French-owned container ship transits Hormuz Strait in first since Iran war | News
It was not immediately clear how the vessel, which Marine Traffic tracking data shows is sailing south along the coast of Oman, secured safe passage. Published On 3 Apr 20263 Apr 2026 A container ship belonging to French shipping giant CMA CGM has crossed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such passage by a…
Senior tech talent in demand as AI changes iGaming hiring
Skills-based hiring rises as AI automates routine work in the iGaming sector. (Image source: 123RF) As the global iGaming sector transitions from rapid expansion to a phase of operational maturity, hiring strategies in the sector are undergoing a significant reset. Companies are increasingly prioritising experienced technical professionals, while the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) results…
Africa: Ethiopia Assumes Chairship of AU Peace and Security Council
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has assumed the Chairship of the African Union Peace and Security Council for April 2026, marking its first time leading the Council since rejoining it in April 2025. The country is set to officially begin presiding over the Council’s agenda on April 7, 2026. The chairship will be inaugurated with a…
Africa: Mólly Ephraim Academy – 10years of Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Mólly Ephraim Academy, an African entrepreneurship development academy founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Mólly Ephraim is driving affordable entrepreneurship education across Africa, and providing funding opportunities for early-stage entrepreneurs. Since launching out in March 2016, with her first program –PROJECT 1000, the academy has delivered programs and initiatives in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development…
Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure
Significant sections of the B1 Bridge are seen destroyed after an airstrike attributed to the United States and Israel targeted the site near Tehran, in Karaj, Iran, on April 03, 2026. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants, saying the “New Regime leadership knows…
Mining’s problem isn’t output, it’s execution
South African mining doesn’t lack strategy or plans. In many operations, it doesn’t even lack demand. What it lacks, increasingly, is consistent execution. That was the clearest thread to emerge from a recent Workday and TechCentral roundtable event with mining leaders across the C-suite. With gold and PGMs in a strong pricing cycle, the conversation…
U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March 03:08 UP NEXT U.S. economy faces greater risks as Iran war rages in Middle East 01:31 How the war with Iran is impacting prices of plastics, fertilizer and more 02:37 U.S….
Nhlapo looks to lead IITPSA to global alignment
Kelvin Nhlapo, newlyappointed GM of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa. Kelvin Nhlapo has been appointed GM of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA). Nhlapo served as the organisation’s head of business development since 2019 and acting GM from July 2025. The IITPSA provides structured pathways for ICT practitioners to…
Africa: EU ‘Return Hubs’ – What Are They, and How Will They Change the Rights of Migrants and Asylum Seekers?
The EU is in the process of creating a new system that will make it easier to return irregularly present migrants to their country of origin. The legislation, known as the Returns Regulation, includes measures that make it possible to detain more people – including children and families – for longer periods of time. This…
Africa Faces Fuel, Food Price Shock As Hormuz Disruption Deepens
Kampala — The Africa Supply Chain Confederation says the continent is bracing for rising fuel and food prices following the escalating disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This critical global oil transit route has been partially blocked due to the war in Iran. Ronald Mlalazi, the Confederation’s President, says the war involving Iran has moved…
