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A pivotal moment for South Africa’s tech future
South Africa is emerging as a vibrant hub of innovation, with a dynamic tech ecosystem and a growing community of skilled professionals driving progress across industries. Yet, as the digital landscape expands, so too does the need to strengthen our cybersecurity infrastructure and retain the talent that powers it. As South Africa gears up for…
Africa: UN Must Evolve to ‘Stand Strong’ for the Next 80 Years – General Assembly President
As the United Nations marks 80 years of existence, it must adapt and evolve to be fit for future generations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday during a briefing to journalists in New York. Speaking ahead of the start of high-level week, Annalena Baerbock underscored the importance of the UN Charter, the…
Photos: Afghan returnees struggle amid economic and climate crises | Refugees News
Herat, Afghanistan – At the Islam Qala border, the relentless wind carries stinging dust that clings to skin as temperatures soar to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), transforming the ground into a scorching furnace. Families huddle in narrow strips of shade, children protecting their faces with scarves as they await assistance. For many, this…
Kastelo GIGS: SA’s game-changing mobile network
Kastelo GIGS is transforming the way customers use data. South Africa’s mobile industry recently had a major shake-up. Kastelo, a trusted local fintech known for simplifying money management, has officially launched Kastelo GIGS. This next-generation mobile network redefines how South Africans use and pay for data and airtime. With Kastelo GIGS, customers get a mobile…
Africa: Obstetric Violence Is Gender-Based Violence. It’s Time the Law Recognized It.
For centuries, women worldwide have experienced violence in their homes at the hands of intimate partners with no or very little legal recourse. I witnessed this firsthand. In 1990, when I worked at a legal aid office in Santiago, Chile, a woman sought help because her husband regularly beat her. At the time, I had…
Jimmy Kimmel show off air over Charlie Kirk comments
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at North Javits in New York City, an incredible roster of all-star talent will tout their connections to storytelling, Disney, and each other while showcasing their latest projects for the upcoming year. Michael Le Brecht | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty Images ABC on Wednesday pulled the “Jimmy Kimmel…
MTN bets on AI data centres to drive next growth phase
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita MTN Group is preparing a major push into artificial intelligence infrastructure, signalling a strategic shift beyond its traditional telecommunications business. According to a Bloomberg News report on Tuesday, MTN is in talks with US and European firms to co-build data centres across the continent to supply AI computing power to…
African Union, U.S. Vow to Strengthen Partnership to Ensure Prosperous, Stable Africa
Addis Ababa — The African Union (AU) and the U.S have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen partnership in various spheres to realize a prosperous and stable Africa. Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, briefed the media today, following their meeting at the AU Headquarters….