Here are the key events on day 1,268 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is how things stand on Friday, August 15: Fighting Ukrainian drones struck two Russian cities in attacks that injured at least 16 people, local authorities said. Thirteen people were wounded, two seriously, when a drone struck an apartment building in the…
A Starlink terminal Some Kenyans turned to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite communications service after the government tried to restrict access to the internet during last year’s protests that left more than 60 dead. Anti-government demonstrations returned in June. This time, though, Starlink’s appeal has faded. Those who purchased the service may have thought it could…
Here are the key events on day 1,260 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is how things stand on Thursday, August 7: Fighting Russian artillery shelling on a car belonging to Ukraine’s state emergency services killed three people, including an emergency worker, and injured four others in the southeastern Ukrainian town of Nikopol, the regional…
ADDIS ABABA – Africa is moving forward with finalizing the second phase of the Climate for Development in Africa (ClimDev-Africa) Program business plan, aiming for completion before November 10, 2025, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). A major step toward that goal, according to ECA, was the successful convening of the…
Sudipto Moitra, GM of Enterprise Solutions at MTN Business. Managed AI services and machine learning operations will play an essential role in helping businesses benefit from investment in cloud technology and data centre infrastructure, says MTN. The company has confirmed its sponsorship of the executive dinner alongside the ITWeb Cloud & Data Centre Summit on…
Nkosana Makate in the constitutional court last year The constitutional court has granted Vodacom leave to appeal in its ongoing legal battle with “please call me” inventor Nkosana Makate, meaning the case, which has been dragging on for the past 17 years, is yet to reach a conclusion. In a scathing judgment handed down by…
In a world increasingly shaped by climate extremes, environmental experts are delivering a blunt warning: four rapidly emerging threats could reshape life for millions unless urgent action is taken. From ancient microbes awakening in melting glaciers to toxic pollutants unleashed by floods, the dangers are no longer distant or theoretical. They are here, and they…
U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer react after picking up the trade agreement with the U.K. papers that Trump dropped as they speak to the media during the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariff powers and recent trade deals…
Here are the key events on day 1,244 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Here is how things stand on Tuesday, July 22: Fighting A large-scale Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed two people and wounded 15, including a 12-year-old, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The attack caused widespread damage, including when a drone…
By Lovejoy Mutongwiza in Addis Ababa Across Africa, agroecology is emerging as a transformative force, offering sustainable solutions for food security and sovereignty. This ecological approach not only nurtures the land but also empowers communities to reclaim control over their food systems. By integrating indigenous knowledge with modern ecological practices, agroecology has the potential to…
