Hisense South Africa will open its first-ever premium brand store this November at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Century City, Cape Town. The launch coincides with Black Friday and will offer shoppers exclusive in-store promotions, product demonstrations, and a first look at Hisense’s latest premium range of locally made technology, including Africa’s largest television, the…
US President Donald Trump has not ruled out the possibility of seeking a third term for the White House, saying he would “love to do it”. But Trump rejected the possibility of running for vice-president in 2028 – an idea floated by some supporters as a way for him to circumvent the US constitution that…
From left: Communications minister Solly Malatsi, Presidency deputy minister Nonceba Mhlauli and electricity minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Four schools in Atteridgeville have been fitted with science labs, including smart classroom boards and renewable Power-M energy storage systems. This, as part of a collaborative effort between Huawei SA and the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE),…
Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday warned that the “fragile” legitimacy of the Security Council could endanger global peace if it remains gridlocked and fails to fulfil its primary purpose. Mr. Guterres was addressing ambassadors in the iconic chamber in New York on United Nations Day, marking 80 years since its founding. He spoke via video…
Often disregarded in the world of fine arts, traditional crafts are at the heart of this year’s Also Known as Africa (AKAA) art fair in Paris. For its tenth edition, the celebration of contemporary African creation is blurring distinctions between artisans and artists to bring workmanship to the fore. In his role as AKAA’s new…
Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali Interview with Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali Lives in: Nairobi, Kenya By Yasir Faiz, bird story agency Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali arrived in Nairobi as a refugee from Sudan and now runs a café that serves as a gathering place for the Sudanese diaspora. In April 2023, Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali, a…
Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei won decisive victories in midterm elections Sunday, clinching a crucial vote of confidence that strengthens his ability to carry out his radical free-market experiment — with billions of dollars in backing from the Trump administration. In the election widely seen as a referendum on self-described “anarcho-capitalist” Milei’s past two years…
FirstRand CEO Mary Vilakazi FirstRand Group has committed R4.7-billion to buy 20.1% of soon-to-be-listed multinational fintech Optasia. The deal, announced in a statement on Monday, comes as Optasia eyes a listing on the JSE at a potential valuation north of R20-billion. “This is a significant investment by FirstRand and reflects strong confidence in Optasia’s model…,”…
Ousted President Rajoelina Stripped of Malagasy Citizenship Former Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina, who was ousted in a coup, was stripped of his citizenship by the new regime. The order, signed by Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, cited laws stating that citizens who acquired a foreign nationality would lose their Malagasy citizenship. Rajoelina, who obtained French…
Testimony at police inquiries raises questions about the value of special units and task teams for investigating crime in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has alleged that South Africa’s suspended police minister, Senzo Mchunu, tried to shut down the Political Killings Task Team for improper reasons. He claimed the minister sought…
