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Money from Matlala was a ‘personal loan’ — police organised crime head

Today at 18:50 PM, via SowetanLIVE

Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri, head of organized crime, claims money received from alleged cartel member Matlala was a personal loan for car repairs, which he has since repaid. Shibiri denies allegations of attempting to bribe investigators in a separate case and attributes his suspension to misinformation and public misperceptions.

South Africa

From Ore to Intelligence: How AI Will Rewrite Africa’s Resource Power

Today at 16:32 PM, via iAfrica

by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]

South Africa

MTN Maps Out AI-Powered Future at MWC Barcelona, Eyes Shift From Telecom to Tech Platform

Today at 16:29 PM, via iAfrica

MTN Group is embracing artificial intelligence, expanding digital infrastructure and scaling connectivity as central pillars of its growth strategy, with the African telecommunications giant positioning itself as a technology platform rather than a conventional telecom provider. Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita outlined the company’s vision during his keynote address at MWC Barcelona 2026...

South Africa

Nearly Two-Thirds of South African Consumers Have Used AI for Shopping, Visa Survey Finds

Today at 16:25 PM, via iAfrica

Nearly two-thirds of South African consumers have used artificial intelligence to assist with shopping-related tasks, according to new survey data from Visa pointing to a rapid shift in how South Africans interact with digital payment technologies. The Visa Spending Shift Survey, conducted by Morning Consult among 1,000 South African adults in October 2025, found that […]

South Africa

Cassava Technologies Launches Partner Program to Expand AI and Cloud Access Across Africa and Latin America

Today at 16:21 PM, via iAfrica

Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava Cloud Partner program, an initiative designed to enable mobile network operators and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to distribute artificial intelligence, cloud and digital services using the company’s infrastructure and technology platforms. The program gives partners access to four key offerings: NVIDIA Cloud Partner...

Business

Why are UK prices still rising?

Today at 17:54 PM, via BBC News

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Sport

Farrell expects talks with IRFU over future

Today at 19:17 PM, via BBC News

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he expects to “sit down and have discussions” with the Irish Rugby Football Union [IRFU] over his future after he was asked about links to Saracens.

Sport

BIG night in the Betway Premiership title race

Today at 18:55 PM, via The South African

The Betway Premiership title race takes centre stage on Wednesday night as South Africa’s top two sides face pivotal midweek fixtures.

Education

Nigeria: NEPL/Seplat Jv Graduates 623 Teachers in Edo, Delta

Today at 17:04 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated 623 teachers and education inspectors under the 2026 Seplat Teachers Empowerment Programme (STEP), reaffirming its commitment to improving education standards in Edo and Delta states.

Education

South Africa: UCT Researcher Takes Cryogenic Breakthrough to Nasa Glenn

Today at 15:58 PM, via AllAfrica

[UCT] When aerospace engineers talk about the future of flight, liquid hydrogen (LH2) is often part of the conversation. It is lightweight, energy-dense and carbon-free at the point of use. But storing and controlling it inside aircraft and spacecraft tanks is anything but simple.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 4 March 2026

Today at 18:19 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

PZXM Privacy Compute Network Launches: Reshaping Biological Data Sovereignty and Decentralized Science (DeSci) Infrastructure

Today at 19:23 PM, via Tech Financials

New York, USA: Against the backdrop of exponential growth in healthcare data tokenization and Decentralized Science (DeSci), the PZXM protocol officially announces the launch phase of its underlying data architecture and privacy compute network. Currently, modern biomedicine faces a structural contradiction between data silos and privacy breaches, with highly valuable health data often locked...

Science/Tech

WQZT: Omnichain Liquidity Engine Deployment Establishes Institutional RWA Market Structure

Today at 19:19 PM, via Tech Financials

New York, USA – As the digital asset sector transitions into a post-ambiguity regulatory environment, the structural immobility of traditional private markets presents a critical infrastructure gap. Addressing the liquidity fragmentation that characterized the first wave of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, the WQZT Protocol has deployed a comprehensive four-layer technical stack. This...

Science/Tech

NQXY Protocol Releases Whitepaper: Launching the Economic Operating System and Coordination Layer for Autonomous AI Agents

Today at 19:13 PM, via Tech Financials

New York, USA – NQXY has officially released its V1.0 Whitepaper , detailing a decentralized, four-layer infrastructure protocol designed to serve as the economic operating system for autonomous AI agents. As AI transitions from passive tools to active, decision-making entities , traditional human-centric financial rails and blockchains have proven insufficient for high-frequency,...

Science/Tech

Apple Announces Low-Cost ‘MacBook Neo’ With A18 Pro Chip

Today at 19:00 PM, via Slashdot

Continuing its product launches this week, Apple today announced the “MacBook Neo,” an all-new, low-cost Mac featuring the A18 Pro chip. It starts at $599 and begins shipping on Wednesday, March 11. MacRumors reports: The MacBook Neo is the first Mac to be powered by an iPhone chip; the A18 Pro debuted in 2024’s iPhone 16 Pro models. Apple says it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than the...

Motoring

Big change of plans for the Gautrain

Today at 16:57 PM, via TopAuto

The Gautrain’s management has announced that it will continue to operate as a public-private partnership for an extended period, despite previous reports that it would be taken over by the Gauteng government by the end of March.