Africa: Nedbank Earnings Rise 2 Percent After Ecobank Exit and Transnet Settlement
Nedbank Group reported a 2% increase in headline earnings to R17.2 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, as it completed the sale of its Ecobank stake and settled a dispute with Transnet. Diluted headline earnings per share rose 3% to 3,628 cents. Return on equity eased to 15.4% from 15.8%. The bank declared…
My Emirates flight to Dubai reversed twice because of Iranian missiles
A very empty Dubai Airport immigration Emma Graham, CNBC I flew from Mumbai to Dubai on an Emirates repatriation flight, one of several running over the last 24 hours and one of the first flights back into the country since the U.S. and Israel struck Iran over the weekend. Most flights to and from the…
Starlink V2 next-gen satellites aim for terrestrial speeds
Starlink is preparing to launch its second generation of satellites, V2, with the ambitious goal of matching the speeds and responsiveness of traditional terrestrial networks. During a keynote at Mobile World Congress, Michael Nicolls, SpaceX’s senior vice president of Starlink engineering, explained that the ultimate objective for Starlink Mobile is to provide a connectivity experience…
Aamfi Appoints Dr. Corneille Karekezi As Chairperson As the Alliance Welcomes New Members – Banque Ouest Africaine De Développement and Regional Maritime Development Bank
The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has appointed Dr. Corneille Karekezi as Chairperson of its Governing Council, succeeding Samaila Zubairu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), who served as the Alliance’s second Chairperson following its establishment in 2024. The appointment was confirmed at the Ninth Meeting of the…
Africa: Biometric IDs Are Being Rolled Out in Africa. Study Reveals the Risks and Pitfalls
Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services like voting, healthcare, education and social protection. Biometric digital identification systems are often promoted as tools to improve efficiency, inclusion…
Georgia father Colin Gray found guilty in son’s alleged deadly school shooting
A Georgia jury on Tuesday held a father criminally responsible for the actions of his teenage son who — while armed with an AR-15-style rife that had been kept inside their home — allegedly gunned down two schoolmates and two teachers. The panel in Barrow County found Colin Gray, 55, guilty of all changes, which…
Cyber security response speed is ‘fundamentally broken’
Thiery Karsenti, VP EMEA technical solutions at Palo Alto Networks, warned delegates that growing cyber complexity is increasing enterprise risk. Cyber security teams are drowning in tools, and that complexity is contributing to breaches. This is according to Thiery Karsenti, VP EMEA technical solutions at Palo Alto Networks, speaking at Ignite on Tour Johannesburg last week….
Africa: 11th Africa Day of School Feeding Concludes With Strong Call for Integrated Investment in Nutrition, Water, and Hygiene
Ministers responsible for school meals and education from African Union Member States, together with development partners, civil society, private sector representatives, researchers, youth and children, concluded the 11th Africa Day of School Feeding in Gaborone, Botswana, with a renewed commitment to strengthen integrated school feeding systems across the continent. The 11th Africa Day of School…
Africa: Israel Embassy in Kenya Warns Iran Missile Range Extends Beyond Israel, Across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa
Nairobi — The Embassy of Israel in Kenya has warned that Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities extend far beyond Israel’s borders, with ranges that could reach large parts of the Middle East, sections of Europe, and parts of Africa. In a statement issued Tuesday, the embassy said discussions about missile ranges should not be viewed as…
Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble as crucial shipping lane threatened
Iranian official threatens to “set fire” to any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.