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Family tech support can help older users navigate digital services. Illustration supplied by Kaspersky. A Kaspersky-commissioned survey highlights the role of relatives and friends in helping older people use digital services—and raises practical questions about accessibility, account control and customer support. Family tech support can sit behind a banking transaction that appears entirely digital. A relative may explain a screen, help locate a setting or work out why an application has stopped responding. For the service provider, the transaction is complete. For the customer, it may have required assistance that the provider never sees. That distinction deserves attention in South…

A Decade-Old Partnership Collapses Into a Public Credit War Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is done with Courtney Kemp. Asked in a new interview who he would never work with again, the rapper and executive producer named the creator of Power. He said success “got out of control for her.” He also argued that his name, his music and his leverage built the franchise. Kemp fired back fast. She called his budget recollections uninformed and stressed that he neither wrote nor created the series. Then Jackson escalated. Over the weekend, he reposted her statement on Instagram with a caption suggesting she…

Wales head coach Steve Tandy has taken a page out of Rassie Erasmus’ playbook by adding an experienced match official to his coaching staff on a full-time basis. The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) on Monday announced that Ben Whitehouse has joined the men’s national squad as a specialist coach. According to the WRU, Whitehouse will work closely with coaches and players around the principles of law, discipline, decision-making and communication. TONY: Boks have got everything right The 36-year-old Welshman is set to hang up his whistle after Saturday’s URC clash between the Ospreys and Dragons in Swansea. Former Test referee…

PARIS — Paris police issued an overnight curfew on Monday in two areas of the French capital, after a weekend marred by France’s worst rioting in years that targeted city halls, other public buildings and thousands of businesses across the country.The order aims to protect “people and property from the violence and looting,” the Paris police statement said. The curfew prohibits anyone from entering or remaining on the Place de la République, where rioting took place Saturday, and the shopping neighborhood of Les Halles, which has been subject to looting.The curfew will be in effect from 11 p.m. Monday until…

A diesel tanker fell off Otedola Bridge and exploded on the Berger-bound section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Monday evening. Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) General Manager confirmed that two casualties were recorded in the fire incident. The agency added that the disaster caused severe traffic congestion in the area, while firefighters battled the inferno and emergency responders attended to the victims. Emergency teams made arrangements to convey the victims to hospital. LASTMA personnel managed traffic around the affected corridor to ensure road safety and minimise disruption. “Two casualties were recorded, while the incident has resulted in traffic congestion…

Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia. PHOTO/ IISD/ENB – Mike Muzurakis. By PATRICK MAYOYO Governments gathering for the 2026 United Nations Biodiversity Conference face a critical test: whether international commitments to halt and reverse the destruction of nature can be translated into measurable progress before the end of the decade. The conference, which opened in Yerevan, Armenia, today, will host the first global review of collective progress in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Adopted in 2022, the agreement sets out 23 targets for 2030 and four long-term goals for 2050. The review comes at a pivotal moment. Although…

Social unrest, political instability and mounting national debt weighed on French assets on Monday, with government bonds and Paris-listed stocks under pressure. The euro was last seen down 0.15% against the U.S. dollar, and was 0.1% lower against the British pound. The French 10-year bond yield jumped more than 10 basis points, taking it just shy of its highest level in decades. Higher yields represent higher borrowing costs for the government in the debt market. The country’s 2-year and 30-year yields were up 6 basis points and 8 basis points, respectively. Stocks are also feeling the heat, with the CAC…

Xsmile – Big Engine Nigerian Afrosounds artist Xsmile has officially released his eagerly anticipated single, “Big Engine (Unleash)”. The track showcases Xsmile’s signature blend of contagious rhythms, rich melodies, and magnetic energy. Following the momentum of previous releases like “YAWA” and “FIH (Father In Heaven)”, Xsmile continues to carve out a distinct lane in the global Afrobeats movement. “Big Engine” combines energetic percussion with memorable vocal delivery, making it an instant contender for club playlists, radio airwaves, and streaming rotation. Download, listen, and share “Big Engine” by “Xsmile”. DOWNLOAD Xsmile – Big Engine

Chippa United vs Kruger United .Chippa United face Kruger United in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at Buffalo City Stadium in East London. Kickoff is at 15:30 SAST. Chippa are ninth on eight points, while newly promoted Kruger are 13th with four after seven matches each. Follow live scores and standings on SportPesa Score and explore available SportPesa South Africa soccer markets. Chippa have an opportunity to build on their first league victory of the season. Kruger, meanwhile, need to establish consistency as they adjust to the demands of the top flight. The teams’ recent results…

Over the past few months, Aimpexx Worldwide has been quietly making moves that are changing the way businesses in Africa import from China. The company’s goal has remained simple: make importation easier, more transparent, and more reliable for African businesses. But achieving that goal has meant going beyond simply helping customers ship their goods. It has meant building the infrastructure, systems, and partnerships needed to have greater control over the entire importation process. And in just a few months, Aimpexx has taken some significant steps in that direction. One of its biggest developments was the establishment of a new warehouse…