Cybersecurity leaders at major US firms, including Nvidia and Adobe, have asked the Trump administration to lift restrictions on Anthropic’s most powerful AI models, arguing that the bans hamper efforts to prevent the spread of digital attacks. The letter follows Washington’s decision last Friday ordering Anthropic to suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos…
Holocene closed its first venture fund, marking the final close of what it describes as Southern Africa’s first dedicated high-growth climate tech fund. Holocene Ventures Fund I backs early-stage founders building climate-focused companies across the region. The firm targets startups that need capital and operational support to reach scale in areas such as circular economy,…
The South African and Malawian governments have intensified efforts to facilitate the repatriation of Malawian nationals, with 980 people having already left the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp. More Malawian nationals were also preparing to return home. This as the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration briefed the media on Sunday, where it outlined progress in…
Published On 15 Jun 202615 Jun 2026 European Union member states have failed to agree on proposals to sanction Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. Speaking at a media conference on Monday, Kallas said that while “many” EU states had proposed economic restrictions, “no consensus on that…
Liquid Glass stood out as one of Apple’s most polarizing design overhauls when it debuted last year, but the company is doubling down on the aesthetic rather than abandoning it. At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled a comprehensive suite of interface adjustments across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, directly addressing the wave of consumer backlash aimed at…
Monnify processed ₦25 trillion, or about $18.3 billion, in transaction volume in 2025 as Nigerian businesses continued to rely on digital payment infrastructure. The payment gateway, which operates within Moniepoint Inc.’s technology arm TeamApt, recorded 38% growth in transaction volume compared with 2023. The growth came during a period marked by currency volatility, higher costs…
Germany inflicted a chastening defeat on Fifa World Cup™ debutants Curaçao at Houston Stadium. The four-time world champions made an ominous start, taking the lead after Felix Nmecha combined with Florian Wirtz and steered a superb first-time finish into the far corner. The smallest nation by both size and population ever to participate in a…
What do you do when you need a moment to focus? For thousands of people around the U.S., the answer might be reaching for a technicolor piece of plastic that, when pressed, emits a soft and satisfying “click.” A lot of those people have Victoria Baumann and Charlie Moreton to thank, the father-daughter duo behind…
Mena Migally, regional VP for EMEA East at Veeam. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services and cyber security technologies is changing how technology partners position themselves in the market. Distributors expect the channel to play a bigger role in helping companies navigate increasingly complex environments. Speaking at the Veeam ProPartner Summit last…
Elevate Africa has opened applications for the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize 2026, a continent-wide initiative aimed at preserving Africa’s rich textile heritage by empowering creatives to tell stories of endangered fabrics, garments, and traditional craftsmanship through film. The competition brings together fashion, culture, and visual storytelling, inviting designers, filmmakers, students, and creative teams…
