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In its commitment to digitalising critical enterprise sectors, Vodacom Business is working with local governments to provide technology solutions to help make South African cities smarter. Announcing the partnership, which forms part of a five-year Transversal Contract with the National Treasury, Vodacom Business showcased the significant role digital solutions can play in enabling municipalities to deliver services efficiently and build an inclusive future. “We have a proven track record in partnering with the public sector to deliver transformative digital solutions. We aim to use our experience and expertise in understanding government needs to achieve their smart city goals. This includes digitalising utilities…

8:30am ET / 1:30pm BST: As of 8am ET, Sony has begun its queueing system for the full Anniversary collection over on its PS Direct site. DualSense pre-orders will actually go live at 10am ET, though considering the speed at which these controllers ran out of stock in the UK this morning I’d recommend getting in that line soon. 30th Anniversary controller pre-ordersSony might be taking the first leap in the UK, but this is one of the few accessories that will be available via other retailers today – check these stores to avoid the queue: US: Check AmazonUK: Check AmazonWe’re getting…

Shoprite has launched a new campaign to remind customers it continues to stand firm on a promise originally made 45 years ago – when the supermarket chain first opened its doors – to provide people with access to essential goods and services at the lowest prices, even in the most challenging economic times.“While it certainly has not always been easy to stick to our low-price promise over the years, it remains the foundation of our business,” explains Ilze Bylos, chief marketing officer for the Shoprite Group. “Through our bold new corporate campaign, we are reaffirming our dedication to this country…

LIMPOPO – The police in Limpopo has reported significant progress in reducing crime, with a notable 3.3% reduction per capita in murder cases, making Limpopo the safest province in the country. Provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Thembi Hadebe, however, expressed concern over rising cases of rape and murder in the Thohoyandou policing area in Vhembe and called on officers tostep up efforts in reducing these crimes. “We have intercepted and recovered numerous vehicles worth millions of rand, including high-powered vehicles en route to be smuggled out of the country. We will intensify anti-smugglingand intelligence-driven operations across the province, working closely…

By KITSEPILE NYATHI Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa has begun exhuming the remains of its freedom fighters and activists from a number of countries in the region for reburial at home.South Africa gained its freedom in 1994 after the African National Congress (ANC), the main liberation movement, adopted a two-pronged liberation strategy that included armed struggle and internal resistance.The ANC’s military wing, uMkhonto WeSizwe (Spear of the Nation), operated from neighbouring countries such as Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe.On Wednesday, the remains of 47 fighters who died in Zambia and Zimbabwe arrived in Pretoria ahead of a…

The symptoms of Long Covid, which has a lasting effect, continue to emerge. Now, a new study has shed light on apparent brain changes or neurological consequences of COVID-19, especially in those who lost their sense of smell post-diagnosis. Published in Scientific Reports, the study found that those with anosmia (the loss of smell) during Covid-19 showed alterations in “brain functionality and even physical structure during recovery.” According to reports, this study is among the first to link Covid-19-related loss of smell to significant brain changes. The August 2024 study studied this subject, given the early reports of neurological symptoms in…

Manchester United played out a frustrating 1-1 draw against FC Twente in their opening league game of the Europa League. The Red Devils were favourites to beat the Eredivisie outfit at Old Trafford and they opened the scoring in the 35th minute after a superb strike from Christian Eriksen. However, they struggled to double their advantage soon after. Eriksen turned from hero to villain by gifting possession in the lead-up to Twente’s equaliser in the 68th minute. United pushed for a late winner. Harry Maguire almost scored in the dying seconds of stoppage time, but goalkeeper Lars Unnerstall made a…

King Charles plans to ‘make up for lost time’ as Prince Harry returns to UKKing Charles is preparing to take big steps towards his little grandchildren as Prince Harry gears up for his UK trip next week.Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle share two children, five-year-old Prince Archie and three-year-old Princess Lilibet, whom the monarch has met only a handful of times. The rift between the Royal Family and the Sussexes have also restricted any opportunities for the children to meet their grandfather. However, following his cancer diagnosis, Charles is keen to take a meaningful step to build a…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Negotiations to form a South African cabinet have hit a wall amid disagreements between the African National Congress and the largest opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, over how to share power.Cyril Ramaphosa, who was inaugurated as president for a second term 10 days ago, was expected to announce a cabinet on Sunday, but haggling over positions and a dispute over how the national unity government should be run have stalled the process.DA chair Helen Zille said her party should receive 12 of…