Microsoft is preparing a sweeping corporate restructuring within its Xbox division, scheduled to begin tomorrow, July 6, 2026. According to The Verge, the tech giant is weighing the complete closure of Arkane Lyon and the cancellation of its highly anticipated Marvel’s Blade project, which has been in development since late 2023. Reports indicate the game…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a keynote address at the Google Cloud The South African government is positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a key tool to expedite the country’s healthcare system. This, as it accelerates broader digital transformation initiatives spanning cloud computing, digital infrastructure, connectivity and skills development. Speaking at the inaugural Google Cloud Summit, in…
Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed the Trump administration’s shift in U.S.-Africa policy from one centred on aid to one driven by trade and investment, describing the approach as a positive step towards building more balanced and mutually beneficial relations with Kenya. Speaking during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence…
Kunal Shah, an Indian fintech founder with no engineering degree or Silicon Valley pedigree, has spent two decades building businesses around digital payments and consumer behaviour in India. He now takes charge of Meta’s WhatsApp as the company looks to leverage the reach of the world’s largest messaging platform and build a “superapp” to capture…
Nairobi — TANZANIA has urged African countries to harness their abundant natural resources to build a strong and resilient continental economy, while advocating for global multilateralism that upholds mutual partnerships and sovereign equality. Speaking yesterday shortly after the Africa Forward Summit: Africa- France Partnership for Innovation and Growth in Nairobi-Kenya, Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba…
The Eastern Cape province looks to solidify itself as a key contender in the business process outsourcing sector.
Home affairs minister Dr Leon Schreiber. (Image source: Department of Home Affairs) The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) plans to overhaul the country’s ports of entry into modern, secure and efficient gateways for trade and travel. This, as part of the department’s planned R12.5 billion border infrastructure project, said home affairs minister Dr Leon Schreiber…
Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Walde Ndevashiya, has outlined plans to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on expanding partnerships across key sectors. The diplomat said his mission will prioritise economic diplomacy. Ndevashiya placed strong emphasis on trade, investment and sector cooperation. He stressed the importance of leveraging the African Continental Free…
Capitec Bank’s mobile virtual network operator, Capitec Connect, more than doubled its net income contribution to R442-million in the year to 28 February 2026, as subscribers, data traffic and voice minutes all surged. The Cell C-hosted operator, which launched in late 2022, reported 1.5 million clients active in the past three months of the reporting…
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel. Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026 The European Union is mulling jet fuel imports from the United States and new minimum reserve quotas as it eyes options amid a supply crunch due to the Iran…
