Italian authorities accuse man of training dog to illegally dump his rubbish
“Ingenuity can never become an alibi for incivility”, the City of Catania warns.
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MultiChoice scraps annual DStv price hike
MultiChoice Group CEO David Mignot. Image: (c) Aurelien Pierron For the first time in many years, DStv subscribers will not face a price increase in April – a significant strategic shift under new owner Groupe Canal+ as the pay-television operator battles to arrest years of punishing subscriber losses. In a wide-ranging interview with TechCentral on…
Africa: No Evidence That a Mixture of Stoney Ginger Drink and Onions Will Shrink Fibroids or Ovarian Cysts – Visit a Doctor Instead
IN SHORT: Some social media posts claim that a mixture of Stoney ginger drink and grated onions can shrink fibroids or ovarian cysts. But this is false; there is no evidence that home remedies can shrink, cure, or eliminate these conditions. A post circulating on Facebook promotes a “homemade remedy” of ginger beer and raw…
Africa: Guide – Scam Trends to Watch Out for in 2026 and How to Stay Safe Online
In 2025, Africa Check investigated over 20 scams circulating online in Nigeria, from Facebook pages impersonating popular commercial banks to fake money-doubling investment opportunities. The risks of falling for these scams include losing hard-earned money or having personal information stolen, which could then be used for identity theft. In 2026, we expect scams to persist,…
U.S. claims gold in women's hockey and figure skating at Winter Games
The U.S. women’s hockey team won gold at the Winter Games in Italy, beating out rival Canada in overtime. In figure skating, American Alysa Liu became the Olympic champion, ending the U.S.’ 20-year medal drought in the event.
Samsung revamps Bixby to be more conversational
While Bixby has often played second fiddle in the virtual assistant landscape, Samsung is aiming for a major comeback with the launch of its latest update. Debuting alongside the One UI 8.5 beta, Bixby has been reimagined as a sophisticated “conversational agent” powered by advanced large language models. This update shifts the interface away from…
Africa: Ahly Coach Thorup Welcomes Away-First Advantage in Esperance Showdown
Al Ahly head coach Jess Thorup has described his side’s TotalEnergies CAF Champions League quarter-final against Esperance Sportive de Tunis as a “tough mission for both teams” but insists the Egyptian giants remain firmly focused on reaching the semi-finals. The draw, held in Cairo on Tuesday, paired Africa’s most successful club with the four-time Tunisian…
African Conflicts Barely Registered At Munich – but China Is Paying Attention
Last week’s Munich Security Conference clearly signalled that Africa needs security alliances beyond its traditional partners. The peripheralisation of Africa was again evident at last week’s Munich Security Conference – the world’s premier forum on global security issues. Conflicts dominating world news, such as Ukraine, Venezuela, the Indo-Pacific, and Greenland, monopolised the debate. Africa struggled…
Tucker Carlson says passport seized, staff interrogated at Israeli airport | News
Israeli officials deny detaining the right-wing figure, calling the questioning routine and conducted to ensure privacy. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 20 Feb 202620 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Conservative United States podcaster Tucker Carlson has claimed Israeli authorities briefly took his passport and interrogated one…
Tech gives traffickers a devastating new weapon
Women and children are the most vulnerable to trafficking. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson, using GenAI and Freepik) Hundreds of thousands of women and children – society’s most vulnerable – are being trafficked, lured into financial extortion and sextortion by criminals who are increasingly weaponising technology to find, trap and silence them. Artificial intelligence (AI), the…