Jahir Rodríguez knew what was happening when he saw thick, dark clouds forming near his home in western Colombia on Monday morning. Parts of his dear Pereira were crumbling. The urban planner and former professor also knows what happens next after a powerful earthquake devastates whole communities. He sprang into action after a deadly 1999 quake…
Sudesh Pillay and Tamia Nontsikelelo For small and medium enterprises, technology must do one thing above all else: get out of the way. Unlike large corporations with dedicated IT departments, SMEs run lean – and every hour spent wrestling with systems is an hour not spent on the business itself. In this episode of TechCentral’s…
An Iranian woman who now lives in the U.S. told CBS News that she feared for the safety of her family members in Iran when President Trump threatened in April that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as Washington sought to make a deal with Tehran. “They were scared too,” Setareh, who didn’t want to…
Lagos — “Let us commit ourselves to including everyone,” urged Father François du Penhoat, Superior General of the Society of African Missions (SMA), at the opening of the 2026 Plenary Council, which has been taking place since Monday, May 18, at the Domus Fidei of the Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus (EHJ) in…
Parent Sense team Tové de Chazal Gant and Meg Faure. South African-founded digital platform Parent Sense has been selected to participate in the Thrive Centre Innovation Hub’s 2026 fellowship at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Founded by occupational therapist Meg Faure, Parent Sense supports families during pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life….
Sense Hub was created for enterprise customers seeking faster, repeatable delivery of outcomes focused IoT projects. iONLINE Connected Networks, a global IoT connectivity provider, continues its mission to simplify the complexity of IoT by uniting device, connectivity and platform into complete, outcome-driven solutions. That vision comes to life today with the launch of Sense Hub,…
With elections planned for December, authorities should use their position of strength to tackle the roots of the country’s crisis. Since his re-election in 2021, Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has enjoyed several diplomatic and military successes. In 2024, the United Nations Security Council lifted its embargo on arms to the Central African…
Company: Performance Food Group (PFGC) Business: Performance Food Group is a food and foodservice distribution company that operates through three segments: foodservice, specialty (formerly “Vistar”), and convenience. Its foodservice segment distributes a line of national brands, customer brands, and its proprietary-branded food and food-related products to independent and multi-unit chain restaurants and other institutions. Its…
Scientists have uncovered a real-time neural communication system between gut microbes and the brain, revealing how certain bacteria can directly influence appetite, and potentially behavior, through a newly identified “neurobiotic sense.” PHOTO/Shutterstock By HEALTH CORRESPONDENT A groundbreaking discovery from Duke University School of Medicine reveals a direct connection between the microbiome and the brain, shedding…
Samsung has long dominated both the budget and flagship tablet markets with its Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab S series. While it’s been easy to recommend devices at either end of the spectrum, the mid-range has always been a more challenging space. Facing fierce competition from other Android rivals and the formidable iPad, Samsung…
