African Bank’s transformation comes at a cost
African Bank appointed interim CEO Zweli Manyathi to lead a turnaround strategy involving tough decisions in a challenging market. The repositioning includes new leadership changes intended to improve customer service over the next six months.
Polestar won't be able to sell its cars in the US next year
Polestar will be unable to sell vehicles in the United States starting next year due to regulatory compliance issues. The automaker had shifted some production to the US but faces barriers to continuing domestic sales operations.
Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
Notion is discontinuing its email app after discovering most users relied on AI agents to manage their inboxes rather than the app itself. The company plans to refocus development efforts on agent-based inbox management tools instead.
Vodacom bundles Amazon Prime across its post-paid base
Amazon Prime is now bundled with Vodacom's post-paid phone plans through a new partnership. The bundle aims to increase customer retention by combining telecommunications services with streaming and shopping benefits in a single offering.
Retroid's Pocket Nova is a very capable 4:3 handheld that costs $229
A handheld device with a 4:3 screen ratio can emulate games from the GameCube and PS2 era. The Pocket Nova costs $229.
Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are ‘Textbook Bubble Chart’ as MSTR Loses $100
Bitcoin treasury companies including MicroStrategy have seen stock prices fall significantly, with MSTR dropping below $100 per share and Semler Scientific trading below par value. These companies show valuation patterns disconnected from their bitcoin holdings, exhibiting characteristics similar to historical bubble dynamics.
CoinEx Denies 'Knowledge' of Aiding Sanctioned Iran Crypto Market in $3.8 Billion Disconnect
CoinEx denies knowingly facilitating $3.8 billion in cryptocurrency transfers for sanctioned Iranian platforms despite investigators documenting extensive connections to over 60 Iranian crypto services. The exchange's claim contradicts findings showing systematic links between CoinEx and the Iranian crypto ecosystem.
IP Rallies 15% as Story Protocol Abandons Broad Vision for AI Data
Story Protocol's IP token rose 15% after the project rebranded as the DATA Foundation and narrowed its focus to AI training data instead of broader intellectual property services. The organization abandoned its general IP vision to concentrate exclusively on supplying data for AI model training.
Google finally releases a Finance Android app, promises iOS version later in 2026
Google released its Finance app for Android after twenty years, featuring AI-powered tools for tracking investments and market data. An iOS version is planned for later in 2026.
Perseverance rover finds even more signs of extinct life on Mars
The Perseverance rover detected organic molecules and seasonal methane fluctuations in Martian rock samples, findings that could indicate past microbial activity. Scientists are calling for a sample return mission to Earth because laboratory analysis of the rocks could definitively determine whether biosignatures are present rather than chemical processes.
Million Dollar Makeover Turns Old Railroad Bridge into City’s Trendiest Venue With a View
A 120-year-old railroad bridge spanning the Kansas River was converted into a restaurant, event space, and walking path. The project involved renovation work from both states that the trains historically passed through.
Apple will reportedly skip the M6 Pro and Max and jump straight to M7
Apple will skip the M6 Pro and Max chips and release M7 versions instead. The company plans to introduce these higher-tier processors as the next generation following the current M5 Pro and Max lineup.
Bitcoin drop to $58K brings out bears: Is BTC’s next stop below $50K?
Bitcoin dropped to $58,000 after breaking through a bearish pattern, with analysts projecting potential declines to $54,000 or lower in the coming weeks. The $58,000 level represents a key breakdown point that traders are monitoring as the next support levels become $54,000 and potentially below.
Anthropic says Alibaba must be punished for largest Claude cloning attack
Alibaba cloned Anthropic's Claude AI using 25,000 accounts and 28.8 million interactions in what Anthropic describes as the largest copying attack against its system. Anthropic is demanding punishment for the illegal cloning operation.
Planet orbits so close to its star that their magnetic fields connect
A planet orbits its star close enough that their magnetic fields link together at certain points in the orbital and stellar cycles. The star's chromosphere brightens when this magnetic connection occurs during the planet's orbit.
