Africa: Afcon 2025 – CAF Awards Title to Morocco, Strips Senegal After Chaotic Final
In a statement released on Tuesday, CAF confirmed that the decision was taken in line with its regulations, overturning the earlier outcome of the controversial final played in Rabat. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a ruling by its Appeal…
Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Warsh is confirmed
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he will keep serving as head of the central bank if his nominated…
SA banks escalate digital push to gain market share
Scaling AI responsibly remains an ongoing challenge for banks. (Image created via ChatGPT) South Africa’s top banks are intensifying their digital arms race, with client acquisition and transaction volumes continuing to increase, driven by mobile-first platforms. This is according to PwC’s Major Banks Analysis, which provides an overview of how local banks are leveraging technology…
Africa: Shock As Morocco Awarded 2025 Afcon Title After CAF Overturns Senegal Result
Rabat, Morocco — Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal’s controversial walk-off. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January in a match which was overshadowed when the Senegalese players refused to…
Africa: Morocco Awarded Afcon 2025 Title After CAF Overturns Final Result
Confederation of African Football awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after its appeal board overturned the final result against Senegal and ruled the match a forfeit. The decision followed events during the final in Rabat on January 19, when Senegal players left the pitch in protest after a disallowed goal and…
Travel woes mount for Philadelphia flyers as TSA closes more security checkpoints
Philadelphia International Airport announced it was temporarily closing two more Transportation Security Administration checkpoints starting Wednesday due to ongoing TSA staffing shortages. This is the latest major American airport to cut back on security checkpoints as TSA workers, who missed their first full paycheck over the weekend due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, have…
iOCO eyes return to ‘serial acquirer’ status
iOCO CEO Rhys Summerton JSE-listed technology group iOCO has set its sights on becoming a “serial acquirer”, with CEO Rhys Summerton telling investors on Wednesday that the company had evaluated more than 10 acquisition targets — ranging from R50-million to R700-million in equity value — and has a pipeline of further deals to pursue. Speaking…
Africa: Oscars 2026 – ‘Sentimental Value’, ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Win Best Intl Feature and Animation Awards
At the 98th Academy Awards (aka the Oscars), Norwegian film, ‘Sentimental Value’, won the Best International Feature Film, while ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ took home the Best Animation Award. The win by ‘Sentimental Value’ is close to the heart of many Nigerians, as it comes three weeks after its special screening in Abuja, making it the…
Africa: Rapid Rise of Smart City Surveillance Tech Across Africa to Spy On Citizens
Brighton, UK — A massive expansion of AI-enabled surveillance of public spaces across Africa is violating citizens’ freedoms and the fundamental human right to privacy, warns a new report by the Institute of Development Studies. African governments are paying billions of dollars to Chinese companies for so-called ‘smart city’ products for public space surveillance –…
Pair win Turing Award for computer encryption breakthrough
It is hoped Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard’s work will make digital communications secure for decades ahead.