SA’s DigiCargo tackles port inefficiencies with AI
The local start-up takes its port digitisation platform into Africa, targeting paper-based processes in vehicle freight operations.
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Dürre: Niedrige Donau: Rumänien schaltet AKW Cernavoda komplett ab
Der Sprengung eines Felsens sollte das einzige Atomkraftwerk Rumäniens retten – es reichte nicht. Jetzt wird es wegen des Niedrigwassers ganz heruntergefahren. Was das für das Land bedeutet.
CK Hutchison Profit Jumps Sharply on Boost From Asset Sales
CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.’s profit rose sharply in the first half of the year, driven by hefty gains from recent asset disposals by the Hong Kong conglomerate.
NGX Investors lose massive N2.93tn in two trading sessions
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, lost a combined N2.932 trillion in two trading sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday as the equities market extended its bearish run.
Nigeria/South Africa: South Africa Vs Nigeria - Five Key Players Who Could Decide Super Falcons' World Cup Play-Off Fixture
[Premium Times] Both nations possess experienced squads packed with players who have performed at the highest level for club and country.
Barbie 2 in jeopardy? Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling seek bigger payday as talks stall
Three years after Barbie turned pink into a box office phenomenon, Hollywood's most obvious sequel still doesn't exist, and the clock is now ticking on whether it ever will.
Singapore-registered container ship crashes into riverbank in India
The crash is reportedly due to turbulent conditions and possible steering malfunctions.
One dead, 10 injured in Adukrom–Somanya highway crash
One person has died and 10 others sustained injuries in a road accident involving two Hyundai H100 passenger vehicles on the Adukrom–Somanya Highway. The accident occurred at Akode No.
Map Shows Dollar Tree's Store Opening Spree as Rivals Shut Locations
Dollar Tree continues to open stores as Walgreens, Save A Lot and Safeway close locations, reflecting shoppers' price sensitivity.
500 Drones Light Up Nairobi Sky in Spectacular Celebration of Kenya-China Ties
NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 13 – Nairobi’s skyline became a giant canvas on Thursday night as 500 drones took to the skies above Nyayo National Stadium, delivering a spectacular display celebrating Kenya-China…
US Set to Pay Most for 30-Year Debt in Quarter of a Century
The US government is about to sell 30-year bonds at the highest interest rate in a quarter of a century, after a historic selloff that has stirred speculation the nation will tilt borrowing further…
SARA aid may be expanded to cover vege and fruits
Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says the proposal will be submitted to the National Cost of Living Action Council for consideration.
Disney+ snaps up Gary Neville’s The Overlap and new Wayne Rooney hosted show
Gary Neville’s The Overlap media empire has struck a deal to stream his Stick To Football and a new show co-hosted by Wayne Rooney and Mark Goldbridge on Disney+.
Treasury to launch new system to track development partner funding flow
The National Treasury is developing a new system to track development partner funding flowing into Kenya, in a move aimed at giving the government a clearer picture of how external development…
Tributes continue for late former premier Zhu Rongji
Financial Secretary Paul Chan hailed the late premier Zhu Rongji's immense contributions to the country's development and the well‑being of its people, pushing forward a series of reforms in fiscal…
Foreign banks eye bigger Vietnam role as growth ambitions fuel funding crunch
HANOI - Foreign banks are seeking a bigger foothold in Vietnam by ‌extending hard-currency loans to local lenders squeezed between rising domestic funding costs and government pressure to expand…
Ukrainian Drones Attack Wildberries Hub and Oil Refinery in Bashkortostan
Ukraine has struck more than two dozen Wildberries facilities in the last month.
Safety issues at football stadium prompts match relocation
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- An upcoming national football tournament match has be...
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Rocky’s death: I had no intention to harm any animal – says man at the centre of storm
A 24-YEAR-old man at the centre of a storm over the death of a dog in Klang has denied killing the animal, saying he was at the scene as part of an operation to catch stray dogs.
Taking Taiwan’s democracy hostage
Self-interested Taiwanese politicians are making the country increasingly ungovernable. China is the only winner
North Korea may increase western Russia deployment to 50,000 troops
KYIV (Kyodo) -- Russia and North Korea are considering a plan to deploy additional North Korean troops to three western Russian regions bordering Ukra
Lindsay Clancy children injuries: Shocking autopsy details revealed at trial; ligature marks, hemorrhages in focus
Lindsay Clancy’s children’s wounds came into focus when a forensic pathologist testified about the traumatic injuries they suffered in their final moments.
