Maya Williams

Meta Platforms, Inc. has launched Waddle World, an AI-powered virtual pet app currently available exclusively in the Philippines for iOS and Android users. This new app combines nostalgic virtual pet gameplay with artificial intelligence…

Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company preparing for its initial public offering (IPO), has drawn attention to the significant challenges in insuring risks associated with advanced AI technologies. In its detailed IPO registration statement…

Sibusisiwe Gugu Manqele, a celebrated South African screenwriter, actress, voice artist, and entrepreneur, passed away on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at the age of 35. She died after spending more than a week in…

Durban’s vision to revive a major amusement park on its iconic Golden Mile beachfront has taken a significant step forward. The proposed R980 million Durban Amusement Park, planned for the site of the former…

Since its establishment in August 2025, the International Council of Beverages Associations Africa (ICBA Africa) has been actively promoting evidence-based discussions on low- and no-calorie sweeteners throughout several African countries. Headquartered in Nairobi and…

In August 2024, two U.S. senators, Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), formally challenged the National Basketball Association (NBA) regarding its close relationship with Rwanda and its president, Paul Kagame. In a letter…

In Brazil’s closely contested 2026 presidential runoff, a WhatsApp channel known as “Lula’s Army” emerged as a significant force in rallying supporters and boosting the campaign of incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Administered…

Australia and South Africa are set to clash in a deciding Test match at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town from October 27 to 31, 2026. The three-match series is tied at 1-1, with…

Kimi Antonelli stands on the verge of becoming the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history as the 2026 season approaches its climax at the United States Grand Prix in Austin this Sunday, October…

Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the 2026 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, setting the stage for a potential early crowning as Formula 1 world champion. The…

England produced a commanding performance to defeat France 82-0 at HBF Park in Perth on Saturday, 24 October 2026, in their second group match of the men’s Rugby League World Cup. This emphatic victory…

A man believed to be a foreign national was beaten to death by a large group of people in Durban’s central business district on October 22, 2026, in an incident that has intensified fears…

The Western Cape is closely monitoring its water resources as the region approaches the summer months, with the possibility of water restrictions being considered to safeguard supply. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)…

In June 2025, Denmark’s Ministry of Digitalisation initiated a pilot project aimed at reducing dependence on Microsoft Office by testing an open-source alternative called Collabora, which is based on LibreOffice. The trial involved 38…

In a significant security move, the United States is reducing staffing at several diplomatic missions across the Middle East following an intelligence warning about advanced Iranian plots targeting American personnel abroad. A memo dated…