Discussions with industry showed e-waste dumping remains the default, says the CSIR. (Image source: 123RF) The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has warned that African countries, including South Africa, are losing potential economic value by exporting electronic waste (e-waste) to overseas markets, instead of processing and recycling it locally. According to the think-tank,…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men in the fourth attack of the week and putting the total death toll at more than 200. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free…
Telkom Group CEO Serame Taukobong When Telkom releases its results for the year to end-March this Tuesday, the headline number will look spectacular. The detail beneath it will be more interesting. The JSE-listed group flagged in a trading statement last week that headline earnings per share (Heps) from continuing operations will climb 45-55% for the…
Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.
Google’s recent I/O developer conference showcased a future heavy on artificial intelligence, introducing features like the Intelligent Search Box, which processes videos, files, and Chrome tabs, alongside 24/7 background AI Search agents for Pro and Ultra subscribers. However, this aggressive push has triggered a significant backlash from users seeking a traditional search experience, resulting in…
Brazilian health authorities are monitoring two patients for possible Ebola infection in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, officials said, sparking further concern of the deadly virus outbreak in central Africa spreading abroad. A 37-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the outbreak has been concentrated, “exhibited symptoms such as fever, meeting…
Donve Anderson, Executive Engagement Solutions, Change Logic. Most organisations put enormous effort and financial investment into workforce engagement. Town halls are professionally produced, leadership roadshows are carefully scripted, strategy launches are timed and rehearsed. More often than not, very little actually changes after these interactions. People walk back to their desks, open their laptops and…
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability. Published On 31 May 202631 May 2026 Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has dismissed claims that Tokyo is pursuing “new militarism” and accused China of rapidly expanding its military with limited transparency. China continues to increase…
Spinnaker Support CEO Mathew Stava Spinnaker Support, a US-based provider of third-party support for enterprise software, has formally launched in South Africa in partnership with Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital (ARC), pitching local enterprises a cheaper alternative to the support contracts SAP and Oracle sell alongside their ERP systems. ARC has taken a minority stake…
Catholics celebrate Trinity Sunday with a powerful message of God’s love, mercy and unity Jesus Christ. PHOTO/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Millions of Catholics gathered today in churches across the world to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, one of the most profound feasts in the Christian calendar. From grand cathedrals to small…
