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South Africa

Turn.io Accelerator Backs AI Chat Solutions to Expand Healthcare Access

Today at 17:58 PM, via iAfrica

Turn.io has launched its 2025 Chat for Health & AI Accelerator, a 24-week programme helping health organisations scale conversational AI services for underserved communities. Selected from more than 400 applicants, 10 organisations will receive over $500,000 in technology, mentorship, and support in partnership with IDinsight. Each will build a working AI-enabled solution by January 2026. […]

South Africa

Redhill School to Host Education Conference on AI and Child-Centred Learning

Today at 17:46 PM, via iAfrica

Redhill School will host its first Redefine Education Conference Oct. 17–19 at its Early Learning Centre in Sandton, bringing together educators, parents, and experts to explore child-centred learning and the role of technology in classrooms. The event will feature keynote speeches, workshops, and research presentations on artificial intelligence in schools, future skills, arts integration,...

South Africa

Nigeria Joins Global Privacy Assembly to Tackle AI and Data Protection

Today at 17:43 PM, via iAfrica

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) participated in the 47th Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) in Seoul, South Korea, joining 148 data protection authorities and organizations from 95 countries. Led by National Commissioner Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the Nigerian delegation took part in discussions under the theme “Artificial Intelligence in Our Daily Lives: Data and Privacy Issues.” […]

Sport

Kaizer Chiefs lose Bafana Bafana star

Today at 20:05 PM, via The South African

Kaizer Chiefs have been hit by a late setback. Thabiso Monyane is out injured, coach Nasreddine Nabi confirmed the blow before facing Sekhukhune United.

Education

Uganda: MTN Momo Launches Term 3 of ‘Win School Fees’ Campaign

Today at 19:53 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] MTN MoMo Uganda has launched Term 3 of its “Win School Fees with MoMo” campaign, continuing an initiative that has already relieved more than 50 Ugandan families of the burden of paying annual school fees.

Education

Uganda: Teachers Strike Paralyses Kabale Schools

Today at 19:53 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] – Teachers in Kabale District on Monday joined their colleagues nationwide in the industrial action declared by the Uganda National Teachers’ Union (Unatu), boycotting work over what they describe as unfair salary disparities in the education sector.

Lifestyle

Queen Camilla misses Duchess of Kent’s funeral

Today at 16:29 PM, via The South African

King Charles attended the funeral of the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral, while Queen Camilla missed the service due to sinusitis.

Science/Tech

Nature Editorial Calls for Rail Renaissance as Networks Mark 200 Years

Today at 20:41 PM, via Slashdot

Nature’s editorial board urged governments on Tuesday to reverse decades of rail disinvestment as railways mark their 200th anniversary September 27, citing transport sector emissions that grew 1.7% annually from 1990-2022 and now generate one-quarter of global CO2. Rail produces one-fifth the emissions of cars per passenger kilometer yet carries just 8.4% of EU passenger traffic versus 73% for...

Science/Tech

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford Tells Borderlands 4 Critics To ‘Code Your Own Engine,’ Calls It a Game For ‘Premium Gamers’

Today at 20:02 PM, via Slashdot

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has responded to Borderlands 4 performance complaints by calling the game “a premium game made for premium gamers.” Pitchford claimed customer service reports for performance issues represent “less than one percent of one percent” of players and told critics to “code your own engine and show us how it’s done, please.” The game holds a Mixed rating on Steam despite...