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AI-driven cyber attacks surge as digital adoption expands across Africa, warns expert

Africa is facing a sharp escalation in cyber attacks fuelled by artificial intelligence (AI) and rapid digitalisation, according to the African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025 released by Check Point Software Technologies.

UNICEF warns winter conditions are deepening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis for children

Living conditions for families in Gaza, particularly children, remain dire as temperatures drop and thousands return to shattered homes under a fragile ceasefire, United Nations (UN) agencies cautioned on Wednesday.

SA Border Management Authority clarify controversial arrival Palestinian passengers

Clarity on the circumstances surrounding the controversial arrival of a plane carrying Palestinians

Bafana Bafana slip in FIFA rankings, drop out of Africa’s Top 10

CAF Play-Offs winners DRC have elbowed out Bafana in climbing into Africa’s top 10.

Ghana moves to scrap 15% VAT on mining exploration to boost investment

Ghana’s Government is preparing to abolish the 15% value-added tax (VAT) on mining exploration in a bid to revive investor interest in the country’s gold sector and sharpen its competitiveness against regional rivals such as Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea.

SA mining giant Impala align with G20’s strategic objectives

The G20 Summit