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World

NWU Master’s Student From Rural Ventersdorp Champions Responsible AI Governance for Africa

Today at 13:36 PM, via iAfrica

A master’s student at North-West University who grew up in a rural community near Ventersdorp is researching the national security risks of artificial intelligence, arguing that African countries must actively shape AI governance rather than simply adapt to frameworks developed elsewhere. Lebogang Marago is pursuing a Master of Arts in political studies in the Department […]

Sport

Wilkinson challenges Wales to fill Holland void

Today at 17:12 PM, via BBC News

Head coach Rhian Wilkinson says it is up to other players to fill the void left by Ceri Holland in Wales’ Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Albania.

Education

South Africa: Deputy President Launches 4IR Lab in Mpumalanga

Today at 13:17 PM, via AllAfrica

[SAnews.gov.za] The Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Tuesday officially launch the Gert Sibande Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and Centre of Specialisation Millwright Workshop in the Mpumalanga Province.

Lifestyle

Simba launches new, thicker cut chip

Today at 17:53 PM, via The South African

Beloved South African snack brand Simba has launched a revamped version of its popular potato flavoured chips.

Science/Tech

Last Chance at $0.0000061: BlockDAG is the Best Crypto to Buy Today Over Bittensor & Sui

Today at 19:00 PM, via Tech Financials

The crypto market is currently witnessing a stark divergence between established projects and emerging powerhouses. While investors closely monitor the volatile Bittensor TAO price and the fluctuating Sui price, the search for the best crypto to buy today has led the market toward BlockDAG (BDAG). It has reached a monumental pivot point with 13 major […]

Science/Tech

Mark Zuckerberg Is Reportedly Building an AI Clone To Replace Him In Meetings

Today at 19:00 PM, via Slashdot

According to the Financial Times, Meta is developing an AI avatar of Mark Zuckerberg that could interact with employees using his voice, image, mannerisms, and public statements, “so that employees might feel more connected to the founder through interactions with it.” The Verge reports: Meta may start allowing creators to make AI avatars of themselves if the experiment with Zuckerberg...

Science/Tech

NHS improves genetic testing for minority ethnic cancer patients

Today at 19:00 PM, via The Guardian

Exclusive: Pre-chemotherapy tests previously did not look for gene variant that put some ethnicities at higher risk of serious side effects

Thousands of cancer patients from minority ethnic backgrounds will have access to “groundbreaking” genetic testing on the NHS that previously discriminated against them.

This routine form of genetic testing, used before chemotherapy treatment, could save...

Motoring

New international airport for South Africa

Today at 15:00 PM, via TopAuto

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is planning to build a new international airport and smart city in South Africa.

Health

Are spider bites on the rise in England?

Today at 12:55 PM, via BBC News

NHS figures for England suggest a small increase in admissions and experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame.