62 h. ago US prosecutors told to prioritize cases tied to immigration protests

Protests expected to spread after Trump signed an order banning people from 12 countries.

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3 d. ago Inquest into Chief Albert Luthuli’s death adjourned to October

Luthuli died in 1967 after being reportedly hit by a goods train in Groutville.

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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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6 d. ago Officials continue to monitor situation in WC amid inclement weather

The city says no significant impacts have been reported so far.

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6 d. ago Limpopo athlete runs 448km to raise awareness on GBV and drug abuse

Athlete runs Pretoria–Thohoyandou to highlight social issues, aims for 2026 Olympic qualification.

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7 d. ago Mkambathi Nature Reserve granted global recognised certificate

The Ramsar Certificate is for global wetlands and rivers that have ecological significance.

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7 d. ago Cape Town children’s hospital celebrates 300th kidney transplant

This is a milestone for the paediatric hospital, a leading centre of child health in the country

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7 d. ago Ghana, UAE Ink $1B Deal to Launch Africa’s Largest Innovation and AI Hub

Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a $1 billion memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Ghana-UAE Innovations and Technology Hub – an ambitious project aimed at accelerating Ghana’s digital transformation and solidifying its status as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging tech. The agreement was signed by Ghana’s [...]

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7 d. ago Nigeria, Gates Foundation Launch AI Scaling Hub to Advance Health, Education, and Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy and the Gates Foundation have launched the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub, a major initiative to accelerate the responsible growth of AI solutions across key sectors like health, agriculture, and education. Announced during an MOU signing ceremony in Abuja, the AI Scaling Hub aims to [...]

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8 d. ago Dismay and disbelief from residents of countries banned by Trump

Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday barring citizens of 12 countries from entering the US.

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9 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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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 Kenya to Launch Nationwide AI Training for Public Servants in July 2025

In a major move to modernize public service, Kenya will roll out a nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) training program for government workers starting July 2025. The initiative, led by the State Departments for Public Service and ICT & Digital Economy in partnership with the Kenya School of Government (KSG), aims to boost innovation, improve service [...]

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1 week ago Inquest hears eyewitness who saw Luthuli being assaulted disappeared

The first inquest found that Luthuli was accidentally hit by a goods train.

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1 week ago Tshwane Popcru members protest against sexual assault incidents

A captain allegedly raped a trainee and another victim came forward with similar allegations.

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1 week ago Escalating rate of children recruited into gangs worrying: Nel

Nel steered a Child Protection Week event in Mitchell's Plain on the Cape Flats.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Nigeria, UNICEF Partner to Equip 20 Million Youth with Digital Skills by 2030

Nigeria’s Federal Government has reaffirmed its goal to train 20 million young people in digital skills by 2030, in partnership with UNICEF, as part of a renewed drive to boost innovation and tackle youth unemployment. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the announcement during a meeting with senior UNICEF officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. [...]

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1 week ago Man City set to sign Dutch midfielder Reijnders from AC Milan

City finished third in the 2024-25 Premier League season and only secured a Champions League berth.

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1 week 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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