Inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit Convenes 27-28 August in Washington DC
Africa’s business leaders will convene in Washington D.C., for the inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit (ABIS) 2026, taking place at MGM National Harbor 27–28 August 2026 as the centerpiece of Millennium Excellence Awards America. Convened by the Millennium Excellence Foundation (MEF) under the patronage of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene of the Asante…
AI agents rewrite customer experience playbook
Speaking at CEM Africa 2026, Rahul Jain, CEO and co-founder of Peach Payments, said bringing in AI but doing it poorly will only make the customer experience worse. In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) agents are changing the customer experience game. This was the word from Luke Duffell, director of customer service automation and solution engineering…
Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
Four people – including three children – were killed in separate Russian attacks in Ukraine’s southern Mykolaiv region, and another two in the north-eastern Kharkiv region, local officials said. In the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, three people were injured when a drone exploded near a taxi, the regional head said. This comes a day after…
Cell C launches 5G
Cell C’s 5G network is live and is available to customers today. CEO Jorge Mendes disclosed this in an interview with TechCentral on Friday, and only in response to a direct question. “I’m telling you this because you’re asking me the question,” he said. “Otherwise, strategically, we’ll launch it with propositions.” Any Cell C customer…
Iran looks to boost regional trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
Tehran’s grocery stores are well-stocked, but many families can barely afford the basics. Unemployment is soaring and those with jobs are working more hours for money worth half as much as a year ago, putting food, medicine and everything else — except for heavily subsidized gasoline — further out of reach. “We have virtually given…
AI search ‘firmly’ part of customer experience
South African consumers use AI for everyday problem-solving, including product research and price comparison. (Image source: iStock) As local consumers contend with the tough economic climate, they are increasingly prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) search as the first port of call for their shopping needs. This is one of the findings in the 2026 South African…
What to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Trump’s capital car race | Donald Trump News
Washington, DC – Over the next two days, a portion of the United States capital will transform into a seven-turn professional-grade track for the city’s first-ever IndyCar race. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, championed by President Donald Trump, is one of several special events held to commemorate the country’s 250th birthday. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend…
Joburg says it has bought its way out of an Eskom blackout
Johannesburg The City of Johannesburg says it has settled in full the R5.26-billion in overdue electricity debt it owed Eskom, and that the utility has withdrawn the legal process it began in May that could have led to supply cuts across parts of the metro. The announcement came on Friday in a joint statement from…
Bitcoin on track for 23% weekly gain as investor optimism floods back
Bitcoin was on track for a weekly gain of around 23% Friday, following a spate of positive developments for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Bitcoin was trading 6% higher at about $77,000, up from about $62,800 at the start of the week. Crypto-linked stocks rose, with Coinbase and Circle advancing more than 9% each. Strategy advanced…
Less pressure, more support for HR and payroll
Sakeena Adams, Regional People Director, Africa and Middle East (AME) at Sage. HR and payroll teams are under increasing pressure and heavier workloads. They need systems that enable them to be more strategic. This is according to speakers participating in a webinar hosted by Sage in partnership with ITWeb this week. Nkosinathi Mbulumeti, Sales Director…
