Powerful earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, triggering temporary tsunami alert
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualties in any country and a tsunami alert issued was lifted about an hour after the quake. The U.S. Geological…
How the Post Office plans to rise from the dead
Post Office acting CEO Fathima Gany The South African Post Office is finally in a position to attract the partners it needs to survive, acting CEO Fathima Gany has told TechCentral in an interview – provided government delivers the R3.8-billion it promised but has never paid. Gany, who leads the “high care” leadership team assembled…
Burnham elected Labour leader, vows new direction for UK | Newsfeed
NewsFeed Britain’s governing Labour Party elected Andy Burnham as its new leader, clearing the way for him to become prime minister next week. In his first speech, he pledged to chart a new political and economic course, saying Britain needed a break from four decades of failed policies. Published On 17 Jul 202617 Jul 2026…
Mandela Day initiatives focus on skills, healthcare, jobs
A range of organisations are marking Mandela Day by investing in community initiatives spanning healthcare, education, digital payments and youth employment. As South Africans mark Mandela Day, organisations across the technology, education, financial services and public sectors are using the annual campaign to support communities through healthcare, skills development, digital inclusion and youth employment. Crypto-currency…
Africa: Can Africa Reinvent Mediation Before Its Wars Outrun Diplomacy?
Kampala — If the first challenge confronting African diplomacy is that peace negotiations are becoming increasingly transactional, and the second is that modern wars have outgrown traditional mediation, then the third and perhaps most difficult question is this: what should replace the old model? That question has moved from academic circles into the centre of…
Chinese automakers expand in UK — and many Brits are embracing them
MAIDSTONE, England — Izzy Woodrow is a believer. Four weeks ago, he joined the small but growing number of Brits who have bought a Chinese-made vehicle. “I’ve got a car that I enjoy driving [and is] super comfy. It’s very quiet and the fit and finish is great and the technology experience is enjoyable ” Woodrow…
iOCO snaps up ERP firm as acquisition machine cranks up
iOCO CEO Rhys Summerton iOCO has struck its second acquisition in four months, agreeing to buy enterprise resource planning specialist Astraia Technology as CEO Rhys Summerton makes good on his promise to return the group to “serial acquirer” status. The JSE-listed technology group said on Friday it has entered into a binding agreement – signed…
Africa: Messi Inspires Argentina to Set Up Final Clash Against Spain
*England’s Three Lions fail to hold on to lead as Albiceleste fight back to win Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to fight back from a goal down to beat England 2-1 last night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to set up 2026 World Cup final against Spain on Sunday. Like the South Americans did against…
Taylor Farms Lettuce at Taco Bell Linked to Stomach Bug Outbreak
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SAPO upgrades payment platform to ‘match’ industry standards
An upgraded SAPO point-of-sale device. (Image: Supplied) The South African Post Office (SAPO) has upgraded its point-of-sale (POS) platform across 610 priority branches nationwide. This, it says, is part of its branch network modernisation programme aimed at strengthening payment security, improving system reliability and bringing SAPO’s payment infrastructure in line with current industry standards. The…
