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GITEX Africa Has Found a New Home in Nigeria

For the first time ever, the GITEX Africa conferenceone of the largest and most influential tech and

Ultra-secure quantum data sent over existing internet cables

Two commercial telecommunications facilities have been connected by a secure quantum network that us

How astonishing observatories could do big physics from the moon

As humanity prepares to return to the moon, scientists also have ideas for huge lunar experiments th

Dire wolf de-extinction criticised by conservation group

The attempted creation of dire wolves could undermine conservation efforts by making people think ex

Five years to the SDGs deadline, African tech companies are leading the charge t

The world is five years away from the SDGs deadline, and African technology companies are making sig

Lyme disease treated with antibiotic that doesnt harm gut microbiome

Mice overcame a Lyme disease infection after being given an antibiotic that is often used for pneumo

Daily doses of peanuts could desensitise adults with the allergy

Exposing children with peanut allergy to proteins from the legume is an approved treatment to reduce

Khudusela Pitje: SA regulators failed black entrepreneurs in fibre sector

The proposed deal, which was ultimately blocked by the Competition Tribunal last October, would have

Authenticity over Authority: 63% of professionals admit to leaving a previous em

BUSINESS NEWS - Two thirds of professionals (63%) have admitted that one of the leading reasons for

Zak Calisto's Karooooo stake gains $71.5 million in 15 days

Zak Calistos stake in Karooooo rose by $71.5 million in two weeks, driven by a 9.67% surge in the co

Two teens and 5,000 ants: how a smuggling bust shed new light on a booming trade

Two Belgian 19-year-olds have pleaded guilty to wildlife piracy part of a growing trend of trafficki

SA's G20 presidency vital amid global food security challenges

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says South Africas presidency of the G20 comes at a crucial ti

Michiel le Roux's Capitec Bank posts record $742.5 million profit

Capitecs profit after tax rose 30.1% to $742.5 million, buoyed by solid interest income, digital ban

SA's tourism rebounds with 9 million visitors in 2024: De Lille

Tourist numbers to South Africa and the rest of the African continent are on the rise. Tourism Minis

Consumer inflation eases in March

BUSINESS NEWS - Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has announced that headline consumer inflation de

Consumer inflation eases to 2.7% in March

Consumer inflation has slowed in line with market expectations. Stats SA data shows that annual Cons

Hilton Schlosberg: South African co-founder of $57 billion Monster Beverage

Hilton Schlosberg, Monster Beverages new CEO, played a key role in transforming the company from a j

Radebe expresses optimism as Luthuli inquest reopens

The death of former African National Congress (ANC) President-General and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Zuma awaits crucial court decision on prosecutor recusal appeal

Judge Nkosinathi Chili is expected to hand down his ruling on Thursday in the Pietermaritzburg High

IEC gives voters six months to have their say on electronic voting

The electoral commission is rolling out a six-month engagement period to receive views from stakehol

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana expected to scrap controversial VAT hike

The minister is expected to outline where the additional sources of funding will come from to cover

Court rejects ex-officers bid to remove judge in COSAS 4 trial

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed former apartheid security officers bid to secur

Taxpayers still paying Covid-19 relief funds to taxi industry: Barbara Creecy

Transport minister Barbara Creecy has revealed that the department is still disbursing Covid-19 reli

Paul Mashatile has not briefed ANC about motorcade shooting: Fikile Mbalula

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says Deputy President Paul Mashatil

Do you think Mashatile's 'assassination' attempt was real or staged?

