The ICT SMME Chamber does not support the proposed changes to the country’s black economic empowerment laws. The ICT SMME Chamber, which represents the interests of small businesses in South Africa, has slammed the proposed changes to the country’s black economic empowerment (BEE) laws. This, after in May, communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi…
The landmark Financing for Development conference in Sevilla has concluded with a renewed sense of resolve and a focus on action that can change lives worldwide, according to UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. “The human consequences of rising debt burdens, escalating trade tensions and steep cuts to official development assistance have been brought into sharp…
Nairobi — African ministers have pledged to protect millions of donkeys from rampant skin trade, marking a turning point for both the animals and the rural communities that depend on them. At the Pan-African Donkey Conference (PADCo) held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, leaders signed the Abidjan Declaration, a landmark agreement that upholds the African Union’s…
WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration has sent a misleading email to beneficiaries stating that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cuts and spending law eliminates taxes on Social Security benefits for most recipients. “The bill ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits, providing meaningful…
Gadjet Dov Halpern E-commerce websites like Takealot and Amazon have become crucial for third-party sellers, but figuring out how to maximise sales on these platforms can be tricky. That’s where a new service provider, Gadjet – which helps online sellers manage their opportunity better – has stepped in. According to Gadjet founder Dov Halpern, the…
Monrovia — Liberia has been ranked among the top performers in the African Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), highlighting the country’s growing impact, sustained reforms, and strong political commitment to advancing the power sector. In the newly released Index, unveiled during the 2025 Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, South Africa, Liberia achieved…
Zanzibar — ZANZIBAR President, Hussein Mwinyi has urged African nations to take the lead in shaping the global knowledge economy, as he officially opened the Africa QS Forum on Education here yesterday. Speaking at the high-level gathering of education leaders, scholars and innovators, Dr Mwinyi said Africa must move beyond the sidelines to become a…
Anthony Zurcher: Passage of megabill is big win for Trump US President Donald Trump has signed his landmark policy bill into law, a day after it was narrowly passed by Congress. The signing event at the White House on Friday afternoon, coinciding with 4 July celebrations, enacts key parts of the Trump agenda including tax…
After a series of wireless earbuds, Nothing is stepping into the over-ear headphone market with its Headphone 1. These new headphones combine the brand’s signature transparent aesthetic with an interesting array of controls and boast up to 35 hours of listening with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Priced at $299, the Headphone 1 launches alongside Nothing’s…
Addis Ababa, — Preparations are underway for the official inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said. Responding to questions by members of the parliament today, the prime minister said “the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is now complete, and we are preparing…
