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Notorious ransomware group gets a taste of its own medicine

On Wednesday, one of Lockbits darkweb sites was replaced with a message saying, Dont do crime CRIME

AI Dispatch: Daily Trends and Innovations - May 9, 2025

Welcome to AI Dispatch , your daily briefing on the most important trends, breakthroughs, and debate

Failed Soviet probe will soon crash to Earth and we dont know where

Kosmos 482, a Soviet spacecraft that never made it beyond Earths orbit on its way to Venus, is due t

Nigerian entrepreneur launches Bada app to bridge financial access gap

A Nigerian technology entrepreneur has launched a new digital platform aimed at transforming access

FG urges tech experts to leverage AI for agricultural growth

The Minister of Communication, Innovation Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has called on tech experts

Yasser Shaker Appointed CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa

Orange Group has announced a major leadership reshuffle that sees Yasser Shaker, the current CEO of

ACTO APPOINTS FORMER J&J PRESIDENT TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ACTO , the AI-powered Intelligent Field Excellence (IFE) platform built specifically for life scienc

Prosus bullish on e-commerce growth

Last year, European-listed Prosus, which is majority owned by South Africas Naspers, estimated adjus

Bill Gates to give away $200-billion in next 20 years

The 69-year-old billionaire co-founder of Microsoft said he was speeding up his plans to divest almo

If illegal logging starts again, Liberia could lose more than its beloved pygmy

About 270,000 people died in Liberias timber trade-fuelled civil war. I helped to rebuild and protec

Smart financial planning for South African retirees: 5 tips for a secure future

BUSINESS NEWS - On the back of the South African budget announcement, the reality is that the cost o

The big funding squeeze: Can African startups survive?

Startup businesses from across Africa convened in Marrakech in April for GITEX Africa, one of the te

West Africa's Top Companies '25: Ivorian growth, Nigerian struggles

Dangote Cement has been knocked off the top of our table of the Top 20 companies in West Africa afte

Hisham Talaat Moustafa leads TMG to $3.2 billion in 2025 sales year-to-date

TMG posted $3.2 billion in 2025 YTD sales, up 127%, fueled by massive demand for SouthMed and strate

South Africa's Top Companies '25: Firms outdo the economy

South African companies continue to dominate our table of the Top 250 African Companies despite the

Urgent intervention is needed to stem the flow of arms to Sudan

The Sudanese crisis, or rather the tragedy of a geographically strategic country, corroborates the i

Xi tells Putin that Russia and China should be friends of steel

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russias Vladimir Putin on Thursday their two countries should be f

Manufacturing production down 0.8% year-on-year: Stats SA

Stats SA has announced that manufacturing production fell by 0.8% in March compared to the same peri

First white South African 'refugees' due in US next week, NYT reports

US President Donald Trumps administration plans to send officials to Washington Dulles International

ANC members in Peter Mokaba region want NEC to intervene in disputes

Disgruntled ANC members in the Peter Mokaba region in Limpopo want the partys national leadership to

DA submits PAIA application after acquittal of Mashatile's VIP security officers

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has submitted a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) applicati

ANC confident in newly appointed KZN Provincial Task Team: Mbalula

African National Congress (ANC) secretary general, Fikile Mbalula says the party remains confident i

ActionSA dismisses DA's motion of no confidence in Joburg mayor as 'grandstandin

ActionSA has dismissed the Democratic Alliances ( DA ) motions of no confidence against Johannesburg

Government to free up buildings, land in inner cities for low-cost housing

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an initiative to help people find homes closer to where they

Do you think Dada Moreros bomb squad will fix Joburgs dire state?

