Tanzania and Burkina Faso, who both ended the group stage with three points, were eliminated Côte d’Ivoire sealed top spot in Group B of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a composed 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday, while South Africa joined them in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Burkina…
Mark Walker, director & co-founder of Transformation for Innovation (T4i). Several tech industry experts will present at the ITWeb Cloud Summit 2026, including Mark Walker, director and co-founder of Transformation for Innovation (T4i), who will focus on the inevitable impact of agentic AI on the evolution of the cloud ecosystem. Walker is among several industry…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s two largest cocoa producers, have signed a joint declaration pledging closer cooperation on pricing, local processing, environmental protection and scientific research, as the two countries seek to secure better incomes for millions of cocoa farmers The declaration was signed at a high-level bilateral summit in…
What does it take to build a globally competitive business from one of the world’s most challenging startup environments? South Africa’s startup ecosystem is vibrant, but global recognition remains the exception rather than the rule. That is why the recent inclusion of Teach Me 2 in Time’s World’s Top EdTech Companies 2026 is about more…
Eskom’s distribution business is preparing to participate in SA’s emerging competitive multi-market environment. (Image source: iStock) National Treasury’s eTenders Portal rebounds this week, with representations from national and provincial government departments dominating the edition. However, it is a request for information from state electricity utility Eskom that takes top spot. In its documentation, the business…
Oil prices top of mind at the Calgary Stampede rodeo – CBS News Watch CBS News The Calgary Stampede is the largest outdoor rodeo in the world. And with Alberta holding the fourth-largest proven oil reserve in the world, high oil prices are playing a part in the show. Ian Lee reports.
As South Africa’s e-hailing market evolves under new regulatory frameworks, how are the platforms adapting? InDrive’s country representative Ashif Black speaks to ITWeb about the brand’s local footprint, national accreditation, its peer-to-peer pricing, and future plans. The enactment of Section 66A of the National Land Transport Amendment Act has been transformational for e-hailing services, leading…
Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s leading financial institutions. The awards which were presented in London recognises the bank’s strong financial performance, digital innovation, customer service and contribution…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country’s army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi. It comes just days after the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov – a move that triggered street protests across the country. Initial rumours that the end of Fedorov’s tenure was related to a conflict between him and Syrskyi were soon confirmed….
Kyiv — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Tuesday that he will replace his top general, Oleksandr Syrskyi. The latest shakeup follows six days of protests against last week’s ouster of Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov. Zelenskyy removed Fedorov from his post last Wednesday, citing an irresolvable feud between the defense minister and Syryski, the commander-in-chief of…
