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Well-organised ecosystems: Typical red flags include pressure to act urgently, official-looking emails with errors in the address, website links with misspellings, requests for PINs for unexpected payments and crypto schemes promising fast profits.

Beating rampant cybercrime in Africa

Most cyberattacks succeed because they exploit human behaviour rather than technical weaknesses. Consumers are the frontline of defence against cybercrime

President of the Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe. Photo: File

CAF moves to restore trust after AFCON final controversy with sweeping reforms

CAF announces sweeping reforms to refereeing and governance structures following the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final, aiming to rebuild trust and prevent a repeat of the incidents

Senegal’s 2025 Afcon title has been revoked and awarded to Morocco following a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The Senegalese Football Federation is set to challenge the move at the Court of Arbitration for Sport

CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title and Morocco declared official champions

Senegal’s 2025 Afcon title has been revoked and awarded to Morocco following a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The Senegalese Football Federation is set to challenge the move at the Court of Arbitration for Sport

CAF has issued a slate of heavy suspensions and fines totalling more than $1 million. (X)

CAF hammers Senegal and Morocco after Rabat’s night of shame

CAF has issued a slate of heavy suspensions and fines totalling more than $1 million

An aerial view shows heavy traffic on the N1 North at the Pumulani Toll as the last batch of holidaymakers
make their way to Limpopo and neighbouring countries. Photo CMTV

Beyond the body count

Road deaths, in this context, are not random tragedies. They are predictable outcomes of structural neglect

Senegal lift the 2025 Afcon trophy. (X)

Senegal survives chaos to claim African football glory

It was a night of grit and glory, a final that vanished from memory as it happened, only to be immortalised by the madness of its ending

‘Africa is the continent of the future’

The emotion was clear in his voice and body language, as His Excellency Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry & Trade, Kingdom of Morocco, addressed the Africa Investment Roundtable on 24 November 2025 in Riyadh: “They say that Africa – all of Africa – is risky. More risky than Amazon, more risky than Tesla, more risky […]

Promise not kept: The UN Security Council resolved to ensure self-determination for Western Sahara but seem incapable to see it through to fruition. Photo: UN Photo/Kim Haughton

UNSC resolution a betrayal of Western Sahara

The International Court of Justice’s 1975 advisory opinion affirmed that no ties of sovereignty existed between Morocco and Western Sahara, yet 50 years later, the UN’s actions contradict that judgement through procedural diplomacy

King Mohammed VI

Morocco welcomes UN support for Western Sahara talks

Despite the positive developments, the King assured that his country remains committed to finding a solution where there are no winners or losers – a solution that preserves the dignity of all parties

Former president Jacob Zuma. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

Zuma’s visit to Morocco triggers a relook at SA foreign policy

South Africa’s ambitious foreign policy was established over 30 years ago. The question many are raising is whether it is still fit for purpose

Former president Jacob Zuma. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

We won’t attack Zuma publicly, even if he takes arms with Morocco, Western Sahara’s Beisat says

With its leader under fire after a visit to Morocco and flying the South African flag, the MK party argues that Western Sahara should be a province and not an independent country

More than 2,000 people – 55 from South Africa – have converged in Egypt in a show of international solidarity.

Global March to Gaza is a moral reckoning

More than 2,000 people – 55 from South Africa – have converged in Egypt in a show of international solidarity

Children in Africa are exposed to violence such as armed conflict, with some children recruited as child soldiers. Photo: Stefanie Glinski/AFP

Safeguard the rights and welfare of Africa’s children

About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war

Moroccan forces destroy a camp near Western Sahara’s capital in 2019. Photo: File

The last colony: Western Sahara and Africa’s unfinished liberation

A referendum must take place allowing the people of Western Sahara to decide their future freely, to uphold African solidarity, justice, self-determination and dignity

This year’s summit encourages collaborative experimentation and real-world experiences. Photo: Umamah Bakharia/ Mail & Guardian

SA risks losing tech dominance as Morocco positions itself as Africa’s AI powerhouse

South Africa’s fragmented AI strategy threatens its tech leadership as Morocco, Nigeria and others invest in deep tech, research and innovation to lead Africa’s digital future

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Nasser Bourita, the Moroccan foreign minister.

US designation of Polisario Front as foreign terrorist group will create new problems for SA

South Africa’s banking system could come under scrutiny and the country may attract targeted sanctions if it does not follow the US lead.

Flight Centre’s year in travel 2024: where you went and where you’re headed next…

Your ticket to insider travel scoops, data bites, and expert predictions for the year ahead

Rather than try to play catch-up with international banks, local players should tend their own garden and make a big push for easier payments, digital solutions and maybe even come up with innovative approaches specifically tailored for the African market. (Guillem Sartorio/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

African finance has what it takes to fill the void left by foreign banks

Local players have several advantages they can leverage to improve payment infrastructure and ensure the continent has a robust financial sector

Morocco is one of the world’s top producers of cannabis, much of it making its way — discreetly — to Europe, by land and sea. (Photo by Sebastian Gollnow/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Cannabis: Morocco’s pot of gold

When the country legalised some types of cannabis, it threw a centuries-old industry into disarray

Best tours for over 50s: Your next adventure awaits

Flight Centre brings you loads of tours suitable for over 50s which let you see the world with likeminded travellers in a similar age bracket