12 h. ago ‘SA remains committed to playing role in silencing guns in Africa’

A second group of SANDF members is expected to arrive on Sunday.

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26 h. ago SANDF soldiers returning from DRC taken for psychological counselling

Earlier this year 14 SANDF members were killed in a fierce battle with the M23 rebels.

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40 h. ago Logistical challenges delaying arrival of SANDF troops: Motshekga

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) lost 14 soldiers in the war.

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44 h. ago Don’t Just Adopt AI Adapt It: A Technocritical Future for African Education

Imagine a brilliant student from rural Limpopo. She presents her thorough case study to her class that is locally relevant and grounded in real-world African challenges. Her classmate submits a technically perfect paper filled with American examples and Western solutions that don’t apply to a rural African setting. The difference? Her classmate prompted ChatGPT and submitted a paraphrased version [...]

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4 d. ago US wants Rwandan troops out of DRC before peace deal signed: Sources

US President Donald Trump's administration is holding talks to end fighting in eastern DRC.

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4 d. ago Msimang calls for urgent action on SA’s challenges, unemployment

National Convention to take place on August 15 to set the agenda for a dialogue.

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4 d. ago SAP’s Timo Elliott: AI Must Stand for More Than Artificial Intelligence

AI is no longer just a buzzword – it’s driving the next wave of transformation, says Timo Elliott, vice president and global innovation evangelist at SAP. Speaking at Saphila Transcend, Elliott likened AI to previous tech waves like the PC and Internet, warning that without preparation, “the wave can come crashing down.” The biggest challenge? [...]

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4 d. ago Africa’s First Multilingual AI Model Shrunk By 75% in Global Challenge

Africa’s first multilingual small language model, InkubaLM, has been compressed by 75% without losing performance – making it more efficient for low-resource environments. The breakthrough came from the Buzuzu-Mavi Challenge, a global competition hosted by Lelapa AI in partnership with Zindi. The challenge drew 490 participants from 61 countries to reduce the size of InkubaLM, [...]

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5 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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6 d. ago Trump’s National Guard deployment in LA unlawful: California Governor

Troops were stationed around federal government buildings, as police and protesters clashed.

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7 d. 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, [...]

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9 d. ago Withdrawal of SANDF troops from DRC a work in progress: Motshekga

Minister Motshekga says significant work has been done despite the delay.

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9 d. ago 2023/2024 AGSA municipalities’ report still shows challenges

Municipalities are not solely to blame for the governance failures.

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1 week 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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1 week ago NPA to challenge court ruling regarding Cholota’s extradition

This follows the court judgement ruling Moroadi Cholota's extradition as unlawful.

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1 week ago Cradock four inquest to resume in Gqeberha High Court after delays

Only family witnesses will give evidence during the nine days set aside for the inquest.

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1 week ago Tragedy at Slave Route Challenge as runner killed by falling tree

Woman dies after a tree fell during Cape Town’s Slave Route Challenge.

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2 w. ago SCA to hear Ramaphosa’s appeal on Zulu King Misuzulu’s recognition

The appeal challenges a 2023 Pretoria High Court ruling.

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2 w. ago Concerns over youth mental health ahead of Child Protection Week

Concern about the increasing number of young people experiencing mental health challenges.

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2 w. ago SANDF refutes reports of weapons surrender in DRC withdrawal

It says the article must be condemned in the strongest possible terms as nothing but hearsay.

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