How flammable decor and lax rules turned Bangkok pub into a death trap
At first, only thick smoke billowed out of the front entrance of the bar in northern Bangkok. It was around midnight.
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Paratus Botswana, Eutelsat showcase resilient connectivity and redefine how mining connects in southern Africa
Paratus Botswana, in partnership with Eutelsat, participated in the Future of Mining Summit 2026, demonstrating how resilient, integrated networks support mining transformation.
Indian activist urged to give up hunger strike over exam leaks
A prominent Indian social activist demanding the education minister’s resignation over exam paper leaks entered the 17th day of a hunger strike on Tuesday as his condition worsened, prompting opposition leaders to urge him to call off the fast.
A hidden pipeline brings Amazon and Walmart to African shoppers
No bank card? No address? No problem. Shoppers in Africa increasingly are buying online from big brands such as Amazon AMZN.O or Walmart WMT.O even though they have no physical presence on much of the continent.
Tour de France concussion cases expose limits of roadside checks
As happens every year, crashes have punctuated the opening week of the Tour de France, with several incidents highlighting how difficult it remains to manage concussion in a sport where the clock is always ticking.
The origin story of France star Michael Olise
The origin story of France star Michael Olise begins much closer to home than you might think.
Your vendor knows where your data lives. Do you?
Many South African companies have no clear picture of where their data lives, which jurisdiction governs it or what happens if something goes wrong, says Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security.
NATION MOURNS: Police say foul play not suspected in Jayden Adams’ death as tributes pour in
Following the sudden death of Jayden Adams, Mamelodi Sundowns have postponed plans to travel to Austria for pre-season before the 2026/27 campaign. Meanwhile, police continue to work towards establishing the facts surrounding his death, but say foul play is not suspected at this stage.
What is quantum safe resilience
Quantum computing will sever the cryptographic foundations that protect backups, authenticate identities and validate data integrity.
The Please Call Me millions: The cast of characters
From a disbarred advocate, to offshore funds and Cyprus shell companies, ITWeb unpacks the people behind the Please Call Me litigation.
LIVE | TRC Cases | Khampepe Commission of Inquiry: 14 July 2026
The TRC Cases Inquiry is taking place in Newtown, Johannesburg.
From streams to strategy: How event messaging fortifies financial resilience
To manage complex technology environments, many CIOs and CTOs are adopting event messaging orchestration, says Harry Nicholson, senior product manager of automation and process management at Blue Turtle.
De Beers says employees will be supported as production at Limpopo mine halted for 2 years
The mining giant has removed overhead costs worth more than $100 million since 2024.
ITWeb investigation: Makate says Black Rock was Elsdon’s ‘alter ego’
A deep dive into the funding saga behind the Please Call Me settlement – starting with Nkosana Makate’s claim that Black Rock Mining was a facade for businessman Errol Elsdon.
Nigeria: Group Hails Tinubu, Security Forces Over Rescue of Oyo Schoolchildren
[Vanguard] ABUJA- A group called Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative, GMI, Monday, hailed President Bola Tinubu and security operatives over the rescue of the kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren and their teachers.
A winner and true friend – Bartoli on France boss Deschamps
Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli speaks about her friendship with France boss Didier Deschamps.
Why enterprise technology leadership can no longer operate in silos
Managed services only work when delivery, support, product and commercial teams are aligned around the same customer outcome, says inq. South Africa.
DOGE Used AI for Housing Policy. The Government Won’t Say How
In response to a public records request, HUD has withheld documents about DOGE’s use of AI—in part by citing a privilege that doesn’t exist.
Whose conducting who? Undocumented truck driver tries to escape arrest after KZN crash [PICS]
The driver of the truck was arrested after a failed attempt to flee the scene and deceive officers.
‘I can fight for his name and memory’: AKA’s father Tony Forbes on leaking texts
Tony Forbes, father of the late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, has broken his silence regarding WhatsApp messages involving his son and his late fiancée.
US to block citizens in DRC from immediate travel home, citing Ebola
The US has introduced new travel restrictions for American citizens in the DRC as the country’s Ebola outbreak continues to spread