Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party and coalition partner could secure as many as 366 of the 465 seats in the lower house, according to public broadcaster NHK. Listen to this article | 4 mins info Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party is set to win 274 to 328 of the 465 seats in Japan’s lower house of…
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of the late President John F. Kennedy, in his run for the competitive House seat representing the 12th District of New York, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News. Schlossberg, 33, an online political commentator and also cousin of Health and…
Experts have warned that the expiry of the US-Russia New START treaty could spark a fresh nuclear arms race. Published On 4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Russia says it is “no longer bound” by limits on the number of nuclear warheads it can deploy, as the…
New Energy Vehicle (NEV) newcomer iCAUR is preparing a massive entry into the South African market this May, launching with an immediate national footprint of 20 dealerships. A subsidiary of China’s Chery Group, iCAUR is positioning itself as a bold, lifestyle-oriented alternative to traditional electric vehicles. The brand aims to provide a comprehensive sales and…
A Pan-African organisation, AfriTeach, has been launched to address persistent challenges in education in Africa, particularly the prevalence of unqualified teachers, teacher shortages, and high attrition rates. The organisation also aims to strengthen the teaching profession and develop thought leaders within the education ecosystem. Co-founded by a team of distinguished education leaders, including the Vice-Chancellor,…
As the countdown begins for the 2026 National Conference & Expo, the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) is highlighting the sector’s pivotal role as the country’s premier engine for job creation and inclusive growth. Scheduled for Thursday, 19 February 2026, at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, the FASA 2026…
South African businesses that rely on moving goods are bracing for a year of rapid transformation in logistics. From AI-powered networks to climate-driven disruptions, companies that plan for resilience and sustainability will gain a competitive edge in 2026. Artificial intelligence, automation, and predictive routing are no longer back-office efficiency tools—they’re central to logistics strategy. These…
Morocco beat Nigeria in a penalty shootout on Wednesday night in Rabat to advance to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A game dominated by the hosts from the outset ended 0-0 after the regulation 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra-time. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved shootout strikes from Samuel Chukwueze…
EV adoption in Africa could accelerate before 2040, but high financing costs remain the main barrier to uptake. Electric vehicles (EVs) could become economically competitive across large parts of Africa well before 2040, driven by falling technology costs and the rise of solar-powered, off-grid charging infrastructure. This is according to new research led by research…
Trump set to pull US out of dozens of UN and global bodies US President Donald Trump has announced plans to withdraw the United States from 66 United Nations and international organisations, cutting funding and ending participation in bodies focused on climate change, democracy, health and human rights. In a presidential memo released by the…
