SoftBank Vision Funds Post Record $39bn Annual Loss – Tech conglomerate in ‘defence mode’ as it halts new investments and sells down Alibaba stake. [fintimes]

Sweden’s Loreen Wins Historic Second Eurovision, After Emotional Show In Britain That Celebrated Ukraine – Sweden’s Loreen has won the Eurovision Song Contest for a second time, earning a historic triumph at an extravagant and crowd-pleasing show held in Liverpool, United Kingdom, on behalf of Ukraine. [cnn]

Kenny Kunene Appointed Joburg Acting Mayor – The Joburg Transport MMC’s appointment is effective from Sunday until Monday as Gwamanda is expected back in the city on Tuesday. [ewn]

SA Only Has UAE’s Word That The Guptas Were Ever In Custody As Doubts Swirl About Arrests – NDPP Shamila Batohi said she was informed “informally” by the prosecutor-general of Dubai that the Gupta brothers were in custody when questioned about whether they really were arrested. [news24]

‘Titan’: The Bachelor SA’s Marc Buckner Reveals Nude Photoshoot – The Bachelor in the buff! Take a look at these steamy photoshoot session of season two hottie Marc Buckner. [iol]

#LadyRussiagate: Zelenksy Speaks To Ramaphosa As SA Waits For US Evidence Of ‘Arms Deal’ – President Cyril Ramaphosa says the US ambassador “launched an attack” on South Africa by circumventing diplomatic processes when he levelled allegations against the country. [news24]

AI Is Threatening These Jobs In South Africa – According to Tech.co, a recent Goldman Sachs report predicted that AI could replace the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs. [businesstech]