On the International Day for People of African Descent, celebrated each year on 31 August, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for justice, dignity and equality for people of African descent around the world. In a message released ahead of the Day, Mr. Guterres honoured the “extraordinary” contributions of people of African descent across every…
Embattled power utility Eskom has notched up something of a milestone in its long and bruising turnaround journey. On Friday, the company announced that unplanned outages had fallen to 7.3GW – the first time the figure has dipped below the 8GW mark since December 2020. The development appears to underscore the progress Eskom is making…
David Gritten BBC News, Jerusalem Reuters Tom Fletcher, UN humanitarian chief, said most of the UN’s food lorries were looted by desperately hungry Palestinians after entering Gaza on Sunday There is “real starvation” in Gaza, Donald Trump has said, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted there was no such thing. Asked if he agreed…
In the fast-evolving South African media landscape, identifying a platform that truly resonates with the country’s influential business and technology decision makers is paramount for any organisation seeking to connect with this crucial audience. While various outlets vie for attention, TechCentral stands head and shoulders above the rest – the indispensable business platform for those…
Remember the time when cash notes and clunky coins filled your wallet? Today, your wallet’s bill compartment and coin pockets are probably much emptier, while its card slots are overflowing with bank and retailer cards. You might even be a consumer with no cards in your wallet, preferring contactless payments with your smartphone. The transition…
Kylian Mbappe was among the scorers as the French forward continues comeback in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win against Dortmund. Kylian Mbappe’s spectacular bicycle kick was among three goals in the second-half stoppage time, as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a Club World Cup quarterfinal match. The drama was not restricted to the late…
The way businesses compute, connect and protect their environment is evolving. Traditional infrastructure silos are giving way to distributed networks, where cloud, edge and embedded systems must work in harmony. Across Africa, organisations are under pressure to modernise operations, secure sprawling infrastructure and harness greater value from their data. But the biggest obstacle isn’t technology…
Our oceans are in trouble. Catches from many of the world’s fisheries are declining, with some fishing practices destroying enormous areas of the sea bed. Habitat loss through coastal development threatens many coastal ecosystems including estuaries and mangroves, which are vital nurseries for many fish species. Pollution is another threat, killing animals and damaging habitats….
Xabi Alonso gets his first victory as Madrid manager, despite his football side playing most of the game with only 10 players. Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler scored late in the first half to help 10-man Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory over Pachuca in a Group H clash played amid sweltering conditions in Charlotte,…
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