Mediterranean Shipping Company will add new charges on several trade routes to Africa as tensions in key maritime corridors disrupt global shipping. The Swiss shipping group said the “war surcharge” took effect on March 5 and affects cargo moving from the Indian subcontinent and Gulf countries to African markets. The measure will raise freight costs…
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, in March 2026 marks the end of a political era in the Middle Eastern country. Khamenei was killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran. This has triggered a war drawing in numerous countries across the Middle East. The Horn of Africa and Red…
Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals’ unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens’ biometric and personal data and use it to give people access to essential public services like voting, healthcare, education and social protection. Biometric digital identification systems are often promoted as tools to improve efficiency, inclusion…
Improving security beyond the project site is vital, as is ensuring that gas revenues are managed responsibly and transparently. The resumption of TotalEnergies’ large natural gas extraction project is an opportunity to transform Mozambique’s abundant natural wealth into economic development, especially for the impoverished northern Cabo Delgado province. However, the persistent terrorist threat and the…
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks launched Saturday by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, with some of America’s close partners describing the situation as “grave” and “perilous.” Below is a look at the latest reaction to the conflict that erupted Saturday between Iran and the U.S. and its closest ally in…
Karl Blom, partner at Webber Wentzel. Legal uncertainty around artificial intelligence, intellectual property and data security is growing. South African organisations should proceed carefully when deploying AI tools. This is according to Karl Blom, partner at Webber Wentzel, and Tristan Marot, innovation lawyer at Webber Wentzel Fusion. Presenting together at the ITWeb Data Insights Summit…
Serving on a non-profit board can be deeply fulfilling and beneficial to the cause – but only if you’re fully committed and prepared for the role. It must be flattering to be offered a seat on the board of a non-profit organisation (NPO). After all, the non-profit sector has long valued for-profit executives for their…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Nov. 20, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield fell on Wednesday, as concerns around the “sell America” trade ignited in the previous session were eased following new comments from President Donald Trump. The yield…
Dr Boloka, founder and CEO of OS Lab. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Former Film and Publication Board (FPB) CEO Dr Mashilo Boloka has ventured into fighting digital and online threats by establishing Online Safety Lab (OS Lab) – a trust safety start-up. The start-up, which started operating in 2025, seeks to help organisations across Africa…
A photograph shows a sign at the Congress Centre on the opening day of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2023. Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty Images Global power rivalries and strategic standoffs top the list of most severe near-term risks heading into 2026, according to the World Economic…
