“Singapore” may have become a campaign buzzword, but it raises fundamental questions that the country must confront–both proponents and sceptics alike. We live in a political culture where being in opposition, or simply outside government, often translates into opposing for the sake of it. Yet nations do not progress by dismissing ambition. They progress by…
‘Please Call Me’ inventor Nkosana Makate. As the argument over who funded Please Call Me inventor’s court case might go to arbitration, an ITWeb investigation reveals that there may never have been a contract between Black Rock Mining and Nkosana Makate in the first place. Earlier this month, British Virgin Islands-registered Black Rock Mining lost…
Questions swirl around Sept. 2 boat strikes amid lawmakers’ competing narratives – CBS News Watch CBS News Competing narratives have emerged after lawmakers were shown video of a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat on Sept. 2. Charlie D’Agata has the latest.
As the year winds down, many of us start thinking about what’s next: what we want to change, achieve, or let go of in the new year. However, before rushing into setting resolutions or writing down your 2026 goals, it’s worth pausing to ask why these goals matter and whether they truly align with the…
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development, Odrek Rwabwogo, has questioned the continued use of restrictive visa requirements across African states, arguing that such barriers undermine the continent’s integration and economic growth goals. Speaking during the International Business Week at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Rwabwogo asked why a Ugandan still needs…
President Donald Trump’s pick for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, is likely to face tough questions Thursday on Capitol Hill as senators decide whether to support her confirmation. If she assumes the role, Means would become the county’s leading public health spokesperson, with the authority to issue health warnings and advisories. Her nomination has stirred…
A customer holds up the new orange-colored iPhone 17 Pro Max smartphone inside an Apple retail store in Chongqing, China, on September 19, 2025. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images The iPhone 17 hit store shelves worldwide on Friday, drawing lines from Beijing to London. But beyond the launch buzz, Apple is…
For many entrepreneurs, growth is seen as a clear marker of success. However, for South African SMEs, expanding too quickly or for the wrong reasons can slow momentum and dangerously overstretch resources. “Growth shouldn’t be a leap of faith, but rather a strategic move grounded in data, operational readiness, and sound financial planning,” says Nicole…
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, blamed Hamas when asked about starvation in Gaza, saying, “Hamas has not allowed the food to get to the people who are hungry.” Huckabee also addressed questions over the controversial aid sites. CBS News’ Debora Patta reports.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters near Air Force One at the the Lehigh Valley International Airport on August 03, 2025 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images After months of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump has divulged more of his semiconductor tariff plans, but his latest threats might raise more questions than…
