Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released today at the World Hepatitis Summit. Viral hepatitis B and C – the two infections responsible for 95% of hepatitis-related deaths…
In today’s attention economy, talent alone is rarely enough. Visibility is what counts and Director Peacock understands that better than most. When the concept of a talent hunt landed on his desk, Director Peacock didn’t just direct a campaign. He architected a movement. The result is what many are already calling one of the most…
Ten of South Africa’s leading clean-technology innovators, spanning renewable energy to smart farming, have been recognised at the 2026 Cleantech Innovation Programme South Africa (GCIP-SA) National Awards. Image supplied. Held during South African Innovation Week, these awards mark the end of the 2025/26 GCIP-SA accelerator programme run by the Technology Innovation Agency. The top 10…
Taipei, Taiwan – As Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing later this week, the Taiwanese public will be watching closely to see how the two leaders discuss Taiwan’s disputed political status, in a make-or-break moment for Cheng’s political career. The recently elected chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT) travelled…
LONDON — Ye has offered to meet members of the Jewish community in Britain, as he responded for the first time Tuesday to growing backlash over his status as headliner of a London music festival. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The rapper, formerly known as…
MobiAgent is designed to work alongside humans. (Image source: 123RF) By now, most business owners are well aware of the simple maxim that if you’re not using AI, you’re getting left behind. The trickier question by far is how to get AI working for your business and adding measurable, traceable value – and digital telecommunications…
The 2026 Wired4Women CIO of the Year winner will be revealed on 16 April. Six outstanding tech leaders have been shortlisted for the 2026 CIO of the Year Award, with the winner to be revealed on 16 April. The Wired4Women Awards, in partnership with the Wired4Women Tech Forum and ITWeb Brainstorm, with Telkom as lead…
Anton Fatti, chief technology officer of HealthBridge, says the doctor-patient relationship must remain at the centre of digital transformation in healthcare, even as AI reshapes how medical practices operate. Speaking on TechCentral’s Meet the CIO podcast series, brought to you by NTT DATA, Fatti said AI and cloud computing are already easing the administrative burden…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s Defence Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa said Africa’s long-term security and stability depend on stronger unity and defence cooperation among African nations, according to Ethiopia’s Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FANA). Mussa made the remarks during meetings with defence ministers and military delegations from several African countries who gathered in Addis Ababa for the…
The Federal Government has formally endorsed the Meet Africa Fashion Festival (MAFEST) 2026, pledging institutional support for the successful hosting of the continental fashion event in Nigeria. The endorsement of the Presidency was conveyed to the President and Convener of MAFEST, Mr. Charles Ozoemena, in an official letter dated March 2, 2026. The letter was…
