As the 2026-27 El Niño intensifies, WFP climate expert Richard Choularton explains why millions could face hunger and food insecurity, which regions are most at risk from droughts, floods and storms, and why early action is essential. WFP has been warning for months about this 2026-27 El Niño. Now that it’s arrived, what are we…
The U.S. Olympic team captured a record-breaking 11th gold medal at the Milano Cortina Winter Games on Saturday, after Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran and Chris Lillis won the mixed team aerials title. The 11th gold breaks the record set at the last Olympics on U.S. soil – in Salt Lake City in 2002, which has…
Astronomers led by the University of Pretoria have discovered the most distant and powerful natural radio laser ever observed. Detected by the MeerKAT radio telescope in the Northern Cape, the signal originated from a galaxy more than eight billion light-years away, traveling across space since the universe was less than half its current age. Read:…
Tech giants spent trillions securing AI capabilities in 2025. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson) Artificial intelligence (AI) was a key driver of global deals in 2025, with Time Magazine naming “The Architects of AI” as its person of the year. Meanwhile, South Africa saw two stock exchange listings. Bain & Company says “technology mergers and acquisitions,…
James began his 23rd NBA season in Lakers’ home win as Curry’s Warriors lost to Orlando Magic despite his 34 points. Published On 19 Nov 202519 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share LeBron James has broken the record for most NBA seasons after appearing for the Los Angeles Lakers in…
Anthropic, the company behind the Claude chatbot, has agreed to a record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement to resolve a class-action piracy lawsuit brought by more than 500,000 authors. The payout is the largest ever for a copyright case in the United States and sets a major precedent for the AI industry. Read: Study finds signs of…
Algeria shattered tournament records and reignited their continental dream with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling of hosts Uganda on Tuesday night, kicking off their 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign in record-breaking style. In front of a stunned home crowd at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, the Fennecs put on a masterclass in efficiency…
From June 22-25, more than 2,700 U.S. and African public and private sector leaders gathered for the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa and the President of Angola. This year’s Summit marked a record turnout, including 12 African Heads of State. The U.S. Delegation, led by Ambassador Troy Fitrell, Senior Bureau Official for…
