In South Africa, Sim swap fraud has become one of the most damaging threats for both individuals and businesses. Criminals hijack your mobile number by fraudulently transferring it to a new Sim card, letting them intercept calls, SMS-based one-time Pins, and even compromise banking or social media accounts. For businesses, the fallout can be catastrophic:…
Addis Ababa, — Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete has urged a shift from rhetoric to results, calling for financial instruments that reflect Africa’s development needs. Speaking at a joint side event hosted by the UN’s five regional commissions at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)…
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says the deal is popular both in Israeli cabinet and within the public at large. The Palestinian group Hamas says it is studying new proposals for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, but insisted it is seeking an agreement that would bring an end to Israel’s war. Hamas said in a…
In this episode of ITWeb TV, news editor Admire Moyo speaks to Lyle Hosley, head of fintech at the South African Reserve Bank, about the upcoming G20 Techsprint hackathon. She also discusses some of the biggest fintech trends the central bank is observing in South Africa. #SARB #Fintech #Cryptocurrency #Payments #Hackathon The South African Reserve…
US President Donald Trump has called for Israel to “pardon” Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for alleged corruption, or drop the case altogether. He also claimed in a social media post that the US had saved Israel – alluding to its intervention in Israel’s war with Iran – and would now also “save” Netanyahu….
Addis Ababa, — President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina called for the USA to increase its investment in Africa. The U.S.-Africa Business Summit is underway in Luanda, Angola’s capital. Organized by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in collaboration with the Angolan government, the U.S.-Africa summit will cover opportunities for expanding U.S.-Africa…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called for regional collaboration and innovation to build a resilient African gas economy. Speaking during the Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS) 2025 in Abuja, Ekpo said Africa must overcome infrastructure and policy challenges to fully harness its gas resources. “Africa is blessed with natural…
A commentary piece published in the South African Journal of Science has sparked urgent national conversation around the emotional toll of South Africa’s public healthcare crisis and the leadership response it demands. Written by Professor Jacqueline Hoare, the head of the Division of Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape…
Satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime choke point with Iran situated at the top with Qeshm Island and the United Arab Emirates to the South. Imaged 24 May 2017. Gallo Images | Getty Images U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday called for China to prevent Iran from closing the…
in 2021, 405,000 children in Africa were born with sickle cell disease, a 27 per cent rise from 2000 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says African countries must ramp up awareness and bolster prevention and care to curb the burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) on the continent. The Medical Officer for Integrated Package Delivery,…
