The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, in March 2026 marks the end of a political era in the Middle Eastern country. Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran. This has triggered a war drawing in numerous countries across the Middle East. The Horn of Africa and Red…
As oil and gas prices soar against the backdrop of the war in Iran, the United States and Western exporters could find a new opportunity to fill the gap in the market. As the conflict enters its sixth day on Thursday, here is a closer look at the situation. Why is a global oil and…
Nothing has officially expanded its audio lineup with the Headphone (a), a more accessible alternative to the flagship Headphone 1. While the new model retains the brand’s distinct industrial design language, it breaks away from the monochrome aesthetic with a vibrant palette featuring Yellow, Pink, White, and Black. Read: Sony LinkBuds Clip Review: Getting you…
Dar es Salaam — YOU are at your wits’ end after reassuring, coaxing, encouraging, and telling your child or teen they know how to do what they aren’t doing. Your child still stalls at the starting line. Simple homework assignments are met with agony. Even small decisions seem overwhelming in your child’s mind. They keep…
For the past six weeks, uncertainty has surrounded the venue of the 2026 edition of the continental showpiece, officially known as the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations The build-up to the next edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has taken an unexpected political twist after South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture,…
A Shahed-136 drone is displayed at a rally in western Tehran, Iran, on February 11, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images In the aftermath of the Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran, American allies in the Persian Gulf are hearing a sound that Ukrainian soldiers have long come to dread: the foreboding hum of the Shahed-136…
Nedbank has partnered with Crypto.com to roll out payment, settlement and liquidity solutions in Africa. Nedbank has partnered with global crypto-currency exchange Crypto.com to develop blockchain-based payment, settlement and liquidity solutions across Africa. As global trade evolves, Africa’s reliance on legacy payment rails has introduced significant challenges – including high settlement costs, currency volatility and exposure…
At the beginning of each year, leaders from across MTN’s markets gather to align on our shared ambition: driving digital solutions for Africa’s progress. This year, our discussions focused on how we can accelerate digital adoption in ways that deliver meaningful economic impact across the continent. The conclusion was clear. Real progress will require deliberate…
Over 200 Killed in Landslide at DR Congo’s Coltan Mine More than 200 people were reported killed after a landslide triggered by heavy rains struck the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country’s Ministry of Mines said around 70 of the victims were children, and several injured people were…
BEIJING — China announced its lowest growth target in 35 years Thursday as the world’s second-biggest economy struggles with challenges at home and growing uncertainty around the world. This year, China will aim for gross domestic product growth of 4.5% to 5% “while striving for better in practice,” Premier Li Qiang, China’s No. 2 official,…
