Ye apologizes for antisemitic comments in full-page ad
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Ye apologizes for antisemitic comments in full-page ad 00:24 UP NEXT Remains returned of last Israeli hostage in Gaza 00:17 France to vote on social media ban for kids under 15 00:19 Questions rise over alcohol’s ability to…
2026 Japan Prize: Two U.S. Scientists and One Japanese Scientist Awarded
The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2026 Japan Prize at 1:00 p.m. on 21 January 2026. Prof. Cynthia Dwork (USA) has been awarded the Japan Prize in the field of Electronics, Information, and Communication. Prof. Shizuo Akira (Japan) and Prof. Zhijian “James” Chen (USA) have been awarded the Japan Prize in the…
Africa: Young People Must Be ‘Truly Involved’ in Transforming Education
With young people under 30 making up more than half of the global population and over 272 million children and youth still out of school, their participation in shaping education is becoming increasingly vital. Yet stark inequalities remain — in the poorest countries, 36 per cent of children and youth are out of school compared…
Africa: Global Demand for Shea Butter Is Growing – but It’s Not All Good News for the Women Who Collect the Nuts
Shea butter has become a highly sought-after ingredient in cosmetics and food manufacturing worldwide. Since the early 2000s its use as a substitute for cocoa butter has driven a dramatic rise in international demand. The shea butter industry has grown by more than 600% over the last 20 years. The shea tree is semi-domesticated across…
Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage Ran Gvili
Dan Johsnon,Jerusalemand Raffi Berg Bring Them Home Now/Handout via REUTERS Ran Gvili was killed on 7 October 2023 and his body held hostage in Gaza The Israeli military says it has retrieved the body of the last hostage in Gaza, paving the way for the next phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan to…
Starlink hype vs reality in South Africa
South African media has been saturated with Starlink coverage for months. Every ministerial statement, every regulatory development, every parliamentary objection becomes headline news. Yet amid this relentless coverage, a curious question emerges: why Starlink specifically? The regulatory challenges facing Elon Musk’s satellite service aren’t unique. Major global technology companies have long navigated South Africa’s broad-based…
Africa’s Critical Minerals Are a Huge Economic Opportunity – G20 Framework Sets Out Ways to Seize It
As the world shifts to clean energy, minerals such as lithium, cobalt and manganese have become as important as oil once was. Africa holds large reserves of these critical minerals. Yet they are mostly exported as raw materials, returning as expensive green technologies made in factories overseas. South Africa’s G20 presidency set up a new…
Africa: Viral Kenyan Constituency Poll Results Fake, Pollster Mizani Africa Says
Viral Kenyan constituency poll results fake, pollster Mizani Africa says IN SHORT: Although Mizani Africa published an opinion poll on the Likoni constituency race, the figures circulating widely online are inaccurate. The viral graphic does not align with the firm’s results released on 17 January 2026. A Facebook post shows a graphic of what it…
X, Grok AI still allow users to digitally undress people without consent, as EU announces investigation
London — A CBS News investigation has found that the Grok AI tool on Elon Musk’s X platform is still allowing users to digitally undress people without their consent. The tool still worked Monday on both the standalone Grok app, and for verified X users in the U.K, the U.S. and European Union, despite public pledges…
How technology is redefining guest experiences in South Africa
When South Africa hosted the G20 Summit recently, its hospitality sector welcomed the world and showcased how technology is transforming guest experiences. With its travel and tourism sector projected to have reached a milestone of 1.9 million jobs last year, hotels, resorts, and conference venues are no longer relying solely on service and setting. They’re…
