US petrol prices ease despite ongoing uncertainties with Iran | Business and Economy News
US-Iran peace talks ease market volatility but uncertainty keeps oil prices hovering, complicating recovery efforts Published On 29 Jun 202629 Jun 2026 United States President Donald Trump is touting relief at the pump as US gas prices begin to fall ahead of potential peace talks despite ongoing clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. “GAS PRICES…
Icasa’s blunt message to Starlink and other satellite operators
Satellite operators wanting to launch a constellation-based service such as Starlink in South Africa cannot obtain the necessary network licence from the regulator at present, and their realistic route into the market is to acquire one from an existing licence holder, communications regulator Icasa has said. In a notice (PDF) published in the Government Gazette…
Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – Milestones in the Competition’s History
With exactly 27 days to go until the kick-off of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 (26 July – 16 August), CAFOnline looks back at some of the defining milestones, landmark moments and key statistics that have shaped Africa’s premier women’s football competition. Key Milestones 1998: The competition officially adopts a…
Africa-Focused Stabyl Raises $2.7m to Build Fx Liquidity Platform
Stabyl raised $2.7 million in pre-seed funding to build a foreign-exchange liquidity platform for financial institutions and payment service providers in Africa. The round was led by Konga, which will also serve as Stabyl’s first real-world test case and naira settlement partner through KongaPay. The startup was founded by Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, Zachary Schwartzman and…
Supreme Court rejects Republican challenge of Mississippi mail-in ballot rule
A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on June 25, 2026. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Mississippi can continue to count some absentee ballots received after Election Day, rejecting a Republican challenge contending that those votes are invalid under federal law. The 5-4…
Naspers reports 84% profit jump on AI and digital growth
Naspers reported an 84% increase in profitability for the year ended 31 March 2026, supported by growth across its digital platforms portfolio and continued investment in artificial intelligence. Naspers’ logo is pictured on a smartphone in this illustration taken, 4 December 2021. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration The group said ecosystem adjusted EBITDA increased to $1.3bn, while free…
Africa: Universities Join Hands to Enhance Agroforestry Research for Mitigating Climate Change
Nairobi — A team of universities, led by Addis Ababa University, has joined forces to implement a four-year Intra-Africa academic mobility project aimed at strengthening agroforestry research and education for climate change mitigation. The project, dubbed Strengthening Agroforestry Research and Education for Climate Change Mitigation in Africa (SERA), brings together JKUAT (Kenya) and Addis Ababa…
Africa: Can Climate Shocks Change How People Feel About Paying Taxes?
Climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent and more intense across sub-Saharan Africa. Floods, droughts, heatwaves and storms are no longer isolated environmental events. They increasingly shape livelihoods, inequality, public trust and the relationship between citizens and the state. Governments rely on taxes to finance schools, healthcare, infrastructure and climate adaptation policies. However, taxation depends on…
U.S. and Iran set for new talks, Trump says, after Hormuz clashes threatened peace deal
JERUSALEM — The United States and Iran will hold new talks on Tuesday in Qatar, President Donald Trump said Monday, after the two sides appeared to step back from a wave of attacks that threatened to derail peace efforts. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading….
Top ICT tenders: Transversal networking contract up for grabs
The envisaged transversal contract includes all networking solutions and related services. (Image source: 123RF) It’s a week for big names on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, with half of the top tenders involving national and provincial departments. The remainder of the featured tenders will also attract the ICT sector’s interest as more complex requirements return to…
