Former South African leader Nelson Mandela will probably spend Christmas Day in a hospital because his doctors want to be satisfied his health has improved satisfactorily before sending him home, a South African media outlet reported.

Former South African leader Nelson Mandela will probably spend Christmas Day in hospital, it has been reported.

Esat BT today announced the availability of IOL Broadband, a high speed, fixed cost broadband ADSL service for Irish home internet users with "always-on" access for €49.49 per month. It will be available from May.