Hugh Laurie says he was ‘very slightly drunk’ when he slammed journalist over ‘House’ criticism
Actor Hugh Laurie apologized for roasting a journalist for her criticism of the medical drama “House,” the hit series which Laurie starred in. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In a post Monday on X, Laurie told British journalist Janet Murray that he was “very slightly…
Huawei nova 15 Max now available in South Africa
Modern life rarely slows down, and neither should your smartphone. Whether you’re navigating unfamiliar roads, capturing memories with friends or streaming your favourite content on the move, the new Huawei nova 15 Max is designed to keep up. Built around the nova series’ energetic and youthful spirit, it combines style, reliability and performance in a…
Africa: Three Days to the World Cup – Meet the Only Nation With Three World Titles
While Brazil remain the most successful nation with five titles, another South American country occupy a unique place in football history as the only country with exactly three FIFA World Cup crowns. As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final three days, attention naturally turns to the teams expected to challenge…
Africa: Varsity Don – Africa Must Not Miss Ai Revolution As It Did Industrial Era
Sokoto — A university don, Professor Lehbuma Langmia, of Howard University, Washington DC, has challenged African scholars to embrace and actively participate in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the continent cannot afford to be left behind again. Langmia made the call on Monday at an international conference organised by Department of Mass…
'Please send help': Crew's distress call after ship hit by US missile
The crew of a sanctioned oil tanker were rescued off Oman after it was struck by a missile fired from a US fighter jet.
Data confidence and AI readiness across Africa
Tahir Latif, chief trust officer for EMEA at Securiti AI, a Veeam company. ITWeb, in partnership with Veeam, is conducting a survey to explore data trust, resilience and AI readiness across Africa. The survey aims to uncover how companies across the continent are approaching data visibility, recovery confidence, AI readiness, classification, access awareness, governance, regulation…
Africa: COP31 Presidency Announces ‘35% by 2035’ Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch
Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye’s COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth in global waste by 2035 Resilient Cities target of reducing energy consumption intensity in the building sector by at least 25% by 2035 COP31 Presidency commissions…
FAO’s flagship report to be launched at the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya
Infographic/AEN By PATRICK MAYOYO The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will launch its flagship report on The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture on 16 June during the Our Ocean Conference, hosted by the Government of Kenya in Mombasa. The official press conference on the SOFIA launch is scheduled to take place at 1pm EAT (10am GMT) online. Journalists…
Trump says Iran deal possible in 2 or 3 days as Israel and Hezbollah keep fighting
Iranian soccer fans have had their ticket allocation for their country’s three 2026 World Cup games in the U.S. revoked by soccer’s global governing body FIFA, the Iranian national soccer federation claimed Tuesday. Each federation for the 48 teams taking part is entitled to receive and distribute 8% of the stadium seats for the World…
Big win for South African innovation agency
Technology Innovation Agency CEO Titus Mathe Just months after securing US$72.9-million (R1.2-billion) in a landmark settlement with shareholders of former local biotech Kapa Biosystems, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) this week revealed plans to use the funds to support local innovation projects. TIA CEO Titus Mathe, appointed to head the state-owned agency in April, told…