Analyse zum Geschäftsjahr 2025: Dax-Vorstände verdienen 42 Mal so viel wie die Beschäftigten
Im Schnitt kassieren die Top-Manager im Deutschen Aktienindex inklusive Boni gut 3,9 Millionen Euro. Zwei Chefs überschreiten die 10-Millionen-Marke. International wird aber noch weit mehr gezahlt.
Who is Carolina Molina? Five things about Virginia woman's fiery ICE agent confrontation - watch video
A confrontation between an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent and a Virginia woman escalated in a Falls Church parking lot
STAT+: What Medicare incentives for AI-based devices mean for tech companies — and hospitals
As Medicare pays hospitals when they use newly-authorized AI devices, researchers say those payments could incentivize overuse.
My toilet seat kept sliding everywhere — here’s the quick fix that locked it in place
Toilet seat sliding around or feeling loose? Here's how you can tighten it up in just five minutes.
Europe is entering a new hardware age: ‘Made in EU’ starts long before the factory floor
The EU Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), proposed by the European Commission in March, aims to ensure Europe manufactures more of the technologies and industrial products it consumes. Europe has histo...
Egypt denies reports Houthi attack targeted Egyptian ship off Yemen
Egypt’s transport ministry refuted claims that the ship TIHAMA, attacked by Houthis off Yemen, was Egyptian-registered or operated by an Egyptian company.
Sanlam Allianz Kenya posts KSh124.6M half-year profit
Listed Non-Bank financial services provider Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) Plc has posted a Kshs 124.6 million net profit in its half-year results released on Wednesday.
List of UEFA Super Cup Winners of All Time
Explore the complete list of UEFA Super Cup winners of all time, from the inaugural final through Paris Saint-Germain's 2026 victory.
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Major Govt Building to Become Luxury Five-Star Hotel in Islamabad
The federal government is considering converting Islamabad’s Shaheed-i-Millat Secretariat into a luxury five-star hotel ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation … Read More The post Major Govt Building to Become Luxury Five-Star Hotel in Islamabad appeared first on ProPakistani .
Balkans’ Trump lobbying heats up
Bosnian Croat leader Dragan Čović has tapped Trump-linked firm Mercury Public Affairs to lobby for his party.
Republican students trust their colleges despite Trump scrutiny, poll finds
Sixty-two percent of Republican students said their college’s leadership mostly acts in students’ best interests, compared with 55% of Democrats and half of independents.
Durban man killed in carjacking incident: Calls for more community patrols
Following a tragic hijacking incident in Reservoir Hills, community leaders urge residents to enhance security measures and participate in local patrols
Vale Base Metals Expands Salobo Copper Production Capacity by 30 000 Tonnes
Vale Base Metals approved coarse particle flotation technology at its Salobo site to increase annual copper output by 30 000 tonnes and expand processing capacity by six million tonnes
Bluehill.VC Marks Final Close Of ₹400 Cr Maiden Frontier Tech Fund
Early-stage VC firm Bluehill.VC has marked the final close of its maiden ₹400 Cr frontier tech fund. The fund includes…
Afghanistan’s Star Batter Equals Babar Azam’s Major ODI Record
Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran has joined Pakistan star Babar Azam in an elite ODI list after reaching 2,000 runs during … Read More The post Afghanistan’s Star Batter Equals Babar Azam’s Major ODI…
‘I want it all’: British sprinter Amy Hunt hits high notes in medal charge at European championships
- Amy Hunt targets multiple gold medals at European championships
- 24-year-old sprinter from University of Cambridge
- Wants "it all" like character from High School Musical
Anthropic in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for $6 billion
Foreign report: AI giant Anthropic is examining its largest acquisition to date, Decart, which raised funds in May at a valuation of around $4 billion.
- Anthropic in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart AI for $6 billion.
- Decart specializes in AI infrastructure, optimization technologies, and independent models.
- Acquisition would likely be Anthropic's largest to date.
