Empowering Zimbabwe’s Media: Capacity Building on AI in Journalism
Yesterday, journalists gathered in Harare for an insightful Capacity Building Workshop on the Application of AI in Journalism, hosted by the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC).
Category: World Affairs
Impunity in Indonesia: The leads left unfollowed in journalist Rico Sempurna Pasaribui
Ahead of the two-year anniversary of the journalist’s murder, a joint investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Free Press Unlimited (FPU) — drawing on hundreds of pages of court documents, military investigation files, witness testimonies, and interviews with key individuals — has found major shortcomings in the official case.
Elon Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa to a South African father
Elon Musk attended Waterkloof House Preparatory School, Bryanston High School and Pretoria Boys High School in South Africa.
The Committee to Protect Journalists has documented six foreign journalists being denied entry by Israel
When French journalist Alice Froussard landed at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport a week ago, she arrived with a valid travel authorization and plans to report from the occupied West Bank, where she had worked for years. By the next morning, Israeli authorities placed her on a flight back to Paris, denying her entry.
SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
His move into politics, particularly his role in U.S. President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency last year, has been among his most contentious ventures.
World Leaders who Won’t Leave the Podium: Ramaphosa, Starmer and Ancelotti Under Spotlight for Rewriting the Resignation Playbook
By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
In May 2026, a peculiar trend has hardened into a global political norm: the Un-Resignation. Across the world, leaders who would have historically been forced into early retirement by scandal or electoral defeat are instead choosing to double down. From the Union Buildings in Pretoria to 10 Downing Street, the podium has become a fortress rather than a place of accountability.
Trust is the new currency of the digital economy
Recently, the conversation around cybersecurity has changed. It’s no longer confined to the CTO or CIO’s office – it has become a leading item in the executive boardroom. The reason for this pivot is that executives now see cybersecurity for what it truly is: a visible, prominent business risk with real-life financial and reputational consequences.
Canada Pushes for Tighter AI and Online Regulation Amid Growing Privacy Fears
The Canadian government is intensifying its efforts to regulate the digital landscape, moving toward stricter oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and expansive online safety measures. These initiatives, primarily funneled through Bill C-27 and the Online Harms Act (Bill C-63), seek to balance rapid technological innovation with the protection of citizens. However, as the legislative framework takes shape in 2026, it has ignited a fierce national debate regarding the potential for government overreach and the erosion of fundamental privacy rights.
Romania’s Pro-EU Coalition Collapses: Fiscal Reforms and Populist Surge Oust PM Bolojan
The collapse of Romania’s pro-European coalition government on May 5, 2026, marks a significant turning point in the nation’s political landscape. Led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan of the National Liberal Party (PNL), the administration was ousted following a decisive no-confidence motion that garnered 281 votes in parliament.
Israel’s Justice Minister vows to End Supreme Court if his preferred candidates are not Selected
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Israel’s legal and political landscape, Justice Minister Yariv Levin issued a stark ultimatum on last Month , regarding the future of the nation’s highest court.