At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as six Americans exposed
One of the six Americans is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports. One province in Congo reports 390 cases.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 series sales surpass expectations despite price-hike
A few months into its global release, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series is outperforming original market projections, though early data suggests that a higher entry price may be tempering its long-term momentum. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: AI trends shifting! According to a newly released report from Counterpoint Research, global sales for…
Africa’s Golden Future – allAfrica.com
Nairobi, Kenya — It is very appropriate that this Africa Forward Summit is being held in Kenya. Two weeks ago, a Kenyan marathon runner, Sabastian Sawe, did what had been considered impossible: by running a marathon in under two hours! What we have set ourselves here is also a marathon–and we must show the same…
Africa: Making Foundational Learning Investments Last – Leveraging Partnerships for Sustainable Reforms in Africa
The Fundamental Imperative Financing education, particularly “foundational learning”, is the smartest investment a nation can make. The returns on foundational learning, the ability to read, write, and count, are individual, social, and economic, touching every level of society. Evidence from the World Bank report indicates that each additional year of quality education can increase an…
What to know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and the Americans exposed to the virus
What to know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and the Americans exposed to the virus – CBS News Watch CBS News At least six Americans were exposed to a rare strain of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the outbreak.
NCIC 2026 draws over 2 000 entries from across SA
The South African National Cleantech Innovation Challenge. (Company image) Applications for the National Cleantech Innovation Challenge (NCIC) 2026 have closed, with more than 2 000 innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers having shown interest across the country The competition called for solutions to nine provincial challenges, including energy instability, water insecurity, climate-stressed agriculture, rising waste and logistics…
East Africa: Somali Piracy Returns – a Warning From the Western Indian Ocean
Joint naval patrols are stretched thin by the Middle East crisis, but their ability to eradicate piracy was always limited. Piracy has re-emerged off Somalia’s coast. Numerous dhows and larger merchant vessels were targeted in April and May, with some ships and their crews held for ransom. In response, the Joint Maritime Information Center raised…
Africa: A Football World Cup Is a Global Cultural Exchange. How Will That Work in Trump’s America?
The most culturally diverse men’s football World Cup in history is taking place in the United States at a time when foreign nationals feel less and less welcome in the country. The 2026 competition kicks off on 11 June with games in Canada, Mexico, and the US. The US will host by far the largest…
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in the Netherlands | Health News
MV Hondius was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as it reached the Dutch port of Rotterdam. Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked in the Netherlands for disinfection. The MV Hondius was carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel as…
Bitcoin firm headed to JSE main board
Africa Bitcoin Corporation, the JSE-listed company formerly known as Altvest Capital, is moving its listing from the bourse’s junior market to the main board. The company said the JSE has approved its application to transfer its securities from the Alternative Exchange, or AltX, to the main board, where it will be classified under the general…