Erling Haaland v Kylian Mbappé: how the Norway and France hitmen match up
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé face each other in a World Cup match while both leading the Golden Boot race with two goals in their first two games each. Haaland excels as a penalty area player finding dangerous spaces, while Mbappé prefers dribbling from wide areas.
Xbox prices are rising again after Microsoft helped drive up component costs
Xbox console prices are rising due to increased component costs in the manufacturing supply chain. Microsoft's demand for parts has contributed to broader cost pressures affecting electronics production across the industry.
a16z-backed Base Power is offering cheaper electricity to the power grid that needs it most
Home batteries installed by Base Power provide backup electricity to individual properties while supplying power to the grid during peak demand periods. The system bypasses traditional utility approval processes that typically delay infrastructure projects by months or years.
The true cost of a decent living wage in SA
South Africa's Living Wage Network has established specific indicators for calculating fair wages that enable workers to afford basic needs with dignity. The chair, Professor Ines Meyer, is calling on employers to raise pay standards based on these indicators to improve quality of life across the country.
Strategy's yield-generating STRC stock is more correlated with BTC than ever
STRC stock's correlation with Bitcoin has increased to near-perfect lockstep movement, eliminating its previous function as a diversified income generator. The stock's price movements now track Bitcoin volatility rather than provide the stable yields that originally differentiated it from direct crypto exposure.
A decade of shaping natural hair stories with passion
Thokozile Mangwiro founded Nilotiqa, a luxury natural hair product line, after her own hair experiences inspired her to create alternatives. Over ten years, the brand has developed formulations specifically designed for natural coils and textured hair types.
MicroStrategy Preferred Stock Crashes 25% But Arkham Says Not a Crisis for Michael Saylor
MicroStrategy's STRC preferred stock dropped 25% below par value following Bitcoin's decline. Arkham Intelligence concluded that Michael Saylor's Bitcoin holdings would not trigger forced liquidation despite the stock's movement.
Itac defends decision to maintain wheat reference price
Itac maintained its wheat reference price floor amid criticism from GrainSA, with chief commissioner Ayabonga Cawe arguing the decision balances sector support with market stability. The organization defended the price floor as sufficiently flexible to address industry concerns while preventing excessive market volatility.
Anthropic’s Claude is winning over paid consumers, a market owned by ChatGPT
Claude is converting paying customers from ChatGPT's premium tier through better performance on specific tasks. Anthropic has captured meaningful market share in the subscription segment, competing directly against OpenAI's established paid user base.
Digital investing: Expanding access to wealth creation
Digital investment platforms in South Africa are incorporating game-like features such as points, leaderboards, and rewards to encourage retail participation in wealth-building. Liberty executive Ryan Switala argues these gamification mechanics lower psychological barriers and make financial growth more accessible to ordinary citizens previously excluded from traditional investment vehicles.
Namibië sê weer nee vir Starlink
Namibia rejected Starlink's satellite internet service for a second time, citing concerns about foreign control and protecting local competitors. The government maintains restrictions on foreign-operated telecommunications infrastructure in the country.
Daar is lewe in die boubedryf
South Africa's construction sector is attracting new investment and creating jobs after years of decline. Economist Dr Roelof Botha identified signs of recovery in the industry.
Vervaardigerspryse styg meer as wat verwag is
Producer prices increased beyond expectations, signaling emerging inflationary pressure in the economy. The Reserve Bank may need to adjust its interest rate policy in response to these elevated cost pressures at the production level.
XRP risks drop below $1, but onchain data highlights silver lining
Whale traders are accumulating XRP and transferring coins off exchanges despite the token risking a fall below $1. Onchain data shows these large holders believe in price recovery potential based on their buying patterns and exchange withdrawals.
a16z-backed crypto firm rebrands, shifts focus to solving AI’s global copyright headache
A crypto startup backed by a16z raised $140 million to address AI copyright issues by creating a system that tracks data consent and licensing for training materials. The platform will enable technology companies to demonstrate they legally obtained the data used to train their AI models.