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Convergence Partners has announced that its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) has entered into a definitive agreement with Alviva Holdings Limited to acquire 100% of Datacentrix Group. The acquisition is alongside the existing Datacentrix management team that has successfully led the company for over 20 years. Alviva is exiting Datacentrix pursuant to its delisting from the JSE in early 2023, to focus on its core operations in hardware distribution. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction aligns with the CPDIF’s strategy of investing in high growth companies that are leading champions in their field with strong management…

Rory McIlroy held his never to claim a record-breaking fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic title on a typically dramatic final day’s play at the Emirates Golf Club’s iconic Majlist course on Sunday. The Northern Irishman, who spent his teenage years in Dubai brushing up his golf skills, won by one shot from Dubai-based Adrian Meronk with American Cameron Young, who went into the final round holding a two shat advantage back in third. McIlroy carded a 14-under score over 72 holes with Meronk a stroke behind on 13-under and Young a close third on 12-under. McIlry first won the Hero…

Just a few days after losing contact with the Mars helicopter Ingenuity, NASA announced that it has regained communications with the plucky little helicopter. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which designed and operated the helicopter, announced that it is back in touch following an unexpected communications dropout. “Good news today: We’ve reestablished contact with the #MarsHelicopter after instructing @NASAPersevere to perform long-duration listening sessions for Ingenuity’s signal,” NASA’s JPL wrote on X. “The team is reviewing the new data to better understand the unexpected comms dropout during Flight 72.” The helicopter is too small…

Ship traffic in Turkey’s Bosphorus Strait is set to resume for northbound vessels as of 1700 GMT on Sunday, after a suspension due to an anchor failure on one ship, the Tribeca shipping agency said. According to a report shared by the agency, the Liberia-flagged tanker Peria’s anchor self-released due to bad weather around the Yavuz Sultan Selim bridge area during its passage through the strait and tugs were dispatched for assistance. The ship will proceed to the Kucukcekmece anchorage area under escort tugs, the report also said.

Crypto-related crime dropped significantly last year, a report has revealed. In its latest annual analysis of crypto-related crime, blockchain data platform, Chainalysis, found that the value received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses through 2023, totalled $24.2 billion, a significant drop compared to the all-time high of $39.6 billion in 2022. Of this, $14.9 billion, representing the largest portion (61.5 per cent) of the illicit transaction volume, related to sanctioned entities. Growing maturity of this class of digital assets is further evidenced in the fact that crypto crime accounted for just 0.34 per cent of total on-chain transaction volume last year. “With…

Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf resigned on Friday citing lack of powers to administer the board, meaning a fourth change will come into force in 13 months. A 10-man management committee took over the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after former captain Ramiz Raja was sacked as chairman in December 2022. In June last year, Ashraf was appointed as committee’s head, replacing Najam Sethi, and was given the task of organising an election for the PCB chairman before February 4 this year. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Ashraf left the post after a…

This week’s image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the aftermath of an epic explosion in space caused by the death of a massive star. Some of the most dramatic events in the cosmos are supernovas, when a massive star runs out of fuel to fuse — first running out of hydrogen, then helium, then burning through heavier elements — and eventually can no longer sustain the outward pressure from heat caused by this fusion. When that happens, the star collapses suddenly into a dense core, and its outer layers are thrown off in a tremendous explosion called a Type…

There can be no normalisation of Saudi Arabia’s ties with Israel without resolving the Palestinian issue, Saudi foreign minister told CNN in an interview that aired on Sunday. Asked if there could be no normal ties without a path to a credible and irreversible Palestinian state, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said: “That’s the only way we’re going to get the benefit. So, yes, because we need stability and only stability will come through resolving the Palestinian issue.” Prince Faisal said some form of credible, irreversible Palestinian state is necessary. “We need to focus on a solution for the…

Friday market in Fujairah Nestled within the scenic embrace of Fujairah’s mountain range, the Friday Market has earned its reputation as one of the UAE’s premier destinations, drawing visitors from various regions. This bustling market is celebrated for its mild and enjoyable climate, making it particularly attractive to those who relish outdoor activities, such as barbecues. Beyond its natural appeal, the market stands out for its diverse array of services and shops, offering a comprehensive shopping experience. Visitors can explore a myriad of goods, from local handicrafts and souvenirs to fresh produce, ensuring they find everything they desire. Souk Al…

Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said it was “very important” his team avoided a whitewash series loss to New Zealand after winning the fifth and final Twenty20 International by 42 runs on Sunday. The Black Caps capitulated for 92 in the face of some quality Pakistan spin bowling, having been favoured to chase down the tourists’ 134-8. Pakistan lost the five-match series 4-1 but Shaheen was pleased his first stint as captain had ended on a winning note, after being outplayed through the first four games. He said the series was primarily seen as a chance to build towards the…