Published On 19 Feb 202619 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share France has marked a record-breaking streak of more than 35 consecutive days of rain. National weather service Meteo-France said the country was experiencing its longest series of rainy days since measurements began in 1959, breaking the 2023 record. Four…
Google’s A-series has long defined the value proposition in the midrange smartphone market, and the new Pixel 10a appears set to continue that legacy. Starting at $499, the device balances premium display technology and sustainable build materials with a refined, minimalist aesthetic. Read: Nvidia secures multiyear megadeal to power Meta’s AI infrastructure The Pixel 10a…
Addis Abeba — Every February, heads of state and government from across the continent gather under the banner of the African Union in Addis Abeba, a city that symbolizes Africa’s diplomatic heart. The summits produce carefully crafted communiqués, ambitious development themes, and public pledges of unity. Then the leaders return home, and for millions of…
European leaders distance themselves from Trump’s hardline immigration tactics, but how different are their approaches? Since the 2015 ‘migration crisis’, Europe has pressured African countries into tightening their border security and accepting returned migrants, irrespective of whether these policies are in Africa’s best interest. And although many European leaders distance themselves from President Donald Trump’s…
U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., Feb. 13, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The Trump administration has warned it would be “very wise” for Iran to make a deal, amid reports the White House is considering fresh military action against Tehran as…
SA’s labour market struggles to fill jobs requiring deep technical expertise. (Image created via ChatGPT). South Africa’s ICT hiring market is showing signs of recovery, with recruitment activity for IT professionals ticking upward in the final quarter of 2025. According to the Q4 2025 Employment Insights Report by online recruitment marketplace CareerJunction, year-on-year hiring activity…
Sonatel, the largest company by market value on the BRVM, reported consolidated revenue of 1,923.1 billion FCFA (about $3.47 billion) in 2025, up 8.3 percent year on year. Net income reached 413.6 billion FCFA (about $746.6 million), an increase of 5.1 percent from 2024. The company’s (BRVM: SNTS) EBITDAaL stood at 921.2 billion FCFA (about…
Kisii — Bayer East Africa has urged farmers nationwide to avoid purchasing counterfeit seeds this planting season, warning that uncertified seeds undermine food security and threaten livelihoods. Speaking during a pick-up promotion campaign in Kisii, Bayer East Africa Managing Director John Kanyinke said fake seeds have led to poor harvests, crop failure, and financial losses…
LONDON — Police arrested the former prince Andrew on Thursday — his 66th birthday — after weeks of revelations over his friendship and dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police said it arrested a 66-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment in the United Kingdom….
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