18 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 [...]

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6 d. 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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7 d. ago Boshielo warns parents to stop shielding children who commit crime

Philangenkosi Makhanya parents were arrested after his mother tipped him.

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9 d. 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 Russia tells UN that West must stop arming Ukraine during ceasefire

A first round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine on May 16 failed to yield a truce deal.

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1 week ago Attracting foreign investment remains critical for SA: Mantashe

Mantashe says Orion Minerals is expected to start copper production in two years' time.

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1 week ago Police say Olorato Mongale’s murder suspects part of syndicate

Mongale's body was found on Sunday, hours after being picked up for a date with a VW Polo driver.

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2 w. ago 32 suspects arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi in Mpumalanga

Undocumented foreign nationals arrested during Vala Umgodi Operation to appear in court.

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2 w. ago Illicit financial flows threaten Africa’s development: Ramakgopa

Ramakgopa urges G20 to help Africa stop illicit outflows and boost local development efforts.

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2 w. ago Two men get double life sentences for killing cops in Western Cape

The officers were conducting regular patrols when the four convicts shot and robbed them.

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2 w. ago Tanzania deports foreign activists supporting opposition leader

Tanzania’s opposition leader, Tundu Lissu appeared in court for treason on Monday.

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2 w. ago Foreign activists supporting Tanzanian’s opposition leader arrested

Tanzanian’s main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu appeared in court on treason charges yesterday.

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3 w. ago Phala Phala Farm theft trial begins today in Modimolle court

Trial of three people accused of stealing foreign currency from Phala Phala farm scheduled to begin

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3 w. ago Breakthroughs in AI, Robotics, IoT, and More: Africa’s Tech Frontier

Africa’s tech landscape is no longer a quiet frontier—it’s a pulsating hub of innovation where artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and other emerging technologies are rewriting the rules of progress. From smart agriculture to healthcare revolutions, these breakthroughs are not just keeping pace with global trends but are carving out uniquely [...]

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3 w. ago Appointment of foreigner to Robben Island post concerning: ACDP

ACDP voices concerns over employment of foreign nationals in key government roles.

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3 w. ago How a Nigerian Pharmacist Is Using AI to Fix Pharma’s Data Blind Spots

Ayodeji Alaran didn’t set out to be an AI innovator – he just wanted to stop wasting good medicine. As a pharmacist-turned-pharma executive, Ayodeji worked with big names like GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer across Africa and Asia. But everywhere he went, he kept running into the same frustrating problem: expired drugs. Not because of laziness or [...]

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3 w. ago Researcher warns of surge in HIV infections amid US funding cuts

US President Donald Trump issued an executive order to stop foreign aid affecting USAID and PEPFAR.

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3 w. ago KZN police urged to act after armed robbery at road construction site

KZN Transport and Human Settlements MEC calls for police action following armed robbery.

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3 w. ago Extended working hours for driver license printing because of backlog

National Transport Department says working hours at the Driving License Card Agency will be extended

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4 w. ago Cape Town records over 80 vehicle and pedestrian crashes in two days

Appeals for drivers to more cautious during inclement weather.

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