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…
Pope Leo XIV highlights the vital role of Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the life of the Church Pope Leo XIV. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO Pope Leo XIV on Saturday welcomed representatives of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to the Vatican, praising the movement as one of the spiritual gifts through which God continues to renew and…
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – MAY 29: Police officers stand on patrol during the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue at the Shangri-La Hotel on May 29, 2026 in Singapore. Senior defence officials and military leaders from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond convene at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue,…
South Africa is introducing its first targeted intervention on children’s digital exposure, though it remains narrow in scope. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube informed Parliament that the department is developing national screen-time guidelines for children aged two to six to protect the development of language, attention, memory, and social skills. Read: Yoco acquires Dyner.ai to…
For the eighth consecutive year, the NBA will have a new champion. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The longest streak of seasons with a different champion in NBA history extended Saturday when the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder were ousted in Game 7 of the…
People are increasingly turning to AI for advice on life, seeing it as sentient. (Graphic created by GenAI) As artificial intelligence (AI) heavyweights concede the technology may one day develop consciousness, academics warn that humans are already treating bots as sentient beings – a trend that is not only scientifically inaccurate but potentially dangerous. Celeste…
The medical charity’s comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.
Hollie Adams/Reuters IBM said on Thursday it has committed US$5-billion (R82-billion) to an initiative that will deploy engineers and AI tools to help companies better secure open-source software. The initiative, called Project Lightwell, seeks to create a “clearinghouse” for open-source security, establishing a model for managing risks across the software supply chain. Open-source software is…
Rescue workers in Laos said that four more gold miners who have spent more than a week trapped in a flooded cave have been rescued, one day after another man was successfully freed in a dangerous operation. Rescue Volunteer for People, an organization in Laos, said on Facebook that the water level inside the cave…
