CES 2026 has distinguished itself from previous years by showcasing a surge of humanoid and humanoid-like robots performing genuinely practical tasks. Among the most intriguing entries is Switchbot’s Onero H1, a domestic robot helper that successfully bridges the gap between smart home expertise and advanced robotics. Unlike many experimental prototypes, the company has confirmed that…
NALA has partnered with UK-based payments infrastructure provider Noah to launch a cross-border settlement network that allows merchants in Africa and Asia to receive US dollar payments and convert instantly into local currencies using stablecoins. The new network is integrated into NALA’s B2B payments platform, Rafiki, which launched in March 2024. It targets global companies…
With the multilateral system under pressure and under attack, Member States must fight for the United Nations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday, laying out her priorities for its resumed 80th session. Annalena Baerbock noted that the New Year began with crises in Venezuela and Iran, with the international community “at an…
A man walks past a TSMC logo at Hsinchu Science Park in Hsinchu, Taiwan April 15, 2025. Ann Wang | Reuters Thursday offered markets a rare respite from nonstop geopolitical upheaval. Yet the week’s headlines still reflected larger global dynamics. Case in point: Taiwan’s $250 billion investment in chip production in the U.S. is not…
Sage Copilot has been deployed in Sage Operations to bolster manufacturing and distribution teams within the supply chain. Sage has deployed its Copilot in Sage Operations (formerly Sage Distribution and Manufacturing Operations) to help make supply chains more efficient. The Copilot surfaces timely insight on key operational, fulfilment and customer issues. Sage Operations is a…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the overwhelming passage by the United States House of Representatives of a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The Chairperson commends the bipartisan support demonstrated by Members of the U.S. House, reflecting the enduring commitment of the United…
Morocco beat Nigeria in a penalty shootout on Wednesday night in Rabat to advance to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A game dominated by the hosts from the outset ended 0-0 after the regulation 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra-time. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved shootout strikes from Samuel Chukwueze…
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Wikipedia on Thursday unveiled partnerships with several big tech companies including Microsoft, Meta and Amazon, marking a major step up in the non-profit’s ability to monetise tech firms’ reliance on its content. Wikimedia Foundation, the operator of the online encyclopaedia, said it also signed on AI start-up Perplexity and France’s Mistral AI, among other firms,…
Donald Trump’s national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to China’s dominance. In November 2025, the United States (US) released its new National Security Strategy describing how the country intends to protect its ‘core national interests.’ These interests not only include ensuring the US ‘remains the…
