Microsoft appears to be targeting a 2027 launch for its next-generation Xbox console, according to comments made by AMD CEO Lisa Su during a recent earnings call. While discussing the semiconductor giant’s hardware pipeline, Su noted that Valve is on track to ship its new AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year, while Microsoft’s development of…
Two new World Bank Group reports released today underscore that South Sudan stands at a critical crossroads, where restoring public finances and taking urgent, climate-smart action are essential to reversing economic decline and placing the country on a sustainable development path. The new Public Finance Review (PFR) and Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) warn…
Mr Ojulari said NNPC’s downstream and gas strategy will emphasise operational action rather than policy intent alone. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has revealed that the company’s multi-layered strategy over the next two to three years will prioritise fuel availability and refinery partnerships as…
US Ambassador Tom Rose says: ‘We will not permit anyone to harm US-Polish relations, nor disrespect’ President Trump. Published On 5 Feb 20265 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The United States embassy in Poland says it is breaking off contact with the country’s parliamentary speaker over what it calls…
Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka Southern Africa. JSE-listed fintech group Lesaka Technologies disbursed loans amounting to over R1 billion to its customers, the majority of whom are South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant beneficiaries. This is according to Lincoln Mali, CEO of Lesaka Southern Africa, speaking today in an interview with ITWeb after the…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning conferred with the AU Deans of the Regions (Permanent Representatives of Zimbabwe, Uganda, Senegal, the DRC & the Saharawi Republic) to exchange views on the Union’s priorities, theme of the Summit, & the implementation of Agenda 2063, ahead of the 39th…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep shock and profound sorrow of the terrorist attack carried out on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in the village of Woro, in Kwara State, during which at least 162 innocent civilians tragically lost their lives. The Chairperson of the Commission condemns…
Alphabet’s shares fell 5% on Thursday after the company beat Wall Street’s expectations on earnings and revenue, with artificial intelligence spending projected to increase hugely this year. The Google parent closed nearly 2% lower on Wednesday. After the bell, Alphabet reported fourth-quarter revenue of $113.83 billion, above the $111.43 billion estimate from analysts polled by…
The introduction of digital payments for the estimated 10 million South Africans who use minibus taxis daily is central to industry body Santaco’s efforts to propel the industry into the digital era. Santaco spokeswoman Rebecca Phala told TechCentral in an interview on Wednesday that the industry’s evolution is being stymied by manual processes and a…
H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Baak Valentino Wol, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. The Chairperson welcomed Ambassador Wol & commended the people of #SouthSudan for their resilience,…
