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Thousands arrested in SA during Easter weekend crackdown

More than 700 people were arrested for selling alcohol without licenses.

SA’s NPO raises concerns over sustainability in healthcare after international funding cuts

Acting Executive Director Feryal Domingo says the cuts are affecting frontline healthcare services.

UN warns against attacks on civilian infrastructure as Middle East violence intensifies

Strikes and counter‑strikes have continued across the Middle East, with dozens of casualties reported over the weekend in Lebanon following Israeli air attacks on targets in the south and in the capital, Beirut.

SA Football Association appoints Zunaid Mall as Head of Coaching Education to strengthen development pathway

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has moved swiftly to strengthen its technical structures, confirming the appointment of Zunaid Mall as the new Head of Coaching Education. 

Middle East conflict threatens Africa’s growth, fuels inflation, food insecurity

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could slow Africa’s economic recovery, intensify inflationary pressures and deepen food insecurity if disruptions persist, according to a new joint policy brief released over the weekend by African and international development institutions.

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery boosts exports to ease Africa’s supply crunch

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, Africa’s largest, has increased exports of gasoline and urea to African countries hit by supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, its owner Aliko ​Dangote said on Monday.