Trump says U.S. military has begun major combat operations in Iran
The U.S. military has begun “major combat operations” in Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday. “Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard, terrible people,” Trump said in a video message on his Truth Social account. A U.S. official…
Spotify launches Smart Reorder, matching key and BPM for seamless transitions
Spotify is expanding its suite of “DJ-style” features with a new update designed to eliminate jarring shifts between songs. Following the successful launch of custom transitions last year, the streaming giant is now rolling out Smart Reorder, a tool that automatically rearranges playlists based on musical theory and tempo. Read: The new Samsung Galaxy S26…
U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran
The U.S. and Israel were striking Iran on Saturday morning, with Iranian media reporting explosions across the capital Tehran. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces have begun “major combat operations in Iran,” in an eight-minute video message shared on Truth Social. “Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the…
Discovery Bank turns R145m loss into R230m profit
Discovery Bank was launched in 2019 as SA’s first fully digital, wellness‑linked bank, part of the Discovery Limited ecosystem. Discovery Bank is accelerating client acquisition in South Africa, as it deepens its footprint in an increasingly competitive retail banking market. This emerged when parent company insurer Discovery yesterday published its operational update and trading statement…
At least 15 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
“I want to make it clear to those who are trying to take money from the plane involved in this tragedy that this money has no legal value since it has not been issued by the Central Bank and does not have a serial number, and that attempting to use this money is a crime,”…
Provinces ordered to enforce ban on online casinos
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has reiterated that online gambling remains unlawful in South Africa and has issued a formal notice to all provincial licensing authorities to this effect. It provides guidance on compliance obligations in respect of remote gambling infrastructure and applicable technical standards. The board said on Friday that interactive and remote gambling…
How advanced is Iran’s nuclear program? Here’s what we know.
Washington — President Trump is pressuring Iran to either curtail its nuclear program or face potential military strikes, grappling with an issue that has vexed presidents from both parties for decades. Iran — which denies any nuclear weapons ambitions — has amassed a stockpile of uranium that is enriched to near the level of purity…
Samsung overhauls audio with Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro launch
Samsung has officially refreshed its wearable lineup, unveiling the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro alongside the new Galaxy S26 series. Moving away from the experimental aesthetics of previous generations, the company has implemented a comprehensive redesign focused on ergonomic fit, professional-grade acoustics, and deeper AI integration. As is tradition, the most advanced…
Trump administration charges 30 more people for Minnesota church protest | Donald Trump News
Listen to this article | 5 mins info The administration of United States President Donald Trump has broadened its prosecution of the protesters involved in a church demonstration to 39 people, up from nine. The demonstration was part of a backlash to Trump’s deadly immigration surge in the Midwestern state of Minnesota, but officials have sought to…
Comedian bringing ‘Laughgorithms’ to ITWeb AI Summit 2026
Hannes Brümmer The ITWeb AI Summit 2026, taking place on 22 April, is bringing together enterprises, innovators and policymakers to explore the world of AI – from automation and data-driven decision-making to next-generation customer experiences. Running under the theme: “Shaping the intelligent enterprise of tomorrow”, the summit will close with a plenary session: “Laughgorithms: AI’s…
