Author: Chris Anu
Quraish Behari, left, and Andrew Slabbert Durban-based iGaming software developer Derivco has a new leader following the departure – effective on Friday – of Quraish Behari, who had been with the company for the past 20 years, seven of which were as CEO. Behari, who has resigned to pursue a new venture in the iGaming (online betting and gambling) space, has been replaced in the leadership role by Andrew Slabbert, the company said in a statement on Friday. “Having worked alongside Behari for 16 years, Slabbert brings extensive experience and deep knowledge of both Derivco and its customers. His leadership…
Johannesburg, South Africa – February 27, 2025 – Xiaomi, the global leader in consumer electronics and smart manufacturing, proudly celebrated the official launch of the Redmi Note 14 Series in South Africa, following an exciting post-launch event held at The Houghton hotel on February 11, 2025. The event highlighted the flagship-level features, innovative technology, and groundbreaking durability of the Redmi Note 14 Series, further solidifying Xiaomi’s commitment to bringing accessible and high-performance smartphones to South African consumers. The event was a momentous occasion for Xiaomi, as they introduced the highly anticipated Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G to South Africa. With…
Cabinet has announced the five members that will form part of SITA’s interim board. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) The State IT Agency (SITA) has welcomed the five members appointed to serve as the interim board of the embattled entity.On Thursday, Cabinet announced five newly-appointed non-executive directors who form the interim board: Sedzani Mudau (chairperson), Willie Vukela (Department of Public Service and Administration representative), Willie Mathebula (National Treasury representative), Information Regulator advocate Johannes Collen Weapond, and Omega Shelembe (Department of Communications and Digital Technologies – DCDT − representative). They join executive directors, SITA acting MD Gopal Reddy and CFO Molatlhegi Kgauwe,…
It’s been a long, drawn-out farewell, but the writing’s finally on the wall for Skype, which will ring for the last time this May as owner Microsoft retires the two-decade-old internet calling service that redefined how people connect across borders. Shutting down Skype will help Microsoft focus on its homegrown Teams service by simplifying its communication offerings, the software giant said on Friday. When the pandemic and work-from-home fueled the need for online business calls, Microsoft batted for Teams by aggressively integrating it with other Office apps to tap corporate users — once a major base for Skype. Starting in…
Something sneaky is unfolding in Ambazonia’s struggle for independence, and it is time to blow the whistle. At the beginning of this year, I sounded the alarm, urging Ambazonians to recognize a window of opportunity—a rare alignment of political events that could favor our cause.The crumbling political structure in Cameroon, coupled with a shift in leadership in the United States, presents a moment that true patriots would seize. This should have been a time for unity, for consolidating our efforts under the Ambazonia Consultative Commission (ACC), a front already in motion to align our independence movement. Instead, we are witnessing…
Washington, D.C – U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to initiate immediate negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. This decision follows a “lengthy and highly productive” phone conversation between the two leaders, marking their first direct engagement since the conflict began in February 2022.President Trump emphasized the urgency of resolving the conflict, stating, “We have also agreed to have our respective teams start negotiations immediately.” He expressed confidence in the potential for a peaceful resolution, noting that both he and President Putin recognize the need to end the extensive loss of lives.Following…
When Bill O’Reilly was forced out of Fox News after dominating prime-time cable television for nearly two decades, the media world braced for a seismic shift. O’Reilly had not just built a show—he had established an institution. The O’Reilly Factor was more than a time slot; it was a fortress of opinion journalism, a powerhouse that made Fox News the undisputed leader in cable news ratings.So when he exited, many believed Fox would struggle to hold onto its prime-time dominance. The competition was circling like vultures, ready to devour the audience O’Reilly left behind. But then came Tucker Carlson.Carlson took…
In the chronicles of global leadership, American presidents come, lead, and leave. The dignity of democratic transitions, the acceptance of mortality and human frailty, and the embrace of generational renewal define their exits. But in Cameroon, Paul Biya came, ruled, and conquered—seizing power like a medieval monarch and refusing to let go, even at the crumbling age of 92. As 2025 dawns, with the specter of yet another election in Cameroon, Biya is not only still in power but is maneuvering to extend his stranglehold for another seven years.A man whose tenure has outlived multiple generations of Cameroonians, Biya has…
Houston, Texas – One of the most pressing challenges Africa faces today is migration, particularly from conflict zones such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Cameroons, the Sahel region, Sudan, and Ethiopia. The exodus of African migrants—many of whom risk their lives on perilous journeys to Europe or the United States through the Mexico route—is not just a matter of seeking greener pastures. It is a direct consequence of governance failures, systemic corruption, and political persecution.President Trump frequently highlighted Congolese migrants during his campaigns, framing them as a major issue. However, he never addressed the root cause…
Yaounde – In a desperate bid to derail the just and legitimate struggle of the Ambazonian people, CRTV (Cameroon’s State-owned Radio and Television) has once again resorted to its trademark weapon of deceit: a propaganda charade featuring faceless and nameless individuals purportedly denouncing the Ambazonian Restoration Forces (ARF). This orchestrated circus, paraded under the program “Cameroon Crumbling,” or is it (Cameroon Calling?), is nothing more than a pitiful attempt to rewrite the narrative of the Southern Cameroons struggle for liberation.CRTV, the mouthpiece of a crumbling regime in Yaoundé, seeks to exploit the vulnerabilities of the Ambazonian people by airing anonymous…