MTN SA Foundation donates digital devices to schools in under-resourced communities. MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has provided digital devices to selected schools nationwide as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign, aimed at improving access to digital learning. The devices are being provided to schools as support for…
NAIROBI — The national futsal team have commenced training for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier tie against Namibia. The 14-member squad reported to camp at the Kasarani Indoor Arena under the keen eye of head coach James Omondi. Kenya play the southern Africans in the opening round of the qualifiers, with the first leg…
Authorities order emergency imports of electricity as people struggle in subzero temperatures. Ukraine’s energy minister has sounded an alarm over the energy situation as Russian strikes on the country’s infrastructure leave people shivering in subzero temperatures without heating or power. Denys Shmyhal, who took office earlier this week, told parliament on Friday that there was…
Oracle chairman Larry Ellison. Robert Galbraith/Reuters Oracle was sued on Wednesday by bondholders who say they suffered losses because the company chaired by billionaire Larry Ellison concealed its need to sell significant additional debt to build out its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The proposed class action was filed in a New York state court in Manhattan…
FIFA said on Tuesday it received more than 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup during a 33-day application window that closed this week, describing it as a new milestone in world sporting history. The tournament, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada and feature 48 teams for the first…
Washington — The World Bank approved $100 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Benin promote access to finance and growth for women entrepreneurs in both the formal and informal sectors. The Women Entrepreneurship Development and Access to Finance Program (WEDAF) is a results-based program (PforR). It will support the government…
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual joint call-in-show and press conference, on December 19, 2025 in Moscow, Russia. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russia called the Trump administration’s threats to take over Greenland “extraordinary” on Friday, adding it would continue monitoring the situation. “The situation is unusual, I would even…
South African businesses that rely on moving goods are bracing for a year of rapid transformation in logistics. From AI-powered networks to climate-driven disruptions, companies that plan for resilience and sustainability will gain a competitive edge in 2026. Artificial intelligence, automation, and predictive routing are no longer back-office efficiency tools—they’re central to logistics strategy. These…
Timely detection and effective response to foodborne diseases are essential to protect public health and prevent local events from escalating into wider emergencies. To support countries in strengthening these capacities, the World Health Organization has released updated editions of its full set of manuals on strengthening surveillance of and response to foodborne diseases. The updated…
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time. Bounou saved from Samuel Chukwueze and…
