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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Applications have opened for the eighth edition of the Africa’s Business Heroes competition, which awards a total of $1.5 million in grants to African entrepreneurs. The program is supported by Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy and aims to recognize entrepreneurs building businesses across the continent. Each year since 2019, the competition has selected 10…
Addis Ababa — The African Union Commission (AUC) has voiced deep concern over the rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that recent incidents targeting key infrastructure could threaten regional stability and disrupt the global economy. Chairperson of the Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said the AUC is closely monitoring developments in the Gulf as a…
Oil prices retreated Tuesday, even after Secretary of Energy Chris Wright wrongly claimed in a social media post that the U.S. Navy had escorted a tanker through the Strait of Hormuz. “The U.S. Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel at this time,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Tuesday. U.S….
Leo Brent Bozell III. Image: Gage Skidmore The US’s new ambassador to South Africa has pointed to the deep footprint of American technology companies in the local economy, signalling that Washington sees the country’s digital and innovation sectors as a central pillar of the bilateral relationship. In his first major public address since arriving in…
