17 h. ago SA Startup 4C Predictions Bets Big on Transparent AI for Global Markets

In the world of AI, forecasts aren’t just data – they’re belief. That’s the insight behind 4C Predictions, a South African startup building a transparent, AI-powered prediction marketplace with global ambitions. While much of the AI spotlight shines on Silicon Valley or Shenzhen, 4C is proving that deep tech can thrive in Cape Town too. [...]

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3 d. ago Nigeria Launches AgriConnect to Digitally Empower Farmers with AI and Connectivity

The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, has launched the AgriConnect Initiative – an ambitious program to digitally empower Nigerian farmers through AI, smart devices, and real-time access to agronomic data. Unveiled at the Cultural Centre Complex in Ogun State, the pilot is a collaboration between the Ministry, Huawei Technologies, [...]

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4 d. ago Uzbekistan savour sweet taste of success after sealing World Cup spot

Uzbekistan drew 0-0 against United Arab Emirates in the World Cup qualifiers’ match yesterday.

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5 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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6 d. ago DeepSeek AI Accused of Training on Google Gemini Outputs Amid Data Contamination Concerns

Chinese AI lab DeepSeek is under renewed scrutiny following the release of its updated R1 model, with researchers suggesting it may have been trained on outputs from Google’s Gemini models. Developer Sam Paech pointed to linguistic similarities between DeepSeek’s R1-0528 and Gemini 2.5 Pro, claiming in a post on X that the model’s phrasing patterns [...]

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9 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.

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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 Two stray lions spotted wandering near Kruger Park in Limpopo

Two stray lions are believed to have escaped from the Kruger National Park.

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1 week ago NGO advocates for child caretakers to be trained to spot abuse signs

The Santa Shoebox Project says ECD staff are critical in a child's early development.

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2 w. ago AI’s Power Problem: Researcher Warns of Soaring Energy Use and Climate Impact

A new analysis by environmental researcher Alex de Vries-Gao is raising the alarm on artificial intelligence’s rapidly growing appetite for electricity—and the climate consequences that come with it. Published in the journal Joule, de Vries-Gao’s study explores how large-scale AI systems like ChatGPT are helping to push global data center energy use to new highs. [...]

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2 w. ago From Rice Fields to AI Fields: How a Chatbot Is Revolutionizing Farming in Kenya

Henry Gichobi, a rice farmer in central Kenya, doesn’t rely on guesswork to grow his crops anymore. Instead, he consults a WhatsApp chatbot. The chatbot – powered by Virtual Agronomist, an artificial intelligence tool developed by the global nonprofit Innovative Solutions for Decision Agriculture – uses satellite data to assess soil fertility and recommend the [...]

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2 w. ago SARS Supercharges Tax Collection With AI Muscle and R7.5 Billion Boost

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is getting a high-tech upgrade – and it’s not just about new coffee machines in the break room. Armed with artificial intelligence, sharper data analytics, and a R7.5 billion budget boost over the next three years, SARS is gearing up to meet an ambitious new revenue target. Finance Minister [...]

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2 w. ago From Spaza to Spotlight: Township Data Collectors Put South Africa’s Informal Economy on the Map

A new tech initiative is turning township residents into digital trailblazers – one corner shop at a time. Timbuk2, a South African AI startup, has launched a groundbreaking project that pays everyday people to map the informal businesses that fuel their communities. Armed with smartphones and purpose, participants – called “data agents” – roam their [...]

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3 w. ago AI – How Artificial Intelligence Could Be the Dose of Innovation South Africa’s Healthcare Needs

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) in January gathered some of the country’s sharpest minds for an Executive Roundtable that tackled one big question: Can AI cure what ails South Africa’s healthcare system? The answer? Not alone – but it can definitely help write the prescription. AI is quickly stepping into the spotlight as a [...]

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3 w. ago Wetility’s New AI Mode Cuts Costs and Outsmarts Loadshedding

Solar-as-a-service trailblazer Wetility just flipped the switch on AI Mode, a sleek, data-savvy upgrade designed to take the hassle out of managing your solar setup. Starting May 1, Wetility customers can sit back while their solar and battery systems do the thinking – optimizing energy use, cutting down electricity bills, and staying one step ahead [...]

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3 w. ago Spotlight on empowering boys on International Day of the Boy Child

A close look at the societal pressure placed on boys and the challenges affecting their development

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3 w. ago How Digital Governance and Data Management Are Transforming Public Services in Africa

In an era where data is the new oil, African governments are increasingly turning to digital governance to streamline public services and harness the power of data management. From Kenya’s eCitizen portal to Nigeria’s digital identity initiatives, the continent is witnessing a transformative shift toward data-driven public administration. But what does this mean for citizens, [...]

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3 w. ago How AI is Transforming Fraud Detection and Credit Scoring in African Banking

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the financial landscape across Africa, driving innovation in fraud detection, credit scoring, and automation. As African financial institutions face unique challenges like high fraud rates, limited credit data, and operational inefficiencies, AI offers transformative solutions that enhance security, expand access to credit, and streamline processes. This article explores how AI [...]

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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 Cassava and Zindi Team Up to Supercharge Africa’s AI Scene With a Powerful GPU Boost

Africa’s AI revolution just got a serious upgrade. Cassava Technologies – a global digital heavyweight with deep African roots – has joined forces with Zindi, the continent’s largest professional network of data scientists, in a bold new partnership to crank up AI innovation across Africa. The two signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to combine [...]

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