MerchGuru in 2026: Where Human Connection Meets Smart Merch
As 2026 unfolds, one thing is clear: promotional merchandise has never been just about “stuff.” At MerchGuru, we’re excited to keep doing what we do best — helping brands connect with people through thoughtful, high-quality merchandise. Before jumping into the upcoming promotional product trends, it’s worth pausing for a moment to remember what really matters….
U.S. can spend billions less on defense, says Anduril Industries founder
Defense spending has been the talk of Singapore’s Airshow this week but that’s not an accurate way to measure military strength, Palmer Luckey, founder of defense tech firm Anduril Industries, said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” Wednesday. That comes after U.S. President Donald Trump in January expressed interest in raising the U.S military budget to…
Every electric car you can buy in South Africa in early 2026, ranked by price
The BYD Dolphin Surf is officially South Africa’s most affordable electric car TechCentral regularly publishes a list of all the battery-electric vehicles available for sale in South Africa, along with prices, performance figures and more. Since our 2022 debut, this list has evolved from a handful of high-end German imports to a diverse marketplace. While…
Africa: AUC Chairperson Yesterday Evening Held Consultations With the Permanent Representatives of the AU Regional Economic Communities (Recs)
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, yesterday evening held consultations with the Permanent Representatives of the AU Regional Economic Communities (RECs), briefing them on the Commission’s strategic priorities ahead of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council & the 39th Assembly of Heads of State & Government (Addis Ababa, 11-15 Feb…
Africa: AU Commission Chair Condemns Reported Killing of Saïf Al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya
Addis Ababa — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over reports of the killing of Libyan political figure Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi on 3 February 2026 in the western city of Zintan. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Chairperson strongly condemned the reported killing, warning that such violence…
Senior Russian general Vladimir Alekseyev shot in Moscow
A senior Russian military official was shot in Moscow and has been hospitalized, authorities said early Friday, in the latest attack on the country’s top military brass. Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, a deputy chief of Russian military intelligence, was shot several times by an unknown assailant in a residential building in the northwest of the…
Refurbished tech proves its mettle as the ultimate fallback
For years, new equipment was seen as the safe choice, while refurbished equipment was treated as a compromise. That assumption was always fragile. The last few years have shown that when supply chains come under pressure, refurbished technology often outperforms new hardware. In a market defined by chip shortages, long lead times and volatile pricing,…
Africa: Fatwas, Faith and Fallacies – Myth-Busting Female Genital Mutilation in Africa
Olivia Albert, 19, was subjected to female genital (FGM) mutilation when she was 14. She told the UN sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA) that she hid her pain because everyone around her said it was normal. “Deep down, I knew what I had experienced was not something any girl should go through,” she emphasised….
Africa’s Refugee Haven Struggles With Its Own Stark Challenges
Amid the ongoing war in Sudan, Chad, the country receiving the most refugees in Central Africa, saw slight improvements in its humanitarian situation last year, but as one of the most vulnerable nations on the African continent, it is still struggling to support four million people in need. Here’s what you need to know: Fighting…
Trump endorses Japan's Takaichi ahead of snap election
It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.
