A ship remains anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled as the countries have rejected each other’s proposals to end the war that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28….
The Meta-commissioned study highlights the growing role digital platforms play in South Africa’s SME and informal business sectors. Meta’s platforms generated an estimated R16.5 billion in annual economic value for South Africa and are helping nearly one million small businesses operate and grow, according to a new study commissioned by the social media giant. The…
Officials from the U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a deal to end the ongoing conflict, according to public statements from officials from both nations Saturday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A potential deal would come after a fragile, almost two-month ceasefire between the…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Juang Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday aimed to assure investors that the world’s most valuable company can keep up its blockbuster growth with the help of a broad base of customers and that new products will help it beat the US$1-trillion in sales it has forecast for its flagship AI chips….
Formula 1 great Alain Prost suffered a head injury when a masked gang raided his home, Swiss media reports claim. The violent robbery took place at the home of the French four-time world champion in Nyon, about 25km north of Geneva, according to Blick., external Police have confirmed a family was targeted by robbers at…
SpaceX has officially flown its upgraded Starship V3 vehicle for the first time, executing a high-stakes test flight from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The launch followed a 24-hour scrub on Thursday evening, May 21, when a mechanical issue, specifically a hydraulic pin holding the launch tower’s mechanical arm, failed to retract in…
In a recent interview with How we made it in Africa, Sango Capital co-founder Richard Okello outlined the countries where he sees the greatest investment potential. Okello points first to Egypt, which he describes as “very intentional about becoming a middle-income country”. A key advantage is its population of some 120 million. For businesses, that means a vast…
U.S. tightens Ebola travel restrictions as new cases emerge abroad – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. has tightened its Ebola travel restrictions as more cases emerge in Africa and health officials battle misinformation about the virus.
South Africa is becoming a prominent target for global cyber attacks due to perceived weaknesses in its cyber security defences, with Cloud Security Alliance’s Ayanda Peta calling for consistent basic cyber practices. A lot still needs to be done to improve South African organisations’ cyber security posture. This is the observation of Ayanda Peta, president…
World Cup cohosts United States have warned the Democratic Republic of the Congo team to isolate due to Ebola fears. Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have no plans to change their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, despite a warning from the United States that the…
