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Vodacom Business Africa Expands to South America

In efforts to extend its international footprint, Vodacom Business Africa has taken a step into Brazil, South America, thereby increasing its fixed-connectivity coverage to five continents across the globe. This trans-Atlantic connection has been made possible through the undersea South Atlantic Cable System, which is the first to directly link the African continent’s southern hemisphere […] (webremix.info)


Nizaam Carr: Wasps re-sign former Springboks international for 2021-22 season

Wasps re-sign former South Africa international Nizaam Carr for the 2021-22 season. (webremix.info)


South African Animation Studio Wins International Film Award

Annecy International Animation Festival has awarded South African animation studio, Triggerfish, the Mifa Animation Industry Award. “This is to highlight the pioneering role that the company has played in animation in South Africa, and Africa most widely,” says Véronique Encrenaz, head of Mifa. Previous recipients include Christopher Meledandri, founder of Illumination (Despicable Me); the co-founders […] (webremix.info)


Billionaire donor slams vaccine hoarding at Africa's expense

Billionaire philanthropist Mo Ibrahim is sharply criticizing the hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines by wealthy nations, urging the international community to "walk the talk" of equitable distribution as Africa desperately lags behind. (webremix.info)


Airtel Nigeria Awarded “Best in Test” – An Interview with Hakan Ekmen of umlaut

Hakan Ekmen, CEO of Telecommunications at umlaut – an international, full-service, cross-industry, end-to-end company that offers advisory and fulfilment services to clients all over the world – chats with ITNA about umlaut’s recently published telecommunications report in Nigeria and the company’s future plans in Africa. Here’s what transpired: umlaut is well known in the Telecommunications […] (webremix.info)


Voice of America ‘Sincerely Regrets’ Handling of Plagiarism Incident, Acting Director Says (webremix.info)


Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby Top BET Awards Nominations With 7 Each (webremix.info)


Bartlett: Developing countries must speak out about vaccine inequity

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, has called for leaders in the Caribbean and other parts of the developing world to come together and speak with a unified voice, in all international fora, about vaccine inequality. Bartlett said that equitable... (webremix.info)


Elon Musk’s ‘SNL’ Episode to Livestream Internationally on YouTube (webremix.info)


University graduate takes on car wash job

Cecelia Campbell-Livingston Scot Bamburry graduated from the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in 2008 with a diploma in international shipping and logistics. Filled with dreams of getting a foothold in the burgeoning logistics industry, he... (webremix.info)


Kerry David’s ‘Breaking Their Silence’ Doc Picked Up by Wondrium Streaming Service (webremix.info)


South Africa set to avoid international cricket ban

South African cricket looks set to avoid an international ban as internal wrangles within the sport's governing body are resolved. (webremix.info)


‘Another Round’ Director Thomas Vinterberg Honors Late Daughter in Emotional Oscars Speech (webremix.info)


‘Another Round’ Director Thomas Vinterberg Dedicates Oscar to Daughter Killed Days Into Production (Video) (webremix.info)


Cricket SA stripped of right to run sport

Cricket South Africa has been stripped of its right to administer the game - putting the Proteas' participation in international matches in doubt. (webremix.info)


Cricket SA stripped of right to run sport

Cricket South Africa has been stripped of its right to administer the game - putting the Proteas' participation in international matches in doubt. (webremix.info)


3 Cybersecurity Challenges Triggered by COVID-19 Lockdown

The global COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the everyday operations of businesses and as a result, the cyber risk still remains a grave concern as many business practices have been compromised. The ZA Central Registry organisation, which is the administrator of South Africa’s .za domain name, recently warned that South Africa is a global target for international […] (webremix.info)


South Africa v Pakistan: Babar Azam hits first international Twenty20 century in thumping win

Babar Azam makes his first international Twenty20 century as Pakistan cruise to a target of 204 and a nine-wicket victory against South Africa. (webremix.info)


Research Shows an Increase in Ransomware Attacks on South African Companies

South Africa is firmly in the sights of international cybercrime syndicates, who have been ramping up their attacks on local companies in the past six months – reveals cybersecurity defence, offence and protection specialist, Nclose. ? Martin Potgieter, Co-Founder of ?Nclose, says the Nview MDR team have detected a significant uptick in the number of […] (webremix.info)


ETI Appoints New Group Executive of Operations and Technology

Ecobank parent company, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has appointed Tomisin Fashina as its new Group Executive of Operations and Technology – a position he will now hold in addition to his existing role of Managing Director of eProcess International. “The rapidly accelerating digital adoption by Africa’s citizenry and businesses, together with the explosion in eCommerce […] (webremix.info)


South Africa v Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman ton seals series

Another century from Fakhar Zaman helps Pakistan to a series-clinching 28-run defeat of South Africa in the third one-day international. (webremix.info)


Pakistan in South Africa: Fakhar Zaman hits 193 but hosts win to level series

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman hits a stunning 193 but South Africa win the second one-day international by 17 runs to level the series. (webremix.info)


South Africa level one-day series against Pakistan despite Fakhar's 193

Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman hits a stunning 193 but South Africa win the second one-day international by 17 runs to level the series. (webremix.info)


Pakistan beat South Africa by three wickets after last-ball victory

Pakistan secure a last-ball victory over South Africa to win the first one-day international by three wickets in Centurion. (webremix.info)


‘Mahalia': 4 Key Facts About Mahalia Jackson’s Life the Lifetime Movie Missed (webremix.info)


Nobody Knows How to Take Newsmax Anchor Greg Kelly’s Weird as Hell Tweet About Weed (webremix.info)


Royal Caribbean Int'l begins cruise from Bahamas June 12

The much anticipated return of cruise shipping in the Caribbean will be realised on June 12, 2021, when global cruise giants Royal Caribbean International will set sail from new home port, Nassau, The Bahamas. The cruise line, the second biggest in... (webremix.info)


Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died at 61

President John Magufuli of Tanzania, a prominent COVID-19 skeptic in Africa whose populist rule often cast his East African country in a harsh international spotlight, has died. He was 61 years old. (webremix.info)


Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has died at 61

Nakuru, Kenya (AP) -- President John Magufuli of Tanzania, a prominent COVID-19 skeptic in Africa whose populist rule often cast his East African country in a harsh international spotlight, has died. He was 61 years old. Magufuli's death... (webremix.info)


‘Shaka: King of The Zulu Nation’ Drama Series From Antoine Fuqua Ordered at Showtime (webremix.info)


Ukheshe and Infobip Launch the First WhatsApp Payment Gateway in South Africa

Ukheshe has partnered with Infobip to launch South Africa’s first WhatsApp payment gateway which allows Telkom customers to send money to anyone with a mobile number quickly and securely with no need for another app or any additional software. The project and collaboration with Infobip forms part of Ukheshe’s objective of expanding its international reach as […] (webremix.info)