2 h. ago Residents close Eskom’s Giyani offices amid load reduction protest

The residents are calling for answers for the implementation of load reduction in their area.

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2 h. ago SA taking steps to get internet to unconnected 23 mln people: Malatsi

Malatsi was speaking at the G20 meeting of member states in Polokwane in Limpopo.

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6 h. ago Ramaphosa calls on private sector to recommit to economic growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for private banks to review their lending practices.

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7 h. 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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9 h. ago Scholar transporters call for separate regulation from taxis

A KZN Taxi Association is allegedly demanding R3000 for a permit per scholar transport vehicle.

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29 h. ago Victims of Olorato’s murder suspects tell their horrific dating tales

The victim says they were forced to call people asking for money favors

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53 h. 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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53 h. 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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59 h. ago Ramaphosa defends BEE policy, dismisses critics as ‘unfounded’

Ramaphosa has described as unfounded suggestions that the policy is irrelevant.

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3 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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4 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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4 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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4 d. ago Activist calls for demolishing of Zamimpilo Informal Settlement

Riverlea has struggled with the issue of illegal mining for many years.

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4 d. ago UN calls for probe into mass graves at Libya detention centres

Outright war fighting in Libya abated with a ceasefire in 2020.

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4 d. ago ‘Black unity’ concept cannot only be directed at EFF: Malema

He says those calling for black unity should have joined the EFF instead of forming other parties.

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4 d. ago Ramaphosa expresses deep sadness at passing of Rashid Lombard

Lombard was the recipient of the National Order of Ikhamanga in Silver

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5 d. ago Family of Riverlea slain man call for action against illegal miners

The Zamimpilo Informal Settlement near Riverlea is riddled with crime and gang-related violence.

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6 d. ago Stats SA reports marginal economic growth of 0.1% in first quarter

Gross Domestic Growth was recorded at 0.8% percent on an annual basis.

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7 d. ago Companies need to change recruitment approach for youth: Economist

Economist says 4IR also playing a role in companies employing less.

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7 d. ago Google Quietly Debuts AI Edge Gallery App for Running Offline Models on Phones

Google has quietly launched a new Android app called AI Edge Gallery, allowing users to run open-source AI models from Hugging Face directly on their phones – no internet required. An iOS version is expected soon. The experimental app supports tasks like image generation, text editing, Q&A, and code writing by running compatible models offline [...]

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