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Stay well this winter: Here’s local foods to power up your immunity
Foods like citrus, garlic, root veggies, greens, and baobab can boost immunity this winter

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Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal’s squad for this summer’s tournament.

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BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.

South Africa
NPA moves to re-enroll Madoda “Joe Ferrari” Sibanyoni case
NPA says it will re-enroll the court matter involving prominent taxi boss Madoda Sibanyoni.

South Africa
Judgment reserved in fatal Usindiso fire case
The case has been postponed to the 3rd of June for judgment in the High Court in Johannesburg.

South Africa
Limpopo DA raises alarm over FMD vaccination record failures
Farmers say that stray buffaloes from the park graze with their livestock, leading to FMD spread

South Africa
Search for Limpopo toddler Omphile Sithole still continuing
Two-year-old Omphile Sithole went missing earlier this month.
World
Activists say Israel tries to expel a whole Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem
Israeli authorities are issuing Palestinians demolition orders in East Jerusalem at an accelerated rate since Israel launched war with Iran, human rights groups and U.N. experts say.

World
Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

World
California mosque shooting leaves 5 dead. And, judge dismisses Trump’s IRS lawsuit
San Diego authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at a mosque as a hate crime. And, Trump dropped his lawsuit against the IRS, paving the way for an “anti-weaponization fund.”

World
Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.

Africa
Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices
The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.

Africa
Defunct Malawian Bank seeks $552m compensation
A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Africa
Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.

Africa
Solar powers Malawi’s mobile money boom but leaves the poorest behind
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality

Business
St Brelade concerns of empty shops and cost of living
People say they are frustrated families have to turn to food banks in a “rich island like Jersey”.

Business
Big payday for Steers, Wimpy, and Debonairs boss in South Africa – earning R38,200 every day
Famous Brands has reported strong results for its 2026 financial year, with its executives getting paid handsomely for the food service franchisor’s performance.
Business

Business
HS2 costs could top £100bn and trains will be slower than first planned
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a “reset” of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

Politics
MK Party axes Nhlamulo Ndhlela as spokesperson and MP
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement

Politics
Ramaphosa to bestow National Orders on Tuesday
National Orders are the highest civilian honours that South Africa bestows on its citizens.

Politics
MKP removes Nhlamulo Ndhlela as national spokesperson
The announcement was made during a media briefing in Durban on Monday evening.

Politics
IFP sacks KwaZulu-Natal councillor over extortion allegations
The party says Sipho ‘ES’ Mbatha is alleged to have extorted money from individuals.

Sport
Wigan makes 10 changes for Hull KR with eye on Challenge Cup
Wigan Warriors make a sweeping 10 changes to their matchday squad for Thursday’s match against Challenge Cup final opponents Hull KR.

Sport
TNT opts not to make European finals free to watch
TNT Sports has decided not to provide a free-to-air option to watch the finals of the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League.

Sport
He’s changed the face of English football – Rooney on Guardiola
Wayne Rooney, Kelly Somers and Kae Kurd discuss the influence Pep Guardiola has had on English football and consider the impact his expected departure from Manchester City will have on the Premier League.

Sport
MVP bans Shields after Baumgardner altercation
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) bans Claressa Shields from all future events following a physical altercation with Alycia Baumgardner on Saturday.

Education
Children’s reading should prioritise pleasure over learning, says laureate
Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs to focus on early-years reading, with more support for parents and nursery workers
The children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has urged the government to prioritise pleasure over learning in children’s reading.
Giving evidence to MPs on the education committee, which is investigating the crisis in reading for pleasure among children, the screenwriter and...
Education
Nigeria: Students Begin Robotics Training in Abuja
[Leadership] A women group, the Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has launched the 2026 edition of the RoboGirls with Their Ally Boys Training and Competition in Abuja.
Education
Nigeria: JAMB Says 2026 Utme Result Slip Printing Not Yet Activated, Explains Delay
[Leadership] The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised candidates to remain patient as it has yet to activate the printing of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) original result slips.
Education
Nigeria: Uniabuja Student Wins Amnesty International’s 2026 Inter-Varsity Debate
[Premium Times] The UniAbuja student won the inter-varsity debate competition, earning the highest points ahead of five other finalists.
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Entertainment
Recipe of the day: Thai KOO baked beans and chicken stew
Perfect for family dinners or cosy nights in, this stew is both nutritious and satisfying, offering a delicious blend of protein, fibre and spices that warms you from the inside out.

Entertainment
Former ‘Skeem Saam’ actor Cornet Mamabolo stars in new film
Mamabolo also serves as an executive producer on the project.

Entertainment
Bafana set to take on Benni McCarthy in AFCON 2027 qualifiers
The 2027 AFCON is set to take place from June 19 to July 17 next year in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Entertainment
How social entrepreneur Retang Phaahla left her quantity surveyor job to start tea business
Retang Phaahla said they were looking for natural resources that could uplift the community and create jobs.
Science/Tech
Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry
California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.

Science/Tech
The Zuckerbergs Are Hiring a Lifeguard but Calling It a ‘Beach Water Person’
The job, which is associated with the Zuckerberg family office, is located in Kauai, Hawaii, where the Meta CEO owns a massive compound.
Science/Tech
Troubling questions over South African internet infrastructure attacks
There are serious questions about the DDoS attacks that have been mounted against South African hosting companies in recent days.

Science/Tech
Setback for Vodacom in Kenya
Kenya’s high court has blocked the 15% Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom, pending a constitutional challenge.
Motoring
Motoring
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Health
Neanderthal Dentistry, and the Scientist Glad Not to Have Experienced It
The prehistoric hominins “apparently were very adept at what we would consider invasive medicine,” said the anthropologist John Olsen.
Health
Military Bases Are Rife With ‘Forever Chemicals.’ New Mexico Wants Them Cleaned Up.
The state is leading the country’s reckoning with PFAS. The outcome of its suit against the federal government will affect how courts treat more than 15,000 other claims nationwide.
Health
TrumpRx Adds Generic Drugs, With Mark Cuban, GoodRx and Amazon
President Trump announced the addition of 600 medicines to his online drugstore as he appeals to Americans concerned about high drug prices and affordability.
Health
Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.