Global personal computer shipments declined 21% year-over-year during the third quarter of 2026, according to new industry data from market research firm Counterpoint Research. Total shipments fell to 57 million units during the period, down from more than 70 million units recorded in Q3 2025. Read: Apple iPhone Duo launches in South Africa for up…
Suva, Fiji & Srinagar, India — Extreme heat is increasingly threatening pregnant women and newborn babies around the world, with almost all maternal health professionals surveyed across five continents saying they have cared for women or infants whose health was affected by high temperatures. The findings, released as climate ministers gathered in the Pacific ahead…
Around 12% of the world’s total cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, published today in The Lancet Oncology, analysed the frequency and causes of different cancers, specifically examining the role of infections. It linked 2.3 million new cancer cases…
TODAY’S MASS EXPLAINER | Catholics worldwide hear powerful message of God’s mercy, generosity and hope Pope Leo at his Weekly General Audience in St Peter’s Square. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO Millions of Catholics gathered in churches across the world today to celebrate Sunday Mass, hearing a powerful message centred on God’s mercy, forgiveness, generosity and…
BEIJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 18: A general view of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on November 18, 2024 in Beijing, China. Visual China Group | Getty Images Beijing’s recent push to tax the offshore wealth of its citizens may be only the opening phase of a broader campaign for income from the holdings of China’s…
BMW Group South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen BMW Group South Africa marked 20 years of its IT Hub in Menlyn, Pretoria, on Wednesday, revealing that a team based in the city built the AI systems now inspecting vehicles on BMW’s assembly lines around the world. The hub, which started with 11 employees in 2006,…
TODAY”S MASS EXPLAINER | Catholics worldwide reflect on Jesus’ prayer for glory and discipleship Pope Leo is set to visit France this September. France President Macron met with Pope Leo on April 10, 2026. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Today, Catholics across the globe gathered in churches to celebrate Mass, reflecting on readings that emphasise…
TODAY’S MASS EXPLAINER | Catholics worldwide reflect on faith, service, and seeing God in Jesus at today’s mass Pope ordains four bishops for Rome. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Today, across Catholic churches around the world, millions of believers gathered for Mass, engaging deeply with a message that intertwined faith, service, and the promise of…
Canon named a leader in latest IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 Vendor Assessment. Canon announces that it has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US52990625, December 2025). According to the IDC MarketScape assessment: “Canon maintains a strong presence in the market, with continued growth in…
Boomi Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide API Management 2026 Boomi™, the data activation company, today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide API Management 2026 Vendor Assessment, which evaluates vendors based on their capabilities and strategies for delivering API management solutions (APIM) in an increasingly AI-driven, hybrid…
