U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran

U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran

The U.S. and Israel were striking Iran on Saturday morning, with Iranian media reporting explosions across the capital Tehran. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces have begun “major combat operations in Iran,” in an eight-minute video message shared on Truth Social. “Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the…

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Samsung overhauls audio with Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro launch

Samsung overhauls audio with Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro launch

Samsung has officially refreshed its wearable lineup, unveiling the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro alongside the new Galaxy S26 series. Moving away from the experimental aesthetics of previous generations, the company has implemented a comprehensive redesign focused on ergonomic fit, professional-grade acoustics, and deeper AI integration. As is tradition, the most advanced…

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Samsung S26 launch – rand helps shield South Africans from bigger price hikes

Samsung S26 launch – rand helps shield South Africans from bigger price hikes

The ongoing RAM shortage, driven by suppliers shifting their production lines to higher-margin high-bandwidth memory used for AI workloads in data centres, is already affecting the smartphone market as the Samsung Galaxy S26 launched at prices slightly higher than its predecessor on Wednesday evening. Speaking to TechCentral in a post-launch interview following the Johannesburg leg…

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Meta may launch AI-powered smartwatch in 2026

Meta may launch AI-powered smartwatch in 2026

Meta Platforms plans to release its first smartwatch this year, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The company has revived its “Malibu 2” smartwatch project, the report said, adding that the device, set for release later this year, will feature health tracking and a built-in Meta AI assistant. Meta…

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Samsung confirms the Galaxy S26 launch event date

Samsung confirms the Galaxy S26 launch event date

Following its initial CES “First Look” showcase, Samsung has officially confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on February 25 at 1 PM ET. The presentation is expected to serve as the global launchpad for the Galaxy S26 series alongside significant updates to the Galaxy AI ecosystem. Read: Pony AI and Toyota…

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Africa: Remarks By H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania at the Official Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit

Africa: Remarks By H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania at the Official Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit

Dubai — Text of Remarks By President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in Dubai on February 3, 2026. Dr. Adesina, fellow Heads of State, distinguished investors and partners, It is a pleasure to join you this evening on the occasion of the official launch of the…

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Standard Bank joins smart ID push with fee-free launch

Standard Bank joins smart ID push with fee-free launch

Standard Bank has confirmed the phased roll-out of smart ID application and renewal services at select branches, with no convenience or logistics fees during the launch period. The service will initially be available at the bank’s Rosebank, Maponya Mall and Westgate branches before scaling further. During the launch phase, clients will pay only the standard…

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Africa: Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Global Africa Investment Summit and 8th President of the African Development Bank Group at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit

Africa: Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Global Africa Investment Summit and 8th President of the African Development Bank Group at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit

Text of the Speech Delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the Launch of the Global Africa Investment Summit in dubai on February 3, 2026 Your Excellency, Joan Lourenco, President of the Republic of Angola and the Chairman of the African Union.Your Excellency, Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania.Your Excellency, John Dramani…

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