US-Russia prisoner exchange not a path for Putin dialogue, says ex-US National Security advisor
There will be no re-opening of diplomatic relations between Russia and the West in the wake of the historic prison exchange, according to a former US National Security advisor.
Looming great African war with South Africa at risk: experts divided
“I think the status quo,serves quite a lot of people’s interest well and a major escalation doesn’t serve anyone.”
US pressure leads to 95 Libyans arrested in South Africa, Irish link
Confusion surrounds the intelligence which led to the arrest of 95 Libyans at a military training camp in South Africa. Government officials claim that the country’s intelligence officers were responsible for the raid on the camp in White River in the Mpumalanga province,…
WHO worries over new DRC MPOX strain, confidence in South African containment
22 cases of MPOX have been identified in South Africa leading to three deaths. 16 patients have recovered and three are considered as ‘active cases.’
“Largest IT Disaster to Date” Raises Concerns About Global Tech Infrastructure
The effect of the outage is so widespread because Crowdstrike is the largest endpoint solution provider globally. Approximately 70% of the world’s desktop computers run on Microsoft Windows.
Ex-Mandela Guard: Questions on Trump security ‘Dominating the High Ground,’ but too early to judge
A lot of facts are going to emerge over time, and hopefully, we will understand why this seemingly unprotected rooftop was not covered by some form of security.
Western allies’ strategic shift away from Russian uranium
The US is encountering challenges in securing uranium supplies, with some traditional sources becoming increasingly unstable.
Less aggressive stance on Israel and improved US relations expected from South Africa
A pullback from South Africa’s close alliances with China and russia militarily is also anticipated with an alignment closer to the United States.
Health care prime target for cyber attackers due to potential high ransom payouts
Two national health services, the NHS in the United Kingdom and the National Health Laboratory Services in South Africa, responsible for blood tests, have been targeted by cyber attackers in quick succession. Health care services are prime targets as the data they hold is highly valuable data.
Africa leaders want to fortify info space against Russian propaganda
African leaders from every corner of the continent have voiced growing concern about the destabilising effects of this disinformation on their countries, said Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, at an African Chiefs of Defence Conference in Botswana
