US President Donald Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
Standing in front of an awkward-looking Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and the other stars of the Inter Miami soccer team on Thursday, Trump told the team’s owner, Cuban-born magnate Jorge Mas, that they would soon be “celebrating what’s going on in Cuba”, adding that the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal. So badly you…
BYD unveils next-gen Blade batteries with 1,500kW charging
In a major bid to reclaim its dominance in the Chinese market, BYD has unveiled a suite of high-performance hardware upgrades, including the latest generation of its “Blade” batteries and a new ultra-fast flash charging architecture. The announcement, made in Shenzhen on Thursday, arrives as the world’s largest electric-vehicle manufacturer faces a deepening sales slump…
Trump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as Russia gives Tehran intel on U.S. positions
Despite ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes against its launch capabilities and claims from Washington and Tel Aviv that its offensive capacity is being rapidly reduced, Iran was still firing missiles and dozens of drones at U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf on Friday. Sirens reportedly sounded in Kuwait City hours after the Iranian Army claimed to be…
Google adds African languages to AI search tools
The 13 languages were selected based on strong and growing search usage across the continent. (Image: Supplied) Google is rolling out support for 13 African languages across its AI-powered search features, expanding access to tools such as AI Overviews and AI Mode for millions of users across the continent. For South Africa, the newly-supported languages…
US customs agency says it is not yet able to reimburse tariff costs | Courts News
The US agency says a system being worked out to mediate the disbursement of $166bn in tariff costs to more than 330,000 importers. Listen to this article | 3 mins info Published On 6 Mar 20266 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo The United States Customs and…
Telkom to hike mobile and fixed tariffs from 1 April
Lunga Siyo Telkom will increase tariffs across its mobile and fixed-line portfolios from 1 April 2026, citing rising operational costs, inflationary pressures and the need to continue investing in network infrastructure. The increases, which apply to both new and existing customers regardless of contract status, affect post-paid mobile voice plans, selected LTE and prepaid offerings,…
Africa: AU Appoints Liberia’s Dr. Thelma Awori to APRM Panel of Eminent Persons
Liberian-born development expert Dr. Thelma M. Awori has been appointed as a member of the Panel of Eminent Persons of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), one of the African Union’s most influential institutions for promoting democratic governance, accountability, and sustainable development across the continent. Her appointment was approved during the 39th Ordinary Session of…
Africa: Wafcon Postponement Proof That Women’s Soccer Is Not Valued By Authorities
Following months of speculation, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has officially been postponed. It’s another sign of token inclusion for women in soccer. Well, the worst-kept secret in soccer is finally out. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) has been postponed. The official confirmation came less than two weeks before the scheduled…
Marvell shares surge 20% as CEO points to continuing AI demand
Marvell shares ripped 20% higher on Friday as the company posted an earnings beat and issued strong guidance, expecting robust artificial intelligence demand to continue. The semiconductor company reported adjusted earnings of 80 cents per share for the quarter, exceeding the 79 cents per share expected by analysts polled by LSEG. The company reported $2.2…
Nothing shifts strategy with debut of Phone 4a and 4a Pro
Following its January announcement that a flagship “Phone 4” would not arrive in 2026, Nothing has officially pivoted its focus toward the mid-range market. The company has now unveiled the Nothing Phone 4a and Phone 4a Pro, representing a significant evolution in design and a departure from the aesthetic tropes established by its earliest devices….
