I'd ticked all the boxes so decision to resign easy - Clarke
Scotland's head coach Steve Clarke resigned after the team failed to reach the knockout stage of a tournament. Clarke stated he had predetermined this would be his departure point if the team did not advance past the group stage.
Download your free Nations Championship wall chart here!
A free downloadable wall chart displaying all fixtures for the inaugural Nations Championship is available, covering both Summer and Autumn fixtures with start times and stadiums. The chart includes complete scheduling information for putting up at home or in the office.
SpaceX wants its own gas pipeline to fuel Starship
SpaceX plans to build its own natural gas pipeline called Starpipe, which would run eight miles to Starbase in Texas. The pipeline represents an unusual move for a space company, as most rocket firms purchase fuel rather than constructing their own supply infrastructure.
Why telecoms resellers are being priced out
Telecoms resellers face barriers including high capital costs, compliance requirements, and minimum spending thresholds that prevent smaller players from entering the market, according to Backspace Technologies. These economic constraints are limiting competition among companies trying to resell telecommunications services.
POINTS PATROL: New demerit system: What South African motorists need to know
The AARTO demerit system will launch in South Africa on July 1, 2026, assigning points to drivers for traffic violations. Motorists will face license suspension or revocation when accumulated demerit points reach specified thresholds.
UK firm bombarded debt-ridden people with 5.5M texts
KRA Consultancy Ltd sent 5.5 million text messages to debt-ridden people with fake bailiff threats. The UK firm received a £300,000 fine for the calculated scheme that caused real fear and distress.
The central bank of central banks warns AI frenzy could trigger stock-market slump and jeopardize economy
The Bank for International Settlements warned that elevated stock valuations combined with investor complaciness and circular financing arrangements could destabilize credit markets and harm economic growth. The BIS identified risks including excessive leverage in financial markets and interconnected funding structures that may amplify losses during market downturns.
HOUGHTON SHOOTING: Crime Intelligence’s Feroz Khan shot in attempted assassination, police deploy ‘maximum resources’
A Crime Intelligence officer named Feroz Khan was shot in Johannesburg in what police called an attempted assassination. The incident occurred during the week Khan was scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, with police deploying maximum resources to investigate.
Why ‘permabear’ Jeremy Grantham is steering his own cash into high-flying tech companies
Jeremy Grantham, typically skeptical of markets, has invested his personal cash into high-flying technology companies. Social media recently scrutinized his personal portfolio, contrasting his cautious public stance with his actual investment choices.
The One Thing a Water Quality Scientist Wants You to Know About Drinking Tap
Most contaminants in tap water cannot be detected by taste, smell, or sight, making sensory perception an unreliable guide to water safety. Water quality scientists say harmful substances like bacteria and chemicals are the most common contaminants found in drinking water supplies.
Lindt heads for worst quarter in 17 years on price-hike fallout
Lindt is heading toward its worst quarter in 17 years as consumers reduce chocolate purchases in response to price increases. The company's strategy of raising prices to offset elevated cocoa costs has reached its limits with demand declining.
How to make Linux look like MacOS for free - with a few simple ZorinOS tweaks
Zorin OS can be configured with simple tweaks to resemble macOS's user interface at no cost. The operating system provides customization options that allow users transitioning from Apple to achieve a Mac-like appearance on their Linux distro.
Toward experiment-guided AlphaFold: Researchers overcome AI tool's single-conformation limitation
AlphaFold can now be guided with experimental data to predict multiple protein conformations instead of collapsing heterogeneous structures into a single dominant shape. Researchers at ISTA developed this approach by incorporating experimental conditions that alter local protein structure, as published in Nature Biotechnology.
‘Suppressed talents’: How the workplace is still failing neurodivergent workers
Fortune 500 companies have created hiring programs for neurodivergent workers, including Microsoft's tailored multiday interview process and JPMorganChase's hiring of over 150 neurodivergent employees through specialized interviews. Google Cloud trained hundreds of managers to support autistic applicants, while Palantir launched a fellowship for neurodivergent talent.
