20 h. ago Chronos Capital Eyes AI Healthcare Startups After Backing Unicorns Like Tyme and Optasia

Chronos Capital, an early investor in Tyme Group and Optasia, is shifting focus toward artificial intelligence in healthcare, calling it the next transformative force in global medicine. “AI in healthcare is where fintech was in financial services 30 years ago,” said partner Roger Grobler. “All the upside is still to be made.” AI’s ability to [...]

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63 h. ago Court hears about allegations of threats by SASSA fraud accused

SASSA eleven allegedly intimidated and threatened members of the investigating team.

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3 d. ago Civil Aviation Authority, police investigate two aircraft crashes

Both pilots onboard were not injured, however the aircraft was damaged.

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3 d. ago Free State launches transport initiative with Deaf Association

The Free State Deaf Association pleads with govt to invest in more transport resources for the deaf.

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3 d. ago Development banks to invest over R60 billion in ocean plastics fight

Plastic waste entering the ocean could triple to up to 37 million metric tons per year by 2040

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4 d. 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 [...]

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5 d. ago Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of ‘serious consequences’

Musk has deleted some social media posts critical of Trump

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5 d. ago Cosatu hits out at Minister Nkabane for her ‘arrogant’ attitude

Cosatu has criticised Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane's conduct, describing her attitude as "arrogant".

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6 d. ago Ramaphosa defends BEE policy, dismisses critics as ‘unfounded’

Ramaphosa has described as unfounded suggestions that the policy is irrelevant.

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7 d. ago NCC Moves to Bolster Cybersecurity With New National Framework

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched efforts to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity framework aimed at safeguarding the country’s critical communications infrastructure. Announced as part of its wider push to enhance national digital resilience, the NCC said the new framework will set clear guidelines, enforce best practices, and encourage collaboration across government agencies, private companies, [...]

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8 d. ago ‘Enforcing law against undocumented immigrants remains a challenge’

KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi says it is hard to prosecute undocumented foreigners.

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8 d. ago Defense wants court visit to alleged assault site in Meyiwa case

Defence counsel Charles Mnisi has suggested that the accused's assault be investigated.

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1 week ago Foreign truck drivers stopped, robbed on the N3 near Villiers

Two suspects aged 52 and 68 were arrested on the scene for common robbery.

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1 week ago NW police detain 22 illegal miners found with large amounts of food

Amidst ongoing investigations, police believe suspects were taking the food to illegal mine shafts.

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1 week ago Glamorising vaping fueling worrying trend among SA teenagers: Phaahla

Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death globally, burdening public health systems.

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1 week ago Limpopo launches Winter Tourism Drive to attract 10 million visitors

Limpopo launches winter campaign at Kruger Park, aiming to attract 10 million tourists in 2025.

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1 week ago Officials investigate cause of fire at illegally occupied building

Ekurhuleni EMS spokesperson Erick Moloka says the fire has been contained.

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1 week ago 22 undocumented foreign nationals arrested in the North West

They were allegedly found packing and wrapping food items seemingly destined to illegal miners.

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1 week ago Bildup AI Launches NGN500M ‘AI in Every Classroom’ Initiative in Nigeria

Nigerian edtech company Bildup AI has launched a new initiative, “AI in Every Classroom,” aimed at integrating artificial intelligence tools into schools nationwide. The program will be backed by a NGN500 million investment over the next 12 months. Billed as a step toward more personalized and equitable education, the initiative targets underserved communities and seeks [...]

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1 week ago Meta Faces Backlash Over ‘Open Washing’ in AI Licensing Debate

Meta is under fresh criticism for what experts are calling “open washing” after sponsoring a Linux Foundation whitepaper promoting the benefits of open-source AI. The paper argues that open models can significantly cut enterprise costs, claiming proprietary AI tools cost more than three times as much. However, Meta’s role in the report has sparked controversy, [...]

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