Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa. The ranking came from the StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) 2026, ranking first in Africa in the market perception pillar. Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board spokesperson Catherine Shipushu says the ranking highlights the country’s strong…
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran’s deadly crackdown on protesters.
Ray Naicker has resigned as Nedbank group CIO. Nedbank Group chief information officer (CIO) Ray Naicker, who is also a member of the Nedbank Group executive committee, has resigned with effect from 31 January. Naicker was appointed as Nedbank Group CIO in February 2023 after being promoted from the position of chief digital officer. In…
A three-year programme aimed at strengthening digital defences and safeguarding essential public services across Africa has been launched by Google.org in partnership with the Cybersafe Foundation. The initiative, which targets Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, is designed to support community organisations that provide critical services while holding sensitive data on millions of vulnerable citizens….
The President of the International Network of Arab and African Journalists, Mr. Cheikh Tidiane Diouwara, has described the successful hosting of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco as a milestone for African sports, while calling on media professionals to uphold ethical, responsible, and accurate journalism in the coverage of…
Banda Aceh, Indonesia — Sharia police caned a couple 140 times each in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday for having sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol, likely one of the severest such punishments since the deeply conservative region adopted Islamic law. Sexual relations between an unmarried couple are strictly outlawed in Aceh, the only place…
Nedbank CIO Ray Naicker Nedbank Group has announced the resignation of its group chief information officer, Ray Naicker, with effect from Friday. Naicker, who is also a member of Nedbank’s group executive committee, has held a number of senior roles at the bank over the past two decades, including group chief digital officer, group programme…
A doctor monitoring the progress of a patient. PHOTO/PEXELS By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] An artificial intelligence (AI) tool accurately predicted which patients would need a skilled nursing facility after leaving the hospital, a new study shows. Led by researchers from New York University (NYU) Langone Health, the study suggests that quickly identifying these patients would…
A Pan-African organisation, AfriTeach, has been launched to address persistent challenges in education in Africa, particularly the prevalence of unqualified teachers, teacher shortages, and high attrition rates. The organisation also aims to strengthen the teaching profession and develop thought leaders within the education ecosystem. Co-founded by a team of distinguished education leaders, including the Vice-Chancellor,…
Bangladesh cricket lost their place at T20 World Cup after refusal to play in India, but shooting team heads to New Delhi. Published On 29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Bangladesh has approved its shooting team’s tour to New Delhi for next month’s Asian Shooting Championships, days…
