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South Africa

South African Children Forming Emotional Bonds With AI Chatbots, Sparking Calls for Stricter Safeguards

Today at 14:07 PM, via iAfrica

South African children are increasingly forming emotional relationships with AI chatbots, alongside rising concerns over screen addiction, deepfake abuse and the broader impact of technology on developing minds, social media law expert Emma Sadleir has warned. The warning comes as the Department of Basic Education works on formal screen time guidelines for children aged two […]

South Africa

India and South Africa Strengthen Technology Partnership With AI and Digital Infrastructure at the Core

Today at 14:04 PM, via iAfrica

India and South Africa have agreed to strengthen their partnership in emerging technologies, with artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing identified as priority areas for joint development. The decision was taken during a bilateral meeting in New Delhi between Indian Union Minister Jitendra Singh and South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and...

South Africa

AI Eye Screening Tools Roll Out in Kenya to Close Gap in Eye Care Specialists

Today at 14:01 PM, via iAfrica

AI-powered eye screening tools are being rolled out in Kenya in an effort to close a widening gap in eye care services, as the country grapples with a chronic shortage of specialists and an estimated 30% of the population in need of care to prevent vision impairment or blindness. Across Africa, blindness is an escalating […]

South Africa

South African Workers Outpace Global Average on AI Adoption, BCG Report Finds

Today at 13:59 PM, via iAfrica

South African white-collar employees are outpacing the global average on AI adoption and reporting some of the strongest productivity gains anywhere in the world, according to Boston Consulting Group’s latest AI at Work report. The fourth annual BCG report, based on a survey of 11,749 workers across 14 markets including 503 South African respondents, found […]

Africa

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern

Yesterday at 21:28 PM, via BBC News

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Sport

Nell enjoying rookie season with the Blitzboks

Today at 13:46 PM, via The South African

He joined the set-up straight out of school, so it’s little wonder that Jayden Nell feels right at home being a newly capped Blitzbok.

Education

Tanzania: State to Honour Best Teachers

Today at 13:31 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily News] THE government will on June 6 recognise outstanding pre-primary, primary and secondary school teachers during the Fourth National Teaching Skills Competition, as part of efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning across the country.

Science/Tech

Absa, Salesforce Expand Strategic Collaboration, Solidifying AI Leadership In Banking Across Africa

Today at 14:28 PM, via Tech Financials

Absa has announced a significant renewal of its long-standing strategic collaboration  with Salesforce, through a new three-year agreement that will support the bank’s growing focus on artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data insights to create more personalised and efficient banking experiences for customers. This agreement extends across various business divisions with...

Health

Genital herpes rising in England

Today at 14:08 PM, via BBC News

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.