Strait of Hormuz: Trump threatens to target Iran’s bridges and power plants if attacks on ship persist
President Donald Trump has threatened that the US would destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant any time its forces attack a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Potential targets would include ones “located next to, or in,” the capital Tehran, he said in a post on Truth Social. The military response would follow any…
Everything you wanted to know about EVs but were afraid to ask
Greg Cress and Gary Scott In the latest episode of Watts & Wheels with Wills, host William Kelly is joined in the studio by Greg Cress, automotive and e-mobility industry lead at Accenture South Africa, and Gary Scott of Scottify — two of the longest-serving voices in South Africa’s electric vehicle scene, and co-authors of…
Trump threatens to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump is attending the dignified transfer for U.S. Army soldiers killed during the ongoing war with Iran. U.S. Army Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii was killed in action on July 18, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, was killed in action on July 17 during an attack on…
ICT distributor Rectron suffers cyber attack
Rectron has confirmed it has become a victim of a cyber attack. ICT distributor Rectron has informed stakeholders that it has become the latest victim of a cyber attack. In a statement, the company says the incident, identified on 15 July, “has affected certain information technology systems and operations”. According to Rectron, investigations are ongoing…
Africa: Egypt’s Reme-D Gets $1.45m to Scale Molecular Diagnostics in Africa
Egyptian healthtech startup Reme-D has raised $1.45 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Anara Impact Capital to expand production of its molecular diagnostic tests and grow its presence across Africa and other underserved markets. The round included participation from the Global Innovation Fund, Africa Health Ventures and other investors. The funding follows…
US judge sets 2027 trial date for Venezuela’s Maduro and wife | Nicolas Maduro News
Venezuela’s former President Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges; lawyer plans to challenge legality of US military operation. Published On 22 Jul 202622 Jul 2026 A United States judge has set a trial date for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, both abducted from the South American country during…
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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. 1. How these Kenyan entrepreneurs achieved financial freedom by their forties Kenyan entrepreneurs Leonard…
Samsung Fold8 series unveiled as folding phone war looms
Samsung has taken the wraps off its latest Galaxy foldable smartphones as competition in the category intensifies, with Apple widely expected to enter the market in September. Samsung has dominated the foldable smartphone market since introducing the first Galaxy Fold, giving the company years of experience refining the category before rivals, including Apple, arrive with…
Africa: Ai’s Growth Potential in Africa Hinges On Electricity, Connectivity and Skills, IMF Says
Artificial intelligence could increase Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic output by about four percent over the next decade, but only if governments make substantial investments in electricity, internet connectivity and digital skills, the International Monetary Fund said in a report released Tuesday. Without those reforms, the region would capture only marginal gains from the AI revolution, with…
Oil prices rise as Rubio says Iran ‘not serious’ about peace talks
Oil prices rose Wednesday after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about reaching a deal to end the fighting, and vowed the U.S. military would continue to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, traded about 2.5% higher at $93.32. U.S. West Texas Intermediate…