South Africa has initiated preparatory measures for the potential introduction of the M72/AS01E tuberculosis vaccine, marking a significant step toward addressing a disease that has lacked a new vaccine in over a century. The Department of Health is coordinating with international partners to ensure that if current Phase 3 clinical trials prove successful, the country … Read more
Cinema operators in Australia and New Zealand are seeing a post-pandemic recovery driven by both traditional blockbusters and the rise of independent, internet-native films. According to Hoyts Group chief executive Damien Keogh, 2024 box office figures are tracking to be the strongest since the onset of Covid-19, as younger audiences increasingly seek out the social … Read more
Food delivery app drivers in New Zealand report being offered gig jobs paying as little as $6, according to recent statements from platform workers and industry representatives. While companies like DoorDash and Uber Eats maintain that average on-trip earnings exceed the minimum wage, workers point out that unpaid waiting times and return travel significantly diminish … Read more
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces an intensifying job crisis after abandoning a controversial plan to sell a private equity stake in World Cups and other major tournaments to private investors led by Joshua Kushner, according to global football officials and news reports. The backlash, marked by European federation boycott threats and high-level internal resignations, has … Read more
Extreme summer heat driven by the climate crisis is forcing transport operators, airports, and urban planners across Europe to overhaul infrastructure against temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, according to recent industry announcements and climate data. Rail networks, aviation hubs, and municipal operators are scaling up adaptation measures as scientists warn that current emission pathways will … Read more
Fisher & Paykel Appliances has opened a $220 million global headquarters in Auckland, anchoring its research and development operations in New Zealand while broader domestic manufacturing faces steep pressure. The nearly 23,000-square-metre Penrose campus will serve as the company’s central hub for product design and innovation, even as actual appliance assembly takes place in Thailand, … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived at the annual Allen & Co. Media and Technology Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, addressing investors regarding supply constraints and artificial intelligence opportunities. According to CNBC reporting by David A. Grogan, Cook defended the company’s hybrid AI approach and lower capital expenditures during his final earnings call as CEO before … Read more
Rivian Automotive reduced its capital expenditure plans and narrowed projected annual losses while reporting second-quarter financial results, according to company disclosures. The electric vehicle manufacturer lowered its adjusted loss forecast and capital spending targets while reconfirming vehicle delivery goals for the year. Rivian Narrows Annual Losses and Trims Capital Spending Targets Rivian reported adjusted annual … Read more
The U.S. military completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran, according to a U.S. Central Command social media post, following an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. The military action killed at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers after American and Saudi forces targeted Iran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq. U.S. … Read more
Namibia has avoided a major economic blow after escaping the latest 12.5 percent United States tariff wave that hit seven major African exporting economies, according to official trade policy documents issued on July 23. While nations including South Africa and Nigeria face the new levies under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, … Read more