39 h. ago Police offer R60k reward for info regarding IFP MP Sithole’s killing

The suspect Zamani Ngila Ximba's photo has been circulated by police on social media.

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41 h. ago Gauteng Police hunt killer of IFP MP Sithole, offer R60 000 bounty

The suspect Zamani Ngila Ximba's photo has been circulated by police on social media.

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2 d. ago Hundreds displaced by floods in Butterworth receive emergency shelter

Municipality is working closely with various government departments to provide temporary relief

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4 d. 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 [...]

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6 d. ago R100,000 reward offered for information on Cape Flats multiple murder

Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku says disputes must never be resolved through violence.

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8 d. ago Hat trick Comrades Marathon winner Steyn says target on her back

Steyn chalked up a hat trick last year by finishing first in 3 consecutive Comrades Marathons

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9 d. ago SARB’s fight against inflation yielding positive results: Kganyago

Kganyago led the SARB Forum engagement with Soweto community members after interest rate cut notice.

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1 week 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 [...]

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2 w. ago Mongale family finds partial relief as main suspect dies in shootout

Olorato Mongale will be buried in Bloemfontein this weekend.

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2 w. ago Microsoft SA Invites SMMEs To Join 2025 Emerging Partner Programme, Focused On AI Growth and Economic Inclusion

Microsoft South Africa is calling on eligible small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to apply for the 2025 edition of its Emerging Partner Programme (EPP), a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating business growth, technical capability, and market reach for black-owned ICT companies. The EPP offers selected SMMEs a comprehensive 24-month support plan that includes business [...]

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2 w. ago Lower inflation target offers relief to indebted consumers: Kganyago

Kganyago says a lower inflation target will bring about structurally lower interest rates.

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2 w. ago CloudZA Leads the Way in Making Generative AI Work for Africa

South African cloud consultancy CloudZA is putting generative AI to work for Africa, offering locally tailored solutions that boost productivity, efficiency and inclusion. “GenAI isn’t just a tech leap — it’s a chance for Africa to leapfrog legacy systems,” said CEO Jonathan Oaker. “We’re not replacing people; we’re empowering them.” CloudZA’s innovations include a Statement [...]

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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 Analysts see immense impact as Trump ratchets up pressure on Harvard

The order provides temporary relief to thousands of international students.

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3 w. ago AI Reshapes Financial Services with Smarter Fraud Detection, Risk Analysis, and Compliance

Artificial intelligence is transforming the financial services sector, offering a new level of efficiency, security, and personalization. With its ability to analyze vast datasets in real time, AI is enhancing everything from fraud detection to credit risk assessment and regulatory compliance. One of the most immediate applications of AI is fraud detection. Financial institutions process [...]

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3 w. ago Google Launches AI Mode in Search as It Ramps Up Competition with ChatGPT

Google has unveiled a new “AI Mode” for its search engine, offering users a more conversational experience powered by its Gemini chatbot. The feature, launched Tuesday in the U.S., allows people to interact with search more like they’re speaking to an expert, rather than sifting through web links. The announcement came during Google’s annual developers [...]

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3 w. ago Inflation drops to 2.7% as Rand shows resilience before Budget

Inflation dropped sharply to 2.7% in March, the lowest since June 2020.

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4 w. ago Why 2025 Is the Breakout Year for Machine Learning in African Business

In 2025, machine learning in African businesses is more than just a trend. It’s a quiet revolution. From Lagos to Kigali, both startups and established firms are tapping into the power of AI to automate tasks, predict consumer behavior, and streamline operations. And the best part? It’s actually working. Africa’s innovation landscape is no longer [...]

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