The alleged assassination attempt on deputy president Paul Mashatile has sparked a heated debate, wi

Radebe objects to 1967 Luthuli inquest Magistrates letter

The Convenor of the African National Congress' (ANC) Provincial Task Team in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Je

Newzroom Afrika takes Aldrin Sampear off air as it reviews road rage incident

TV news channel Newzroom Afrika has announced that its anchor, Aldrin Sampear, will take a break fro

Legends, lamb chops and laughter collide at Karoo Art Hotel

There's something magical about Barrydale in winter. And from 18 to 20 July, the quiet Karoo town is

No more guessing: Academy Awards make film viewing mandatory for voters ahead of

The Academys Board of Governors has rolled out the red carpet for some major changes. One of the cha

Women For Change demands cancellation of Moja Love's 'Isencane Lengane' for norm

Women's advocacy group Women For Change has added their voice to the calls for the discontinuation o

Learn from legends: CTIJF 2025 masterclasses bring the music to life

A highlight of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) has always been its masterclasses a

Ty Dolla $ign unites with brother Big TC in a virtual Coachella tribute that ste

In a powerful and emotional moment at this year's Coachella festival, Ty Dolla $ign (real name Tyron

Dr Brian Monaisa confirms Minnie Dlamini breakup, addresses cheating claims

Minnie Dlamini and Dr Brian Monaisa have officially ended their relationship following online specul

Acting legend Don Mlangeni Nawa's memorial and funeral details announced

The family o f legendary South African actor Don Mlangeni Nawa have announced the details for his me

Splashy Fen Music Festival 2025: A magical recap

After wrapping up an unforgettable edition, heres a look back at the highlights from the Splashy Fen

Caf will have no mercy on corrupt individuals in associations: Motsepe

Strong action will be taken against individuals found guilty of corruption in African football assoc

Lions see no evil, hear no evil amid noise over Van Rooyen's suitability

'We know who Cash is, what he stands for, and I am willing to fight for that,' says Bok scrumhalf Va

Bennett fifty trumps Mehidy five-for, Zimbabwe edge out Bangladesh

Opener Brian Bennett hit his second fifty of the match to set up Zimbabwes thrilling three-wicket vi

Warriors fined but Knights await hearing with CSA over transformation

As it stands, the Warriors have retained their position in Division 1 for the 2025-26 season after t

'I am on a journey towards fighting for a world title,' says Thulani Mbenge

Any boxer who is happy with his surroundings, irrespective of their age, remains dangerous. That i

Former Blitzboks coach Norman Mbiko remembered as a trailblazer for rugby and tr

RUGBY NEWS - Western Cape Government Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has

Nkosingiphile Ngcobo feels pain of Kaizer Chiefs' inconsistent season

Kaizer Chiefs' Nkosingiphile Ngcobo concedes their Betway Premiership slump has been frustrating.

Sinner doesnt deserve any hate: Draper

Briton Jack Draper has given his backing to world number one, Jannik Sinner, over the doping controv

Malnutrition treatment halted in Ethiopia due to underfunding: WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) suspended malnutrition treatment for 650 000 malnourished women and c

Paris concert shines light on Congo's 'silent' war

Over 20,000 people gathered at the Accor Arena for Solidarit Congo, a charity concert supporting chi

WhatsApp account hacked? This is what you need and must do

LIFESTYLE NEWS - South Africans have been warned about a hacking campaign by criminals taking over p

Grand funerals of the Bb: Honoring the dead and celebrating unity

In the heart of Burkina Faso, 300 kilometers from the capital Ouagadougou, the Bb people uphold a ri

Hailey Bieber reveals ovarian cyst diagnosis: what you need to know

Less than a year after giving birth to her son, Jack Blues, Hailey Bieber took to social media and s

At Vic Falls, nothing compares to wild Africa - with a poshly pampered twist

Enjoy all the drama of one of Africas wildest sites, but with a proper dose of pampering at a pair o

The importance of play

SCHOOL NEWS - When was the last time you played? When did you last join your child in a play session

Half of SA teachers want out because of violence, exhaustion

A new study has found that half of South Africas teachers are considering leaving the profession wit

Fruit bread gets a Rooibos makeover

LIFESTYLE NEWS - Fruit bread is one of those timeless bakes but this version adds a little something

Pope Francis: A decade of reform, controversy, and compassion

Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became the first Pope from the Americas and the first Jesui