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Djokovic to launch bid for an 11th Australian Open crown

Novak Djokovic will launch his bid for an 11th Australian Open crown at the Adelaide International next month

AfDB raises $11 bln for low-cost lending window, no word on US funding

The ADF has provided $45 billion to 37 low-income African countries since 1972.

Senegal elected to lead ECOWAS Commission for 2026–2030 term

The decision was taken at the 68th Ordinary Session of the Conference.

Two charred bodies discovered in suspected suicide fire in SA

Two charred bodies has been discovered during a fire incident that occurred in the early hours of this morning in Alberton, the East Rand

‘Major smuggling activities disrupted at SA’s Beitbridge Border’

South Africa’s (SA) Border Management Authority (BMA) has confirmed major disruptions to smuggling activities at the Beitbridge Port of Entry during festive season operations

SA Presidency reports modest Gross Domestic Product growth of 0.5%

South Africa’s (SA) Presidency has reported positive economic developments, highlighting a stronger Rand, a modest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 0.5% in the third quarter, and a decrease in unemployment to 31.9%, driven by job creation in the construction sector