Rapper Offset in hospital after being shot in Florida
The rapper is in a “stable” condition, with two people detained in connection with the incident.
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Cape Town start-up powers six-month Netflix production with the sun
Cinergy’s CineRay mobile solar PV system powering production for season 2 of Netflix’s One Piece A Cape Town start-up has powered an entire Netflix production base camp on the sun for six months, with no diesel generator running the main site – and at roughly the same cost as renting a conventional generator. Cinergy Mobile…
Africa: Govt Allocates Shs905bn for Afcon 2027 Preparations
The Ugandan government has committed a whopping UShs 905 billion towards preparing for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027. The revelation was made on Tuesday by Chairperson of the Communications and Signage Sub-Committee of the AFCON-2027 Local Organizing Committee, Dennis Mugimba. Speaking during a Tuesday briefing, Mugimba detailed that the funds would be used to…
Trump warns “a whole civilization will die tonight” as Iran asks civilians to shield power plants
Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect them on Tuesday, as the latest deadline set by President Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz drew closer. Mr. Trump has threatened to bomb all of Iran’s power plants and bridges if the regime does not meet his 8…
Endeavor SA closes R230m fund for SA tech SMEs
The fund leverages Endeavor’s global network to provide portfolio companies with mentorship, talent, strategic guidance and market access. Endeavor South Africa has closed its Harvest Fund III at R230 million, aiming to accelerate growth, job creation and exits in the country’s high-growth technology sector. According to a statement, the fund brings together entrepreneurs and institutional…
Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Passing of Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis of Ethiopia
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis, a distinguished diplomat, a pioneering figure in Ethiopia’s foreign service, and a steadfast Pan-Africanist who dedicated her life to the service of her country and the continent. Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis…
Africa: Kwibuka32 – AU to Unveil Human Rights Virtual Memorial
The African Union will on Tuesday, April 7, launch the AU Human Rights Virtual Memorial, which will include a component dedicated to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The memorial will be unveiled as the continental body joins Rwandans for the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi at its headquarters in…
Taiwanese opposition leader to meet China’s Xi in a test of diplomatic skill | Xi Jinping News
Taipei, Taiwan – As Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing later this week, the Taiwanese public will be watching closely to see how the two leaders discuss Taiwan’s disputed political status, in a make-or-break moment for Cheng’s political career. The recently elected chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT) travelled…
Theft and power cuts hammer SA telecoms operators
Telecommunications infrastructure theft and power outages continue to hold back connectivity in South Africa, with the cost burden on mobile and fibre operators more than doubling in a year. According to communications regulator Icasa’s latest State of the ICT Sector report, published last week, the rate of telecoms equipment theft grew significantly between 2024 and…
Africa: Macky Sall’s UN Bid – a Stress Test for the African Union?
Rather than indicating disunity, the outcome shows that the AU upheld its procedures for endorsing candidates to international positions. A draft decision to endorse former Senegalese president Macky Sall’s candidacy for United Nations (UN) Secretary-General has been rejected by the African Union (AU). In a 27 March statement, the AU said 20 of its 55…