Hurricane Humberto is likely to bring dangerous surf to most of the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda this week, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said, adding that tropical storm conditions are possible in Bermuda on Tuesday. The swells will likely cause “life-threatening surf and rip current conditions,” the center warned. Humberto rapidly strengthened over the…
Conceptual image is courtesy of Persona AI A groundbreaking collaboration to develop inspection technologies for Persona AI’s humanoid robot platform that enhances productivity and safety in shipyards was formalized today with the signing of an MOU between ABS and Persona AI. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250923457571/en/ The initiative will…
Wadhwani AI Global today announced its launch across the Global South, targeting Africa, Latin America, and other low and middle-income countries. Wadhwani AI Global will partner with governments, multilaterals, and local organizations to embed AI directly into critical public systems, transforming healthcare delivery, educational access, and agricultural systems for those who need it most. The…
Video game makers from around the globe have converged on Cologne for the annual Gamescom trade fair – the world’s largest gaming event, where new products are unveiled and investors connect with developers. Among the 1,500 exhibitors are a group of African gaming professionals showcasing games rooted in the continent’s culture and history. “Gamescom is…
Brazzaville, Congo — When health experts across the WHO African region, logged into the virtual WHO consultation on 30 July 2025, they knew the stakes were high. Across the continent, hospitals are losing nurses to overseas recruiters, clinics are short-staffed, and young medical graduates face the dilemma of staying to serve or leaving in search…
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada — The UN80 Initiative, unveiled in March by Secretary-General António Guterres, is a system-wide effort to reaffirm the UN’s relevance for a rapidly changing world. The Initiative comes at a time of brutal budget cuts across the UN system. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees is cutting 3,500 jobs and…
IHS South Africa CEO Sandile Msimango. IHS South Africa, a division of IHS Towers, has launched a public WiFi initiative in Durban’s KwaMashu township, in collaboration with Project Isizwe. The project provides unlimited, free internet access to local residents, students, job-seekers and entrepreneurs. IHS South Africa CEO Sandile Msimango comments: “Connectivity is more than a…
