A total of 42,802 runners applied for 14,519 general Comrades places, leaving 28,283 without an entry. Unsuccessful runners stay in the ballot and could get places through redraws or next year’s substitution process. More than half the runners who applied for a place in the 2027 Comrades Marathon have missed out. The Comrades Marathon Association…
The collaboration will extend to cross-border and illegal online gambling advertising. (Image source: iStock) The National Gambling Board (NGB) and Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) have entered into a formal partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation in the monitoring of gambling advertising and the protection of consumers across traditional and digital advertising platforms. In a statement, the…
The ruling body of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has rejected proposals for special prayers to be developed for same-sex couples in the church. A motion proposed by representatives of the Diocese of False Bay, which is centred on Somerset West in the Western Cape, proposed that “m embers of our church who are…
Macklemore announced he will launch the Free Palestine Tour this fall after being removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour this month over his pro-Palestinian performance. The “Thrift Shop” rapper took to Instagram on Monday and jokingly said that his “schedule freed up a bit,” announcing three performance dates in Dublin, London and Paris next month. “What…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie called for a stronger and more equitable multilateral system, urging the international community to reinforce collective security, address global inequality and give Africa a meaningful voice in global decision-making. Addressing the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Taye said lasting…
The author, Backspace Technologies COO Graeme Thomson The telecommunications industry is known for being slow and transactional, with larger players setting the terms in a cold, utility-driven relationship. However, as organisations of all sizes will attest, scaling requires moving beyond a vendor just “selling the plumbing”, so to speak. Growth and scale depend on organisations…
As international donor funding from USAID and other foreign assistance programs for healthcare continues to shrink, leading financial stakeholders convened by HealthCap Africa, at its Private Markets & Healthcare Roundtable called for a stronger domestic capital ecosystem to help finance Africa’s critical healthcare needs. Pension fund representatives at the meeting came from institutions collectively managing…
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate access to the White House for three news organisations barred from the building last week by the president. CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored for 14 days, the judge ruled, saying the ban “likely violated their constitutional due process rights”….
Monrovia — CAR Rebel Commander Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity The International Criminal Court has found Central African Republic Seleka rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty on four counts, including torture and persecution. The charges stem from the 2013 conflict, when predominantly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power and ousted President François Bozizé – an…
Digital sovereignty is about understanding where data is stored, who may access it and how systems work together. (Image: iStock) Digital sovereignty is SA’s practical ability to make accountable choices about critical public data and infrastructure. It is at the core of government’s strategy to digitally transform service delivery, as well as to bolster internal…
