Britain is set to have its seventh prime minister in a decade as the Labour leader admits defeat. Keir Starmer has announced that he is stepping down as the UK’s prime minister following weeks of mounting pressure over the Labour Party’s direction and electoral performance. In a statement delivered outside Downing Street, Starmer said: “The question my party is asking now is whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election. I have heard the answer of my parliamentary party to that question and I accept that answer with good grace.” He added: “Every decision I’ve...
Hisense Showcases “Innovating a Brighter Life” Message at FIFA World Cup 2026TM
Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is bringing its vision of “Innovating a Brighter Life” to football fans around the world through its pitch-side LED messages at FIFA World Cup 2026TM. Displayed throughout tournament matches and seen by millions in stadiums and billions watching worldwide, the messages showcase Hisense’s commitment to creating technologies that enrich everyday life. Among the most prominent messages are “Innovating a Brighter Life” and “The Origin of RGB MiniLED TV,” reinforcing the company’s brand vision and leadership in next-generation display innovation. As the world’s biggest football tournament unfolds, Hisense is spotlighting...
SOTRU launches to stop supplier fraud at the moment of payment
SOTRU Identity and Communications (Pty) Ltd, a South African verification and secure communication platform, launches in the market to tackle a fraud problem that traditional KYC and KYB checks were never built to solve: impersonation and payment fraud that happens after a supplier has been verified. Business email compromise hit 63% of organisations globally in 2024, with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center recording US$2.77 billion in BEC losses. Locally, the Standard Bank data breach in April 2026 and recurring NHLS ransomware incidents have shown how exposed business identity and operational data have become, essentially weaponising this stolen data to...
London Marathon to be Two-day event Affair in 2027, the demand is huge
The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027. Organisers confirmed earlier this year that they were exploring ways to enable more people to take part, after a record 1.33 million people entered the ballot for next year’s event. The two events – on Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 April – will allow 100,000 people to take part in the London Marathon in 2027, effectively doubling the chances of success for those who entered the ballot. The move is also expected to raise more than £150m for charities and provide a £400m...
South African Businesses Are Paying For Software Upgrades They Never Asked For
Each year, South African businesses pay hundreds of millions of rands to maintain software that is already working. Not to grow. Not to innovate. Simply to keep their systems supported, on timelines and at costs set by the same global companies that sold them the software. For most, this has been accepted without question. But this situation is starting to change, and the numbers explain why. Companies that have moved away from vendor-driven software support are reporting savings of between 55 and 65 percent on what they previously paid. In practical terms, that is money that stays in the business,...
Envision Energy Expands African Presence with Inauguration of Cape Town Office
Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, officially inaugurated its South Africa office in Cape Town, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to supporting South Africa’s energy transition ambitions and accelerating the deployment of renewable energy solutions across the African continent. The opening ceremony brought together government representatives, industry leaders, customers, partners, and stakeholders from across the energy sector. The event featured remarks from Kane Xu, Senior Vice President of Envision Energy, and an official ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister of Electricity and Energy of South Africa. The Cape Town office will...
AI Adoption Outpaces Organizational Change, Microsoft Work Trend Index 2026 Finds
Hong Kong employees are moving faster than their organizations when it comes to using AI, creating a growing gap between AI adoption and how work is actually designed, according to Microsoft’s 2026 Work Trend Index. The research warns of a “Transformation Paradox”: while AI use is accelerating across the workforce—with more Frontier Professionals using agents for multi-step workflows and building multi-agent systems, leadership alignment, culture, and operating models are not evolving at the same pace, limiting impact and increasing pressure on employees. The 2026 Work Trend Index draws on analysis of trillions of anonymized Microsoft 365 productivity signals, combined with survey insights from AI...
‘All or Nothing: United’ series is coming to Prime Video 2026/27 season
Prime Video will follow the Premier League’s most successful club, Manchester United, during the 2026/27 season in All or Nothing: Manchester United, the latest instalment of the critically acclaimed global hit series. Set to launch exclusively on Prime Video in summer 2027 in over 240 countries and territories worldwide, All or Nothing: Manchester United will be available to Prime members at no additional cost, with filming beginning this summer. All or Nothing cameras will follow Manchester United through a transformative summer, as the Red Devils prepare to return to Europe’s elite club competition, the UEFA Champions League, while looking to...
GLM launches Essential Clutch – Limited Edition to Complement Microsoft Surface Laptop, 13.8-inch
GLM, a fashion and tech accessories brand, today announced the launch of the Essential Clutch – Limited Edition, a slim laptop clutch designed to complement the Microsoft Surface Laptop, 13.8-inch. Available in limited quantities, the piece is equally suited to slim laptops from all manufacturers and continues GLM’s approach of treating tech carry with the same design intent applied to fashion accessories. GLM is a Designed for Microsoft Surface Partner, recognizing products built to meet Microsoft’s standards for fit, protection, and design alongside Surface devices. The Essential Clutch – Limited Edition is made from cactus leather, a plant-based vegan leather, with...
CA&S Group advances digital commerce strategy with investment in TDMC
CA&S Group (“CA&S” or “the Group”) announced the acquisition of a strategic 30% shareholding in The Digital Media Collective (“TDMC”), an award-winning South African digital marketing and e-commerce agency. The transaction includes a pathway to majority ownership over a phased transition period. The investment forms part of CA&S’s strategy to build a more connected growth platform for brand owners and retailers across Southern and East Africa, combining the Group’s established physical route-to-market scale with TDMC’s specialist digital commerce, performance marketing and e-commerce capability. As consumer journeys become increasingly fragmented across stores, digital channels and marketplaces, brand growth depends on the...