Meghan to headline 'girls' weekend' in Australia for 300 women
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are returning to Australia in April, their first visit since 2018.
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South Africa’s energy future hinges on getting wheeling right
South Africa’s renewable energy industry has seen significant traction in the last 10-15 years, with a notable ramp-up in the last six months. The sector is poised for significant growth as new regulations seek to open a competitive wholesale market as early as next year. Energy wheeling – the process of using existing transmission and…
Africa: Liberia Showcases Youth Employment Gains At Africa Jobs Forum in Nairobi
– Liberia joined policymakers, development partners and youth leaders from across Africa at the Jobs for Youth in Africa Community of Practice (COP) 2026 in Nairobi, where the country highlighted its progress in youth employment while calling for stronger continental partnerships to expand opportunities for young people. The high-level forum, organized by the World Bank…
Africa: Liberia Highlights Youth Employment Gains At Cop 2026 in Nairobi
Liberia joined policymakers, development partners, and youth leaders from across the continent at the Jobs for Youth in Africa Community of Practice (COP) 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, where the country showcased progress in youth employment and called for stronger partnerships to expand opportunities for young people. The high-level gathering, hosted by the World Bank in…
Hegseth says Tuesday “most intense day” of U.S. attacks on Iran, Trump to determine “end stage”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would be the “most intense day” of strikes against Iran so far, and that “ultimately,” President Trump “gets to determine the end stage of those objectives” in the Islamic Republic. “Today will be, yet again, our most intense day of strikes inside Iran — the most fighters, the…
Apple explores 3D-printed aluminium to boost manufacturing efficiency
Apple is reportedly looking to expand its use of additive manufacturing beyond specialized components. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is exploring ways to 3D print aluminium, a move aimed at making the production of iPhones and Apple Watches significantly more efficient. Read: Sony LinkBuds Clip Review: Getting you hooked This shift could fundamentally…
Africa: Roam Launches Connected Vehicle Platform for Electric Fleets in Africa
Roam has launched a digital platform that connects electric vehicles to a centralized monitoring system designed for fleet operators across Africa. The system, called Roam Explorer, tracks battery health, vehicle performance, location and usage in real time. It connects electric motorcycles, tuk-tuks, buses and cars to a digital platform accessible through mobile devices. Founded in…
Africa: Njiapay Gets $2.1m to Expand Payment Orchestration Platform in Africa
NjiaPay has raised $2.1 million in seed funding to expand its payment orchestration platform across Africa, which was led by Newion. The company said the capital will be used to expand engineering and commercial teams, strengthen integrations and scale operations across the continent. NjiaPay was spun out of Talk360 in Dec. 2024 as a standalone…
US civil rights group documents ‘broad attack on Muslim life’ in 2025 | Government News
Washington, DC – As the United States and Israel continue to wage war with Iran, civil rights experts have noted a troubling trend: an ongoing rise in Islamophobia, even in the highest echelons of the US government. Representative Andy Ogles, for example, has said, “Muslims don’t belong in American society”, adding that “pluralism is a…
VIDEO: Banks step up as DHA expands smart ID services
In this episode of ITWeb TV on The Road, Capitec CEO Graham Lee and Home Affairs minister Dr Leon Schreiber speak to ITWeb about the smart ID self-service centre launch in Orange Farm, as well as how technology is being deployed to combat fraud and reduce queues at the department. #HomeAffairs #SmartID South Africa’s banks…