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South Africa

ALX, Anthropic, and The Government of Rwanda Launch Landmark AI Learning Initiative

Today at 17:19 PM, via iAfrica

Partnership Deploys “Chidi,” an AI-Powered Learning Companion, Positioning Africa at the Centre of Global Tech Innovation Kigali, Rwanda – November 17, 2025 ALX, Anthropic, and the Government of Rwanda today announced a landmark partnership to revolutionize learning and teaching across Africa through artificial intelligence. The initiative introduces “Chidi,” an AI-powered learning...

Sport

Slam winner Salisbury to take a break over anxiety

Today at 17:22 PM, via BBC News

Joe Salisbury has experienced the highs of winning Grand Slams and reaching number one in the world. This season he has struggled with anxiety, he tells BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller.

Lifestyle

Your kitchen is dirtier than a toilet – study

Today at 14:24 PM, via The South African

Keep your kitchen safe. Learn why dishcloths, sponges, sinks and counters harbour dangerous bacteria, plus 10 steps to reduce germs at home.

Science/Tech

PepeNode Gains Traction — Pepe Price Prediction Reshaped By New Meme Coin Ecosystem

Today at 17:32 PM, via Tech Financials

The Pepe price prediction is gaining more attention as this meme coin begins to show some interesting movement. Many followers are curious about where $PEPE could go in the next few years, especially with a mix of community interest, whale activity, and chart patterns influencing short-term swings.  At the same time, the market is seeing […]

Science/Tech

Microsoft, Nvidia Commit Up To $15 Billion Investment in Anthropic as Claude Scales on Azure

Today at 17:25 PM, via Slashdot

Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI-rival Anthropic announced strategic partnerships today that will scale Claude on Microsoft Azure and bring up to $15 billion in new investment to the AI startup. Anthropic committed to purchase $30 billion of Azure compute capacity and contract additional capacity up to one gigawatt. Nvidia and Microsoft — the largest investor in OpenAI — committed to invest up to...

Health

C.D.C. Links Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States for First Time

Today at 02:25 AM, via New York Times

If the outbreaks cannot be extinguished by January, the anniversary of the first cases in Texas, the United States will lose what is known as “elimination status” as determined by the World Health Organization.