PICS | Cocaine worth more than R200m seized at OR Tambo Airport
A joint operation by SAPS and Customs officials at OR Tambo International Airport has led to the seizure of two consignments of suspected cocaine worth more than R200 million.
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Mustafa Kamal promises accountability as Sindh govt demands his resignation
Kamal says PM has ordered investigation and that 'nothing will be hidden', with all evidence to be brought forward
Zinc Wrap: Nexa Jumps 3.94% as LME Zinc Tightens Further
LME zinc held a four-year peak on Tuesday with cash at a $134 premium, lifting Nexa Resources 3.94% and Buenaventura 2.10%.
Fuel subsidy controversy: Economists, IPMAN, PETROAN take stand
Economists and stakeholders in Nigeria’s petroleum sector have weighed in on the ongoing debate over fuel subsidy amid volatility in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, and other petroleum…
Citi Expects Record Korea Capital Issuance in 2026 as Deals Jump
Citigroup Inc. anticipates record global debt and equity issuance from South Korean firms in 2026 as companies tap international investors for growth capital, led by SK Hynix Inc.’s landmark $26.5…
From influencers to queens of women's boxing - five years of MVP
On Saturday, Most Valuable Promotions celebrates its fifth anniversary. One of the feistiest upstarts in modern boxing has given a new platform to the world's best female fighters.
Cricketer Will Pucovski sues Melbourne school over alleged concussion
The former Australian test batter alleges a concussion he suffered during an "aggressively physical" football training session at Brighton Grammar 12 years ago ultimately ended his professional…
Lithium Wrap: LIT, Albemarle, SQM Fall on Aug 25
LIT, Albemarle and SQM slid on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 as Chinese futures reversed. Read the Lithium Triangle and EV-battery demand read here.
Physicswallah shares jump 5% after block deal worth Rs 550 crore. What’s ahead after 63% rally in 6 months?
PhysicsWallah shares surged around 5% after nearly 4.67 crore shares worth about Rs 550 crore changed hands in a block deal at Rs 117.72 apiece.
Quote of the day by Dolly Parton: 'Don't get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life'
Dolly Parton's words remind us that while earning a living is necessary, it should not overshadow the joys of life. The balance between hard work and meaningful connections is essential to avoid…
Africa’s natural resources must drive jobs, industrialisation – Denton
Professor Fatima Denton, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA), has urged African countries to leverage natural resources for job creation and industrialisation. The post Africa’s natural resources must drive jobs, industrialisation – Denton appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Gov't research facilities can be used by private firm to produce ASF vaccines
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Research facilities at the Animal and Plant Quarantin...
From infrastructure to industrialisation: Building Africa's next bridge to economic integration
At the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2026, held in Cape Town, H.E. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD, delivered a incisive address on…
India's rice exports to 26 markets rise despite challenges; BIRC 2026 to drive diversification
India's rice exports to key markets saw value and volume increases recently. The Bharat International Rice Conference aims to boost these exports further.
Nitro Launches AI Platform To Let Shopify Merchants Build Apps With Prompts
Shopify merchants often rely on multiple applications to manage workflows ranging from loyalty programmes to GST reconciliation. However, finding software…
Japanese Film Festival returns to Malaysia for 22nd edition
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — Japanese cinema takes centre stage once again as the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) returns t...
Canadian Dollar gives away gains amid lower oil prices, fresh trade tensions
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) reverses earlier gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, weighed by a recent pullback in oil prices and the escalation of the trade war with the US.
Iron Ore Wrap: Vale ADRs Rise 1.93% on Steady China
Iron ore held near flat on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, while Vale's New York shares jumped. Read the drivers for Brazil's mining giant and China steel.
- Vale ADRs rise 1.93% to $15.33 despite flat iron ore prices
- Iron ore prices steady at $95.40 per tonne on August 25, 2026
- Investors betting on Chinese stimulus measures over current demand
How shared streaming is reconnecting Filipino homes
There was a time when TV night was an unmissable household activity, way before each person got their own screen on their phone, computer, or tablet.
- Filipino families rediscover shared TV nights.
