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Visa opens data centre in South Africa

Visa has opened its first African data centre in South Africa, backed by a R1bn investment to boost

Contactless payments just got a facelift with the Zobe ring

The Zobe Ring houses a passive NFC chip that uses tokenised credentials to handle contactless paymen

Gold can be heated to 14 times its melting point without melting

With fast heating, sheets of gold can shoot past the theoretical maximum temperature a solid can hav

Spectacular Triassic reptile had an early kind of feathers

A 247-million-year-old fossil reptile boasted an enormous crest on its back made from feather-like a

The secret to what makes colours pop on dazzling songbirds

Hidden layers of colour in the plumage of tanagers and some other songbirds explain what makes them

Remarkable set of tracks suggests different dinosaurs herded together

Late Cretaceous dinosaur tracks found in Canada might have been made by different species walking to

Simple skincare routine could stop babies developing eczema

Keeping a babys skin moisturised could significantly reduce their risk of eczema - but perhaps only

Walking 7000 steps a day seems to be enough to keep us healthy

Many people like to check that they have walked 10,000 steps over the course of a day, but falling s

Nigerias senate approves $21 Billion foreign loan plan to fund 2025 budget

With this approval, Nigerias debt burden is expected to climb, raising concerns among analysts about

New way to buy prepaid electricity via WhatsApp launched in South Africa

South Africans can now buy electricity right in their WhatsApp chats following a partnership between

Eskom retracts R343m diesel spend error following query

Eskom has issued a correction to its 18 July weekly Power Alert statement, which incorrectly showed

Systems remain operational despite malware intrusion: Treasury

The National Treasury has confirmed that it swiftly neutralised a malware attack targeting its Infra

SA's manufacturing sector in crisis: Why supporting local a national imperative

BUSINESS NEWS - South Africa s manufacturing sector is under severe strain. Although output increase

Meet Nigerias human flycatchers luring bloodsucking insects in the name of scien

People are the best option to capture black flies that cause the incurable disease of river blindnes

Controversy is always good fodder: Ugandas cartoonists turn their pens on presid

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugabas inflammatory social media posts provide rich pickings for satirists in coun

South African-born billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong wants the public to own Los A

Patrick Soon-Shiong plans to take the Los Angeles Times public, allowing public ownership of the 143

South Africa to sell homes of Indian-born Gupta brothers amid corruption fallout

Gupta mansions in Saxonwold head to public auction with a combined municipal value of $3.4 million,

Aliko Dangote's sugar business posts $281 million half-year revenue

Dangote Sugar posted a 45.53% jump in H1 revenue to $281.7 million, driven by strong commercial and

PA suspends Kenny Kunene for a month pending investigation

Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president, Kenny Kunene has been suspended for a month from party pol

Southern Africas liberation movements to address regional crises

As political organisations prepare for the upcoming Liberation Movements Summit in South Africa this

ANC and DA support the approval of funds allocated to departments

The two largest parties in the Government of National Unity - the African National Congress (ANC) an

ANC wins Ward 1 in Sol Plaatje by-election

The African National Congress (ANC) in the Northern Cape has won Ward 1 in Kimberley following yeste

Malema says research shows the EFF is gaining support in Western Cape

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, says having the partys 12th year celebrat

Drawing comparison on my actions on Mchunu and Whitfield flawed - Ramaphosa

President says the allegations against minister Mchunu are untested and will be investigated by the

Officials must be jailed for eThekwini sewage crisis, say DA and ActionSA

Fix the problem or face the music. Thats the ultimatum issued to the eThekwini municipality over the

NA adopts report to probe threats on national security

The National Assembly has adopted a report from the joint committees of Police and Justice and Const

McKenzie had to protect PAs image by suspending Kunene: Analyst

Political Analyst Dr. Levy Ndou says the Patriotic Alliance (PA) President Gayton McKenzie had to pr

Star power unleashed: 'Heads of State' blends action and comedy for a hilarious

Hollywood heavyweights Idris Elba, John Cena and Priyanka Chopra star in this action comedy that cle