Best New Books to Read in August 2026
From thrillers to romances, here are our favorite new books launching in August 2026.
Twitch is using your streams to train Amazon’s AI, and you’re opted in by default
Amazon is training its AI on your Twitch streams by default, and the only way out is a hidden toggle even the company admits nobody would've chosen willingly.
A surprising triple treatment completely clears hiv in newborn primates
Researchers have found a striking new way to potentially eliminate HIV soon after infection using a one-time combination of three therapies.
3 mainland Chinese scholars honoured as Future Science Prize returns to Hong Kong
Three mainland Chinese scientists have won this year’s Future Science Prize, China’s first privately funded award recognising scientific achievement, for breakthroughs in molecular mechanisms, porous…
US state regulators quiz insurers on growing private credit exposure
US state insurance regulators are stepping up their scrutiny of insurers’ exposure to private credit as concerns grow over the risks posed by the rapidly expanding asset class, according to a report…
Your next performance review is about you know what
Companies are scrambling to figure out how to grade employees' AI use in performance reviews.
Pakistan Names Its First Ever Rover for the Moon
Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has officially named Pakistan’s first lunar rover “Jinnah-1” following a nationwide competition.
Scientists Discover What Happens in Dogs’ Brains When They See Your Face
A new study offers clues about how dogs process human facial expressions and recognize our emotional cues.
Breast augmentation in Dubai: What to know before choosing implants
Breast augmentation in Dubai stays among the most sought-after surgical operations in the UAE as demand for aesthetic improvements keeps rising across the region.
PSA: Don’t trust that Chrome update popup — it could be malware
A suspicious extension appears to be triggering convincing fake browser update warnings.
10% of drug users in Ghana started before age 15 – NACOC
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba, has raised concerns over the increasingly young age at which some people in Ghana begin using drugs.
Meta AI glasses spark backlash across borders
Petitions, anti-AI ads, social media shaming, and public confrontations are just some of the tactics that critics are using to stigmatise users wearing Meta AI glasses
Cedar launches Kora Platform to build out agentic AI for medical billing
Kora has achieved a 20% pickup rate for outbound calls, which the company says is 4x the industry average.
Common Health Coalition secures $100M from OpenAI Foundation to boost hepatitis C cure rates
Funding will support the deployment of AI-enabled tools to help identify patients who have fallen out of care, reduce administrative burden, strengthen care coordination and improve patient outcomes.
Da Sts le tecnologie per ridurre il rumore dei Data Center
La piccola azienda di Torino specializzata in soluzioni per insonorizzazione al lavoro su progetti per 60 milioni
Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning in effect
Heat will spike again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records set to tumble.
DeepSeek’s updated V4 Pro AI model struggles on benchmarks, shines in cybersecurity
Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek has quietly released DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813, an updated version of its latest flagship model, leaving some developers underwhelmed by its overall capabilities and disappointed in its pricing – but impressing researchers in niche areas like cybersecurity.
Crystal symmetry controls hydrogen’s quantum tunnelling
Discovery could support the development of safer and more efficient hydrogen storage media The post Crystal symmetry controls hydrogen’s quantum tunnelling appeared first on Physics World .
- Crystal symmetry influences hydrogen's quantum tunnelling
- Researchers at University of Tokyo discovered relationship
- Symmetry controls tunnelling in vanadium-based materials
Survey explores effects of prostate cancer on intimacy
Many prostate cancer patients and their partners are unprepared for the impact of treatment on their sexual function, according to new research funded by the Irish Cancer Society.
Africa: Leaders' Medical Secrecy Harms Public Trust
[CFR] Long, mysterious absences promote the idea that unaccountable forces are at the levers of power.
- African leaders often absent, hidden behind medical secrecy.
- Cameroon's Biya absent for over two months, vice-president vacant.
- Prolonged absences fuel conspiracy, erode public trust.
Understanding hypertension: Why it matters
Hypertension otherwise known as high blood pressure (BP) has become one of the world’s leading causes of preventable illness and deaths. In Ghana, an estimated 3.7 million people representing one in every three adults live with BP with nearly half of this number being unaware of their status.
Kumamoto Castle reopens two weeks after massive quake
Safety checks were completed quickly following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake on July 28, which registered up to 7, the highest level on Japan's seismic intensity scale.