Contraception, or birth control, can take a number of forms including drugs, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. Methods can be long-acting or short-acting. Obasanjo Bolarinwa, who teaches public health and global healthcare management, unpacks his research into the use of long-acting contraceptives among sexually active women in 26 sub-Saharan African countries. What are the…
Three people, including a child and a woman in a wheelchair, were injured Monday when a minivan drove on streets closed for a Native American festival in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. City spokesperson Michelle Moyer said the people were hospitalized in unknown condition. The incident happened on the final day of an annual three-day celebration, Kipona Festival,…
Advancements in wireless technology have made it possible for vehicle owners to access and start their cars without having to insert a physical key into the door or ignition cylinder. However, the convenience of keyless access does have its drawbacks, with criminals exploiting technology loopholes to make vehicle theft much easier. They no longer need…
Moe ShreifBBC Eye Investigations BBC Musa al-Sadr has been missing since 1978 Warning: Contains images some may find upsetting A computer scientist at a university in the north of England is studying an image of a corpse – attempting to solve a mystery that has gripped the Middle East for nearly 50 years. “This is…
Jason Lane-Sellers, director of fraud and identity (EMEA) at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. SA’s youthful population and the rapid adoption of mobile payments is making it a prime target for financial crime, particularly the use of ‘money mules’ to move stolen funds, experts warn. Jason Lane-Sellers, director of fraud and identity (EMEA) at LexisNexis Risk Solutions,…
Kabul, Afghanistan — A strong earthquake in far eastern Afghanistan killed more than 800 people and left at least 2,500 wounded as it destroyed numerous villages, a spokesman for the country’s Taliban government said Monday. Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told journalists in Kabul that the vast majority of the casualties were in Kunar province, but that 12…
Cell C’s largest shareholder, Blue Label Telecoms, on Monday announced that an agreement has been reached on a major restructuring involving the mobile operator ahead of its likely (but still not confirmed) listing on the JSE in 2026. “The pre-listing restructuring encompasses various transactions aimed at optimising Cell C’s capital structure and balance sheet in…
The United States has deployed military forces to the Caribbean with the ostensible goal of combatting drug trafficking. Published On 1 Sep 20251 Sep 2025 Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that a United States military deployment in the Caribbean is aimed at overthrowing his government, viewed as a longtime foe by the US. In…
The Technology Innovation Agency and Sedfa commit to invest in SA’s start-up and SMME ecosystem. Two entities of the departments of small business and science and technology have joined forces, to create a more integrated and supportive environment for innovators and small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) across SA. The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed…
TIANJIN, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 01: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin(L) and Chinese President Xi jinping ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 1, 2025 in Tianjin, China. (Photo by Suo Takekuma – Pool/Getty Images) Pool | Getty Images…
