Zambia’s electoral commission has resumed the counting of votes from Thursday’s presidential, parliamentary and local elections after it was halted over alleged attacks on polling staff. The authority paused the process nationwide expressing concern about reports of violence that had “resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers in ballot boxes”. President Hakainde Hichilema is…
Big-four bank Standard Bank’s IT spend reached R11.8 billion for the six months ended 30 June. Standard Bank Group says 72% of employees were active users of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, as of 30 June, with 87 use cases approved. This, as the bank continues to scale the deployment of technology and AI across…
Robinson’s defence team, led by attorney Kathy Nester, has sought to exclude much of the evidence and argued to have the death penalty taken off the table. Nester spent much of Tuesday aiming to discredit key pieces of evidence being displayed by prosecutors. Under questioning from Nester on Tuesday, Hull acknowledged that at least one…
The chain was criticised for a “Tank Day” marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning convened members of his Cabinet to bid farewell to his long-time colleague & friend, H.E. Amb. @souefmo_elamine, the outgoing Chief of Staff of the Commission, who has been appointed as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Central Africa. The Chairperson expressed…
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has appointed Dr. Yann Bedzigui as his new Chief of Staff. Dr Bedzigui brings to the position a wealth of experience and distinguished service, and will support the Chairperson in advancing the vision, priorities, and institutional objectives of the Commission. A holder of…
The African Union Credit Union (AUCU), in collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD and the AU Staff Association, successfully held the Financial Literacy Week from 18-20 May 2026 under the theme “Planning Today for a Secure Tomorrow.” The three-day event, which took place at the Medium Conference Hall of the AU Commission, equipped staff across all AU organs…
Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony during opening night at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Aug. 15, 2024. Amy Sussman | Wireimage | Getty Images Tax and finance software maker Intuit said Wednesday that it’s cutting 17% of its full-time workforce, the latest tech company to announce a mass downsizing during…
Cheslyn Jacobs, CEO of GoTyme, takes an audience at the rebranding announcement through the bank’s plans The bank previously known as TymeBank – now GoTyme Bank – has set a target of reaching 210 million global customers through its parent company. Tyme Group, GoTyme Bank’s parent company, now serves more than 21 million customers globally,…
The 2IC strategy is becoming one of the most effective ways for South African businesses to reduce staff turnover, retain institutional knowledge, and build long-term employee loyalty. High staff turnover is one of the most significant hidden costs in modern South African business. When a key employee resigns, the financial impact is staggering – it…
