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Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza: Health Ministry

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 12 people, the Palestinian health ministry said, with children reported to be among the fatalities in the latest violence rattling a tenuous ceasefire

SA begins Singapore leg of World Rugby Sevens Series

South Africa (SA) have started the Singapore leg of World Rugby Sevens Series with a hard-fought victory over Spain

Injured Cummins out of T20 World Cup, Dwarshuis in Australia squad

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins was ruled out on Saturday for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup after failing to recover from a nagging back injury, and Ben Dwarshuis will replace him for the global showpiece

Reform drive begins to show real impact on citizens’ lives: SA Deputy Minister

The government’s wide‑ranging structural reforms, designed to promote inclusive economic growth and expand job opportunities, are beginning to deliver visible improvements for South Africans.

AfDB approves $3.9 million project to help African countries implement energy compacts under Mission 300

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new 3.9 million, two‑year technical assistance programme to help African countries implement their National Energy Compacts under Mission 300.

MISA Botswana condemns rising threats to media freedom, political interference

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Botswana Chapter has condemned what it describes as emerging threats by state authorities aimed at undermining media freedom in the country.