7 h. ago Ghana’s Digital Ministry, Parliament Align on 2025 Tech Agenda and New Laws

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) has begun a two-day strategic workshop with Parliament’s Select Committee on Information and Communications to align on the Ministry’s 2025 programs and policy priorities. The meeting includes key agencies such as the National Communications Authority (NCA), Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Ghana Post, and the Ghana Meteorological [...]

Politics

8 h. 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 [...]

Economics

8 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 [...]

Politics

12 h. ago Trump’s National Guard deployment in LA unlawful: California Governor

Troops were stationed around federal government buildings, as police and protesters clashed.

Politics

24 h. ago MKP tables motion to reprimand Finance Minister in Parliament

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the National Budget 3 times this year after rejections.

Politics

44 h. ago Trump says Musk relationship over, warns of ‘serious consequences’

Musk has deleted some social media posts critical of Trump

Events

69 h. 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.

Politics

3 d. ago Reserve Bank’s work in G20 includes climate funding: Deputy Governor

The G20 will see a focus on role of vertical climate funds like the green climate fund.

Politics

3 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.

Politics

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 [...]

Politics

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, [...]

Politics

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

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

Politics

5 d. ago Kubayi orders NPA to submit all unsigned extradition requests

Kubayi iterated this after the Free State High Court ruled Moroadi Cholota extradition unlawful.

Politics

6 d. ago NPA to challenge court ruling regarding Cholota’s extradition

This follows the court judgement ruling Moroadi Cholota's extradition as unlawful.

Events

9 d. ago 22 undocumented foreign nationals arrested in the North West

They were allegedly found packing and wrapping food items seemingly destined to illegal miners.

Events

9 d. ago Bildup AI Launches NGN500M ‘AI in Every Classroom’ Initiative in Nigeria

Nigerian edtech company Bildup AI has launched a new initiative, “AI in Every Classroom,” aimed at integrating artificial intelligence tools into schools nationwide. The program will be backed by a NGN500 million investment over the next 12 months. Billed as a step toward more personalized and equitable education, the initiative targets underserved communities and seeks [...]

Politics

1 week ago Musk exits Trump Administration role over bureaucracy frustration

Trump Administration adviser Elon Musk says he's stepping back from his government role

Politics

1 week ago Two stray lions spotted wandering near Kruger Park in Limpopo

Two stray lions are believed to have escaped from the Kruger National Park.

Politics

1 week ago Shope will forever be etched in the annals of history: Mbalula

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula says Shope was the mother of the nation.

Politics

1 week ago National Dialogue will address various issues of concern: Mashatile

Mashatile was taking part in an oral question and answer session in National Council of Provinces.

Politics