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Retired SA Police Chief alleges acting Deputy Chief was present at copper confiscation operation

South African (SA) city of Ekurhuleni’s retired Deputy Police Revo Spies says the city’s Acting Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi was at the scene of a Meyerton business when copper was confiscated and stolen by officers

Namibia urges public education to keep pace with AI rollout

Namibia has warned that public education must be prioritised as African countries prepare for the arrival of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.

Botswana, Angola eye joint control of De Beers to boost Africa’s diamond power

The Mining Ministers of Botswana and Angola have met in Gaborone to discuss closer co-operation in the diamond industry as both nations explore ways to jointly acquire control of De Beers, the diamond giant currently owned by Anglo American.

Senegal rejects IMF restructuring as debt crisis deepens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its mission to Senegal without agreeing on a new lending programme.

US Vice President Vance has cancelled planned Kenya visit

United States (US) Vice President JD Vance has called off a visit to Kenya planned for later this month after his expected trip to the G20 summit in South Africa (SA) was cancelled by President Donald Trump, the East African nation’s government said on Monday.

 Morocco shatters FIFA U-17 World Cup record as Senegal, SA advance

Senegal also secured first place in their group after a 5-0 victory over the United Arab Emirates.