“Even Trump as bold as he is, he’s in China, he’s talking about Taiwan, so who I am in Nigeria to say I will do it alone? I must embrace my neighbours. I must pursue pragmatic cooperation and partnerships, which is necessary to enhance the security of lives and property of our people.”
South African developers investing in AI skills are gaining a competitive-edge. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a lever for higher earning potential in South Africa’s software developer ecosystem, while also shaping how developers create value in their careers. This is according to the latest “State of SA’s Developer Nation 2026” salary and benefits report…
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, has unveiled Hoshii International Limited as the gold partner for the 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championships to be hosted in Ghana at the University of Ghana Stadium on May 12-17. Under the partnership, the company will commit a substantial cash component for the championship, along with…
Microsoft is preparing to further reduce its US headcount through its first-ever voluntary buyout program, according to reports from CNBC. The initiative targets veteran employees at the senior director level and below whose combined age and years of service total 70 or higher. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Is the AI bubble…
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has attacked South Africa’s head of public diplomacy, Clayson Monyela SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has called a senior South African government official “a fucking racist” and an “asshole” in the latest escalation of his long-running public dispute with Pretoria over the licensing of his Starlink satellite broadband service. The exchange, which…
Ms Edwin explained that the appointment aligned with the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda aimed at strengthening Africa’s voice in global health, boosting domestic financing and expanding local production of health commodities. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed former Nigeria’s Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo as Senior Strategic Adviser to…
Skills-based hiring rises as AI automates routine work in the iGaming sector. (Image source: 123RF) As the global iGaming sector transitions from rapid expansion to a phase of operational maturity, hiring strategies in the sector are undergoing a significant reset. Companies are increasingly prioritising experienced technical professionals, while the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) results…
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military, some of whom are seen as having been targeted because of their race, gender or perceived affiliation with Biden administration policies or officials, according…
Taipei, Taiwan – As thousands of Chinese government officials gathered in Beijing for China’s annual legislative meetings known as the “two sessions” this month, at least a dozen active and retired military officers were absent from the proceedings. Among the absentees was General Zhang Youxia, who has been under investigation since late January for “suspected…
The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement Tuesday that the commander of Iran’s feared Basij paramilitary force was among the senior leaders killed in overnight strikes in Tehran, and the Israeli defense minister Israel Katz later confirmed that Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was also “eliminated.” “Prime Minister Benjamin…
