Communications minister Solly Malatsi. (Image source: DCDT) Minister Solly Malatsi has moved to simplify network deployment, asking the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to revisit the rules governing infrastructure sharing. Published in a Government Gazettethis week, the policy direction instructs ICASA to review its facilities leasing regulations and principles for the rapid deployment…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s adviser minister on Eastern African affairs, Getachew Reda, held talks with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Guang Cong, on Wednesday, discussing regional security challenges, political developments and the situation in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region. The discussions covered the ongoing conflict…
South Africa’s Competition Commission has issued a formal warning to manufacturers of smartphones, home appliances, and consumer electronics, cautioning that restricting independent repairers could violate the Competition Act. The directive is detailed in the commission’s newly finalized Guidelines on Repair, Service and Maintenance Aftermarkets. Read: ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Review: Two-screen titan The guidelines encompass…
Former Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has identified the reason behind Nigeria’s topsy-turvy start to their AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The three-time African champions were in action twice last month, coming from behind to defeat Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, before falling to a 3-0 loss against Guinea-Bissau. The players, coach Eric Chelle,…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) will bring together leading decision-makers, coaches and football experts in Cape Verde in October for a landmark Strategy Conference aimed at shaping the next phase of African football development. The three-day gathering will take place from 7 to 9 October 2026 in Santa Maria, Sal Island, and will be…
U.S. Navy sailors heave on a line during a fueling-at-sea on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 10, 2026. U.S. Navy | Via Reuters U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper on Sunday acknowledged mental health challenges…
UN chief António Guterres appealed on Monday for far-reaching, worldwide controls on Artificial Intelligence, as increasingly powerful AI chips that are designed for civilian use shift to the battlefield, where “killer robots” are already the norm. Addressing the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, the Secretary-General insisted on the need for greater…
Discover moreBusiness News UpdatesDigital ePaper SubscriptionWorld News DigestBBC South Africa’s sports minister has said his nation was “being made to look like fools” after its football team was delayed travelling to Mexico ahead of the World Cup due to visa issues. Gayton McKenzie demanded an explanation from South Africa’s football association (Safa) as to why…
The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now “combat zones” as it threatens Hezbollah with fresh strikes.
BEIJING — Though U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping “discussed almost everything,” their superpower summit here this week produced no sweeping agreements and concluded with just a handful of measurable outcomes. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Instead, each side lavished…
