You can run, but you can't hide forever: How a decades-long police chase ended

On the run for nearly two decades, police have finally caught a 49 year old fugitive for his 2007 crimes.

Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration

In Tunisia long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heatwave, with temperatures as high as 49C, leaving many fearing for their livelihoods.

African banks bet on debt guarantees to lure private capital

The push for guarantees comes as development aid from Western nations declines.

Houthis attacks Saudi Arabia's tankers in the Red Sea

The United States (US) military said on Wednesday it launched a new round of strikes on Iran.

Why South African clubs are chasing Warriors star Jonah Fabisch

Zimbabwe international Jonah Fabisch is reportedly on the verge of beginning a new chapter in South African football after arriving in Johannesburg to complete a move to a Betway Premiership club. As reported by Farpost, the 24-year-old midfielder is in South Africa, with his move expected to bring an end to his spell at German

How many successive Tests have the Springboks won?

The Springboks are on another hot streak, and the world champions are edging towards a record winning run.

Bum cream and sunscreen: Why zinc oxide is having a major moment right now

Zinc oxide searches are at an all-time high thanks to TikTok's 'face basting' trend. Dermatologists explain why sunscreen, bum cream and barrier cream can't be swapped.

Ekurhuleni owes R7.3 billion but only has R2 billion left

Gauteng MEC Nkululeko Dunga reveals the city owes Eskom R5.7 billion and Rand Water R555 million as of 31 May amid a cash crisis.

Here's how many people were killed by illegal guns in a single year in South Africa

Thousands murdered annually with unlicensed firearms, while stolen police and army guns also linked to deaths.

Thailand Secures $43.6bn 1H 2026 Investment Surge as Big Tech Accelerates Southeast Asia AI Infrastructure Push

BANGKOK, THAILAND Media OutReach Newswire 23 July 2026 Thailands foreign and domestic investment applications surged 37% year-on-year to hit $43.6 billion (approx. 1.47 trillion baht) across 1,299 projects in the first half of 2026, driven by a massive wave of capital flowing into digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Mr. The post Thailand Secures $43.6bn 1H 2026 Investment Surge as Big Tech Accelerates Southeast Asia AI Infrastructure Push appeared first on SurgeZirc SA.

Alylytiq launches AI-powered research solutions to make big-brand insights affordable for Singapore SMEs

SINGAPORE Media OutReach Newswire 23 July 2026 Market research consultancy Alylytiq LLP today announced the launch of Automytiq, a suite of AI-powered research solutions designed to make professional-grade market insights accessible to Singapores small and medium-sized enterprises. For decades, professional market research has been the preserve of large corporates — the only The post Alylytiq launches AI-powered research solutions to make big-brand insights affordable for Singapore SMEs appeared first on SurgeZirc SA.

STAMPEDE creates 11,000 free business pages to bring Singapore's AI push to local F&B operators

Hawkers, cafés and restaurants can claim their pages and set up no-app loyalty and referral programmes at no upfront cost SINGAPORE Media OutReach Newswire 23 July 2026 As Singapore commits more than S$1 billion to artificial intelligence research and talent development from 2025 to 2030, homegrown loyalty platform STAMPEDE is helping smaller The post STAMPEDE creates 11,000 free business pages to bring Singapore's AI push to local FB operators appeared first on SurgeZirc SA.

After Anthropic ban, US battles 'kill switch' backlash

US diplomats have been told to counter claims that Washington can switch off AI models overnight.

AFCON to expand to 28 teams as CAF unveils new 2027 format

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations will expand to 28 teams from the 2027 edition, which will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

MPC to announce rates decision on Thursday

In May, the rate was hiked by 25 basis points to 7% while the prime lending rate jumped to 10.5%

Durban man fails in bid to slash monthly maintenance from R106,000 to R8,000

'They are a quality team,' says Erasmus as Springboks target Argentina

The last time the Springboks played Los Pumas in Argentina in 2024 they were handed a tight one-point defeat against the hosts.

Rights must protect the innocent, not shield the guilty

Constitution hailed as progressive, yet Naki says murderers, rapists and politicians exploit protections to delay accountability and walk free.

Why Gen Z is changing South Africa one value at a time

Gen Z is placing far greater emphasis on issues such as gender-based violence, LGBTQ+ acceptance, education and equality.

Babcock completes complex brownfield low-NOx retrofit at major South African petrochemical facility

Babcock completes complex brownfield low-NOx retrofit at major South African petrochemical facility AS environmental regulations tighten across South Africa's petrochemical and energy sectors, operators are increasingly required to upgrade existing The post Babcock completes complex brownfield low-NOx retrofit at major South African petrochemical facility appeared first on Cape Business News.