Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.
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Digital literacy meets HIV awareness through Empower+
Empower+ equips adolescent girls with foundational and AI skills, preparing them for an AI-enabled economy. (Image supplied by Microsoft) Microsoft and the UNAIDS-supported Education Plus initiative have collaborated to launch Empower+, a free artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills platform aimed at equipping young people with future-ready skills across 21 African countries. According to a…
Africa: South Africa Could Run Short of Fuel If Middle East Conflict Goes On
A shipping source says Engen cut back on fuel supplies to Gqeberha and Durban because of the Middle East conflict disrupting shipping routes. Big fuel price increases are expected in April 2026, with petrol going up by R2.78 and diesel by R5.03 per litre. Three local fuel retailer owners from different franchises say they have…
Africa: China-Africa Friendship Built With Sweat and Blood – Minister
The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, has hailed the China-Africa friendship, saying it was built with sweat and blood. He disclosed this at a press conference on March 8, 2026, in China, according to a transcript shared with journalists by the Chinese embassy in Abuja. Wang Yi said, for 70 years, China-Africa friendship has…
Rare look inside Iran amid mourning and defiance
Iran continues to launch more missiles and drones into neighboring countries, vowing it will not back down. According to the country’s regime, more than 1,300 Iranian civilians have been killed in the war. CBS News got rare access inside Iran as the death toll rises. Holly Williams reports.
Africa leads the world in stablecoin adoption
BVNK co-founder Chris Harmse The use cases for stablecoin adoption are stronger in Africa, where formal banking channels are weaker than in more developed markets. A new report from BVNK and YouGov has found that Africans are more likely to hold, use and want to be paid in stablecoins compared to people in other regions…
Africa: IATF 2027 – Lagos Prepares to Host Africa’s Largest Trade Platform
Nigeria will host the fifth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2027) in Lagos from November 5 to 11, 2027 under the theme “Global Africa, Smart Trade- From Market Access to Market Power” . The event is a major platform aimed at accelerating trade across the continent under the framework of the African Continental…
Africa: Team Kenya to Bank On Home Advantage in All-Africa Junior Team Championship
NAIROBI — Vet Lab’s Belinda Wanjiru and Bianca Ngechu of the Muthaiga Golf Club headline team Kenya’s squad for the 2026 All-Africa Junior Team Championship (AAJTC) slated for March 23-26 at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club. The announcement was made by the Sports Principal Secretary, Elijah Mwangi, during a high-profile launch held at…
Iranian missile strikes central Israel amid escalating attacks | US-Israel war on Iran
NewsFeed Video shows the moment an Iranian missile struck central Israel, part of a barrage that killed two people and wounded two others. Hours later, Hezbollah rockets hit Israel, injuring 16 more and damaging a daycare centre. Published On 10 Mar 202610 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al…
Vodacom zero-rates SABC+ news and education as it hits 2 million users
In a major boost for digital accessibility in South Africa, Vodacom has zero-rated news and educational content on the SABC+ streaming platform. The initiative allows Vodacom subscribers to access critical information and learning resources without incurring data charges, addressing a significant barrier to entry in a market where data costs remain a primary concern for…