UK budget update, the Spring Statement, what to expect
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 20, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images As the U.K.’s Finance Minister Rachel Reeves prepares to give an…
iOCO expects up to 58% jump in interim earnings
JSE-listed IT services group iOCO expects to report a further improvement in earnings for the six months to end-January 2026, further putting its historical debt and governance challenges behind it. It said on Tuesday in a trading update that earnings per share and headline earnings are both expected to be between 27c cents and 30c/share….
Africa: All of Africa Today – March 3, 2026
Rwanda Slams ‘Biased’ U.S. Sanctions on Military Chiefs The Rwandan government rejected sanctions imposed by the United States Department of the Treasury on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four senior commanders. They argued that the move was “targeting only one party” to the Washington Accords and a misrepresentation of the conflict in eastern DR…
Africa: East Africa Joins Forces to Bridge Vaccine Gap, Fortify Health Security
Determined to reduce reliance on imported medicines and better prepare for future pandemics, East Africa is strengthening regional collaboration to boost health security and accelerate local production of vaccines and other critical health products. Regional health leaders, policymakers, academics, and industry representatives convened in Kigali on February 25-26 for the Conference of Partners of the…
6 U.S. service members killed since Iran mission start
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Waymo car blocks traffic during Austin mass shooting 00:42 Now Playing 6 U.S. service members killed since Iran mission start 00:37 UP NEXT Uncertainty about Iran’s future remains 02:06 Bill Clinton responds to hot tub photo 01:28 Hillary Clinton denies…
The identity crisis hiding in plain sight
Reghardt Van Der Rijst, Practice Lead: Identity, Altron Security. There’s an uncomfortable truth that most South African executives would rather not confront: the biggest threat to their organisation’s security isn’t some shadowy hacker operating from a distant continent. It’s the person who just badged into the building this morning. Not because your employees are malicious….
Africa: Housing Activist Killed in South Africa
Conduct Prompt and Thorough Investigation; Ensure Accountability Two unknown assailants shot and killed housing rights activist Zweli ‘Khabazela’ Mkhize on February 12. Treasurer of the eNkanini branch of Abahlali baseMjondolo, a shack dwellers’ movement that has faced significant threats and violence from both state and non-state actors, Mkhize was killed while visiting a friend near…
African Leaders Call for Restraint, Dialogue As Iran Crisis Intensifies
Leaders on the African continent have called for “restraint” after the attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iran at the weekend. While some support Tehran’s right to self defence, others have denounced a violation of international law which threatens the stability of an entire region. Across the African continent, reactions have been…
Texas authorities identify Austin bar shooting victims
Three victims and the suspected gunman were killed, and more were injured in the Sunday shooting that the FBI says could have terrorism links.
AI complexity is crippling IT departments
IDC’s Thomas Meyer The promise that artificial intelligence will streamline IT operations through automation may be coming true in some instances, but in others AI is adding to the complexity of the IT environment, placing departments under pressure, exposing fragmentation and increasing cost. This is according to Thomas Meyer, vice president for research at market…