WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday handed a win to Republicans by ensuring that party committees paying for TV advertisements in the upcoming midterm elections can take advantage of the same discounts that candidates get. The justices blocked a ruling by the Richmond, Va.-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that had invalidated a…
Nseobong Okon-Ekong writes on a new campaign to unite regulators, industry stakeholders around player protection, responsible gambling and public awareness The African iGaming Alliance (AiA), in collaboration with gambling regulators, industry associations and other stakeholders across the continent, is set to host the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week from September 7 to 11, 2026, in…
The author, ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi Paul Colmer argues in TechCentral that the Competition Commission should refuse the application ACT has made on behalf of its members for a five-year exemption covering parts of rural network deployment. He makes his case carefully, and it deserves a direct answer rather than a restatement of our position….
Internationally recognised after Beyoncé wore her designs, Ivorian designer Loza Maléombho is now looking beyond fashion. Through Pokou, she is combining Baoulé history, local craftsmanship and artificial intelligence to build an African-owned creative universe spanning clothing, film, art, architecture and digital experiences. On the fourth floor of a building in Treichville, one of Abidjan’s busiest…
The Mercator map was designed in 1569 by the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator to help European explorers navigate across the world. The distortion of his map is a result of the fact that it is impossible to accurately represent the surface of a globe on a two-dimensional chart. Whenever a map of the world is…
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has called for a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising that rapid technological innovation must not leave South Africa’s workforce behind. The Minister delivered the keynote address on behalf of Deputy President Paul Mashatile at the National Economic Development Labour Council’s (Nedlac) 31st Annual Summit currently…
An Iranian government spokeswoman acknowledged Friday that the country is facing economic pressure and shortages, insisting that officials do not deny the difficulties confronting regular Iranians. Fatemeh Mohajerani, speaking at the opening of a 64-bed hospital in the western Ilam Province, said U.S. sanctions had impacted the implementation of infrastructure projects across the country. “The…
Pelonomi Moiloa, CEO and co-founder of SA start-up Lelapa AI, says they are building AI solutions that are efficient and relevant for the African context, with plans to expand language support and grow revenue to sustain their mission. Artificial intelligence (AI) research and product lab Lelapa AI wants to bolster its commercial offering locally by…
Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens have completed a flawless Group A campaign at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, defeating hosts Tanzania by 57 runs in their final group encounter to finish top of the standing with a maximum six points. Playing at the NTS, TCA Cricket Arena in Dar es Salaam, Nigeria…
Two Muslim female journalists allege they were detained and brutally assaulted by police in India’s capital, Delhi. Police have denied the allegations, claiming the journalists were brought to the station over an illegal parking dispute. Published On 4 Sep 20264 Sep 2026 Share Two Muslim women journalists allege police assault in India on social media…
