Banda Aceh, Indonesia — Sharia police caned a couple 140 times each in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday for having sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol, likely one of the severest such punishments since the deeply conservative region adopted Islamic law. Sexual relations between an unmarried couple are strictly outlawed in Aceh, the only place…
Nedbank CIO Ray Naicker Nedbank Group has announced the resignation of its group chief information officer, Ray Naicker, with effect from Friday. Naicker, who is also a member of Nedbank’s group executive committee, has held a number of senior roles at the bank over the past two decades, including group chief digital officer, group programme…
A doctor monitoring the progress of a patient. PHOTO/PEXELS By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] An artificial intelligence (AI) tool accurately predicted which patients would need a skilled nursing facility after leaving the hospital, a new study shows. Led by researchers from New York University (NYU) Langone Health, the study suggests that quickly identifying these patients would…
A Pan-African organisation, AfriTeach, has been launched to address persistent challenges in education in Africa, particularly the prevalence of unqualified teachers, teacher shortages, and high attrition rates. The organisation also aims to strengthen the teaching profession and develop thought leaders within the education ecosystem. Co-founded by a team of distinguished education leaders, including the Vice-Chancellor,…
Bangladesh cricket lost their place at T20 World Cup after refusal to play in India, but shooting team heads to New Delhi. Published On 29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Bangladesh has approved its shooting team’s tour to New Delhi for next month’s Asian Shooting Championships, days…
As AI rapidly reshapes productivity, creativity and decision-making across industries, many feel pressured to respond but lack clarity on how to do so meaningfully. The two-day AI Masterclass Summit has been designed to address this gap, translating artificial intelligence from hype and abstraction into strategic thinking, tools and workflows that can be applied immediately. Presented…
French senators on Wednesday adopted a bill to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin. Previously, each restitution had to be approved and voted on by parliament, a lengthy and complex process that struggled to keep pace with the growing number of requests. France still has in…
Access Bank Plc has announced plans to host the second edition of the Africa Trade Conference (ATC 2026), a high-level strategic convening designed to accelerate Africa’s role in shaping the future of global trade. The bank in a statement noted that its maiden edition, which convened senior decision-makers from 28 countries, the 2026 conference will…
German software giant SAP plunged as much as 14% Thursday after reporting weaker-than-expected growth in its cloud contract backlog in the fourth quarter. It’s the biggest daily fall since October 2020, when its stock dropped 22% following disappointing third-quarter results. The stock is also on track to close at its lowest price since mid-2024. SAP’s…
Groupe Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada has candidly addressed the financial challenges facing Showmax, admitting that the MultiChoice-owned streaming platform has failed to achieve commercial success. During a recent investor call following Canal+’s acquisition of MultiChoice, Saada noted that the service has been a significant financial drain, losing substantial capital over the past several years. Read:…
