Bahrain says Patriot system intercepted drone over homes | US-Israel war on Iran News
Bahrain’s account differs from how the US military described the March 9 incident on the day Published On 21 Mar 202621 Mar 2026 A Bahraini official has said a Patriot air defence system intercepted an Iranian drone over a residential neighbourhood earlier this month, an account that apparently differs from the United States military’s own…
Asus targets commercial growth in southern Africa
Werner Joubert, Commercial BDM and Country Head Asus South Africa and SADC. Asus is positioning itself for growth in its southern Africa commercial division following the launch of its ExpertBook Ultra laptop this week, as the company looks to capitalise on a market shift towards AI-enabled devices. Asus operates two divisions in the region –…
U.K. says Iran unsuccessfully targeted Diego Garcia base
Diego Garcia, a British Indian Ocean Territory and the largest of the islands in the Chagos Archipelago on July 02, 2013 in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory. USGS NASA | Gallo Images | Getty Images Iran unsuccessfully targeted a joint U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean, the U.K. said Saturday. “Iran’s unsuccessful targeting…
How a WhatsApp bundle exposed a fault line in SA mobile
Telkom has spent years operating in the shadow of Vodacom and MTN. That is changing. South Africa’s third-largest mobile network operator by subscribers has built a prepaid offering that is pulling customers away from its bigger rivals at a rate that is now showing up in their financial results — and forcing them to respond….
Africa: Mining Companies and Land Rights in South Africa – How Environmentalists Have Used the Law to Defend Communities
Environmental activists in South Africa have been waging legal battles against the state and mining companies for years. This is often on the grounds that communities haven’t been consulted before mines were given permission to start digging and blasting on their land. Environmental justice researcher Mzingaye Brilliant Xaba has tracked the legal cases against mines…
Doulas can improve health outcomes for women and babies. Insurers are taking notice.
Like many first-time moms, Nathalia Marin Torres was excited when she found out she was pregnant last August, but she was also a bit nervous. The 33-year-old Colombia native didn’t click with her OB-GYN and felt like she needed more support navigating the health care system in the United States. “When you’re kind of far…
ITWeb TV: Vumatel intensifies fibre push in underserved areas
In this episode of ITWeb TV, Vumatel chief commercial officer, Simon Butler, discusses the fibre network operator’s ambitions to connect more homes in the previously shunned areas. He also touches on the challenges of construction mafia in the roll out of fibre, as well as the impact of the Vodacom-Maziv deal. #Fibre #Connectivity #DigitalEconomy South…
Africa: Climate Change Could Pose a Major Risk to Cassava in Africa – Study Sets Out What Can Be Done Now
Cassava is a starchy, tuberous root, introduced to sub-Saharan Africa by Portuguese traders centuries ago. It is a nutrition lifeboat for over 800 million people worldwide. Sub-saharan Africa contributes over 63% of the world’s total cassava production. Nigeria alone grows over 20% of the world’s cassava, which is also the continent’s second most important staple…
Africa: Pharma Pulls Back As Antimicrobial Resistance Threat Grows
The rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to expose deep structural weaknesses in global pharmaceutical markets, with drug-resistant infections projected to claim nearly two million lives annually by 2050 unless investment and policy responses accelerate, according to the 2026 AMR Benchmark published by the Access to Medicine Foundation. The benchmark, released on March 10,…
K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show
Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch K-pop stars BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since October 2022, in the historic heart of South Korea’s capital. BBC Seoul correspondent Jake Kwon has been speaking to BTS fans in Gwanghwamun Square ahead of the comeback concert. The seven K-pop stars – RM, Jin,…