Salvador Anglada Optasia, the fintech that listed on the JSE in November, has delivered a set of maiden annual results that comfortably exceed the guidance it gave investors at the time of its R23.5-billion listing. Revenue jumped 76% to US$265.4-million for the year ended 31 December 2025, while normalised net income rose 57% to $57.8-million….
Dado Ruvic/Reuters Chip maker Nvidia posted better-than-expected results for the January quarter on Wednesday and forecast current-quarter revenue above market estimates, betting on Big Tech’s unabated spending on its AI processors. But its stock traded flat after hours, as investors, used to solid revenue beats from the company for 14 straight quarters, were likely disappointed…
The logo of Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony is displayed at the company’s headquarters in Tokyo on May 14, 2025. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Sony on Thursday reported a rise in operating profit that beat expectations, supported by favorable foreign exchange rates despite surging memory chip costs. Here are Sony’s December…
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam after beating Novak Djokovic to secure the Australian Open. The top-ranked Alcaraz dropped the first set Sunday as Djokovic went out hard in pursuit of a record 25th major title, but he rallied to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic, who had…
Two HSBC bank logos are displayed on an office building in Mexico City, Mexico, July 25, 2025. Henry Romero | Reuters Europe’s largest lender HSBC on Tuesday beat third-quarter profit expectations as the bank’s net interest income rose while performance of its wealth segment was also robust. The bank’s profit before tax for the three…
Qatar appeared at the 2022 World Cup as tournament hosts, but the 2026 edition is their first via the qualification route. Published On 14 Oct 202514 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Qatar qualified for football’s 2026 World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates…
Sinner rebounds from his recent US Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz with a third title of the season in Beijing. Published On 1 Oct 20251 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Jannik Sinner has won the 21st title of his career by thrashing American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2…
Nairobi — Fans and spectators were treated to an exhilarating weekend of high-octane competition as players showcased unmatched skill and sportsmanship at the Nairobi Polo Club. In the Tusker Malt-sponsored tournament, Kenya overcame South Africa by a single goal in the high-profile 17-Goal Kenya International Cup, winning the three-day event at the Nairobi Polo Club…
A 102-year-old man has become the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji, according to Guinness World Records. Kokichi Akuzawa climbed his country’s tallest peak, reaching the summit at 12,388 feet, on Aug. 5. In doing so he surpassed the previous record, which he set himself when he summited Mount Fuji at the age of 96….
Reinier de Ridder survives a brutal knockdown to win by split decision against Robert Whittaker in the main event at Etihad Arena in the UAE. Reinier de Ridder secured the biggest win of his Octagon career at UFC Abu Dhabi, narrowly securing a hard-fought split decision over former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker at the Etihad…
