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Malawi's 15 richest people amass a stunning $1.92 billion fortune

Key Points Hitesh Anadkat and Thom Mpinganjira account for $1.66 billion of the total combined wealt

Nigerian king faces Shell in London high court over decades of oil spills

King Okpabi, ruler of Ogale, says Shell has caused chronic pollution, while oil firm argues it is no

Eskom implements Stage 3 loadshedding

Eskom has announced the return of another round of rolling blackouts from today at 2pm . The power u

South African tycoon Paul Hanratty-led Sanlam, declares $522.3 million dividend

Key Points Sanlam hikes dividend 11% to $522.3 million, reflecting strong earnings, disciplined cost

Nigerian tycoon Kessington Adebutu's Wema Bank plans $98.9 million rights issue

Key Points Wema Bank, partly owned by Nigerian gambling magnate Kessington Adebutu, seeks to raise N

Rand trading at its strongest R18,07 to the dollar

The rand is trading at its strongest level against the dollar, trading as firm as R18,07 this mornin

Women in Business: Coura Tine Sne, Wave Mobile Money

Ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, African Business is collecting the experiences of wom

The secret life of the Congo rainforest in pictures

Using high-definition camera traps on trails in Congos Nouabal-Ndoki national park, Will Burrard-Luc

South African tycoon Adrian Gore's stake in Discovery rises by $42.9 million in

Key Points Adrian Gores stake in Discovery has gained $42.90 million in the past 21 days, driven by

IEC to gauge public on viability of electronic voting

The Electoral Commission (IEC) is to engage in a public conversation on the prospect of electronic v

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy to visit SA in April

Ukraine's Ambassador in South Africa, Liubov Abravitova has confirmed that President, Volodymyr Zele

Ramaphosa announces Johannesburg presidential intervention

The intervention comes after Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero requested reinforcements in his attempt

G20 host city won't further disappoint, says Morero

After President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded his Gauteng oversight visit at the Johannesburg city counc

Hill-Lewis 'crying over spilt milk': Lesufi slams suggestion to host G20 in Cape

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has shut down Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewiss suggestion that the

Ban illegal foreigners from SA hospitals: McKenzie after USAID cut

Patriotic Alliance leader and sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has called for illega

Most areas in Gauteng are in a bad state: Lesufi

Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi has acknowledged that most of the areas in the province including th

Two in court for 'kidnapping, extortion and robbery' of UDMs Kwankwa

Two suspects will appear in the Blue Downs magistrates court on Friday charged with the kidnapping,

LIVE: Ramaphosas second visit to the Gauteng province

Today marks the second day of President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to Gauteng, where he is conducting a

Youngr to bring high-energy tour to SA in April 2025

South African fans are in for an unforgettable musical experience as British musician and multi-inst

Cape Town-born actress Crystal-Donna Roberts dies

Tributes are pouring in for Crystal-Donna Roberts, the gifted actress and television presenter from

Showmax's absorbing documentary 'Steinheist' gets 2 more episodes

Showmax has announced that a second instalment of its absorbing documentary, Steinheist , will premi

Jannie du Toit sing 30 jaar later weer in Nederlands by die KKNK!

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - Jannie du Toit en Christa Steyn het by die heel eerste KKNK in 1995 met hulle l

FAK onthou vader van Trompie en Saartjie

VERMAAK NUUS - Veertig jaar gelede, op 5 Maart 1985, is die vader van die geliefde Trompie- en Saart

Farewell to a silent pillar: The passing of Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's devoted hu

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - On a warm day in 1964, outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat in Nashville, Tenness

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi reveals injury while playing Ndoni in 'Empini' S2

Season 2 of Empini is now streaming on Showmax , with Nambitha Ben-Mazwi starring again as Ndoni The

Meet Nokukhanya Ntsaluba: the South African book influencer changing the narrati

Nokukhanya Ntsaluba, a vibrant force in the literary community, is making waves as a book influencer

