The Tokyo Tower stands amid buildings at dusk in Tokyo, Japan. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan’s economy expanded 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the first three months of the year, beating forecasts despite tariff headwinds out of the United States. This was compared to the revised 0.1% growth seen…
Perplexity AI has made a US$34.5 billion all-cash offer to acquire Google’s Chrome browser, a move that would provide the AI startup with access to billions of users and a significant advantage in the AI search race. The offer, which is well above Perplexity’s own valuation, comes at a time when regulatory pressure threatens Google’s…
An unusual about-face that played out at the Food and Drug Administration over the last week illustrated the power of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, particularly with its focus on “natural” drugs. Last Thursday, the agency published a statement saying it had concerns about the safety and effectiveness of unapproved thyroid medications made from…
The National Health Laboratory Service’s outdated IT infrastructure led to the 2024 cyber attack. The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) is still feeling the effects of the June 2024 cyber attack that rendered its ICT systems and infrastructure inaccessible, internally and externally. As a result, the national government institution did not meet 25% of its…
Anthony Zurcher and Steve Rosenberg BBC News in Alaska Getty Images US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Anchorage on Friday US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Friday’s summit in the US state of Alaska with contrasting priorities as they prepare…
After more than three-and-a-half years of regulatory wrangling, Vodacom South Africa has finally been given the green light to acquire a co-controlling 30-34.95% stake in fibre operator Maziv, TechCentral has learnt. Maziv, which owns Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa, will now get billions of rand in new capital flowing into its coffers that will allow…
They noted that while cold drinks are generally safe and hydrating, they could trigger discomfort or worsen symptoms in individuals with underlying medical challenges Medical and nutritional experts have advised adults aged 40 and above to exercise moderation in the consumption of cold beverages, citing possible health implications in certain conditions. The experts made the…
– African political parties, which gathered in Acra, Ghana, for the African Political Parties Summit 2025, have pledged to ensure inclusivity and democracy as driving engines of Africa’s future. Speaking at the opening of the Summit, Prosperity Party Vice President Adem Farah stated that his party was born from a conscious choice of members of…
The United States deployed two warships Wednesday to a shoal in disputed waters in South China Sea, where two Chinese ships collided earlier in the week while chasing a smaller Philippine ship. The high-seas accident raised concerns about maritime safety and questions about the extent to which the U.S. should involve itself in longstanding tensions between…
Google has released a brief video teaser for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, confirming the device ahead of its official launch event next week. The teaser suggests the new foldable will have a design very similar to the previous Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Read: Nedbank acquires payments fintech iKhokha for R1.65 billion The 30-second video…
