Samsung teases boxier next-gen foldable

Samsung teases boxier next-gen foldable

Samsung has dropped a series of subtle teasers ahead of its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event, hinting at a significant design departure for its next-generation foldable smartphone. While official images of the hardware remain under wraps, a collection of new videos shared across the brand’s social media channels strongly points to a completely redesigned aspect ratio….

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Africa: Cryptococcal Meningitis – Africa’s Neglected HIV Killer

Africa: Cryptococcal Meningitis – Africa’s Neglected HIV Killer

Greater diagnostic testing for cryptococcal meningitis could help avert 135,000 deaths a year in Africa, writes Edith Magak. [LILONGWE, Malawi] A persistent headache nearly killed Elube. It took Patricia’s sight. Both women had cryptococcal meningitis, a fungal infection that mostly affects people with HIV and kills around 135,000 people each year in Sub-Saharan Africa. Effective…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – July 2, 2026

Africa: All of Africa Today – July 2, 2026

  Sudan’s Paramilitary Forces Accused of Crimes Against Humanity Amnesty International has accused Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing and possible genocide. Sudan’s brutal civil war between the army and the RSF, which began in 2023, has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions. Amnesty interviewed 247 victims or witnesses between…

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WhatsApp usernames spark privacy fears

WhatsApp usernames spark privacy fears

WhatsApp’s introduction of usernames could backfire. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Magnific) Meta unit WhatsApp’s introduction of usernames – ostensibly to increase privacy for users so they don’t have to swap phone numbers – could backfire if hackers turn usernames into a new avenue for privacy attacks. This is according to two experts, who both note…

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Africa: Cryptococcal Meningitis – Africa’s Neglected HIV Killer

Africa: President Ramaphosa to Lead AU Mission to DR Congo As Africa Strengthens Ebola Response

Kinshasa, DRC — President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday undertake a high-level African Union (AU) solidarity visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), reaffirming Africa’s collective commitment to containing the ongoing Ebola outbreak and strengthening the continent’s preparedness for future public health emergencies. President Ramaphosa will visit Kinshasa in his capacity as the African…

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Big change at top of Tarsus Distribution

Big change at top of Tarsus Distribution

Emile Burger Emile Burger is stepping down as CEO of Tarsus Distribution, the company said on Wednesday. He had been in the role for 14 months. Burger, who served as chief financial officer before taking the top job, is leaving for “personal reasons” and will remain during a notice period to hand over to interim…

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Discord launches native Meta Quest app

Discord launches native Meta Quest app

Discord has officially arrived on Meta Quest headsets as a native application, fulfilling a highly anticipated crossover first announced during the Meta Connect conference. While resourceful virtual reality enthusiasts have relied on sideloading and various cobbled-together workarounds to access the platform in the interim, the official native app introduces a drastically optimized and seamless user…

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