and most affordable cars suited for students and young professionals in South Africa.
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Health
Narcissism has become a catchall label for a range of frustrating behaviors. Here are some misconceptions about what it means.

Health
Wes Streeting said he was “very worried” about the issue of rising demand for services.
Health
Researchers found an antibody that seems to play a role in people with better lung cancer prognoses, but turning it into a treatment could be difficult.

Health
BBC London’s political editor visits two east London hospitals as winter pressures continue to mount.