4 tasks that solopreneurs can hand over to AI
Solopreneurs can delegate more than a dozen scheduled operational tasks to AI systems while maintaining custom instructions for repeatable processes. These operational duties keep businesses running smoothly but do not represent the best use of individual entrepreneurs' time.
Community isn’t a Marketing Strategy Anymore. It’s the Business Model
Community building has evolved from a marketing tactic to become the foundational business model for companies launching and scaling operations. Organizations now rely on engaged member bases to directly generate revenue and sustain long-term growth rather than treating community as a secondary promotional tool.
The World Cup Is Selling Belonging. Smart Brands Will Keep Selling It After the Final Whistle
Strangers supporting rival World Cup teams are finding connection with one another despite their competing loyalties. Brands recognize this pattern of temporary belonging and are positioning themselves to maintain these consumer relationships after the tournament concludes.
Prosus CEO Bloisi’s $100-million moonshot is slipping away
Fabricio Bloisi's $100-million incentive award requires doubling the combined market value of Naspers and Prosus, but that combined value has declined over the past year. The threshold for earning this compensation has become increasingly difficult to achieve as market conditions have shifted.
Invicta hits global diversification milestone as profits climb
Invicta's revenue grew to R8.4 billion while the company expanded its earnings sources beyond South Africa. The diversification strategy accelerated as profits climbed during this global expansion period.
South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan
South Korea announced an $880 billion investment plan focused on chips and artificial intelligence. The plan responds to major chip manufacturing and technology investments by Taiwan, China, and Japan.
VELVET Jumps 300% in a Week on Aerodrome Move, Despite Market Downturn
VELVET token increased 303% over one week despite broader market decline. Traders anticipate the price reaching $2, driven by two catalysts related to an Aerodrome move.
Galaxy cuts CLARITY Act odds to 50% as Senate floor time narrows
Galaxy reduced its probability estimate for the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 to 50% due to limited Senate floor time before the August recess. The firm cited narrowing legislative opportunities as the primary reason for the downward revision of passage odds.
Bitcoin Price Prediction for July 2026: Worst-Ever ETF Month Opens $42,000 Risk
Bitcoin entered July 2026 trading near $59,500 after experiencing one of its worst months on record for exchange-traded funds. The price faces a $42,000 downside risk from a bearish chart pattern combined with fading on-chain demand.
xFusion scales enterprise AI from edge workstations to liquid-cooled data centres
xFusion presented a four-tier hardware model for enterprise AI computing at ISC 2026. The system scales from edge workstations to liquid-cooled data centres.
What it actually takes to future-proof your organization
Research across 1,700 companies found that most organizations cannot measure what makes their people uniquely valuable, creating a costly blind spot. Angela Jackson, a Harvard lecturer and author, identified this measurement gap as a critical weakness during the AI-driven Imagination Era.
This Humanoid Robot Is a Terrifyingly Competent Office Intern
Flexion Robotics, founded by former Nvidia engineers, has developed a humanoid robot trained to perform office tasks effectively. The robot demonstrates competence in handling typical office work through a training method created by the startup.
Scam.ai Announces Qualcomm Partnership, Launches Halo Deepfake Detection Model at Computex 2026
An on-device deepfake detection model called Halo was launched for live video calls on desktop through a Scam.ai and Qualcomm partnership. The announcement was made at Computex 2026 in Taipei, where Scam.ai was featured at Qualcomm's booth.
Mastercard opens African cybersecurity hub
Mastercard opened a cybersecurity hub to provide security services across Africa, with South Africa and Nigeria as initial focus markets. The hub sells security solutions alongside payment transaction services to African customers.
Food delivery helps fire Prosus to 84% profit surge
Prosus achieved an 84% profit surge driven by growth in its food delivery operations. The company's consumer platforms became profitable across all regions simultaneously for the first time.
As Exchanges Delist Monero, GhostSwap Keeps It Swappable – No KYC
Major centralized exchanges delisted privacy coins in 2024, with Binance removing Monero trading by February 20, 2024, and OKX delisting Monero, Zcash, and Dash. GhostSwap continues offering swaps for these coins without requiring know-your-customer verification.