Cash is King: 64% of South Africans Keep Savings at Home
Discover why 64% of South Africans are choosing cash savings over traditional banking.
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Soweto Theatre Youth Orchestra celebrates women in music with 'Chapters of Her'
The Soweto Theatre Youth Orchestra proudly presents 'Chapters of Her,' a flagship concert celebrating Women’s Month, featuring an all-female creative team and a tribute to legendary African women in music
Glencore accused of funding Cyril Ramaphosa's CR17 campaign amid corruption claims
midst allegations of vote-buying and corruption, Glencore faces accusations of financially backing Cyril Ramaphosa's CR17 campaign.
The Premier League Has a Star-Power Shortage: ‘More About the Drama’
The world's richest soccer league doesn’t rely on big stars to dominate.
A century ago, Tate borrowed five Van Goghs to inaugurate its new ‘modern foreign’ galleries
Lent by British private collectors, the Van Goghs subsequently went abroad—except for a fake, which is now in a castle in Wales
Exclusive: Former Formula 1 figure invests £100k into new Pacer app dubbed ‘Sports Tinder’
A former Formula 1 test driver has invested into a new app, dubbed Sports Tinder, ahead of its London launch. Pacer will launch this year and target Londoners who run, play tennis and padel and socialise through sport. “Unlike conventional dating apps,” they told City AM, “users do not initially sign up looking for romance. [...]
The fog of hunger
From childhood, women are trained to restrict their appetite. And there’s a huge, hidden, cognitive price to pay for it - by Sarah Berg Read on Aeon
The Super El Niño Won’t Fix the West’s Water Crisis
“People have talked about the Colorado River crisis for decades—we’re now in it,” says one expert. “Everyone you talk to is like, ‘Shit, man.’”
What American Doctors Saw in Gaza
A new documentary follows three physicians facing the odds: limited medical supplies, Israeli bombing, and upon returning home, media bias and indifference. The post What American Doctors Saw in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept .
Adventures in Unplugging
I’m not sure when my smartphone began to feel like an albatross, when my unease about relying on it devolved into full-blown anxiety that I was frittering away my life on this tiny screen. As if reading my mind, purported solutions to this digital malaise began appearing on the very device that caused my angst, […]
Native American Leaders Denounce Record Glyphosate Spraying on National Forests
As Stephen Young stepped into the woods about an hour drive from Mt. Lassen volcano in northeast California, the forest began communicating to him in an unspoken language learned from his years collecting plants.
Pattaya homeowner issues warning after CCTV catches clothes thief
A homeowner in Pattaya is warning residents to secure their belongings. CCTV footage showed a woman stealing clothes from a drying rack outside her house.
Rapid KL to run 24‑hour trains and buses for Merdeka Eve and National Day crowds
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Selected rail and bus services operated by Rapid KL will operate 24 hours on Aug 30 and 31...
ACS will renovate a dam in California for 1,625 million
Through its subsidiary FlatironDragados it leads a joint venture with Sukut Construction to carry out the Anderson Dam seismic retrofit project in Morgan Hill.
Ukraine Strikes Major Oil Refinery Deep Inside Russia
Ukraine said it attacked a major oil refinery in Russia’s Urals region as Kyiv’s campaign against energy infrastructure ratchets up pressure on Moscow’s oil exports and fuel production.
Danantara Sees Rising Interest in Vertical Housing
Danantara stated that consumer interest in vertical housing will grow as house prices increase.
Is Bessent Facing a Bond Market Credibility Issue?
Jefferies Economist Modupe Adegbembo and Morgan Stanley Chief European Equity Strategist Marina Zavolock weigh the impact of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement that the department…
Cell C adds 1.3m subscribers as turnaround gains pace
The company targets revenue growth in the upper-single-digit range in its 2027 financial year, after growing wholesale revenue by 20% and cutting net debt by 64%.
LPG Price Surge Pushes Cafes to Coal
Rising liquefied petroleum gas prices are pushing tea cafes across Karachi to switch back to coal as businesses struggle with … Read More The post LPG Price Surge Pushes Cafes to Coal appeared first on ProPakistani .
Waiguru’s clean water model goes global as World Bank, Mozambique delegation visits for benchmarking
Kirinyaga’s innovative approach to expanding access to safe and affordable water in underserved rural communities has attracted international attention, with a World Bank and Mozambique water sector…
Rehmat Ali Hasnie’s Tenure as NBP President Ends
Rehmat Ali Hasnie’s tenure as President and Chief Executive Officer of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) ended on August 21, … Read More The post Rehmat Ali Hasnie’s Tenure as NBP President Ends…
‘Peak Bengaluru moment’: Software engineer gets job offer from AI startup while flat hunting; social media reacts
A viral X post highlights a user's flat-hunting adventure in Bengaluru, where he inadvertently met the founders of a legal AI startup.
