Pentagon

Pentagon authorizes $1 billion for Trump’s border wall

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2019

Move draws condemnation from both the president's rival Democrats and fellow Republicans, who warned it was an abuse of presidential powers

‘Independent thinker’ – former physicist tipped to be new US defence secretary

Article Matt Spetalnick - 4 Dec 2014

Veteran Washington insider, Ashton Carter, is an independent thinker whose opinions have not always aligned fully with those of the president.

Al-Shabab names new leader, vows revenge

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 7 Sep 2014

Sheikh Ahmad Umar Abu Ubaidah has replaced slain Al-Shabab leader Ahmed Godane, who was killed in a US air strike.

Revealed: High-rank Pentagon officials in charge of torture in Iraq

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Mar 2013

General David Petraeus and 'dirty wars' veteran Colonel James Steele were behind commando units implicated in detainee abuse.

Iran moves ahead with missile testing, faces more sanctions

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Jan 2012

Iran is testing missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, underlining threats to close the vital oil-transit waterway as the West prepares more sanctions.

China concerns evolve: US to send marines to Darwin

Article Martin Parry - 11 Nov 2011

US President Barack Obama will use a visit to Australia next week to announce that America will station marines at a base in Darwin.

Jittery US unites in grief during 9/11 anniversary

Article Sebastian Smith - 11 Sep 2011

A jittery US has come together in grief during the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks which killed almost 3 000 people and plunged it into war.

Terror threat casts shadow over 9/11 ceremonies

Article Sebastian Smith - 10 Sep 2011

President Barack Obama has vowed that the US will never waver in its fight against terrorism as Americans mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks.

Press Releases

Boosting safety for cargo and drivers

IT Web - 24 Jan 2020

The use of a telematics system for fleet vehicles has proved to be an important tool in helping to drive down costs and improve efficiency, says MiX Telematics Africa.

Government News

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

SA News - 24 Jan 2020

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

Government News

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

Government News

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

Press Releases

MTN unveils TikTok bundles

IT Web - 22 Jan 2020

Customised MTN TikTok data bundles are available to all prepaid customers on *136*2#.

Special Reports

Marketers need to reinvent themselves

Derek Davey - 22 Jan 2020

Marketing is an exciting discipline, offering the perfect fit for individuals who are equally interested in business, human dynamics and strategic thinking. But the...

Press Releases

Upskill yourself to land your dream job in 2020

IT Web - 21 Jan 2020

If you received admission to an IIE Higher Certificate qualification, once you have graduated, you can articulate to an IIE Diploma and then IIE Bachelor's degree at IIE Rosebank College.

Press Releases

South Africans unsure of what to expect in 2020

IT Web - 20 Jan 2020

Almost half (49%) of South Africans, 15 years and older, agree or strongly agree that they view 2020 with optimism.