American speedskater Jordan Stolz came just short of his third Olympic gold on Thursday, losing out to China’s Ning Zhongyan in the men’s 1,500-meter race and instead taking silver. Stolz was initially favored to win the race but ultimately came up about one second too slow, after Zhongyan finished the event in 1:41.98 and set…
Blu Label Unlimited Group will post a massive basic earnings loss for the six months to end-November 2025, driven almost entirely by a R5.2-billion accounting hit linked to its disposal of control in Cell C – but the company is keen to draw attention to what it says is a far more meaningful picture of…
IN international relations and diplomacy, foreign policy programmes of countries play very pivotal roles in their developmental programmes and shape their international relationship with the outside world. Countries adopt different foreign diplomatic programmes in alliance with other countries and the international community driven by various factors and objectives. One key influence and objective for which…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning held a consultative meeting with the Bureau of the AU Staff Association to advance dialogue on staff welfare & institutional reform. The President of the Staff Association, Mr. Nouhou Thiam, & members of his Bureau briefed the Chairperson on key issues relating…
Published On 19 Feb 202619 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share France has marked a record-breaking streak of more than 35 consecutive days of rain. National weather service Meteo-France said the country was experiencing its longest series of rainy days since measurements began in 1959, breaking the 2023 record. Four…
Google’s A-series has long defined the value proposition in the midrange smartphone market, and the new Pixel 10a appears set to continue that legacy. Starting at $499, the device balances premium display technology and sustainable build materials with a refined, minimalist aesthetic. Read: Nvidia secures multiyear megadeal to power Meta’s AI infrastructure The Pixel 10a…
Addis Abeba — Every February, heads of state and government from across the continent gather under the banner of the African Union in Addis Abeba, a city that symbolizes Africa’s diplomatic heart. The summits produce carefully crafted communiqués, ambitious development themes, and public pledges of unity. Then the leaders return home, and for millions of…
European leaders distance themselves from Trump’s hardline immigration tactics, but how different are their approaches? Since the 2015 ‘migration crisis’, Europe has pressured African countries into tightening their border security and accepting returned migrants, irrespective of whether these policies are in Africa’s best interest. And although many European leaders distance themselves from President Donald Trump’s…
U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., Feb. 13, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The Trump administration has warned it would be “very wise” for Iran to make a deal, amid reports the White House is considering fresh military action against Tehran as…
SA’s labour market struggles to fill jobs requiring deep technical expertise. (Image created via ChatGPT). South Africa’s ICT hiring market is showing signs of recovery, with recruitment activity for IT professionals ticking upward in the final quarter of 2025. According to the Q4 2025 Employment Insights Report by online recruitment marketplace CareerJunction, year-on-year hiring activity…
