Poland says it’s taking a stand over a bloody massacre. Ukraine says it’s a needless affront to a nation fighting for survival. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Kyiv and its allies may be feeling pretty good about the present state of the war with…
The international legal order that was created after the second world war is no longer fit for purpose. Its response to urgent global problems like climate, poverty and pandemics is inadequate. Its key institutions like the United Nations are incapable of restoring peace in Ukraine, Iran, Sudan or the Democratic Republic of Congo or stopping…
Triangular cooperation is increasingly shaping discussions on how to accelerate development and integration across the Global South, particularly in efforts to deepen intra-African trade. The model brings together developing countries working through South-South cooperation, supported by a third partner such as a development agency, international organisation, or developed country. ALSO READ: UNDP sees South-South cooperation…
Despite technological shifts, AI-enabled payment is still low when it comes to checkout for South African consumers. (Image source: 123RF) While there has been considerable adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in local shoppers’ decision-making, allowing AI agents to conclude the transaction is still limited. This is one of the findings in the 2026 Stay…
California’s crowded, protracted gubernatorial primary is going to take a little more time to settle. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The race remained too early to call Wednesday morning with 50% of the expected vote counted, according to NBC News’ Decision Desk. Three main candidates…
Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency said Friday that the potential deal on the table with the U.S., which President Trump said he was preparing to make a “final determination” on imminently, was still “in the final stages of ratification in Iran and has not yet been decided.” The report questioned the president’s “claims about the…
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has called for a new global approach to financing nuclear energy, warning that current funding models are slowing down the development of critical energy infrastructure, particularly in Africa. He said this on Tuesday, May 19, during the opening of the second Nuclear…
Understanding how to market your business online starts with knowing where to show up. For SMEs navigating business marketing in South Africa, the challenge isn’t just being online, it’s choosing the right mix of platforms that work together to drive real results. A single channel won’t carry your strategy. Success comes from a multi-platform approach,…
Addis Ababa — A leading Kenyan aviation expert has called for sweeping reforms across Africa’s travel and aviation sectors, arguing that visa-free access and open skies are essential to unlocking the continent’s vast tourism potential. Speaking to ENA on the sidelines of the IATA Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, Charles Gakuu emphasized the urgent…
Vodacom Business has announced three additional appointments to its Extraordinary Business Advisory Board, strengthening its work to provide enterprise customers with insights and guidance on emerging technologies and business solutions. The board is a strategic initiative launched by Vodacom Business to support digital transformation in the enterprise sector. It comprises a curated group of thought…
