Allies of Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., are launching an effort to lay groundwork for him to run for president, the leaders of a new draft committee told NBC News. Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., and progressive strategist Nomiki Konst are co-chairs of the group — “Run Ro” — which can raise money from donors and…
Following the recent release of the new iPad mini and the dual-screen iPhone Duo, Apple is slated to refresh the remainder of its tablet lineup early next year, according to reporting by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The planned updates cover the entry-level iPad, the mid-range iPad Air, and the high-end iPad Pro, bringing architecture and display…
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the German reinsurer Munich Re have launched a $1 billion risk-sharing program. This initiative aims to facilitate the financing of imports and exports on the African continent. This major program was launched on October 27, 2026. It addresses the financing needs of African trade, which often faces liquidity and…
PC gamers may not have to face an agonizingly long wait to play Grand Theft Auto 6. According to industry sources cited by GamesBeat, Rockstar Games is targeting a first-quarter 2027 release for the PC version of its flagship title, arriving just months after its scheduled console debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S…
Saudi Arabia plans to move ahead with a major investment conference in Riyadh despite Houthi attacks on the kingdom, offering on-site and virtual attendance as well as alternative air and land travel routes, diplomatic sources told AFP. Riyadh usually hosts a packed calendar of events, but it has recently seen escalating military tensions with the…
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) will launch SautiHealth, a technology-enabled platform for monitoring, analysing, and summarising public statements by health sector professionals, leaders, and institutions across Africa. The platform is an initiative of the CJID developed in partnership with the US-based research nonprofit Media Ecosystem Analysis Group (MEAG) to strengthen access to…
Groupe Canal+ is gearing up to introduce its flagship streaming application across MultiChoice territories, including South Africa, following the recent registration of local digital infrastructure. Recent network visibility of a regional landing page indicates that the rollout is imminent, bringing a unified over-the-top (OTT) service designed to integrate third-party platforms like Netflix directly into the…
The African Union is launching the continent’s first credit rating agency on Wednesday, aiming to provide an alternative to the global “big three” by drawing on African expertise and perspectives. The opening of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), which will be based in Port Louis, Mauritius, comes eight years after the African Union (AU)…
First National Bank (FNB) has officially expanded its wealth management ecosystem by integrating cryptocurrency trading into its share trading platform through a strategic partnership with local crypto exchange VALR. Starting from as little as R10, FNB clients can now buy and sell digital assets directly through the bank’s existing investment products, including Share Saver, Share…
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has accused vested interests of blocking the launch of his company’s satellite internet service, Starlink, to protect their hold over consumers, calling it “a crime against the people of India” The country’s telecom and internet service market is dominated by billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Jio and Sunil Mittal’s Airtel, with both companies…
