Zelenskyy speaks with Trump about peace efforts, eyes leaders-level talks | Russia-Ukraine war News
Conversation precedes meeting between US and Ukrainian envoys in Geneva on Thursday. Listen to this article | 4 mins info Published On 25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with United States President Donald Trump about ongoing peace…
Tech stock rally set for a test as Nvidia results due
A bounceback by tech stocks around the world helped drive equity markets higher on Wednesday, 24 February, and set the scene for Nvidia’s earnings report, while investors set aside their concerns around US tariffs – at least for now. File photo: People sit near an electronic board showing stock market index at the Indonesia Stock…
Nvidia (NVDA) earnings report Q4 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks during the 2026 CES event in Las Vegas, Jan. 6, 2026. Bridget Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia is scheduled to report fiscal fourth-quarter results after the close of regular trading on Wednesday. Here’s what Wall Street is expecting, according to LSEG consensus estimates: EPS: $1.53 adjusted Revenue: $66.2…
Budget 2026: Govt ups digital efforts to root out payroll fraud
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana. To enhance cross-government bulk purchasing systems designed to save costs, the state has allocated R285.3 million over the medium-term. This process will start with the modernisation of the government payroll system, according to insights from National Treasury’s 2026 Budget Review document. The high-level document is released in tandem with the 2026…
Driver who killed Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch sentenced to 15 years in prison
The man responsible for the 2023 death of the original singer of the band formerly known as the Dixie Chicks in a fatal crash in Texas has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Laura Lynch, the 65-year-old co-founder of the band now known as “The Chicks,” died just days before Christmas after a collision…
Blu Label bets big on energy as it pivots beyond prepaid distribution
Blu Label Unlimited Group co-CEO Mark Levy Blu Label Unlimited Group is building what it describes as an “integrated energy ecosystem” that spans smart meter roll-outs, municipal revenue recovery and small-scale power generation — a strategy it believes no other South African company can replicate. Speaking to journalists after the release of its interim results…
Africa: Spiro Raises $50 Million to Accelerate Pan-African Electric Mobility Expansion
Africa’s electric mobility leader and battery swapping pioneer, Spiro has announced the raising of $50 million in debt funding from Afreximbank and two new investors Nithio and Africa Go Green Fund managed by Cygnum Capital. The new funding follows Spiro’s landmark $100 million investment in October 2025, which became Africa’s largest-ever electric mobility investment. The…
Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers
A sinkhole opened up at a busy Omaha intersection on 24 February, swallowing two vehicles, CCTV footage shared by the Omaha police department showed. Reports said that the road will remain closed in case the sinkhole expands. No one was hurt in the incident.
Netstar partners with Sunshine Tour to drive South African golf excellence through data intelligence
Vehicle tracking and telematics leader partners to explore performance analytics for professional golf. Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron and leading provider of vehicle tracking and telematics solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with the Sunshine Tour to develop enhanced golf performance analytics and tracking capabilities together. The strategic partnership aims to support South African golfers…
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Saad Mubarak Al Naimi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, received H.E. Saad Mubarak Al Naimi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. The exchange reaffirmed the growing strategic partnership between the AU & Qatar, reflecting the Union’s expanding global influence &…