South African sovereignty was already under siege from the baseless misinformation that President Trump used to welcome the Voetsekkers, but the latest round of xenophobia has inspired a digital attack from inside the continent. This is a war we are not ready for.
Former England scrum-half Danny Care criticises the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the England training squad for this summer’s Tests.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump, lost the Republican primary in Louisiana. And, the WHO has declared a global health emergency over a new Ebola outbreak.
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Steve Clarke names his Scotland squad for the World Cup on Tuesday and while the head coach has a largely settled group, BBC Sport Scotland takes a look at potential bolters.
Leeds United say fans found to have been responsible for homophobic chanting during their Premier League game against Brighton will face “lengthy stadium bans”.
[Daily Maverick] Following court battles and power cuts, the Gauteng Department of Education is reviewing its decentralised funding model, arguing that school governing bodies lack the financial expertise to manage soaring municipal bills.
James Antaki’s efforts to develop a baby’s heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually restored; rebuilding what was lost wasn’t so easy.
[allAfrica] Proposed Placement: Regional publications such as CNBC Africa, Semafor, African Business, etc. We welcome HF’s steer in case the foundation has strong relationships with any prominent media outlets.
Microsoft is testing long-requested Windows 11 customization options, including a resizable taskbar, smaller taskbar buttons, and a more configurable Start menu that lets users reduce recommended content. BleepingComputer reports: Starting with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8493, the taskbar can now be configured to use smaller buttons and moved to the bottom, top, left, or right side...
The CFTC says it is ramping up efforts to catch insider trading and market manipulation in prediction markets, using AI tools, blockchain tracing, and other surveillance systems to flag suspicious bets. It’s also monitoring activity by U.S. traders accessing offshore platforms like Polymarket through VPNs. Wired reports: [T]he Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which oversees prediction...
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has witnessed an unprecedented evolution in recent years, significantly impacting various industries. Among these, the online gaming sector stands out as a prominent beneficiary of AI’s advancements. This blog post explores the transformative role of AI in online gaming, delving into how it reshapes game design, player experience, and […]
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: The World Health Organization declared on Saturday that the spread of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was a global health emergency. The announcement was made a day after Africa’s leading public health authority reported that an outbreak in a province in the northeast of the country was linked to dozens...