The African Union Commission’s Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (OSE-WPS) today officially launched the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Network for Media Professionals at the AU Headquarters. The launch follows a rigorous three-day meeting held from 29 September to 1 October 2025, under the theme: “Strengthening Media Engagement to Amplify…
Opera Software has launched Neon, an AI-powered browser that can execute tasks and run code inside web pages, adding to the intensifying competition among technology firms to make web browsing more agentic. The move underscores the race to transform the browser into a productivity hub that acts on behalf of users rather than just delivering…
Breezy, a global leader in device trade-in and refurbishment, has officially launched its innovative trade-in technology in South Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country’s circular tech economy. The launch introduces Breezy’s artificial intelligence-powered, turnkey trade-in solutions to South African consumers through strategic partnerships with leading retailers and financial platforms. Breezy’s entry into the…
Internet service provider Afrihost has made significant revisions to its fixed-4G and fixed-5G packages, consolidating them under the simplified banner of “Wireless” offerings. This move also includes the introduction of a new, high-speed uncapped option on the Vodacom network for R799 per month. Read: Watch this electric hypercar beat the Bugatti Chiron speed record Afrihost…
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled its new flagship Xiaomi 17 series, a lineup designed to directly compete with Apple’s latest iPhones. During the launch event in Beijing, CEO Lei Jun repeatedly compared the new phones to Apple’s, highlighting where the Xiaomi 17 series claims to win on battery life, performance, and photography. Read: Watch…
Avenir Telecom is launching a new line of Energizer-branded laptops built for extreme battery life. The lineup includes three productivity-focused models: the Energizer EnergyBook Pro 15, EnergyBook Pro XL 18, and the flagship EnergyBook Pro Ultra. Read: Xiaomi launches 17 series with secondary displays and huge batteries The Pro Ultra comes with an 18-inch display…
Wadhwani AI Global today announced its launch across the Global South, targeting Africa, Latin America, and other low and middle-income countries. Wadhwani AI Global will partner with governments, multilaterals, and local organizations to embed AI directly into critical public systems, transforming healthcare delivery, educational access, and agricultural systems for those who need it most. The…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc said all is set to make a bold statement on the global stage as it will be gathering world leaders, policymakers, and investors and other private sector players at the forthcoming 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). UBA Group said it has mapped out series of engaging activities to…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to make a bold statement on the global stage as it will be gathering world leaders, policymakers, and investors and other private sector players at the forthcoming 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This year’s gathering at the UNGA, which is the 80th Edition,…
Palestinians watch as the Al-Ghafri tower collapses amid heavy smoke during an Israeli strike in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, on Sept. 15, 2025. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Nearly two years into its retaliatory military offensive in the Gaza Strip, Israel said it has launched a long-studied ground assault on Gaza City….
