Washington — Senate Republicans killed a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s ability to further strike Venezuela after the White House put pressure on a handful of GOP senators who supported it. Republican Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Todd Young of Indiana flipped their support Wednesday after initially voting to advance it. Vice…
Shoprite Group has signed a partnership with Weaver Fintech (formerly Homechoice International) subsidiary PayJustNow to bring buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options to customers for a wide range of items, including groceries. According to the retail giant, BNPL is available for selected brands, including Shoprite, Checkers, Checkers Hyper, Usave, Checkers Outdoor, Uniq clothing by…
Irish band slams push to reinstate charge against rapper Liam O’Hanna as ‘waste of public time and public money’. Published On 14 Jan 202614 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share British prosecutors have sought to reinstate a “terrorism” charge against a member of Irish rap group Kneecap for allegedly displaying…
Over 16 000 public schools in SA remain without basic connectivity. Poor connectivity and not poor ability is holding South African learners back, says Vuyani Jarana, CEO of Ilitha Telecommunications. Jarana was commenting on the 2025 matric class pass rate, saying it shows what’s possible, but sustaining progress depends on affordable digital access at home….
As Africa’s digital economy moves toward seamless, borderless transactions, Converge Africa 2026 is setting the agenda for the leaders shaping that transformation. Returning to the CTICC in Cape Town from 4–6 May 2026, the event represents more than a conference; it is the strategic intersection of commerce, technology and innovation for the continent’s fastest-growing sector….
A demonstrator outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Eric Lee | Bloomberg | Getty Images The looming U.S. Supreme Court decision on the legality of many of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs has companies on edge as they eye potential refunds, but the ruling also could quickly influence…
X owner Elon Musk. Benoit Tessier/Reuters A coalition of women’s groups, tech watchdogs and progressive activists is calling on Google and Apple to remove the social media site X and its related chatbot, Grok, from their app stores. In open letters published on Wednesday, the coalition accused the Elon Musk-owned apps of generating illegal content…
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held from January 7-11, 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme “Unstoppable Africa”, was more than a glamorous awards ceremony. It was a cultural statement, a turning point for Africa’s Music and Entertainment Industry and an economic signal. It was evidence that Africa’s music and entertainment industries are…
On January 12, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the AGOA Extension Act (H.R. 6500), marking a significant step toward renewing and strengthening the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The bipartisan vote of 340–54 demonstrates strong congressional support for ongoing U.S.–Africa trade cooperation and economic engagement. The legislation extends AGOA for three…
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