46 h. ago UKZN First in South Africa to Equip Visually Impaired Students with AI Smart Glasses

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has become the first South African university to provide visually impaired students with Envision Smart AI Glasses – an advanced assistive device powered by artificial intelligence to enhance independence. Five students—Bright Sello, Thandeka Ngcobo, Londiwe Ndaba, Siboniso Mabuza, and Thembisa Xolo – received the glasses, valued at R75,000 each, through [...]

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47 h. ago Meta Opens Applications for 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator in Africa

Applications are now open for the 2025 Llama Impact Accelerator, an AI-focused program supporting startups in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal. The initiative aims to help founders build scalable, locally relevant solutions using Meta’s open-source Llama language models. The 8-month program includes a 6-week intensive accelerator and six months of post-program support. Startups working [...]

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5 d. ago Ramaphosa sends condolences to family of Zambia’s Edgar Lungu

Lungu died on Thursday and was receiving medical care in South Africa for an unspecified illness.

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8 d. ago South Africa power hitter Klaasen retires from international cricket

Klaasen retires after achieving 1,000 runs in 58 T20 internationals at a strike rate of 141.84.

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9 d. ago South Sudan Joins Smart Africa Trust Alliance to Boost Digital Trust

South Sudan has joined the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA), becoming the 17th country to sign the declaration promoting trusted digital services across the continent. ICT Minister Michael Makuei Lueth signed the agreement alongside Smart Africa CEO Lacina Koné, signaling South Sudan’s commitment to secure, interoperable, and inclusive digital ecosystems. The move aligns with the [...]

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1 week 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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1 week ago Extreme Platform ONE Lands in South Africa, Bringing AI Superpowers to Local Networks

After turning heads at the ExtremeConnect Conference in Paris, Extreme Networks’ new AI-powered platform – Extreme Platform ONE – is officially making its way to South African businesses, thanks to local partner Duxbury Networking. And according to Duxbury CTO André Kannemeyer, it’s not just an upgrade – it’s a “fundamental leap.” Designed for businesses feeling [...]

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2 w. ago South Africa Urged to Lead on AI Governance Ahead of 2025 G20 Summit

As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit in 2025, experts say the moment is ripe for the country to take a leading role in shaping global artificial intelligence (AI) governance – particularly around transparency, accountability, and human oversight. The call comes just months after the European Union’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act came into [...]

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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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2 w. ago Ramaphosa, Trump to discuss key issues at White House meeting

The scene is set for a day in which South Africa will take centre stage.

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3 w. ago COGTA Minister urges vigilance amid deadly fires and cold front

A cold front is sweeping across parts of South Africa from Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Springbok Cornal Hendricks to be laid to rest in Wellington Sunday

Hendricks made his Test debut in 2014, earning 12 caps for South Africa

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3 w. ago Western Cape farmers say they will be hard hit if AGOA not renewed

The AGOA grants preferential access to the US market for qualifying exports from South Africa.

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3 w. ago Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Pushes South Africa Conspiracy Theory, Then Blames Its Creators

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, sparked controversy this week after repeatedly referencing the debunked “white genocide” conspiracy theory in South Africa – even in responses to unrelated topics like baseball and software development. Grok, a product of Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, is embedded into X, his social media platform. Users can summon the chatbot [...]

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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 Africa’s AI Moment: Power, Potential, and Who Gets to Call the Shots

Artificial intelligence is shaking up everything from healthcare to agriculture – and Africa’s getting in on the action. Across Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, AI is helping farmers manage crops with drones, diagnosing TB via X-rays, and tracking deliveries in real time. It’s a productivity boost with serious promise: AI could add nearly $15.7 trillion [...]

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3 w. ago Mchunu joins in dispute of white genocide allegations in South Africa

Mchunu says there's no evidence that supports the allegations.

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3 w. ago Duma Nokwe would be disappointed in today’s ANC: Dr Msimanga

Duma Nokwe passed away in exile in 1978 but was repatriated back to South Africa last year.

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3 w. ago Can South Africa Power Its AI Dreams Without Tripping Over the Grid?

Artificial intelligence is racing ahead at full speed – and South Africa is stuck in traffic with a flickering power grid and potholes the size of ambition itself. Yes, AI is the future. But that future needs a lot of electricity. Think more energy than a small town uses in months – just to train [...]

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3 w. ago Morocco’s Bold AI Play Leaves South Africa at a Digital Crossroads

Once hailed as Africa’s tech trailblazer, South Africa is now stuck at a digital crossroads while Morocco zooms ahead in the AI fast lane. Let’s back up a bit. South Africa still boasts world-class research institutions and a buzzing start-up scene in places like Cape Town and Joburg. But when it comes to artificial intelligence [...]

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