Only 23% of South African consumers would trust an AI agent to complete a purchase on their behalf, according to new research from Visa, even as the payments company prepares technology that would let software shop, compare prices and pay with no human involved. The finding, released at a media roundtable in Sandton on Tuesday,…
A Somali referee celebrated as Africa’s best has reportedly been denied entry into the United States and sent back to Turkey upon arrival at Miami International Airport, preventing him from officiating at the upcoming Fifa World Cup, according to the world football governing body Fifa. Omar Abdulkadir Artan, 34, who was named the 2025 Caf…
BBC – When Iraq’s football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country’s matches against Norway and France, which will be played in the US cities of Boston and Philadelphia this month. “To go to a match, a stadium, a crowd, cheering, and see my…
With less than a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tensions are rising over reported visa denials affecting international journalists expected to cover the tournament in the United States. The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has written to world football governing body FIFA warning that “many” accredited journalists from Iran and several…
Discover moreBusiness News UpdatesDigital ePaper SubscriptionWorld News DigestBBC South Africa’s sports minister has said his nation was “being made to look like fools” after its football team was delayed travelling to Mexico ahead of the World Cup due to visa issues. Gayton McKenzie demanded an explanation from South Africa’s football association (Safa) as to why…
Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda as a key regional gateway for travelers seeking entry to the United States. While Kampala remains among the 20 African cities selected to retain full US…
Togo has removed visa requirements for all African nationals, allowing passport holders from the continent to enter the country for stays of up to 30 days. The measure, announced by the Ministry of Security, took effect on May 18 and places Togo among African countries moving toward open travel for citizens of the continent. Benin,…
Mr Batossie linked the new directive, which took effect on Sunday, to Togo’s commitment to regional integration and Pan-African cooperation. The Togolese government has removed visa requirements for citizens of all African countries. It will now allow holders of valid African passports to enter the country without a visa for stays of up to 30…
Nearly two-thirds of South African consumers have used artificial intelligence to assist with shopping-related tasks, according to new survey data from Visa that points to a rapid shift in how locals interact with digital payment technologies. The Visa Spending Shift Survey, conducted by Morning Consult among a thousand South African adults in October 2025, found…
Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber The department of home affairs plans to shut down all tourist visa processing at South African missions abroad, minister Leon Schreiber has announced, with all applications to be routed instead through the department’s Electronic Travel Authorisation system. Speaking at the release of a Special Investigating Unit interim report on Monday,…
