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WATCH | You now have a say in the kind of police you want in your area
The SAPS has asked residents of Alexandra in Johannesburg to have a say about the calibre of police officers they want in their community.

Top Stories
Your three-legged pot could slowly be poisoning you: health department
Be warned: the three-legged silver pot you use to cook potjiekos and other favourites is slowly poisoning you and potentially causing your kidneys to fail.

Top Stories
WATCH | Woman ‘sets lover on fire’, watches him burn
Victim’s family say wheels of justice turning too slow

South Africa
AI Fraud Industrialises as INTERPOL Warns of Global Crime Networks
Fraud has entered a new phase. What was once opportunistic cybercrime is now operating as a coordinated, technology-driven system. A new global threat assessment from Interpol warns that financial fraud has evolved into one of the fastest-growing forms of transnational organised crime, now sitting at the centre of criminal ecosystems enabled by AI, low-cost tools […]

South Africa
Vertiv AI Innovation Roadshow Returns to Africa as Virtual Event
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, is hosting the next edition of its AI Innovation Roadshow for Africa, this time in a fully digital format. The webinar is set to take place on Wednesday 15 April at 11:00 SAST. Under the theme ‘AI-Ready Data Centres for Africa: Building Infrastructure for What’s Next’, the webinar will […]

South Africa
How Technology Is Helping Save Newborn Lives Across Africa
Across the African continent, more mothers are giving birth in health facilities than ever before. Yet for many newborns, survival still depends on something simple but often missing: access to the right medical equipment at the right time. That is the challenge that Hatch Technologies is working to solve. Headquartered in Nairobi, Hatch Technologies is […]
South Africa
eThekwini digital recruitment portal to boost fairness and transparency
eThekwini digital recruitment portal to boost fairness and transparency
The eThekwini Municipality has unveiled its new “Digitally You” e-recruitment job application portal, a move aimed at transforming how municipal vacancies are accessed and managed while strengthening transparency and fairness in hiring.
The launch generated strong interest from city leadership, management and...

World
Iran-U.S. ceasefire off to a shaky start. And, Bill Gates to testify in Epstein probe
Attacks persist across the Middle East despite the two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran. And, Bill Gates is set to testify in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World
Argentina passes bill loosening protection of its glaciers
The new bill will make it easier for provincial governments to allow mining projects in glacier regions.

World
Trump meets with NATO chief about the future of the partnership
President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Wednesday to discuss the future partnership after Trump disparaged the alliance.

World
Trump warns strikes will resume if Iran doesn’t agree to his peace terms
President Trump said that any peace deal would not allow nuclear enrichment in Iran, and would need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as conflicting messages surface over the terms of the ceasefire.

Africa
Kenya disputes UN report on rape allegations against its Haiti personnel
The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

Africa
US approves non-critical staff to leave embassy in Nigeria on security grounds
The state department has also asked US citizens to “reconsider” travel plans to the West African country.

Africa
Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects
Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

Africa
Cameroon ‘military contractors’ killed in Russia-Ukraine war – BBC confirms leaked message
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
Business
Business

Business
Income tax warning for taxpayers who choose to stay in South Africa
South African taxpayers face the possibility of higher taxes in the future as the tax base continues to shrink, mainly due to skilled individuals leaving the country.

Business
Huge update to Sixty60 in South Africa
Shoprite has launched a new “Smart AI” shopping assistant for its Sixty60 platform, in a limited test.

Politics
State seeking 15-year jail sentence in firearm discharge case: Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema says the state is seeking a 15-year jail term in his case.

Politics
Mbali Shinga vows to stay on as KZN MEC despite National Freedom Party disciplinary process
The NFP’s disciplinary action against Shinga could have major implications for the balance of power in the provincial government

Politics
Nkabinde criticises Adv. Riley for unnecessarily delaying proceedings
Nkabinde Enquiry Chairperson, has criticised Adv. Riley for unnecessarily delaying the proceedings

Politics
LIVE | EFF leader Julius Malema briefs media
Julius Malema was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Sport
BBC to show Man City-Southampton FA Cup semi-final
The FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Southampton on Saturday 25 April will be broadcast on BBC One

Sport
Sustainability v safety – Paris Marathon’s water dilemma
BBC Sport speaks to two runners with opposing views on the fact there will be no single-use cups or bottles at this weekend’s Paris Marathon.

