Rubio calls for U.S. and Europe to “revitalize an old friendship” in speech to allies
Munich —Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a message of reassurance in remarks at the Munich Security Conference, calming some fears that months of sharp U.S. rhetoric and policy disputes had opened a lasting breach between Washington and its European allies. “We do not seek to separate, but to revitalize an old friendship and renew the greatest civilization…
Tech layoffs surge past 30 000 in first weeks of 2026
RationalFX has identified 30 700 job cuts globally in just over a month. (Image source: 123RF) Just weeks into 2026, the global technology sector is already shedding jobs at a pace that could eclipse last year’s total. More than 30 000 tech employees have been laid off worldwide since January, according to data compiled by…
Ramadan 2026: Fasting hours, suhoor and iftar times around the world | Religion News
EXPLAINER The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 11.5 to 15.5 hours, depending on where in the world you are. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 15 Feb 202615 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is set to begin on February 18 or…
David Ellison just won’t quit
Paramount CEO David Ellison Paramount Skydance has enhanced its Warner Bros Discovery bid by offering shareholders extra cash for each quarter the deal fails to close after this year and agreeing to cover the breakup fee the HBO owner would owe Netflix if it walked away. Even though Paramount did not raise its per-share offer,…
Berkshire CEO Abel praises Kraft Heinz for turnaround on planned split
(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO likes the surprise course reversal announced this week by the new CEO of Kraft Heinz. In the food company’s Q4 earnings…
Cape Town launches landmark tender for independent electricity tenders
In a strategic move to secure its energy future, the City of Cape Town has officially issued a tender seeking proposals from private electricity traders. The initiative aims to establish a formal panel of suppliers to help power South Africa’s second-largest city, marking a significant departure from traditional procurement methods. Read: Samsung confirms the Galaxy…
Team USA defeats Japan in women’s curling
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Team USA defeats Japan in women’s curling 01:33 UP NEXT Team USA’s men’s hockey defeats Denmark 00:58 Crew-12 arrives at International Space Station 00:39 Team USA’s Maxim Naumov honors his late parents at the Olympics 01:35 Stolz breaks…
Check Point revs up Africa channel strategy
Vincent Mabaso, head of channel: Africa at Check Point. Check Point Software Technologies has appointed Vincent Mabaso as head of channel for Africa as it looks to bolster its regional channel strategy, supported by three strategic acquisitions. Mabaso, who previously served as the company’s distribution manager, began his duties as channel head in November 2025. The company…
Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny’s body, Foreign Office says.
Absa appoints M-Pesa boss to lead personal and private banking
Absa Group has announced a series of executive leadership changes, headlined by the appointment of former M-Pesa Africa MD Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as CEO of its personal and private banking division. Lopokoiyit, who takes up the role on 1 April, joins from Safaricom, where he led the strategy and growth of M-Pesa, Africa’s largest fintech platform….