- Millennials and Gen Z lead co-viewing rates.
- PLDT Home Fiber's Unli All 1499 plan enables family streaming.
Putrajaya approves 367 projects worth RM9b to replace dilapidated schools
TAPAH, Aug 26 — The government has approved 367 projects to redevelop dilapidated school buildings worth RM9 billi...
Energy price cap rises to three-year high
Brits are set for another squeeze from energy bills this winter after watchdog Ofgem confirmed the price cap was set to rise to a three-year high. The regulator said on Wednesday the default tariff for consumers across Britain would increase four per cent to £1,723 for the final quarter of the year. It follows a [...]
USS Abraham Lincoln heads to Thailand for a brief stop after lengthy deployment at sea
BANGKOK (AP) — The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will make a stop in Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East, Thai officials said Wednesday. The Lincoln was…
Japan Seeks to Maximize Nuclear Power, Renewable Energy; Also Working to Bypass Hormuz for Oil Supplies
Details of a proposed policy package for energy diversification, compiled by the government in response to the instability in the Middle East, were revealed on Tuesday.
- Japan aims to boost nuclear power and renewable energy sources
- Policy package seeks to bypass Hormuz Strait for oil supplies
- Three pillars: fuel diversification, GX initiatives, international cooperation
Citizenship bust targets 5,000 ‘fake Thais’ in Chiang Mai's district
CHIANG MAI: Local administrators and migrants were among 20 suspects arrested in this northern province as part of a fake citizenship bust believed to involve about 5,000 “fake Thais” made in just one…
El Ibex no pierde de vista los 20.100 en el día de Nvidia
Los futuros de los principales índices europeos anticipan una apertura con ligeros avances para el Ibex, que mantendría la cota de los 20.100 puntos a tiro en una jornada en la que los inversores…
Transfer: Arsenal officially sign Phoenix Blayney
Arsenal have officially signed Phoenix Blayney from Larne FC. The Premier League champions disclosed this in a post on their website on Tuesday.
Amaechi wouldn’t have been governor, minister without my struggle for democracy – Sowore
The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, says the former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, would never have become governor or minister without…
KNUST-led consortium secures €300,000 grant for pain relief medicine
A consortium, led by the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), has secured a €300,000 grant under the PharmaVax…
Nigeria doesn’t need another fuel subsidy debate. It needs a credible mechanism
When former Vice President Atiku Abubakar unveiled the petroleum component of the Atiku Economic Recovery Plan (AERP), the immediate reactions read more Nigeria doesn’t need another fuel subsidy…
With delight and schadenfreude, Ash Flanders’ Commentary skewers the male artistic genius
Commentary, the new play now on at State Theatre Company South Australia, is an acerbic flaying of public and private personas
La regione Emilia-Romagna avvia un piano-casa da 300 milioni
E’ tutto pronto in Emilia-Romagna per l’avvio operativo del Piano casa regionale che punta mobilitare 300 milioni di euro in cinque anni con l’obiettivo di mettere a disposizione dei cittadini...
Japan’s hotter summers trigger heavier rainfall, too
The torrential rain experienced by Chiba Prefecture earlier this month was one example of extreme precipitation events caused by warming.
Asukawkaw communities record increase in blackfly bites
Communities in the Asukawkaw area of the Krachi East Municipality have recorded an increase in blackfly bites, raising concern among residents, particularly schoolchildren and teachers. The post Asukawkaw communities record increase in blackfly bites appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Toxic early reviews: Yash's raging fairytale leaves a bitter taste, Kiara Advani gets a raw deal
Yash's much-awaited Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has finally hit screens, and if early reactions are anything to go by, audiences are deeply divided, though not always in the way the trailers…
Irish FA withdraws support for Infantino
The Irish Football Association says it is “time for change” at Fifa and they will not be voting for president Gianni Infantino’s re-election next year.
Apple finally lowers the price on a product, but dont get too excited
Apple has lowered the price on its Polishing Cloth, reducing it from $19 to $9.
