Inflation in the electronics you buy may soon become a bit more sticky
Anyone with evergreens in their yard probably knows the familiar feeling of putting their hand on the trunk and coming away with a sticky film on their fingers. This sticky stuff is better known as resin. Under the right conditions, tree resin hardens. Humans, like with so many natural substances, realized that resin could be…
Everyone wants a piece of SpaceX
SpaceX has drawn investor demand of about US$150-billion for its IPO, about double the $75-billion it is seeking to raise, according to two people familiar with the matter. An oversubscription rate of two times would be considered modest for most highly anticipated market flotations, but bankers and investors said that demand is impressive for the…
Trump says the U.S. will work with Iran to destroy its uranium if they can make a deal
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will work with Iran to retrieve and destroy its highly enriched uranium if he is able to cut a deal with Tehran to end the three-month-old war between the countries — or, in the absence of an agreement, that he will further degrade the Iranian military to the point…
SA’s space agency seeks new board members
SANSA acts through a board consisting of a chairperson and 10 to 15 other members. (Image: 123RF, Wikipedia) The search for new board members of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has commenced, with interested parties invited to nominate their preferred candidates. SANSA is one of the entities within the portfolio of the Department…
Africa’s Next Economic Revolution Must Begin at Home – Mozambique’s Bold Move Signals a New Era for African Resource Sovereignty
For generations, Africa has exported its wealth and imported its future. From copper and cobalt to crude oil and natural gas, the continent has supplied the raw materials that power global industries while receiving only a fraction of the value generated from them. The result has been a paradox that has defined Africa’s economic story…
Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass
The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.
Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort stokes days of protests in Albania
TIRANA, Albania — Demonstrators rallied against a billion-dollar resort development in Albania linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump for a seventh consecutive day on Saturday. Activists have dubbed it the “Flamingo Revolution,” adopting the pink flamingo as a symbol of the wildlife they say will be destroyed if the project goes ahead. President Trump’s son-in-law…
CISOs urged to speak the language of business, not security
Cyber security executives shared candid insights on navigating executive conversations, building resilience and aligning cyber security with business priorities during a fireside chat. Cyber security leaders need to stop selling technology and start selling risk reduction if they want boards to back security investments. This was one of the key messages from a fireside discussion…
Teenager Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with ‘magic lap’ for Mercedes | Motorsports
Published On 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2026 Formula One racing sensation Kimi Antonelli made a mockery of suggestions that the Monaco Grand Prix would stall his incredible start to the season by producing a stunning qualifying lap to stick his Mercedes on pole position. The qualifying battle lived up to expectations, with provisional pole changing…
World Cup, AI stocks, SpaceX IPO
Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022. Kirill Kudryavtsev | Afp | Getty Images There is a special type of fever around a men’s soccer World Cup. And the…