Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home
Emily Gregory’s projected victory comes in a legislative district which a Republican candidate won by 19 percentage points in 2024.
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Higher Education, Google to sign AI and digital skills agreement
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google aimed at advancing digital skills development and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa’s education sector. The signing ceremony will take place at Google’s Johannesburg offices in Bryanston on Monday, 30 March 2026, and…
As Trump declares war won, Iran mocks suggestion talks underway, warns against ground invasion
President Trump voiced optimism on Tuesday that a peace deal will be reached with Iran, while insisting the war had already been won. “This war has been won,” Mr. Trump said in the Oval Office. “The only one that likes to keep it going is the fake news.” “We killed all their leadership,” he said…
Mobile money industry surpasses $2tn threshold
Mobile money accounted for $2 trillion in transactions in 2025. (Image source: 123RF) In 2025, more than $2 trillion flowed through mobile money wallets, a figure that has doubled from the first trillion in just four years. The heightened transaction flows are spurred by the continued growth of active accounts, which now sit at 2.3…
Africa: Underdogs Chase World Cup Berths in Mexico Playoff Tournament
Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high-stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from across the globe. New Caledonia, Suriname, Jamaica, Bolivia, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo form the diverse cast of hopefuls each chasing one…
Spain’s PM says Israel to inflict on Lebanon same destruction as in Gaza | US-Israel war on Iran News
Pedro Sanchez has been one of the few leaders in Europe to condemn Israel’s war in Lebanon, US-Israeli war on Iran. Published On 25 Mar 202625 Mar 2026 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said Israel “seeks to inflict the same level of damage and destruction” on Lebanon as on the Gaza Strip, as its…
Why most Cisco partners leave money on the table at renewal time
Most partners only start paying attention to a Cisco Enterprise Agreement when it is close to expiring. That is usually where the pressure begins. The scramble to understand what has been consumed, the questions around support status, the late discovery of end-of-life products, the pricing conversations that should have happened months earlier. By the time…
Africa: How Ecowas Can Make Its New Counter-Terrorism Force Effective
Resourcing is key, but the real test will be whether the brigade can coordinate with the AES Unified Force. In February, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) chiefs of staff endorsed the establishment of a regional force to combat terrorism and insecurity. The force falls within the framework of the ECOWAS Standby Force…
West Africa: Money Laundering Remains Significant Threat to Economic Stability in West Africa – Fagbemi
Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has warned that money laundering, including terrorist financing, are significant threats to the stability of Nigeria’s economy and the West African sub-region. Fagbemi sounded the warning on Tuesday in Abuja at the national Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Media…
Pop Mart shares plunge over 22% as concerns over sustainability of Labubu sales dwarf stellar results
A PopMart Labubu The Monsters doll hangs from an influencer’s handbag during a press preview outside an AliExpress pop-up store in London, Britain, Nov. 11, 2025. Isabel Infantes | Reuters Pop Mart shares lost more than a fifth of their value on Wednesday, as concerns over the sustainability of the company’s Labubu plushies-driven growth overshadowed…