Chinese premier takes aim at ‘AI monopoly’

Chinese premier takes aim at ‘AI monopoly’

China will spearhead the creation of an international organisation to jointly develop AI, the country’s premier said, seeking to ensure that world-changing technology doesn’t become the province of just a few nations or companies. Artificial intelligence harbours risks from widespread job losses to economic upheaval that require nations to work together to address, Premier Li…

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Africa: AU Welcomes France’s Recognition of State of Palestine

Africa: AU Welcomes France’s Recognition of State of Palestine

The African Union (AU) on Saturday welcomed France’s announcement to officially recognize the State of Palestine, describing it as a “significant step” that aligns with the AU’s longstanding position. In a statement issued Saturday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron, expressing his intention to recognize the State…

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Africa: AU Welcomes France’s Recognition of State of Palestine

Africa: Long-Covid, Viruses and ‘Zombie’ Cells – New Research Looks for Links to Chronic Fatigue and Brain Fog

Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms. These include chronic fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, dizziness, muscle or joint pain and gut problems. And many of these symptoms worsen after exercise, a phenomenon known as post-exertional malaise. Medically the symptoms are known as myalgic…

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SA firms bleeding cash on neglected IT assets

SA firms bleeding cash on neglected IT assets

Johnathan Bass, managing director of NetTrace. South African businesses are working hard to maximise the return on their technology investments. However, while the initial procurement and deployment of new IT assets may receive significant attention, the ongoing management and optimisation of these assets is frequently misunderstood and often neglected. For governance, risk and compliance leaders,…

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Report: The state of business e-mail 2025: Infrastructure, risk, IT’s next opportunity

Report: The state of business e-mail 2025: Infrastructure, risk, IT’s next opportunity

Report: The state of business e-mail 2025: Infrastructure, risk, IT’s next opportunity. In 2025, e-mail continues to anchor business communication across industries and regions. While instant messaging and collaboration platforms are on the rise, e-mail remains unmatched in its role as the system of record. When the message matters –  when accountability, auditability and professionalism…

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Trump announces EU trade deal with 15% tariffs

Trump announces EU trade deal with 15% tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, after the announcement of a trade deal between the U.S. and EU, in Turnberry, Scotland, on July 27, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. reached a trade deal with the European Union, following pivotal…

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