Discover the best fairs in Durban this weekend

Explore the vibrant atmosphere of Musgrave Road this Saturday, where two churches host exciting fair

Behind the scenes: Tyla's budget beauty routine for the Tipsy Music Festival

Tyla's recent TikTok video from Barbados has fans buzzing as she shares her budget beauty routine ah

More details emerge about the moments leading up to Malcolm-Jamal Warner's drown

The Cosby Show star tragically died at the age of 54 after drowning on Sunday whilst on holiday in C

Festival fiasco: 'Music in the Snow' apologises amid artist absences and public

The Music in the Snow festival in Hogsback faced severe criticism due to logistical failures and art

'Know who you are': Basetsana Kumalo celebrates her daughter's 11th birthday wit

Basetsana Kumalo honours her daughter on her 11th birthday with a heartfelt message filled with love

Ciara nails the viral Nicki Minaj pose challenge

Ciara has officially entered the chat, stunning fans with her flawless recreation of Nicki Minaj's i

Ozzy Osbourne: Air ambulance called hours before the legendary rocker's death

An air ambulance was dispatched to Ozzy Osbourne's mansion shortly before his passing at age 76, as

The face of R'n'B is back - Babyface announces South African tour dates

Prepare for an unforgettable musical journey as Babyface, the R B legend, takes the stage in South A

First batch of stranded players land in C Town to jubilant welcome

Scenes of jubilation as the first batch of football players stranded in Europe arrived at the Cape T

Lythe Pillay claims 400m gold; fourth medal for birthday heroine Olivia Nel

Lythe Pillay stormed to the 400m gold at the World Student Games in Germany on Wednesday as birthday

Beauty hard to find in Banyana's beastly Wafcon crash

Desiree Ellis' eyes were also wet with tears on the sideline and then she had to go and explain it a

Mozambique seeks to prosecute opposition leader

Mozambique is seeking to prosecute the countrys main opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, over civi

Zumas Western Sahara stance flip-flop contradicts SA policy

Former President Jacob Zumas newly articulated support for Moroccos sovereignty over Western Sahara

WATCH | Willard Katsande on Ajax CT's golden generation and the title that got a

Willard Katsande opens up about the heartbreak of Ajax Cape Town's (now Cape Town Spurs) near-miss f

Banyana's Desiree Ellis defends tactics against Nigeria as Gabriela Salgado unde

Banyana were given a day off and will return to action on Thursday to conclude preparations for the

Jonathan Milan triumphs in chaotic sprint as Tour de France heads to the Alps

In a thrilling stage 17 of the Tour de France, Jonathan Milan dodged a spectacular crash to secure v

Marcus Rashford joins Barcelona on loan from Manchester United

In a significant move, Barcelona secures Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United, with an opt

Burnout: What's at stake when living with chronic stress

LIFESTYLE NEWS - Burnout is not just a buzzword, it is a silent epidemic that is eroding wellbeing,

Easy-peasy creamy fettuccine alfredo

With cold fronts and biting winds persisting in the colder months of winter, we take a look at recip

WATCH | Top 5 Ozzy Osbourne memorable moments

The legendary frontman of heavy metal group Black Sabbath, John Michael Osbourne, popularly known as

SPOTLIGHT | Movies that are definitely not going to the dogs

Spotlight is our bite-sized entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive

World Hepatitis Day on 28 July: Cast the spotlight on mushrooms for liver wellne

LIFESTYLE NEWS - When you link liver and mushrooms in your mind, it s usually paired with loads of o

Is SA ready to be the next Hollywood? Heres what our stars had to say

Ziya Xulu, Musa Mseleku, Khaya Dladla and more give us their take on what could make South African c

Rakesh Chaurasia on 'Symphony of Bansuri'

When Grammy-winning Indian flautist Rakesh Chaurasia lifts his bansuri, the bamboo flute supposedly

IN PICS | Party and tennis with Stella Artois

While the Wimbledon Championships might be over, the brand held a festive celebration to celebrate a

Amare brings the Med to Bantry Bay with winter feasts and trendy beats

A culinary antidote to what Herman Melville calls the damp, drizzly (winter) in my soul, says Claire