Altron Group CEO Werner Kapp JSE-listed technology group Altron has lifted its interim dividend by 20% even as it warns of a “tough trading environment” in IT services. Group operating profit from continuing operations in the six months to 31 August 2025 increased 15% to R549-million, driven by an “excellent performance” in the Platforms segment,…
Every time the world faces a pandemic, we act surprised. But the truth is, pandemics do not come out of nowhere. They grow out of inequality, and unless we tackle that, we will keep finding ourselves in the same place: scrambling to respond instead of building resilience. A new report released today, Breaking the inequality–pandemic…
Mogadishu, Somalia — Somalia’s State Minister of Defence Omar Ali Abdi on Sunday held talks with Mohamed Awad Al-Shammari, the Deputy Ambassador of Qatar to Somalia, to discuss ways of deepening bilateral cooperation, officials said. The meeting focused on strengthening the historic and brotherly ties between the two nations, with an emphasis on security cooperation,…
At least eight people have died after an earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, say local authorities, with the toll expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. Some 180 people have also been left injured, Samin Joyenda, a health department spokesman of a nearby province told the BBC. The earthquake struck Mazar-e-Sharif, which is home to around…
Following last month’s confirmation that the Call of Duty video game franchise is officially making the leap to the big screen, creative details for the motion picture project are now emerging. Deadline reports that the movie will be helmed by a proven team: Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg. Read: OpenAI prepares for potential $1 trillion…
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday morning local time, according to the USGS and local authorities, sparking fears of mass casualties and the need for a response. “Based on initial information, the magnitude of the earthquake was more than 6, and the epicenter was in the Nakhchir district of Samangan province,” the…
Defensive AI must match offensive AI. AI and generative AI have been transformative for the cyber crime industry, giving attackers easy access to a wealth of tools that enable them to move faster and more effectively. At the same time, legitimate organisations using generative AI could be making themselves vulnerable and putting their sensitive data…
Coca-Cola HBC has agreed to acquire a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) from The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments for $2.6 billion The transaction, announced on October, ranks among the largest in the history of the Coca-Cola system CCBA operates in 14 African markets including South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Mozambique,…
The earthquake comes two months after the deadliest quake in recent Afghan history, which killed thousands of people. Published On 2 Nov 20252 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), two months after a quake…
Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, speaks at an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the company at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, on April 4, 2025. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says only biological beings are capable of consciousness, and that developers and researchers should stop pursuing…
