The planned resort linked to US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law has become a flashpoint for anti-government protests. Published On 5 Jul 20265 Jul 2026 A court in Albania’s capital Tirana has freed 19 protesters detained during a violent protest against a resort linked to US President Donald Trump’s family. The protesters released on Sunday were…
Sashin Sookroo, CEO of FNB Connect. For most South Africans, connectivity isn’t just a technical service, it’s a lifeline. It’s the WhatsApp message confirming that money has arrived; the e-mail response that secures a job interview; the call home when a day doesn’t go as planned. When connectivity works, it fades into the background. When…
A smartphone screen displays the MarineTraffic map showing a concentration of ship beacons in the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, with a map of the strait visible in the background, in Créteil, France, on March 30, 2026. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images A cargo vessel in the Red…
Ask the people building AI where it all leads and the answer is paradise. Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, argues in his essay, Moore’s Law for Everything, that AI will drive the cost of goods and services towards zero, because labour is the largest input in most supply chains. Build a house with robots and onsite…
A weeklong heat wave that officials believe has killed at least 25 people continued Sunday, with 40 million people under heat alerts across the East Coast, Southeast and Southwest. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. At least 18 record highs were set on the Fourth…
Meta has announced that WhatsApp will introduce unique usernames, allowing users to conceal their personal phone numbers and enhance their privacy. While the feature is slated for a gradual global rollout over the coming months, a reservation system has officially opened. Users looking to secure their preferred handle across platforms must act quickly before they…
Cape Verde’s football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the World Cup. The Blue Sharks flew into the capital city, Praia, on Sunday, having been knocked out of the tournament after a thrilling match against reigning champions Argentina. Jubilant fans transformed the airport’s grounds…
Justin Mackenzie, managing director of VO Connect. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer sitting in strategy decks. It is already showing up in support desks, sales teams, finance workflows and customer-facing operations. Microsoft’s latest AI diffusion data places South Africa ahead of every other African market measured, with more than 23% of the working-age population…
Watch CBS News Holiday celebrations are underway despite a dangerous heat wave; high security is in place for Fourth of July events.
Christo Coetzer Enterprise-grade threat detection, long the preserve of large organisations with substantial security budgets, is becoming available to South Africa’s smaller businesses through the technology channel. Cloud On Demand has signed a distribution agreement with cybersecurity specialist BlueVision to bring its Fusion Cloud service to its network of channel partners and the mid-market clients…
