Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins
The case over OpenAI’s history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
MTN director traded shares during closed period
MTN Group non-executive director Vincent Rague A non-executive director of MTN Group “inadvertently” traded the company’s shares during a JSE closed period in early January 2026, and did so without obtaining prior clearance – a breach of the JSE’s listings requirements and MTN’s own share dealing policy. The matter is disclosed in MTN’s 2025 integrated…
Africa: Mudavadi Calls for End to ‘Commercialization of Peace’ in Africa, Urges New Mediation Approaches
Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged African nations to rethink their approach to conflict resolution, warning against what he described as the growing commercialization and privatization of peace initiatives globally. Speaking on Tuesday at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediation reflection conference in Nairobi, Mudavadi said efforts to resolve conflicts in…
Africa: The Race to Mine Critical Minerals for AI and Clean Energy Is Creating ‘Sacrifice Zones’ That Harm Water and Health of World’s Poor
There is a troubling contradiction at the heart of the global transition to a cleaner, greener, tech-driven future: Modern technologies – everything from AI to wind turbines, as well as cellphones, electric vehicles and defense systems – depend on critical minerals. But many of the communities where those minerals are mined end up with polluted…
King Charles toasts “indispensable” U.S.-U.K. alliance in state dinner hosted by Trump, after rare address to Congress
Both President Trump and King Charles III spoke about the U.S. and U.K.’s alliance in glowing terms at the start of Tuesday’s state dinner, though points of disagreement between the two countries remain. The king called the alliance “indispensable,” highlighting the U.S.’s role in helping Europe rebuild after World War II and later setting up…
The 2026 imperative: A view from the channel bridge
Traci Maynard, ICT channel and partnership specialist. I’ve spent my entire career working with partners across the tech spectrum − navigating the endless cycle of vendor portals, deal-reg hubs and battlecards before lunch. From that vantage point, I’ve watched the managed service provider (MSP) evolve from a simple reseller into the quiet backbone of the…
Africa: All of Africa Today – April 29, 2026
UNICEF Warns of New Child Crisis in Darfur UNICEF has warned that children in Darfur are facing a new humanitarian catastrophe, two decades after the region first drew global attention, but with far less international focus and support. The agency said violence has devastated communities and displaced millions across Sudan, leaving children once again…
Africa: World Bank Approves $250 Million to Transform Kinshasa’s Waste Management and Create Jobs
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2026–The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $250 million in financing for the Kinshasa Urban Transformation and Jobs Program — known as Kin la Belle — to improve solid waste management services and create inclusive employment opportunities in Kinshasa. The program is a cornerstone of the World Bank Group’s comprehensive support…
White House hails ‘two kings’ as King Charles delivers pointed remarks | Donald Trump
NewsFeed King Charles III has hailed US-UK ties at a state dinner in the White House after speaking at a joint session of Congress in a rare appearance by a British monarch. The visit marks 250 years since American independence, and comes amid strains over the war on Iran. Published On 29 Apr 202629 Apr…
Goldman Sachs warns of tech bubble
AI’s potential to disrupt businesses has sparked concerns over the dependency of US equity valuations on long-term growth forecasts, particularly in the software sector, Goldman Sachs said. “Terminal value” — a company’s worth beyond the next 10 years based on estimated earnings — accounts for about 75% of the S&P 500’s equity value, near a…