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South Africa

Morocco Accelerates AI Ambitions Ahead of 2030 World Cup

Yesterday at 21:15 PM, via iAfrica

Morocco is positioning itself as a leader in Africa’s AI sector as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to French weekly Challenges. The push is part of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, backed by a MAD 11 billion budget aimed at transforming the country into a regional digital hub. The article, […]

South Africa

Ghana Trains Government AI Focal Points Ahead of National Capacity-Building Bootcamp

Yesterday at 21:09 PM, via iAfrica

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has conducted a hybrid introductory AI training for designated focal persons from key Sector Ministries and government institutions. The session, held in Accra, is a preparatory step ahead of an upcoming AI Bootcamp for Cabinet Ministers. The training aims to equip selected officials with foundational AI knowledge […]

South Africa

MTN and MTV Base Launch Room of Safety to Promote Online Child Protection Across Africa

Yesterday at 21:07 PM, via iAfrica

MTN, in partnership with MTV Base, has launched Room of Safety, a youth-led initiative aimed at raising awareness about online child safety and promoting positive digital behavior across Africa. The centerpiece of the campaign is a 10-part short-form series premiering July 20, 2025, on MTV Base (DStv channel 322) and social platforms. It features relatable […]

World

Foreign aid: Where is the fraud waste and abuse

Yesterday at 22:59 PM, via NPR

The Trump administration seeks a claw back billions in foreign aid following an “exhaustive review”. But officials at USAID say it did not conduct a review of foreign aid programs it has terminated.

Africa

Ghana round off Wafcon quarter-final line-up

Monday at 23:47 PM, via BBC News

Ghana beat Tanzania 4-1 to secure their quarter-final place at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as holders South Africa secure top spot in Group C.

Business

Eskom announces big management changes

Yesterday at 17:31 PM, via BusinessTech

Eskom has announced a shuffling of executives, with a new acting head of distribution and interim CEO for the unbundled transmission company.

Sport

Liverpool join race for Ekitike – Wednesday’s gossip

Yesterday at 22:46 PM, via BBC News

Liverpool expected to rival Newcastle for Hugo Ekitike, Reds also interested in Ollie Watkins and Victor Osimhen, Eintracht Frankfurt reject Magpies’ written offer for Ekitike, plus more.

Education

Pupils in England to be taught law behind sex and gender identity, new guidance says

Yesterday at 21:00 PM, via The Guardian

Updated RSHE guidance says curriculum should be ‘age appropriate’ and lifts strict age limits around teaching gender

Pupils in England should be taught what the law is on biological sex and gender reassignment, but schools must be “careful not to endorse any particular view or teach it as fact”, according to new government guidance.

The updated relationships, sex and health education (RSHE)...

Education

Liberia: Tu, University of Memphis Sign Landmark Academic Agreement

Yesterday at 19:32 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] Harper, Maryland County – William V.S. Tubman University (TU) has signed a landmark academic agreement with the University of Memphis, marking a major step in the Liberian university’s push for global academic integration.

Science/Tech

LibreOffice Lands Built-In Support For Bitcoin As Currency

Yesterday at 23:30 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phoronix: Merged yesterday to the latest development code for the LibreOffice open-source office suite is now recognizing Bitcoin “BTC” as a supported currency for use within the Calc spreadsheet program and elsewhere within this cross-platform free software office suite. Stemming from a recent bug report requesting Bitcoin as an official currency option...

Science/Tech

US Prosecutors Close Probe Into Polymarket Betting Website

Yesterday at 22:50 PM, via Slashdot

U.S. prosecutors and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have officially closed their investigations into Polymarket, the decentralized, blockchain-powered prediction market platform where users bet with real cryptocurrency on the outcomes of future events. “The DOJ was investigating Polymarket last year, reportedly for allowing U.S. users to place bets on the site despite...

Science/Tech

Blender 4.5 LTS Released

Yesterday at 22:10 PM, via Slashdot

BrianFagioli shares a report from NERDS.xyz: Blender 4.5 has arrived and it’s a long-term support release. That means users get two full years of updates and bug fixes, making it a smart choice for anyone looking for stability in serious projects. Whether you’re a solo artist or part of a studio pipeline, this version is built to last. Here’s a list of key features and changes in this release:...