Still no end in sight to South Africa’s digital migration saga
The communications department has told parliament that no date has been set for South Africa’s analogue television switch-off, and that it is concerned communities may believe otherwise. Director-general Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani told the portfolio committee on communications & digital technologies on Friday, 14 August, that a date would be considered only after engagements with stakeholders had…
Five things this investor looks for before backing an African company
Ibrahim Sagna, executive chairman of investment firm Silverbacks Holdings Our new book, How we made it in Africa II: Real stories of entrepreneurs turning opportunity into profit, is available here. The book was recently shortlisted for the Business Council for Africa (BCA) African Business Book of the Year Awards 2026. In a recent interview with…
Africa: Could the AU’s Return to Khartoum Bring Sudan Closer to Peace?
Reopening its liaison office offers a narrow, but real, opportunity for the African Union to help achieve a ceasefire. The African Union’s (AU) decision to reopen its Sudan liaison office signals a commitment to resolving the war that has ravaged the country for over three years. It also shows that the organisation is unwilling to…
China’s economy slows across the board in July as retail sales barely grow
BEIJING, CHINA – 2026/07/18: Shoppers stroll along a landscaped path near the POLÈNE luxury goods store in Sanlitun, carrying bags and enjoying the bustling scene. Sheldon Cooper | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images China’s economy lost momentum across the board in July, as consumer spending stalled and urban investment contracted at a faster…
Building smarter retail with facilities intelligence
For most operations leaders, a point-of-sale system is where a transaction ends. A customer taps a card, a receipt prints, the sale closes. Fatima Khota, business unit manager for Rectron’s Automation and Data Capturing division. Image supplied Facilities management sits somewhere else entirely, in a different department, often a different budget line, dealing with a…
Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 06:46 UP NEXT ‘Hot Divorcée Summer’ trend takes off as celebrities and brands hope to flip the script 03:59 Man who tried to kill Ronald Reagan to impress Jodie Foster ‘wishes her…
Africa: All of Africa Today – August 17, 2026
Morocco Detains Over 100 Migrants Near Ceuta Border Moroccan authorities have detained more than 100 migrants near the border with Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta amid fears of another mass crossing. At least 111 people, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were reportedly detained around Fnideq. Police used tear gas to disperse groups gathered near the border….
How Chillisoft is retaining women in tech by rethinking the modern workplace
Women’s Day event held at DUT. The conversation around women in technology has matured significantly over the past decade: beyond asking how to ensure more women enter the industry, the more important question is how do we ensure they remain, progress and lead. Recruitment is only the first step; retention is the real measure of…
Africa: Can a Vaccine Built for One Ebola Virus Stop Another? the World Health Organization Is About to Find Out
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended prioritising the Ervebo vaccine for testing in a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The vaccine was originally developed to protect against Zaire ebolavirus, the species responsible for the devastating west African epidemic just over a decade ago. It was not designed for the Bundibugyo…
Hayden Panettiere: US actress and star of Heroes dies aged 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, star of US TV shows Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the millions…
