7 d. ago Lattice CEO Sarah Franklin: AI Should Serve People, Not Replace Them

For Sarah Franklin, CEO of $3 billion employee performance platform Lattice, the word “balance” is key – especially as companies adopt AI. Speaking at SXSW London and in a follow-up interview with TechCrunch, Franklin emphasized the need to blend AI innovation with a people-first mindset. “We put people first,” she said, noting that while Lattice [...]

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8 d. ago Trump, Musk feud escalates over tax bill; Tesla, DJT shares tumble

Shares of electric vehicle maker Tesla were down 9% following the outbursts.

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8 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 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 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 KZN bathers advised to check beach closure updates amid sardine run

The lifting of the nets during the sardine migration is to allow free movement of ocean life.

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1 week ago Three reported killed and dozens wounded near aid site in Gaza

Israeli military denied firing at people collecting aid says deaths reported in Gaza are fabricated.

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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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2 w. ago Government names Mulilo among preferred bidders for energy storage

The announcement aims to boost grid capacity as the country tackles its energy crisis.

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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 Etzebeth back after concussion in boost for Sharks, Springboks

Etzebeth played his first full match in five months with the Sharks this past weekend.

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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 Illicit financial flows threaten Africa’s development: Ramakgopa

Ramakgopa urges G20 to help Africa stop illicit outflows and boost local development efforts.

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3 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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3 w. ago 22 cents of every rand collected spent on debt servicing: Godongwana

Godongwana says government remains committed to reducing debt servicing costs.

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3 w. ago Limpopo contractors pin hopes on Budget for infrastructure boost

Government contractors in Limpopo hopeful Godongwana will prioritise infrastructure development

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3 w. ago UFS launches innovative Research Room to boost maternal, child health

The UFS’s Faculty of Health Sciences launches new Research Room

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3 w. ago Dollar trades sideways before tax vote, Aussie holds gain before RBA

Trump is expected to join the congressional debate over his tax bill on Tuesday.

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3 w. ago COGTA Minister launches review of White Paper on local government

The launch took place under the theme, “Every Municipality Must Work – A Call to Collective Action.”

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3 w. ago Cape Town’s Climate and AI Champs Just Got Crowned with National Research Chairs

The University of Cape Town is flexing its research muscles again – this time with two of its star scholars landing prestigious SARChI chairs to tackle two of the world’s biggest challenges: climate change and artificial intelligence. Professor Babatunde Abiodun, a climate science heavyweight, now holds the chair in Ocean and Atmospheric Modelling. He’s using [...]

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