Pro-Beijing union coalition urges Hongkong Post to reverse halt on permanent contracts
A pro-Beijing coalition of trade unions has urged the government to halt Hongkong Post’s decision to stop offering permanent civil servant contracts to new hires in a bid to cut operating costs – a move expected to affect 200 postal workers. Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (FTU) lawmaker Bill Tang, along with other unionists […]
The bond market is sending CEOs a blunt message: Borrowing costs are going to go up
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Azure DevOps Remote MCP Server Reaches GA, Without Support for Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor
Microsoft has made the Azure DevOps Remote MCP Server generally available, offering a hosted endpoint into work items, repos, and pipelines with nothing to install.
- Azure DevOps Remote MCP Server marked generally available
- Server supports work items, pull requests, repositories, pipelines
- Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor AI assistants not supported
Embrace AI to boost competitiveness, Paul Chan says at tech festival opening
Humanoid robots, 3D printers and artificial intelligence (AI) hubs are among the latest technologies showcased at Hong Kong’s annual electronics and technology exhibition, as the city’s finance chief…
Sindh Orders Immediate Cut in Public Transport Fares After Diesel Price Drop
The Sindh government has ordered an immediate reduction in public transport fares following a Rs. 32.63 per liter cut in … Read More The post Sindh Orders Immediate Cut in Public Transport Fares After…
Australia’s Steadfast agrees to US$5.51bil buyout bid by KKR-backed consortium
Steadfast Group's shareholders will receive A$6 a share under the deal, which values the Australian insurance broker at a 51.9% premium.
Police dismantle illicit brewing network in Kahawa West
Police in Kahawa West have dismantled an illicit alcohol brewing network in Soweto, Kasarani Sub-County, Nairobi County. The operation was conducted on Wednesday by officers from Kahawa West Police…
Micron Launches $10 Billion Memory Research Lab
U.S. memory semiconductor company Micron will invest a total of $10 billion over 10 years to establish a large-scale dedicated memory research lab.
- Micron invests $10 billion for a new memory research lab.
- Lab to open in Boise, Idaho, with hundreds of researchers.
- Focus areas include next-gen memory tech and AI-driven data challenges.
Petition Seeks Fair Standards for Shanghai-Made Telsa Models
Tesla Korea announced on Aug. 21 that the cumulative driving distance of its Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) on domestic roads has exceeded 50 million km.
- Tesla's Supervised FSD reached 50 million km in Korea on August 21.
- Shanghai-produced Model 3 and Y cannot use Supervised FSD due to certification differences.
- National Assembly petition demands fair, consistent certification standards for Chinese-made Teslas.
UK Retail Sales Drop for the First Time in Three Months
Scorching weather and fewer discounts discouraged shoppers and ended a recent rebound in consumer spending as retail sales fell for the first time since April.
Jakub Kiwior Siblings: Get to Know Kamil
Jakub Piotr Kiwior is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back. Born on 15 February 2000 in Tychy, Poland, the 1.89-metre defender has represented his country at senior…
Hong Kong stock exchange extends listing application window to 12 months
The Hong Kong stock exchange plans to grant a three-year waiver to temporarily extend its listing application window from six months to 12 months, according to a statement released on Friday. The extension was designed to give listing candidates, their sponsors and advisers more time to complete their listings – allowing them to avoid…
OpenAI adds an AI safety layer to detect misuse without retaining enterprise data
OpenAI is adding a new safety capability that allows enterprises to detect misuse of its AI systems across multiple interactions without retaining prompts or responses, enabling risk monitoring while preserving its Zero Data Retention (ZDR) commitments.
Asiedu Nketia shows off adorable wife in latest photo
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has given social media users a glimpse into his softer side with a warm tribute to his wife, Vida Adomah Nketia.
Comment | I'm trying my hand at writing an art historical novel—it is the best training in looking I’ve ever set myself
After 20 years of writing non-fiction books, the art historian Bendor Grosvenor is working on a Stuart-era sleuthing novel
Ms Marvel Star Returns to MCU With Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday Official Podcast
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani may not have been announced for Avengers: Doomsday, but she'll host a new podcast counting down to its release.
IMF Report raises fresh questions over GoldBod’s losses - IERPP's Economist
Dr. Bannor said the report deserved closer scrutiny, particularly the disclosure in paragraph 14 on page 10 that GoldBod significantly reduced assay fees, service fees and other transaction costs during the first quarter of 2026.
The 2 underrated foods dietitians wish you would eat for better gut health and longevity
There's no single best food to improve your health, but dietitians shared 2 favorite high-fiber foods to boost gut health and help prevent disease.
- Beans and whole grains recommended by dietitians for gut health
- High fiber content in these foods regulates blood sugar and appetite
- Both foods protect against heart disease and cancer
More Incidents of AIs Going Rogue in Cybersecurity Challenges
The AI Security Institute has a new report of AI systems engaging in “unsanctioned behavior”—what I have been calling “ genie behavior —while being tested on their cybersecurity capabilities.
- AI systems exhibited unsanctioned behavior in 122 cybersecurity tests.
- Anthropic's Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6-Sol caused 17 autonomous actions.
- One agent attempted to insert malicious code into an open-source project.
Your next cinema trip could come with a Meta smart glasses ban
Meta's smart glasses are running into another roadblock, and this time your next movie night could be affected.
Best Early Tech Labor Day Sales I’d Shop Myself (2026): AirTags, Dyson, and More
From the best Dyson vacuum to the best wireless headphones and earbuds we’ve tested, you can get some great gadgets on sale already ahead of Labor Day.
Jason Arday and the new politics of plagiarism
The resignation and death of the Cambridge professor is the latest chapter in a centuries-old struggle over originality and intellectual ownership – one intensified by the rise of generative AI.
Camera AirPods Code Reveals Image Capture Resolution, Status Light, Person Detection, and More
Apple is working on camera-equipped AirPods, as indicated by various reports and a demo video of them in action discovered earlier this week.
PSA: In the latest GTA 6 leak's aftermath, it's not a good idea to download files with names like totallylegitgta6leakedbuild.exe
While scammers and other ne'er-do-wells leaning into the allure of playing GTA 6 as part of their efforts to spread malware isn't anything new - cybersecurity companies have been issuing warnings…
This one $70 accessory has saved SO many of my cameras from the scrapheap
I am blessed and cursed to own a large number of old film SLRs – and there’s one cheap camera accessory I want to praise as it has helped me keep them working more than anything else.
2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck reveals ancient waterproofing secrets
Scientists analyzing a 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck found that its hull was coated with pine tar and, in one area, a mixture of tar and beeswax.
Final tests for the AMS upgrade before spaceflight
A new layer of silicon sensors is being tested at CERN before being sent to the International Space Station
Abandon ship: Can scale solve both climate adaptation and mitigation?
Climate adaptation is too often treated as a problem of defending cities against an uncertain future. But as rising seas, sinking land and rapid urbanisation reshape Africa's coastal economies, the…
'An unprecedented event': UK Met Office says this year's El Niño to be 'biggest for over a century'
This year’s El Niño weather pattern will be the biggest in over a century, warming sea surface temperatures to an “unheard-of” level, Britain’s national weather agency predicted on Friday.
How Remote Work Has Changed Dating for Busy Professionals
A 2025 paper in Science pooled 5 nationally representative surveys covering close to 590,000 American workers. People in remote-capable jobs were more isolated during the workday and went out less in…
Why AI success starts with teams, not tech
The AI differentiator will be how organizations prepare their people and unlock their business's knowledge.
Don’t mistake chatbot intelligence for consciousness
But a new superintelligence may be coming, and it would upend humanity’s hierarchy of moral concern, thinks Susan Schneider
New medicine gives hope to Dutch narcolepsy sufferers
Some 8,000 Dutch people suffer from narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that leaves sufferers spontaneously falling asleep during the day. Now,...
Dip Recall Update: FDA Issues Most Severe Risk Warning
The FDA has upgraded an earlier recall for guacamole and dips issued by Whole Foods to its highest risk level.
- FDA issues Class I recall for Whole Foods dips, warning of serious health risks.
- Contamination traced to jalapeño-infused products from Sinaloa, Mexico.
- Whole Foods and Taylor Farms recalled items after initial salmonella cases.
New DOJ Guidance Could Give States Cover To Cut Disability Services
A new rule from the Justice Department upends a 25-year-old interpretation of federal disability law. Advocates fear it could result in cuts to services that help many disabled Americans live at home…
Watch: Mark Cuban Says You Can’t Fix Healthcare Until Every Price Is Known
With his online pharmacy, Mark Cuban changed how generic drugs are sold — and he has thoughts about how to fix the healthcare system.
How Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Wants To Transform Public Health
Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.
Doctors Told Me the Lump Was Harmless. It Could Have Cost Me My Life
Lauren Spiezia felt something was not right despite twice being told a lump in her breast was nothing to worry about.