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World Congenital Heart Disease Week: The Children's Cardiac Foundation celebrates mending little hearts

The Children's Cardiac Foundation of Africa marks a significant milestone with 100 life-saving surgeries, yet over 500 children in KwaZulu-Natal still await crucial heart operations.

Lifestyle Health
Andiswa Mdunge|Published

Balancing books and business: How a 20-year-old Durban entrepreneur is making it work

From a failed business venture to running two successful brands, Busisiwe Mtembu is provingthat resilience and strategic thinking are key to entrepreneurship.

News South Africa
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Durban’s disappearing beauty: Street photographer captures a city in flux

Street photographer Sean Stretch captures Durban’s crumbling infrastructure and vibrant streetlife, challenging perceptions of safety and urban neglect.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Dominic Naidoo|Published

New AI air quality sensors to provide critical insights for public health

SACAQM and AfricaWeather have teamed up to enhance air quality monitoring with AI and IoTtechnology. The partnership promises real-time insights for businesses, researchers, andpolicymakers.

News Environment
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Global markets brace for Trump's 25 percent tariff threat on key trade partners

Global markets stand on edge as Trump's sweeping tariff deadline approaches, threatening to impose 25 percent duties on Canada and Mexico, plus additional levies on China. With less than 24 hours remaining, three of the world's largest economies prepare for potential economic shockwaves.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Trump to take virtual centre stage in Davos

US President Donald Trump is set to shake up the World Economic Forum with a highly anticipated virtual appearance, as global leaders and business elite gather in Davos. His presence looms large over the summit, dominating discussions from formal panels to private gatherings, as the world awaits his vision for a potential second term.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Zelenskyy violated political correctness by saying he despises Russians – Medvedev

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has violated the rules of political correctness between belligerent states by saying he despises the Russian people, Deputy Head of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said.

News World
Sputnik|Published