Would you pay for an algorithm to pick your friends? New social apps spread across cities
With many adults admitting they feel lonely, meetup platforms offer the chance to make new connections Would you pay £20 a month for the chance of making a friend, on the understanding that an…
WCM-Q medical students presented with first white coats
<p>Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) cohort of first-year medical students received their first white coats and stethoscopes at a ceremony celebrating the start of the medical…
AI and Lenders: Who’s Liable if LLMs Err?
Private credit firms are racing to automate credit scoring and underwriting, but recent case law proves lenders remain fully on the hook when models make mistakes.
AI could transform healthcare for the better — but this doctor says there’s one thing it should never do
Imamu "Mu" Tomlinson, MD, CEO of Vituity, provided some fascinating insights into AI becoming more intertwined in the healthcare industry.
Why kids’ shoes need room to grow
A shoe can carry the right size number and still be the wrong shape for a child’s foot. Researchers who measured 505 children aged 3 to 12 found that only about one third had footwear judged to fit well. Their assessment allowed extra space beyond the toes rather than matching foot length directly to shoe length.
The sky is blue. The ocean is, too. But the reasons why are very different.
If you’ve ever been curious about the world you live in, you’ve probably wondered why the sky is blue. It’s a question that most children ask at some point in their lives, but the answers that adults give them often don’t align with our physical reality.
Cloud dependence exposes African AI startups to hidden cost risks – Expert
African AI startups could be exposed to hidden financial and operational risks from their dependence on cloud computing providers, particularly when a large share of their computing workloads is…
The Vertical Turn In Enterprise AI
Is enterprise LLM adoption in India going the SaaS way? Not even a decade ago, SaaS majors realised that India’s…
All you need to know about: sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is believed to be an exaggerated response of the immune system either due to a genetic disposition or due to environmental triggers
Psoriasis cases are on the rise, say dermatologists. What are the causes and how do you treat the condition?
Psoriasis plaques occur because of an overactive immune system, resulting in faster skin cell growth, leading to skin cells piling up on the surface; new medications are helping patients, however, the rise in non-communicable diseases and exposure to chemicals is causing an increase in cases, say experts
Education leaders call for human-centred learning, responsible AI use
<p>Doha, Qatar: A panel discussion at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s annual educational meeting for the 2026–27 academic year has highlighted the need to keep students at the heart of education while using technology and artificial intelligence as tools to empower learners and teachers.</p> <p>Held under the theme…
'Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season
Ten chicks have been successfully reared by two breeding pairs at secret sites across Fermanagh.
Voice AI startup Ringg AI raises $10M in Series A led by Peak XV Partners
Ringg AI is currently working with Policybazaar, CRED, Flipkart, Groww, Practo, Tabby, SuperNova, GoodScore, among others, and serving customers across marketplaces, healthcare, banking, fintech, and IT.
Can big tech stop wildlife crime?
There’s a new, unlikely ally in the fight against illegal wildlife crime: Big tech. Earlier this year, new commitments from household names including Paypal, Meta, eBay and Etsy were announced at the…
Safaricom explains what to do if Netflix subscription is billed twice on GlobalPay
Safaricom on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, advised customers on what to do when money is wrongly deducted from their GlobalPay Visa Card after a subscription payment.
- Safaricom advises customers to contact Netflix to reverse duplicate charges.
- Customers should cancel unused subscriptions to prevent further billing.
- Dispute resolution can be initiated at Safaricom’s Customer Care or retail shops.
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – MonieWorld, MonieExit
In today's edition: Moniepoint is phasing out remittance product || Courier platforms must submit data in Kenya || MTN targets 30 million fintech users in Nigeria || Nigeria is getting two new…
The next Atlantic storm will be named Dolly, but it’s not connected to Parton’s death
MIAMI (AP) — The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection to Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday. Storm systems are named by…
India’s crewed space program will fly this year, after missing 2022 and 2025 targets
A space station by 2035 is ISRO’s new mission
How to Check If You Are Being Tracked on WhatsApp
Knowing how to check if you are being tracked on WhatsApp can help you protect your privacy and identify signs that someone may have accessed your account or is receiving information you did not…
RSPB reports record-breaking chough numbers
RSPB England says 161 Choughs have been counted - 32 more than the 129 recorded last year.
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