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Malawi’s media ‘crisis’ is bigger than the newsroom

Today at 05:20 AM, via Mail & Guardian

A blistering courtroom critique of journalists reveals not just professional failings but the deeper economic and institutional fragility undermining democratic accountability in Malawi

Top Stories

Leveraging AI to achieve peace, justice, good governance

Today at 05:03 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Corruption undermines public trust and hinders social and economic development. AI can combat corruption by increasing transparency, identifying suspicious activities and monitoring financial transactions for illicit practices

South Africa

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

Yesterday 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

Yesterday 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...

Sport

Did Ramsey deserve to be sent off?

Today at 02:19 AM, via BBC News

Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards and Danny Murphy discuss if Newcastle’s Jacob Ramsey’s second yellow card for diving was deserved.

Education

Who’s Feeding the Kids?

Yesterday at 21:14 PM, via New York Times

Plus, what SNAP cuts bring to the cafeteria table.

Entertainment

A call to fix South Africa’s water crisis

Today at 05:20 AM, via The Citizen

National Water Month highlights urgent need to secure reliable water access, protect dignity and advance gender equality.

Entertainment

Living large while struggling to survive

Today at 05:00 AM, via The Citizen

Economic strain exposes culture of spending beyond means, leaving vulnerable families unprepared for rising costs and uncertainty.

Science/Tech

A Nuclear Reactor Backed By Bill Gates Gets Federal Approval To Start Building

Today at 05:00 AM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: A novel type of nuclear power plant in Wyoming backed by Bill Gates received a key federal permit on Wednesday, making it the first new U.S. commercial reactor in nearly a decade to receive clearance to begin construction. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the federal body that oversees reactor safety, unanimously voted (PDF) to...

Science/Tech

Father Sues Google, Claiming Gemini Chatbot Drove Son Into Fatal Delusion

Today at 03:00 AM, via Slashdot

A father is suing Google and Alphabet for wrongful death, alleging Gemini reinforced his son Jonathan Gavalas’ escalating delusions until he died by suicide in October 2025. “Jonathan Gavalas, 36, started using Google’s Gemini AI chatbot in August 2025 for shopping help, writing support, and trip planning,” reports TechCrunch. “On October 2, he died by suicide. At the time of his death, he was...

Motoring

Big change of plans for the Gautrain

Yesterday 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.

Health

Gemma Oaten on eating disorders

Yesterday at 13:02 PM, via BBC News

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio