Bill and Hillary Clinton in a standoff with House Republicans over Epstein testimony
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are in a standoff with House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., over testimony the panel is seeking in its investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The dispute is over the format of the Clintons’ testimony to lawmakers. The Clintons’…
SA’s hoteliers lag on AI adoption
A new report highlights the low prevalence of formal AI strategies in SA hotels. (Image source: 123RF, created via GenAI) While artificial intelligence (AI) adoption has become widespread, with local enterprises leveraging AI tools, it remains in early stages across South African hotels. This is according to the inaugural Hospitality Asset Management Company (HAMAC) South…
Africa: Relentless Rains and Floods Leave Africa Reeling As UN Seeks Help
Severe flooding has intensified across northern and southern Africa since last October. Extreme rainfall has affected many regions, intensifying sharply in January and leading to widespread emergencies. As the situation continues to unfold, the United Nations is appealing for international assistance. In Mozambique, flood victims are beginning to return home despite the damage. “My daughters…
Africa: Invisible Highways – a Vast Network of Undersea Cables Powering Our Connectivity
Every day, we send countless emails, take part in video calls, use search engines and streaming services, while seamlessly banking online. The exchange of data in the blink of an eye has become a given in much of the world – and yet we rarely pause to think about what makes it all possible: a…
US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
Xneelo breaks ground on second Samrand data centre
Xneelo has begun construction on a second data centre at Samrand in Gauteng, expanding its infrastructure footprint as it prepares for growing demand for hosting and cloud services in South Africa. The new facility will mirror Xneelo’s existing Samrand data centre, while incorporating efficiency improvements to support next-generation cloud, colocation and self-managed server products. The…
Africa: Six Years After Covid-19’s Global Alarm – Is the World Better Prepared for the Next Pandemic?
Six years ago, the Director-General of the World Health Organization sounded the highest global alarm available under international law at the time, declaring the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease (later known as COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). While the PHEIC was declared over in May 2023, the impact of COVID-19…
Africa: As Global Health Faces Reversal in Progress, Gates Foundation CEO Details 20-Year Push to Save, Improve Lives
Mr Suzman says the setback shouldn’t be permanent and lays out a roadmap to reclaim momentum and accelerate progress through 2045, even amid significant financial constraints globally. Today, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman released his 2026 Annual Letter, The Road to 2045, warning that the recent reversal in global health progress raises urgent moral choices…
U.S. tanker approached by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz, security firm says
Dubai — British maritime security firm Vanguard Tech said Tuesday that a U.S.-flagged tanker was approached by Iranian gunboats, which threatened to board the vessel, in the Strait of Hormuz, before continuing on its way under military escort. The incident comes amid a tense standoff between the U.S. and Iran, and just days ahead of…
Over 8 000 cellphones confiscated in SA prison raids
National commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, Makgothi Thobakgale. Over 8 000 cellphones were confiscated from South African prisons during the festive season. This was revealed by national commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Makgothi Thobakgale, yesterday when he announced the outcomes of Operation Vala 2025/26 and findings of investigations into security…
