Core opens Microsoft Surface reseller programme to South African SMEs
John Press, Surface business unit head at Core At a time when South Africa is searching for new pathways to job creation and digital growth, local IT resellers are being invited to join a new initiative aimed at expanding opportunities in the technology sector. Core Group’s Microsoft Surface Reseller Programme gives small and mid-sized technology…
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke in US cities
Some residents in northern Ontario were forced to evacuate due to the ongoing fires. One First Nations chief reported her community was “burnt to ashes”. Fires are also burning on the country’s west coast, where more than 59 active fires in British Columbia were reported on Friday. The British Columbia Wildfire Service said that 39…
Is ‘we’re experiencing higher than normal volumes’ becoming the new normal?
Being busy should not be an excuse for poor customer service. (Image: Camsoft) This morning I experienced something we’ve all become accustomed to, says Mark Annett, Head of CRM Sales at Camsoft CRM Solutions. I e-mailed a medical provider and, within seconds, received an automated response thanking me for my e-mail and politely informing me…
Fans elated for Argentina and Spain to face off in World Cup final
Fans elated for Argentina and Spain to face off in World Cup final – CBS News Watch CBS News Millions of fans will watch as Argentina and Spain appear in the World Cup final. Spain looks to dethrone reigning champion Argentina, while Argentina hopes Lionel Messi leads them to glory again.
Paratus again voted Namibia’s most reliable internet provider
From left, Stefan Frank-Schultz, executive: technical; Samantha Geyser, executive: operations; Nigel Hendrickse, executive; and Naomi Fourie, exco: finance Paratus Namibia has been named Namibia’s Most Reliable Internet Provider at the 2026 Best of Namibia Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. The Best of Namibia Awards celebrate businesses, brands and personalities that demonstrate…
Death toll from Uganda school bus crash rises to 24 | Investigation News
Police say another three schoolchildren have succumbed to their injuries since Thursday’s accident. Published On 18 Jul 202618 Jul 2026 Three more schoolchildren have died from injuries sustained during a fatal bus crash in eastern Uganda, raising the death toll to 23 children and one adult, police said. A bus carrying dozens of pupils and…
Paratus Namibia again voted Namibia’s Most Reliable Internet Provider
From left: Stefan Frank-Schultz, Executive: Technical; Samantha Geyser, Executive: Operations; Nigel Hendrickse, Executive; Naomi Fourie, Exco – Finance. Paratus Namibia has been named Namibia’s Most Reliable Internet Provider at the 2026 Best of Namibia Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. The Best of Namibia Awards celebrate businesses, brands and personalities that demonstrate…
U.S. military says it completed latest round of strikes against Iran
U.S. Navy warships transit the Arabian Sea in close formation as CENTCOM forces continue to promote regional security and stability, June 30, 2026. Source: US Navy The U.S. military said early Saturday it ended a seventh straight night of strikes against Iran, as Kuwait and Bahrain reported attacks by Iranian projectiles and commercial shipping continued…
co.za domain fees to rise well above inflation
The cost of South African internet domains is going up by 6.2% from 1 October – an increase well above inflation, despite the fee being set under what the .za Domain Name Authority (.zadna) describes as a CPI-linked pricing methodology. .Zadna, the statutory regulator of the .za namespace, said on Friday that the registry fee…
Life and death in the Senate, and a dinosaur’s $50 million payday: The news quiz
Lionel Messi leads La Albiceleste back to the World Cup final, the House tries changing the clock, and health officials look for the cause of the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Test your knowledge of the week in news, and take last week’s quiz here. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…