How Israel, the US and Iran deploy covert ops
Sometimes called sleeper cells, these anonymous agents employ deception to spy, sabotage or kill.
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AI demand drives ruthenium prices to new highs
Ruthenium, a minor metal in the platinum-group metals (PGMs), has surged to an all-time high as supply constraints and growing demand linked to artificial intelligence tighten the market, analysts and producers said. A block with the symbol, atomic number and mass number of Ruthenium (Ru) element in this illustration. Image credit: Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Used in…
Africa: 2026 Oscars – Norway’s ‘Sentimental Value’ Wins Best International Feature As Africa’s Wait Continues (Full List)
The Tunisian docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab, which generated strong pre-ceremony buzz, ultimately failed to secure the award for the continent. The weekend was all about the 98th Academy Awards, which took place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to honour the best films released in 2025. For the 21st consecutive year,…
Africa: Reimagining Albinism Rights Advocacy
Try an Applied Theater Technique It is a hot afternoon in a rural district in Malawi. People gather around a tent set up at the Local Trading Center, eager to witness a community outreach program that aims to combat rising violence against people with albinism. The organizers passionately encourage greater understanding of albinism and the…
What an attack means for oil markets
A general view of the Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf and 483 km northwest of the Strait of Hormuz, in Iran on March 12, 2017. Fatemeh Bahrami | Anadolu | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s order to strike Iranian military assets on Kharg Island…
Fintech firm Optasia posts R4.4bn revenue on maiden JSE results
Salvador Anglada, Optasia CEO. Artificial intelligence (AI)-led fintech Optasia has reported strong financial results for 2025, delivering revenue growth of 76% in its first full year after listing and exceeding guidance provided during its initial public offering (IPO). Optasia listed on the JSE in November last year, raising about R6.5 billion through its IPO and…
Africa: All of Africa Today – March 16, 2026
Kenya Flood Death Toll Rises to 66 After Heavy Rains At least 66 people died in Kenya after heavy rains caused widespread flooding over the past week, police said. Nairobi experienced more overnight rainfall but no new fatalities. Flash floods occurred after rivers burst their banks, flooding homes and damaging roads, power lines and water…
Africa: South Africa AI Research Startup Yazi Raises Funding Valued At $1.6m
Yazi, a South Africa based research technology startup that operates through WhatsApp, raised its first institutional funding round at a pre money valuation of 30 million rand, or about $1.6 million. The round was led by 3 Capital Ventures, an early stage venture firm created by investment manager Allan Gray. The company did not disclose…
Michael B. Jordan wins best actor for ‘Sinners’
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Jessie Buckley accepts best actress award in tears 00:36 Now Playing Michael B. Jordan wins best actor for ‘Sinners’ 01:19 UP NEXT Watch highlights from the 2026 Oscars in 3 minutes 02:53 Oscars pays tribute to Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton,…
Meta planning layoffs that could hit 20% of workforce
Meta Platforms is planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter have said, as Meta seeks to offset costly AI infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers. No date has been set for the cuts and the magnitude has not…