The intervention team, led by 73-year-old veteran Snuki Zikalala, is expected to be operational in J

AfriForum rejoices over Julius Malema's UK visa 'denial'

Civil society group AfriForum has rejoiced at news that Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Juliu

DAs Cameron slammed for VIP protection officers acquittal comments

The South African Policing Union (SAPU) has condemned the comments by the DAs Ian Cameron, that inte

Kelly Khumalo opens spiritual consultations amid ongoing Senzo Meyiwa trial

Award-winning singer Kelly Khumalo is now officially open for spiritual consultations. Embracing her

K.O finally gets his Metro FM award in his home province

NATIONAL NEWS - Rapper K.O finally won a Metro FM award in his home province of Mpumalanga after bei

Skip the small talk and solve a crime at your next dinner party

Tired of awkward silences, predictable small talk and the same old dinner party routine? A Cape Town

The Soul in the machine: Holding onto our humanity in a tech-driven world

I didnt know much about Abu Dhabi when I stepped off the plane at Zayed International Airport. I kne

Charl du Plessis Trio brings Bach and Beatles magic to Vergelegen this June

A magical night of music awaits at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, where the award-winning

Rachel Kolisi finds strength amid Tokai inferno and personal struggles

As devastating fires tore through parts of Table Mountain National Park over the weekend, Rachel Kol

What to stream: A must-watch experience, magician David Blaine does death defyin

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - This month, National Geographic (DStv 181, Starsat 220) brings an unparalleled

Minnie Dlamini breaks silence following controversial MacG comments

South African media presenter Minnie Dlamini has boldly confronted public scrutiny surrounding her p

Senior ANC MP wants podcasts regulated after MacG's comment on Minnie Dlamini

African National Congress (ANC) member of Parliament (MP) Khusela Diko has called for the regulation

Williams and dad drill a perfect start in Turkiye

GOLF NEWS - Sometimes your father is your best go-to person for getting difficult things done, and t

PSL blames system failure for Nedbank Cup final ticket fiasco

Premier Soccer League Chief Executive Officer Manto Madlala has confirmed that a server crash on Mon

Rugby: Maro Itoje is first Englishman to captain Lions since 2001

The 30-year-old English rugbyman has been made captain of the prestigious Lions team. The squad will

Green flecks the Red Wave as South African talent buttresses Lions Down Under

Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe will add to the British Irish Lions for the hotly anticipate

Guinea aims to pull EGAs licence over alumina refinery row: Sources

The Guinean governments move to revoke Emirates Global Aluminiums (EGA) mining license stemmed from

Kaze defends Chiefs coach Nabi, Shabalala after tough criticisms

'We know how important Shabalala has been,' says Amakhosi assistant coach before the derby cup final

Pirates' big wins this season give them swagger for final against Chiefs: Xoki

Orlando Pirates centreback Tapelo Xoki sounded cool, confident and relaxed in Durban on Thursday bef

England's Maro Itoje named British and Irish Lions captain

England's Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia after being

Emotional Simola Hillclimb

KNYSNA NEWS - The 15th edition of the Simola Hillclimb was characterised by deep sadness, matched by

Flu vaccine: The pros and cons to help you decide whether to get one

LIFESTYLE NEWS - To vaccinate or not to vaccinate- on the one hand, you want to protect your family,

SABC Plus now has 1 million registered users thanks to free live sports broadcas

The South African Broadcasting Corporations (SABC) streaming platform, SABC Plus, now boasts an impr

Top 5 spots to enjoy in Africa's most romantic city, Cape Town

From locals eyeing Table Mountain to digital nomads looking for a cheaper place to call home, Cape T

Fur baby vs actual baby: top tips to make your home child-friendly

While there is an abundance of videos on social media showing pets over the moon when a baby arrives

Easy quiche recipe for Mother's Day

LIFESTYLE NEWS - This Easy Quiche Recipe starts with a premade pie crust but no one has to know! It

Dandyism takes center-stage at the Met Gala exhibition

Dandyism was at the heart of Monday's Met Gala, where many of the world's most famous and influentia

Should Miss SA be prepared when making public appearances?

Miss South Africa Mia le Roux has sparked a debate on social media after her interview at the Metro

Mapping the Matric path: Guide to navigating subject selection in Grade 9

SCHOOL NEWS - Grade Nine students are currently nearing a critical milestone in their educational jo

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