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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 […]

South Africa

Nigeria’s Gas Reserves Could Power the Global AI Boom, African Energy Chamber Says

Today at 13:57 PM, via iAfrica

The global artificial intelligence race is rapidly becoming an energy race, and Nigeria’s vast gas reserves could position the country to become a strategic partner for Big Tech as AI data centres demand reliable, large-scale power across multiple continents. As Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Oracle expand hyperscale data centres to support AI workloads, electricity has […]

South Africa

Human settlements delivery depends on better coordination, says Simelane

Today at 13:41 PM, via SAnews

Human settlements delivery depends on better coordination, says Simelane

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane says the future of human settlements delivery depends on the ability to align planning, infrastructure, financing, regulation, and implementation behind a common vision.

The Minister’s remarks come as the Department of Human Settlements faces significant budget...

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.

Entertainment

Nine South Africans named in the URC’s Elite XV

Today at 13:47 PM, via The Citizen

Ulster’s Werner Kok joins three Bulls, three Stormers and two Lions, while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is the only player to retain a spot from last year.

Science/Tech

Canal+ says bonjour JSE

Today at 13:13 PM, via ITWeb

Media giant Canal+ is the first French company to list on the JSE, following its purchase of MultiChoice last year for $3 billion (R52.2 billion at the time).