Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, after speaking in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Canada has “no intention” of pursuing a free trade deal with China, Prime Minister Mark Carney said, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap punitive tariffs on Ottawa. Speaking to reporters…

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Peresoft 2026 release steps up security, adds more features

Peresoft 2026 release steps up security, adds more features

Featuring EFTXpress and RecXpress. Sage partner Peresoft has announced Cashbook Version 2026 with EFTXpress and RecXpress, with scores of new features and a significant focus on security. Cashbook Version 2026, available now, includes a number of enhanced security features developed to mitigate business risk and meet the needs of auditors. Bobby Perel, Managing Director of…

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Netflix is going vertical

Netflix is going vertical

Netflix, the world’s largest streaming service by paying subscribers, has announced a massive overhaul of its mobile app coming in late 2026, with shorts- and reels-style content for phones taking centre stage. The revamp was announced during an investor call for the company’s fourth quarter 2025 results last week. “We’ve been testing vertical video features…

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AdNotes boosts rural matric success: Pass rate surge through digital connectivity

AdNotes boosts rural matric success: Pass rate surge through digital connectivity

AdNotes Pty Ltd and partners outside the newly established Olwandle High School Computer Lab. AdNotes, an award-winning internet service provider (ISP) in South Africa, is transforming education in rural and hard-to-reach areas by bridging the digital divide. With reliable internet connectivity and state-of-the-art computer labs, supported by key partners including the Council for Scientific and…

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Paying ransomware attackers is making companies more vulnerable

Paying ransomware attackers is making companies more vulnerable

By paying ransomware, organisations are leaving themselves open to repeat attacks and long-term business disruption, according to Lloyd Timcke, regional director for Africa and Israel at cybersecurity firm Rubrik. At a cybersecurity event in Johannesburg last week, the company said attackers are increasingly exploiting identity systems such as Active Directory and cloud identity providers, allowing…

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