South China evacuates over 340,000 and cancels flights as region braces for Typhoon Noul
Typhoon Noul is bringing winds and heavy rain to southern China, including Hong Kong, over the weekend, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in the province of Guangdong with the region on high alert and at least dozens of flights canceled. Hong Kong’s Observatory said Noul, which had intensified with maximum sustained…
Smart ID renewals go mobile
Absa CEO Kenny Fihla with home affairs minister Leon Schreiber Absa and the department of home affairs have launched South Africa’s first bank-based mobile unit for smart ID renewals — a vehicle that will take identity services directly into remote, peri-urban and underserved communities, starting in Gauteng. The unit, unveiled at Absa’s Tembisa branch on…
The business opportunities in helping Africans land higher-paying jobs abroad
American-born entrepreneur Daniel Yu’s most recent venture is the Africa Jobs Fund, which seeks to invest in companies that can create jobs at scale for Africans and raise incomes. It focuses on two areas: international labour mobility and export manufacturing. He previously founded Wasoko, a multimillion-dollar company that connects informal retailers in East Africa with…
Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US | US-Israel war on Iran News
Tehran, Iran – A public rift has emerged between Iran’s government and state television over how to portray the state of war and negotiations with the United States, as mediators try to nudge both countries towards diplomacy. The Government Information Council on Friday accused state broadcaster IRIB of “censorship” after parts of a speech by…
Your transformation dashboard is green. So why has nothing changed?
Marchant van den Heever, Head of Product at Change Logic. It is Monday morning, and the programme steering committee is reviewing another transformation update. The milestones are on track, training has been completed, communications have gone out, system performance is stable and the dashboard is green. Then someone asks the question that changes the room:…
‘The Odyssey’ fuels demand for Imax 70 mm screenings
General views of the TCL Chinese Theatre during opening weekend for the Christopher Nolan film, “The Odyssey” in Imax on July 18, 2026, in Hollywood, California. AaronP | Bauer-Griffin | Gc Images | Getty Images For Mike Rohlfing to see “The Odyssey” in theaters this week, the 39-year-old marketer set off on a hero’s journey…
Why Africa’s cloud needs more than one path
For many CIOs and technology leaders, the greatest cloud challenge today is continuity. Across Africa’s banking, insurance, fintech and public sectors, digital services have become mission-critical. Customers expect real-time transactions, always-on access to apps and seamless digital experiences. Governments rely on cloud-based platforms to deliver citizen services, while businesses depend on cloud infrastructure to run…
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick HD Is on Sale for $20 For a Limited Time
You don’t get much for $20 anymore — except, apparently, a streaming stick that makes television watching easy and scores you access to thousands of apps. Right now, Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for 43 percent off. This is the latest version of Amazon’s most popular streaming device, and it’s a…
Africa: Healthcare in Africa Involves Families and Communities – Training of Professionals Should Reflect This
The training of healthcare professionals shapes the way they relate to their patients, patients’ families and the communities they serve. But what if that training doesn’t fit the circumstances the professionals work in? I’ve been working in higher education in South Africa and internationally for over 20 years. During this time, my colleagues and I…
Lumepay launches institutional-grade cross-border payment solutions for African businesses
Cross-border payments underpin the flow of value across the global economy. (Image: Lumepay) Lumepay has officially brought its cross-border payment solutions to market, purpose-built for African SMEs, corporates and financial institutions doing business and transacting globally. It arrives with a clear goal: to deliver end-to-end cross-border payment solutions powered by stable infrastructure, dependable rails and…