Bolt says according to verified trip data and platform records, Simthande Myeza requested a ride in the afternoon of 17 June at 15:03 PM. Bolt has vehemently denied allegations that popular TikToker and actor Simthande Myeza was abducted and robbed, during an e-hailing trip in Durban. In a statement released last week, Mzeya’s family spokesperson…
The Central African Republic (CAR) have named a 30-man provisional squad and launched intensive preparations for their historic debut at the TotalEnergies 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), marking a new chapter in the country’s footballing story. Led by coach Eloge Enza, the Fauves de Bas-Oubangui are undergoing rigorous daily training sessions at the Barthelemy Boganda…
THE Uni Africa Region has appointed trade unionist Peter Mutasa as president of the continent’s Finance and Insurance Trade Unions. Mutasa was unanimously nominated at the global labour organ’s 6th Uni Global Union Africa Conference in Maputo, Mozambique. The event is running under the theme “Consolidate Working Class Power.” Under his new role, Mutasa will…
Eurostar passengers are facing a second day of severe delays after two people died on the railway track in France and then cables were stolen. The high-speed rail operators says repairs are complete and the railway line is open again, but delays will last until the end of the day. Eurostar said passengers should postpone…
Image: Starlink Demand for Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit satellite internet service has surged beyond its core use case targeting rural and outlying areas, with many customers in cities around the world choosing it over terrestrial alternatives such as mobile and fibre. But this has created a big headache for the Elon Musk-controlled SpaceX subsidiary, which has resorted…
Washington — The World Bank has approved $115 million in concessional financing to support Senegal’s efforts to improve public debt sustainability, strengthen public financial management, and increase domestic resource mobilization. The financing, provided through the International Development Association (IDA), will help implement the government’s flagship reform program, the 2025-2029 Senegal Program for Transparency in Public…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied any formal agreement on a ceasefire with Israel, saying Tehran’s military operations continued until 4am local time (00:30 GMT) and could resume if Israel does not end its aggression. In a series of statements on X (formerly Twitter), Araghchi said Iran had no intention to continue its attacks…
A sunken 18th-century boat has been discovered by chance near the majestic stone walls of Croatia’s medieval city of Dubrovnik. Ivan Bukelic was working on a water pipeline in Dubrovnik’s old port back in April when he found a wooden structure buried in the seabed. “I can now say I discovered a boat at the…
The Proudly South African and DTIC-driven e-commerce platforms will launch in July. Taking advantage of South Africa’s burgeoning e-commerce space, Proudly South African (Proudly SA) plans to establish two e-commerce platforms. Initiated in partnership with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), the platforms – Shop Proudly SA and Market Access Platform (MAP) –…
The conflict in Iran may seem far away, but it’s creating volatility that African leaders must act on urgently. Israel, Iran and the United States’ (US) escalating hostilities have sent geopolitical tremors far beyond the Middle East. With the fragile ceasefire holding for now, the world waits tensely to see if broader regional or global…
