The United States government has faced sharp criticism from immigration and human rights experts due to the ongoing visa-related complications and entry denials for athletes and officials participating in the FIFA World Cup. The censure of US President Donald Trump’s administration grew after top Somali football referee Omar Artan, who was set to officiate in…
The dispute stems from enforcement notices issued by the Information Regulator against the DBE over its publication of matric results in the media. (Image generated by ChatGPT) The Information Regulator has suffered another legal setback in its long-running dispute with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) over the publication of matric results in the media,…
The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is deepening economic instability and exposing vulnerable communities to worsening climate impacts. Simon Stiell addressed the opening of the UN June Climate Meetings in Bonn, Germany – an important step ahead of…
A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has thrust Liberia into a growing international debate over health aid, data sovereignty, disease surveillance, and the future of global health partnerships after the organization alleged that the United States is conditioning critical health assistance on broad access to health information systems, pathogen samples, and compliance monitoring….
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “Inside India“ — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economy. India is home to the world’s most prolific filmmaking industry. This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers…
Netstar, the vehicle-tracking and telematics business owned by JSE-listed Altron Group, is positioning to turn the movement data it collects from more than 2.2 million vehicles into a commercial data product aimed at insurers, banks and government. The plan was set out at Altron’s capital markets day on Tuesday, where Netstar MD Warren Mande and…
FAKE: Poster claiming all ‘illegal foreigners’ must leave South Africa by 30 June 2026 fake, debunked by police IN SHORT: A circulating poster in the name of South Africa’s department of home affairs claims “All illegal foreigners must leave South Africa by June 30th”. But it’s not from the department and has been debunked by…
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has called on his players to embrace the occasion and carry the hopes of an entire nation when Bafana Bafana face co-hosts Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. The highly anticipated Group A clash at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City…
Alexis Caude Interview with Alexis Caude MANAGING PARTNER, ADENIA PARTNERS Lives in: Mauritius Before becoming an investor in Africa, French-born Alexis Caude was a successful entrepreneur. At age 36, he was in a position to retire after selling his online publishing business, but went on to start several other companies. He eventually moved to Mauritius…
A San Diego man previously accused in a 2023 murder was charged Wednesday with killing three more people, officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Two of those victims were discovered decades ago, and investigators are examining other cases possibly linked to the defendant, Dwight…
