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SpaceXs Starlink dodged 300,000 satellite collisions in 2025

The companys mega-constellation is having to perform a huge number of manoeuvres to prevent a collis

Why biological clocks get our true age wrong and how AI could help

Your chronological age cant always tell you the state of your health, which is why biological clocks

How a failed medical donation inspired a new approach to African entrepreneurshi

Born from a failed charity effort, Africa Impact Initiative backs market-creating businesses across

This 22-year-old built a startup that match makes Nigerian students with univers

Born from a personal experience, KollegeScouts wants students to search and compare Nigerian univers

Apples Campos AI chatbot to replace Siri

On today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss Apple's Campos AI chatbot as a replacement for Siri, Kollege

Why did magic mushrooms evolve? We may finally have the answer

Many species of fungus across the world produce psilocybin, a chemical with psychedelic effects in h

US-backed hepatitis B vaccine study halted in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau has halted a US-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns, pending an emergency eth

Nearly a year after M23 seized Goma, civilians face fear, displacement and polit

Nearly a year after Rwanda-backed M23 fighters seized the eastern Congolese city of Goma, life for c

AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and Innovations - January 22, 2026 (Tencent Cloud, Gen

Today's AI headlines reveal a sector simultaneously focusing on scale (infrastructure and cloud offe

We need change, not just as young people but as a country: Ugandas youth on 40 y

This month the president was reelected for his seventh term, devastating the hopes of many who fear

Three years after war damage, Khartoums Bahri Hospital reopens amid economic str

Three years on, Khartoums Bahri Teaching Hospital is welcoming patients once again, nearly three yea

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in

WEF to resume hosting its Africa Summit in SA next year

The World Economic Forum (WEF) will resume hosting its Africa Summit in South Africa next year in Ap

DR Congos Goma one year under M23 control

Nearly a year after Rwanda-backed M23 fighters seized the eastern Congolese city of Goma, life for c

The only SA company to make it really big in Australia

Australia is a veritable graveyard when it comes to the fortunes of South African entities especiall

World Economic Forum meeting to return to SA shores in 2027

The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa is set to resume after a 7-year hiatus in April 2027, WEF a

99 high-demand careers open to matriculants

BUSINESS NEWS - The Kagiso Trust has pointed young people and new matriculants to 99 occupations whi

Patrice Motsepe joins world's top 1,000 richest as net worth tops $4 billion

South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe has reached another rare milestone, joining the worlds

Julius Malemas pre-sentencing proceedings moved to bigger court room

The pre-sentencing proceedings for Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema have been mo

LIVE Malemas pre-sentencing hearing in firearm discharge case

EFF leader Julius Malema is appearing before the East London Magistrates Court for the pre-sentencin

Security beefed up at East London Court ahead of Malemas appearance

Security has been beefed up around the East London Magistrates Court ahead of the appearance of EFF

Julius Mkhwanazi admits to receiving money from Vusimuzi Cat Matala

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, has apologised before Parliaments

Julius Mkhwanazi denies knowing Witness D Marius van der Merwe

Suspended deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), Julius Mkhwanazi, sa

Malemas firearm discharging pre-sentencing proceedings starts

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema will be back in the East London Magistrates Cou

Suspended EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi denies knowing Witness D

Suspended Ekurhuleni Deputy Police Chief Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi has told the Ad Hoc Committee

Mkhwanazi maintains no blue lights were fitted on Cat Matlalas cars

Suspended Ekurhuleni Deputy Police chief Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi has maintained that no blue l

Zuma, Thales corruption case back in court next Friday

French arms manufacturer Thales and former president Jacob Zuma will now have to wait another week t

From Beckham' to Save Our Squad': All the shows featuring David and Victoria Bec

With Brooklyn Beckham's recent revelations, interest in the Beckham family is soaring, prompting a l

Just in: Rachel Kolisi to release memoir to accompany her inspiring Failing Forw

Scheduled for release in March 2026, Kolisi aims to inspire women everywhere to recognise their stre

'Sinners' breaks all-time record with 16 Oscar nominations: Full 2026 Academy Aw

Hollywood is buzzing as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveils the nominees for the

What happens when human lives are left in the hands of AI?

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

Early B's 'Jinne Bruinman': a moving reminder to appreciate talent before it's t

Early B honours his late collaborator Junior King, shining a light on overlooked talent and the impo

Experience Cape Town's ultimate weekend: comedy, blues and manifestation events

Laugh at life's chaos, soak in stories carried through blues, and get hands-on with vision boards to

Reality star Ms Manche's Turkish dental makeover sparks backlash from fans

Reality TV personality Ms Manche faces online criticism after revealing her new dental veneers from

Liquideep returns to Cape Town after 11 years for a nostalgic concert

After a decade-long hiatus, South African music duo Liquideep reunites for a spectacular concert in

'I rap, he doesn't': Stogie T shades Reason on L-Tido's podcast

Stogie T has eyebrows raised online after dismissing Reason during a podcast interview, saying 'he d

Adaptability and accuracy key for Lions against Ospreys

The Lions are banking on better adaptability and improved accuracy to aid them in their quest to pic

Springboks bolster Stormers backline for Sharks URC derby

The Stormers have been bolstered by the return of three Springboks in their backline for their Unite

Bulls back rising star Jooste against Scotlands leading try scorer Van der Merwe

Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann said he backs 19-year-old Cheswill Jooste to face Scotlands all-tim

Casemiro to leave Man United at end of season

Casemiro will leave Manchester United at the end of the season following the expiry of his contract,

Arsenal face Man United test as City search for spark

Arsenal are hunting their fifth straight Premier League home win against old foes Manchester United

OPINION: Cardoso is not nave, he knows exactly what hes doing

Miguel Cardoso is many things, but nave is not one of them. No coach accidentally stumbles into one

Sundowns Onyango cautious of tough Al-Hilal test

Mamelodi Sundowns veteran goalkeeper Denis Onyango has urged caution ahead of Friday nights CAF Cham

Mabaso on dream Kaizer Chiefs debut

Kaizer Chiefs midfielders Thulani Mabaso has spoken on making his senior debut for Amakhosi in Tuesd

Pirates coach Ouaddou delivers verdict on new signings

Weve shown them slides about our game model, about our team spirit, about our values in the team.

Afrojack and Shimza among Ultra South Africa 2026 headliners as lineup is reveal

ULTRA South Africa has announced the full lineup for its upcoming 11th edition scheduled for 25-26 A

Zimbabwe: Africa's top travel pick is closer than you think

Zimbabwe has been named the best country to visit in 2026 by Forbes, showcasing its stunning wildlif

What is Alzheimers disease?

Studies in South Africa are in the initial stages, and many may still require education about Alzhei

Start 2026 by saving lives: Make blood donation part of your new year's resoluti

LIFESTYLE NEWS - The start of a new year is the perfect time to form habits that make a real differe

Why cheap clothes are often the most expensive things in your wardrobe

Its complicated, but its also not. But cost per wear and cost of ownership of clothing are two littl

New-year detox craze: Expert shares tips to nail your post-holiday health reset

Each January, detox diets surge as part of the annual post-holiday reset. A US study published in Nu

PICS: Why Anele Mgudlwa (Mdoda) and Claire Mawisas Xhosa makoti looks have Mzans

In an era dominated by Western bridal aesthetics, two of South Africas most recognisable media perso

Meet the first autistic Barbie

LIFESTYLE NEWS - The first-ever autistic Barbie doll was created to represent common ways autistic p

The power of whole foods: Why your body will thank you!

GEORGE NEWS - In a world full of processed options, whole foods offer a natural way to nourish your