To keep murders on a downward trajectory, South Africa must prioritise and fund interventions that prevent family violence. The number of murders is plummeting in South Africa. Or is it? And if so, is it because of policing or something else? And what about violence in homes, where most of the country’s serious assaults occur?…
Pope Leo says he is not trying to debate Trump, but preach peace in Africa – CBS News Watch CBS News Pope Leo pushed back on claims that he is feuding with President Trump. Chris Livesay has more details.
Bitcoin is now worth $68 705, still off its high of $126 220. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Freepik, Pexels & US Govt.) As the war in the Middle East rages on and oil continues its surge, having hit $119 a barrel last week, Bitcoin is up 6.5% month-on-month, and some analysts and researchers say it…
Quebec’s law to regulate religious symbols goes to the Supreme Court in a constitutional test case.
Israel’s Somaliland recognition generated unusual cohesion in Africa and beyond, but condemnation hasn’t delivered a consensual solution. Israel’s December 2025 recognition of Somaliland, a secessionist northern part of Somalia, set off a series of political and diplomatic shockwaves in the Horn of Africa and Arabic Peninsula. In a region already facing acute tensions amid global…
ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi The move by the European Commission, through a new Digital Networks Act, of not imposing a fee that “over the top” (OTT) platforms such as YouTube and Netflix ought to pay to terrestrial mobile network operators for carrying high-volume data traffic, does not put an end to the so-called “Fair Share”…
The MTN SA and ICASA delegation. MTN South Africa and the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) yesterday met to discuss measures to reduce the cost to communicate. The engagement, according to MTN SA, forms part of its ongoing multi-stakeholder strategy aimed at enhancing collaboration with key partners in government, business and civil society. The…
The 2025 National Senior Certificate examination results will be announced on 12 January 2026. With the 2025 matric exams under way, the matter of publishing learners’ results in the media in January is being examined before the courts. It’s still unclear if the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results will be publicised on various…
Dubai — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Monday showcased his country’s investment potential at The Africa Debate – UAE 2025 in Dubai, telling investors that the Horn of Africa country offered stability, strategic location and access to fast-growing regional markets. The conference brought together more than 500 investors, market leaders, and senior officials…
Abu Dhabi, – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” will be among the distinguished guests at the upcoming Africa-UAE Debate (The African Debate – UAE), scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on September 30. The international forum will bring together African leaders, Emirati officials, and global investors to strengthen economic ties between Africa and…
