2 h. ago Morero not shaken by Zille’s possible contention for Joburg mayor

Morero says the 2026 local government elections will be interesting times for South Africans.

Politics

12 h. ago UKZN First in South Africa to Equip Visually Impaired Students with AI Smart Glasses

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has become the first South African university to provide visually impaired students with Envision Smart AI Glasses – an advanced assistive device powered by artificial intelligence to enhance independence. Five students—Bright Sello, Thandeka Ngcobo, Londiwe Ndaba, Siboniso Mabuza, and Thembisa Xolo – received the glasses, valued at R75,000 each, through [...]

Politics

12 h. ago Absa Becomes First African Bank To Launch Agentic AI For Customers

Absa Bank has become the first financial institution in Africa – and one of the first globally – to deploy agentic AI for customer use, according to Salesforce. The announcement was made at the Agentforce World Tour in Johannesburg this week. The bank’s AI-powered chatbot, Abby, runs on Salesforce’s Agentforce platform and offers dynamic, contextual [...]

Economics

12 h. ago Ethiopia’s PM Urges Africa to Build Homegrown AI for Inclusive Growth

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged African nations to develop homegrown artificial intelligence, warning that relying on foreign-built tools could deepen inequality. Speaking at the Ethiopian Technology Expo, Ahmed said Africa must “become innovators and owners of our future,” stressing the need for AI systems built to address the continent’s specific challenges. “Africa must [...]

Politics

13 h. ago Meta Opens Applications for 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator in Africa

Applications are now open for the 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator, an AI-focused program supporting startups in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal. The initiative aims to help founders build scalable, locally relevant solutions using Meta’s open-source Llama language models. The 8-month program includes a 6-week intensive accelerator and six months of post-program support. Startups working [...]

Politics

39 h. ago Colombia’s potential presidential contender shot, suspect arrested

Miguel Uribe was shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to the government and his party

Politics

50 h. ago City of Tshwane urges residents to prepare for icy weather conditions

This as the South African Weather Service forecasts inclement weather conditions across Gauteng

Politics

54 h. ago Moustapha Cissé: Championing AI for Africa’s Future Beyond Google

Moustapha Cissé sees artificial intelligence not as a looming threat but as a tool to uplift Africa. A trailblazing AI researcher, Cissé has spent years proving that technology can address the continent’s unique challenges—healthcare gaps, agricultural inefficiencies, and educational barriers—while dismantling biases that often plague AI systems. After leading Google’s AI Center in Accra, Ghana, [...]

Politics

58 h. ago AI in African Elections: Kenya and Nigeria Weigh Innovation Against Trust

As Africa’s major democracies explore the use of artificial intelligence in elections, both optimism and caution are shaping the conversation. Kenya, with general elections due in two years, is taking early steps. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been consulting stakeholders on the role of AI, social media, and digital platforms in election [...]

Politics

58 h. ago Ghana, UAE Ink $1B Deal to Launch Africa’s Largest Innovation and AI Hub

Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a $1 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub – an ambitious project aimed at accelerating Ghana’s digital transformation and solidifying its status as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging tech. The agreement was signed by Ghana’s [...]

Politics

61 h. ago Electricity grid is stable ahead of next week’s cold front: Eskom

The South African Weather Service has warned of a spell of extreme weather.

Politics

4 d. ago Ramaphosa sends condolences to family of Zambia’s Edgar Lungu

Lungu died on Thursday and was receiving medical care in South Africa for an unspecified illness.

Politics

4 d. ago Zambia’s former president Edgar Lungu has died, his party says

Lungu was head of state of the Southern African country between 2015 and 2021

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Nato’s Baltic drills preparation for potential clash with Russia’

Nato’s annual exercise in the Baltic Sea and the regions surrounding it, is being held this month.

Politics

6 d. ago Israeli military fires shots near Gaza aid distribution site

Three Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting in Gaza.

Politics

7 d. ago Qualcomm Shortlists 10 African Startups for 2025 ‘Make in Africa’ Mentorship Program

Qualcomm has named 10 startups for its 2025 Make in Africa mentorship program, part of its Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform. The equity-free program, now in its third year, supports early-stage deep-tech startups applying 5G, AI/ML, IoT, and edge technologies to build scalable solutions across sectors. This year, Qualcomm received 435 applications from 19 countries. The [...]

Politics

7 d. ago South Africa power hitter Klaasen retires from international cricket

Klaasen retires after achieving 1,000 runs in 58 T20 internationals at a strike rate of 141.84.

Events

7 d. ago South Sudan Joins Smart Africa Trust Alliance to Boost Digital Trust

South Sudan has joined the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA), becoming the 17th country to sign the declaration promoting trusted digital services across the continent. ICT Minister Michael Makuei Lueth signed the agreement alongside Smart Africa CEO Lacina Koné, signaling South Sudan’s commitment to secure, interoperable, and inclusive digital ecosystems. The move aligns with the [...]

Politics

7 d. ago Visa And Mastercard Bet Big On AI Agents To Power The Future Of Shopping

Visa and Mastercard have launched major AI initiatives aimed at transforming how consumers shop online, signaling a pivotal shift in retail tech. Visa’s “Intelligent Commerce” and Mastercard’s “Agent Pay” go beyond traditional recommendation engines, enabling AI agents to make purchases on users’ behalf. Visa is teaming up with Anthropic, IBM, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Stripe to [...]

Politics

8 d. ago Meyiwa trial to resume after defence requested vehicle tracking data

Meyiwa was shot and killed while at Kelly Khumalo's parental home in Vosloorus.

Politics