Iran and Israel say attacks halted after Trump tells both to “stop ‘shooting'” on war’s 101st day
A Lebanese culture ministry official told the French news agency AFP on Monday that Israeli bombardment had damaged a UNESCO World Heritage site in the southern city of Tyre, as correspondents there reported damage at the site. One of the oldest cities on the Mediterranean coast, Tyre, in antiquity, was at various times Phoenician, Persian,…
‘A Bentley of the bush and a car that swims’
After a few months away, Watts & Wheels returns for the fifth episode of season 1, with William Kelly in studio and Duncan McLeod dialling in from the Southern Cape. Watch episode 5 now In episode 5, William and Duncan dive into: The new Suzuki Across, an entry-level SUV priced from R350 000 to R465 000 that…
Africa, China Media Groups Join Nampa Conference
The African Public Relations Association (Apra) and China Media Group have joined the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) as strategic partners for the Effective Communicators Conference 2026. The partnership was announced during the launch of the conference in Windhoek yesterday. In a recorded message, Apra secretary general Omoniyi Ibietan said the collaboration reflects the organisation’s commitment…
Africa: World Cup Creates Perfect Conditions for Infectious Diseases to Spread – Here Are the Biggest Threats Health Experts Are Watching for
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will pack into stadiums, airports, hotels, bars and public transit systems over five weeks. That makes the World Cup not just…
How extreme weather and heat could affect players at World Cup 2026 | World Cup 2026
Sweaty, shirtless football players lying on the pitch have seldom raised eyebrows as they did last week when photographs of European players struggling to train in the heat sparked concerns over sweltering US summer temperatures at the World Cup. Scientists have long cautioned that extreme heat could disrupt sporting events. Last month, climate experts warned…
Top ICT tenders: Home Affairs targets revenue administration
The Department of Home Affairs wants to appoint a service provider for the supply, hosting, maintenance and support of a revenue admin system at civic affairs and mobile offices. It’s a mixed bag for the ICT sector from National Treasury’s eTenders Portal as activity once again sees a dip. This means the industry will need…
Africa: ‘I Have Never Seen Anything Like It’ – Reflections From a Worsening Hunger Crisis
In his new role as WFP’s Acting Executive Director, Carl Skau gives his take on a global hunger crisis where conflict, rising costs and funding cuts are pushing food insecurity higher while aid struggles to keep pace. We are facing a perfect storm, with record-high levels of hunger that risk getting even higher at the…
Africa: Responsible Mining and Power As a Catalyst for the Acceleration of West Africa’s Sustainable Development
West Africa stands at a defining moment in its development journey. The region is richly endowed with mineral resources, a youthful population, and growing industrial ambition. At the same time, it faces rising energy demand, climate vulnerability, infrastructure deficits, and increasing expectations for inclusive growth. In this context, responsible mining and sustainable power development are…
Iran announces ‘end of military operations’ against Israel, but warns Lebanon strikes could trigger escalation
Iran’s military has ceased strikes against Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told CNBC on Monday, but Tehran warned it would resume hostilities if the IDF continues operations in Lebanon. Iran and Israel traded strikes on Sunday night for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed in April. The Islamic Republic fired missiles towards…
How AI agents could rewrite the rules of South African banking
Chipo Mushwana, Nedbank’s executive for payments and technology AI agents are already initiating financial transactions on behalf of people, and South African banks were not built for that. That was the central warning at Nedbank’s Innovation Day in Johannesburg last week, where banking and technology leaders said the industry’s biggest blind spot is not AI…