Sport
Rowland starts as much-changed England face Ireland
England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women’s Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Sport
Caf president would welcome corruption investigation
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has “zero tolerance” for corruption, which he says is “worse than cancer”.
Education
Liberia: Nathan F. Reeves Charity Receives U.S.$7k Prize
[Liberian Observer] The Nathan F. Reeves Charity Memorial High School campus in Paynesville was decorated in blue and white for a celebration Tuesday morning. It was a special occasion where NHSS organizers delivered on a historic promise to recognize greatness.
Education
Nigeria: FG, Varsities, Private Sector Must Partner to Advance Postgraduate Education – – Ex-UI VC, Bamiro
[Vanguard] University of Ibadan, Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, has called for urgent collaboration between government, universities and the private sector to advance postgraduate education in Nigeria, describing such partnership as critical to national development.
Education
Uganda: Makerere Must Treat the Disease, Not Silence the Symptoms
[Nile Post] Makerere University’s decision to enforce virtual guild campaigns may appear prudent on the surface, but it risks becoming a convenient substitute for confronting a deeper institutional failure. Instead of treating the root causes of election violence, the university is, quite literally, plugging the anus while the diarrhoea persists.
Education
Nigeria: ASUU-Unijos Declares Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid, Mutilated Salaries
[Premium Times] According to a notice issued by the chapter Chairperson, Jurbe Molwus, a professor, the strike takes effect on Wednesday, 8 April and will continue until the salaries are paid.

Lifestyle
Grim future predicted for emperor penguins
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction.

Lifestyle
Legal challenge launched to decriminalise assisted dying in South Africa
Advocacy group DignitySA has launched a legal challenge seeking to decriminalise medical assistance in dying for terminally ill patients in South Africa.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
Here is what Johannesburg is doing about its dwindling landfill capacity
Addressing Johannesburg’s landfill crisis requires national and provincial support, says Pikitup.

Entertainment
6 skin-saving swaps to replace your damaging diet staples
Food is one of the biggest influences on skin health

Entertainment
Dunga ‘does not have a phuza face’: Malema says EFF has what ANC needs in Gauteng
Malema says a politician does not need to be an expert to become an MEC of finance.

Entertainment
Digi-Learning: Are AI language learning apps better than traditional classrooms?
Users across Joburg share their personal experiences using Duolingo, while measuring how effective it is compared to traditional learning.

Science/Tech
Huawei Unveils AI-Ready Data Infrastructure To Drive Enterprise Innovation In South Africa
The rise of AI is putting new pressure on infrastructure as organisations reconsider how they store, manage, protect and use data. Against this backdrop, Huawei’s annual IT Day focused on the growing need for intelligent storage and computing. The event drew more than 400 customers and partners, with Huawei showcasing its latest AI data infrastructure, […]

Science/Tech
The FBI Didn’t Answer Texts From Minnesota Investigators for Days After Renee Good’s Killing
Messages sent to the FBI by an investigator with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension went ignored for at least two days, per records obtained by WIRED.

Science/Tech
Inside the Pro-Iran Meme Machine Trolling Trump With AI Lego Cartoons
Since the beginning of the Iran war, the group Explosive Media has released over a dozen viral videos mocking Trump and the US.

Science/Tech
Shoprite adds AI shopping assistant to Sixty60 app
The retailer introduces Pixie, an AI shopping assistant on the Sixty60 app that predicts shopping needs.

Motoring
Petrol price in the crosshairs in South Africa
The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is reviewing South Africa’s fuel price formula to reduce costs for motorists.
Motoring

Motoring
New Kia Tasman launched in South Africa – Pricing and features
The highly anticipated Kia Tasman bakkie has officially landed in South Africa.

Motoring
VW hits 500,000 Polos in South Africa – Locally-made SUV up next
VW has achieved a significant milestone at its Polo factory in South Africa as it prepares to add a new SUV to the production line.
Health
Vegetative Patients May Be More Aware Than We Knew
New research is upending what we thought about the consciousness of patients, leaving families with agonizing choices.

Health
Incontinence problems leave me ‘leaking while competing’
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.

Health
Escaping the manosphere
Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.
Health
Patients Are Using Chatbots to Fight Medical Bills, With Mixed Results
While chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT can help narrow the information divide between patients and providers, they can also dispense flawed advice.