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South Africa

SAP Report Warns Africa Must Accelerate AI Skills Development to Stay Competitive

Today at 11:38 AM, via iAfrica

As Africa moves deeper into the era of artificial intelligence, organizations across the continent face mounting pressure to build the skills needed to compete in a rapidly changing global economy. A new report by SAP found that two-thirds of organizations in Africa are already introducing career development initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, aimed at upskilling […]

South Africa

Pan African AI Summit 2026 Puts Tourism at Center of Africa’s AI-Driven Experience Economy

Today at 11:33 AM, via iAfrica

Organizers of the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit 2026 have announced a strategic focus on Africa’s tourism and hospitality sector, positioning artificial intelligence as a key driver of the continent’s estimated $100 billion experience economy. The summit will take place Sept. 22–23 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City and is expected to bring […]

World

An inside look at Venezuela’s critical gold trade

Today at 11:45 AM, via NPR

Gold — like oil — is crucial for Venezuela’s government. NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with CNN journalist Isa Soares, who won an Emmy for her coverage of the gold trade in the country.

Business

South Africans forced to pay for a R76 billion mistake

Today at 12:00 PM, via BusinessTech

The public has until 21 January 2026 to comment on energy regulator Nersa’s plan to force South African energy users to pay Eskom an additional R76 billion for its mistakes.

Education

The Score by C Thi Nguyen review – a brilliant warning about the gamification of everyday life

Today at 09:00 AM, via The Guardian

From Duolingo to GDP, how an obsession with keeping score can subtly undermine human flourishing

Two years ago, I started learning Japanese on Duolingo. At first, the daily accrual of vocabulary was fun. Every lesson earned me experience points – a little reward that measured and reinforced my progress.

But something odd happened. Over time, my focus shifted. As I climbed the weekly...

Lifestyle

WHEN is Easter in 2026?

Today at 11:25 AM, via The South African

Easter in 2026 is just three months away! Here’s how to plan the ideal long weekend. Because it’s all about family …

Entertainment

Seven ways to beat Janu-Worry fast

Today at 11:05 AM, via The Citizen

Financial education platforms and planners all say that Janu-worry is usually driven by the same few habits repeated every year.

Science/Tech

Starlink crowd-sources support to operate in SA

Today at 11:25 AM, via ITWeb

The low-Earth orbit satellite provider mobilises its SA database to pressure regulator ICASA into accepting alternative empowerment compliance.

Science/Tech

Sandisk Rebrands Its Renowned Internal SSD Lineup For Gamers, Creators And Professionals To Sandisk Optimus

Today at 11:07 AM, via Tech Financials

Yesterday at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES® 2026), Sandisk announced SANDISK Optimus as the new name for its renowned internal SSD lineup for gamers, creators, and professionals. The new branding for this family of products reflects a focus on performance leadership, engineering excellence, and a heritage of trust in flash memory. The powerful collection of […]

Motoring

South Africa’s Formula 1 history

Yesterday at 15:00 PM, via TopAuto

South African has a long history in Formula – including hosting many Grand Prix and even having a former Driver’s Champion in its ranks.