Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is set to open its first self-branded store in South Africa at Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg’s western suburbs in the coming weeks. This marks a significant development in the local retail landscape, potentially setting the stage for a clash with other global e-commerce giants, such as Amazon, which recently established…
A fire that broke out at discount shop in Mexico has killed at least 23 people and injured 11 others, local officials say. The blaze broke out on Saturday in the centre of the north-western city of Hermosillo at a branch of Waldo’s – Mexico’s largest discount chain. Multiple local authorities described the incident as…
Robert Hunter, data privacy and cyber security specialist at Info.Blueprint. Not all artificial intelligence (AI) that claims to be “good” is created equal. Defensive AI in cyber security must not only counter threats effectively but also remain transparent, explainable and aligned with ethical standards. Yet in practice, speed often trumps caution. Enterprises are under pressure…
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BREAKINGBREAKING, Officials say another 11 were wounded and that the victims included children. Published On 2 Nov 20252 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share At least 23 people have been killed in a supermarket explosion in Mexico, according to local officials. Another 11 people were wounded in the blast at…
The MTN SA and ICASA delegation. MTN South Africa and the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) yesterday met to discuss measures to reduce the cost to communicate. The engagement, according to MTN SA, forms part of its ongoing multi-stakeholder strategy aimed at enhancing collaboration with key partners in government, business and civil society. The…
I grew up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by fruit trees, farms, and generous neighbors who would bring us baskets of freshly picked strawberries, watermelons, persimmons, figs, and pretty much anything that was ripe on their farm. Fruit was part of the seasons, traditions, celebrations, and even medicine. As a nutritionist, I still believe that fruit…
Just weeks after announcing that it plans to launch a nationwide, high-speed electric vehicle charging network in South Africa, China’s largest car maker by sales, BYD, has announced it will launch another plug-in hybrid EV in the local market. The BYD Sealion 5 is a plug-in hybrid compact crossover SUV that pairs a 1.5l petrol…
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