How Pd Jokes is using TikTok to cement his empire as an artist, content creator

In the fast-paced world of digital entertainment, Prince Dube, famously known as Pd Jokes, has flown

Gayton McKenzie promises Celtic return after Royal AM put up for sale

Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has hinted that Bloemfontein Celtic, affectionately

World Cup kiss: New trial sought for convicted ex-Spanish soccer boss

Prosecutors are asking for the retrial of former Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales, saying the

Manchester United Held to 1-1 Draw by Real Sociedad in Europa League

Real Sociedad staged a comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester United in the first leg of t

Boxer Imane Khelif says unbothered by gender talk ahead of 2028 Olympics

Khelif became a top storyline of the Paris Games after Italian boxer Angela Carini withdrew 46 secon

Credit Pirates, not me, for promoting youngsters - Riveiro

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro doesnt want exclusive credit for promoting youngsters from the cl

The Oakhill Waterfront Chukka Festival grows in popularity

KNYSNA NEWS - The Oakhill Waterfront Chukka Festival has once again solidified its place as a must-a

Simola Hillclimb on the horizon

KNYSNA NEWS - There s less than two months to go before the scenic Garden Route town of Knysna wakes

#SurviveAttakwas: Celebrating two decades of tough

CYCLING NEWS - The Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, has for 20 years c

Falcons Maintain African Dominance, 36th in World Rankings

Nigeria's Super Falcons have maintained their position in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thurs

Our ancestors were making bone tools a million years earlier than thought

Archaeologists found fossilised bones in Tanzania that suggest they began making them 1,5 million ye

A decade of dinner-party disasters and delicious drama on Come Dine With Me SA

From lamb shank showdowns to butter chicken curry clashes, we go behind the scenes of the reality co

SA's leading action lady talks film, fashion and life in the fast lane

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi returns for another season of high stakes drama on Empini. She spills the tea on

Move more, live longer - stave off disease by exercising daily

LIFESTYLE NEWS - According to the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town, nearly

Endless summer colour

LIFESTYLE NEWS - The joy of gardening with containers is that there is always space for a captivatin

South African play on Winnie Madikizela-Mandela explores black women's enduring

The play about the late former wife of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president, is adap

Dudu Nhlabathi-Madonsela discusses 'The Dating Playbook'

Dating is an extreme sport and no one survives it unscathed. But to find The One, you must get back

Proactive AI eyewear promises to redefine wearable tech

Looking at the Halliday smart glasses, youd never think they were anything more than an ordinary pai

Uber Eats 2024 delivery trends in SA - including a R20,000 order

Crispy chicken - with pap as the most preferred side dish - was the most searched item on the Uber E

A breath of fresh air: How Kigalis car-free Sundays keep people moving

The streets of Rwandas capital are packed with minibus taxis and cars. It almost has the feel of a b

Teens, think twice before overindulging in alcohol as matric results are release

Research shows that early exposure to alcohol and other related substances can be mentally and physi

City urges parents to vaccinate children after recent Diphtheria outbreak

The recent Diphtheria outbreak has caused the City of Cape Towns Health Department to appeal to pare

Hit the ground running: 9 tips to get organised for the new year

The start of a new year offers the perfect opportunity to get your life organised and set yourself u

Tygerberg Hospital's guide to staying sun-smart this summer

According to stats, Tygerberg Hospital treats approximately 1 000 skin cancer patients annually, D

How monitoring your sweat could reveal the state of your health

"Wow, you're really salty," says Stefan van der Fluit, glancing at the numbers on my screen. I could

LIVE: CSIR presents AI for healthcare in Africa workshop

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is hosting a workshop themed "AI for Healt

Motsoaledi denies vilifying medical aid schemes

Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi has denied accusations of vilifying private medical aid schemes

U.S. Patient Activation Platform Rolls Out AI Assistant for Underserved Populati

CareMessage , the United States largest patient activation platform for underserved populations, ann