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South Africa

UCT Researcher Wins Global Grant to Study AI’s Impact on Youth Employment in South Africa

Today at 18:17 PM, via iAfrica

A researcher at the University of Cape Town has received an international research grant to examine whether artificial intelligence can improve employment prospects for unemployed young people in South Africa. Dr. Tim Köhler, a senior research officer at the Development Policy Research Unit in UCT’s School of Economics, is one of 19 early-career researchers selected […]

South Africa

Oxford Study Warns AI Chatbots Can Give Dangerous Medical Advice

Today at 18:12 PM, via iAfrica

Using artificial intelligence chatbots to seek medical advice can be dangerous because of their tendency to provide inaccurate and inconsistent information, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford. The research, led by scientists from the Oxford Internet Institute and the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, was published in […]

South Africa

As AI Reshapes Entry-Level Work, Digital Pods Redefine Execution Capacity

Today at 18:05 PM, via iAfrica

AI is rapidly changing the nature of entry-level work. In South Africa, where youth unemployment hovers around 60%, this shift has serious implications. Entry-level roles have traditionally been the first rung on the ladder into meaningful employment, allowing young people to learn on the job, gain experience, and build careers. But as AI increasingly takes […]

Sport

Who could replace Frank as Tottenham boss?

Today at 18:27 PM, via BBC News

BBC Sport looks at the possible runners and riders as Tottenham go in search of a new manager after the sacking of Thomas Frank – plus have your say on the options.

Education

Ghana: UCC Matriculates 24,752 Students for 2025/26 Academic Year

Today at 19:48 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held a matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic year, formally admitting a total of 24,752 students to pursue various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Science/Tech

UK Orders Deletion of Country’s Largest Court Reporting Archive

Today at 20:01 PM, via Slashdot

The UK’s Ministry of Justice has ordered the deletion of the country’s largest court reporting archive [non-paywalled source], a database built by data analysis company Courtsdesk that more than 1,500 journalists across 39 media organizations have used since the lord chancellor approved the project in 2021. Courtsdesk’s research found that journalists received no advance notice of 1.6 million...

Science/Tech

Top Presale Crypto to Watch in 2026: ZKP, IPO Genie, Ruvi AI & Nexchain Compared

Today at 20:00 PM, via Tech Financials

New crypto presales appear every week, but only a few show signs of lasting impact. Lessons from 2025 suggest that traders now value real-world use over hype, bringing projects like IPO Genie, Ruvi AI, and Nexchain into focus as notable picks in early 2026. IPO Genie, priced at $0.000119, opens access to private investment deals […]