Actor and media personality Refilwe Modiselle urges society to embrace each other’s uniqueness and differences through her debut children’s book Zizi’s World: Through Her Vanilla Eyes.
After daily drama Gomora aired its last episode in October 2023, fan-favourite Siyasanga Papu (Pretty) turned to the stage to reconnect with her craft. Now she is stepping into the role of Motshabi Dandala in a new film called Lucky Fish.
The new action-thriller film Hunting Jessica Brok, starring Danica de la Rey (also known as Danica Jones), takes the next step in the evolution of the local female action hero.
With South African film and television finally receiving long-overdue global recognition, seasoned actor and singer, KB Motsilanyane, believes it’s not just a moment – it’s a movement.
Unity, joy and the spirit of Madiba in full force at a fun-filled day at House of Paradise, Zonkizizwe in Katlehong, where the community came in numbers to celebrate Mandela Day.
American musician AJ Ghent credits social media platforms TikTok and Instagram for bridging the gap between his soulful sound and global audiences – particularly in Africa.
Gagasi FM says it was shocked and disappointed after a recent episode of The Real Housewives of Durban, in which its presenter, Minenhle “Minnie” Ntuli, was involved in a heated confrontation with co-star Londie London.
Zikhona Bali, renowned for her roles in Is’Thunzi and DiepCity, takes on her most challenging role yet, which sees her confront the painful truth about the past in the new film, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight.
When Ntombomzi Lekgoro first picked up a comb over 12 years ago to begin her training as a hairdresser, hairstyling wasn’t the glamorous career it has become today.
Elon Musk claimed Friday that xAI’s chatbot Grok has been “significantly improved,” but early reactions suggest otherwise. Several recent responses from Grok, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), have sparked alarm for promoting partisan talking points and antisemitic stereotypes. Musk offered no specifics on the upgrades but had previously criticized Grok’s training data as containing […]
Pan-African banking group Ecobank has announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud aimed at transforming financial services across Africa. The collaboration will use artificial intelligence, cloud computing and advanced analytics to enhance digital banking, streamline payments and expand financial inclusion. A key focus is improving remittance and payment systems by leveraging Google...
With over 600 million Africans lacking electricity and 900 million without clean cooking, the continent faces a pressing energy challenge. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key solution, offering ways to modernize infrastructure, reduce project timelines and expand access. At the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference, set for Sept. 29–Oct. […]
When smallholder farmers in Malawi spot unusual signs on their crops, help is now just a click away. A new AI-driven app called Ulangizi – Chichewa for “advice” – is providing real-time agricultural support through WhatsApp. Available in Malawi’s most widely spoken language, the tool offers guidance on pest control, fertilization, livestock care and more. […]
Q&A Insights: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and education in Africa is no exception. From personalized learning platforms to AI-driven teacher training, the continent is witnessing a surge in innovative solutions tackling longstanding challenges. In this Q&A Insights piece, we dive into how AI is revolutionizing education, addressing questions from our […]