Elena Hernández moved to the coca-growing region of Guaviare during the boom of the 1990s, lured by better pay. “There was more money back then – you could see it everywhere,” she says. “I managed to save and buy a small house.” But the coca industry also brought violence and insecurity. Armed groups fought for…
The Koeberg nuclear power station north of Cape Town. Image: Eskom Eskom has denied that workers at the Koeberg nuclear power station suffered radioactive contamination requiring iodine treatment. This is after weekend media reports alleged that about 150 employees and contractors were exposed in incidents at the plant this month. News24 reported on Sunday that around…
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup final underway at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Spain and Argentina are competing as the last two teams standing in a tournament between 48 nations from across the globe. It was the largest FIFA World Cup in history, with the highly anticipated men’s final capping a 39-day whirlwind that saw…
Information security and privacy consultant Anthony Olivier. When a government bans something people want, the desire does not disappear: it simply finds a quieter route. In this vein, the global rush to ban social media for children has reached the point where South African policymakers are openly asking whether we should follow. My answer, offered…
CEM Africa returns to Cape Town this August with a clear focus: helping organisations build customer experiences that are smarter, more trusted and commercially stronger. Taking place from 18 to 20 August 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, the 14th edition of CEM Africa brings together senior CX leaders, enterprise decision-makers and solution providers…
NewsFeed Hundreds of Argentinian fans packed Boca Juniors steakhouse in the Elmhurst, Queens neighbourhood of New York City’s Little Argentina hours before the World Cup final kickoff against Spain. The steakhouse, known for its festive atmosphere, has been a “temple” for the Argentinian diaspora during the 2026 World Cup. Published On 19 Jul 202619 Jul…
Buried in the partner list of a new consortium building a dollar currency for the machine economy – backed by Visa, Mastercard, Stripe and BlackRock – are three familiar names: FNB, Absa and Nedbank. South Africa’s banks have quietly joined the most ambitious attempt yet to solve a problem the internet has ignored for 30…
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is off to an epic start. The Universal film adaptation tallied an estimated $124.5 million in its opening weekend as audiences flocked to premium large-format screenings, especially IMAX theaters. “Death, taxes, and Christopher Nolan,” said Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory. “He’s reinvented the…
Celebrating a significant milestone for Snode: CEO Nithen Naidoo, David Jackson, Associate Director of Advisory Services, and Christo Kleu, Associate Director of Engineering. Snode Technologies, a provider of AI-led cyber defence solutions, has achieved certification against ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the International Standards Organisation’s (ISO) standard for artificial intelligence, following an independent assessment by SanCert. The certification…
SANFORD, Maine — Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is racking up support to become Maine’s next Democratic Senate nominee, with one of his top opponents, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, ending her campaign on Sunday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Donald Trump’s attacks…
