A recent experience with a client in one of their franchised branches stood out for me for one reason. The service felt remarkably consistent. It was professional, friendly, helpful and aligned no matter who I dealt with, almost as though every employee had come from the same mould. What made it more surprising was the…
Pakistan, the primary mediator between the U.S. and Iran, has supported the “restoration of status quo” for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi told reporters Wednesday in Islamabad. He acknowledged, however, Iran and Oman’s attempt to lay some claim to the vital waterway and said Islamabad would “support regional efforts”…
Ahmore Burger-Smidt of Werksmans Attorneys Anyone using a generative AI chatbot to talk through a legal problem – whether a disgruntled consumer, a founder worried about a contract or an executive gaming out a dispute – should assume the resulting chat logs will be pulled into court. Unlike conversations between a lawyer and their client,…
5m ago Germany rejects calls for suspension of EU-Israel cooperation Germany has dismissed calls to suspend the EU’s cooperation deal with Israel, despite rising anger over the war in Lebanon and the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Spain and Ireland had put the issue of halting the agreement back on the table at…
The African Union held its 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in February 2026. The two-day assembly produced the usual number of decisions and declarations across African peace and security, trade, governance and development. Such gatherings, however, can feel distant from the everyday realities of African citizens. They are…
East Africa loves football. From the streets of Nairobi and the markets of Kampala to the beaches of Dar es Salaam, the passion for soccer is an undeniable current running through the region. Yet, despite fan support, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania haven’t translated this enthusiasm into sustained international success. A new book that draws on…
As the people killed in Israel’s surprise strike on a Hamas meeting in the Qatari capital were buried at Doha’s Grand Mosque on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to launch new attacks on the country — a close U.S. ally — if it refused to eject the U.S.- and Israeli-designated terrorist group’s political…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who the government says was mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, will meet with immigration officials Monday under the looming threat of a second deportation, this time to Uganda. Abrego’s case — a flashpoint in the Trump administrations crackdown on immigration — is now at a major…
Here’s what could happen next between Israel and Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a CBS News contributor and former head of U.S. Central Command, speaks with “CBS Mornings” about the developments between Israel and Iran, what to expect next and more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications…
Trade Link CEO Ahmed Laher A lot goes on behind the scenes when major South African retailers modernise or migrate their IT systems. For key implementation partners like Trade Link, planning and preparation can start years before the project begins. Trade Link, a specialist in retail IT systems, supports over 50% of leading FMCG retailers…
