A high-level side event at the African Development Bank’s 2025 Annual Meetings spotlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence in advancing inclusive and sustainable development across Africa. Titled “The AI Revolution: How Will AI Support the Delivery of the African Development Bank’s 2024–2033 Ten-Year Strategy?”, the 90-minute session, co-hosted with Google AI...

Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, 73Health Global, and Pentatech Ltd, has launched a nationwide pilot to test remote diagnostic tools and AI-based pharmacological analysis across all 10 provinces. The initiative, backed by the Finnish government and Starlink distributor Paratus Zambia, will deploy remote health technology developed by […]

Oracle officially opened its new research and development center Tuesday in CasaNearshore Park, marking a major investment in Morocco’s digital economy. The facility is expected to host over 800 engineers, developers, and technicians, with plans to reach 1,000 jobs by 2027. The inauguration, led by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, was attended by key government […]

Local filmmakers Phathu Makwarela (The River, Outlaws, Adulting) and Thabang Moleya (Gomora, Happiness Is a Four-letter Word, Lobola Man) paint a picture to Sowetan over the history, evolution, impact and current status of filmmaking in the age of streaming.

The Basadi in Music Awards are back, and once again, they’re celebrating the power, resilience, and brilliance of women in SA’s music and entertainment industries.

As viewers of Showmax’s Real Housewives of Durban wait in anticipation for the season’s reunion episodes to air – Minnie Ntuli, who is regarded as one of the season’s villains, has hinted that fans could witness her and Londie London make peace.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) permeates critical decision-making processes across industries, robust ethical governance frameworks are paramount. Agentic AI, capable of autonomous action and self-improvement, presents unique challenges. Successfully navigating this complex landscape requires careful consideration of ethical implications and the strategic deployment of AI governance platforms,...

The convergence of the digital and physical worlds, driven by spatial computing and the metaverse, is rapidly reshaping business landscapes. This transformation extends beyond the mere novelty of Virtual Reality (VR) headsets and Augmented Reality (AR) filters, signalling a fundamental shift in how organisations operate, collaborate, and innovate. The strategic question for businesses is no […]

Film director Clive Mathibe and musical-theatre multi-hyphenate Lebohang Toko seal their 17-year love story with an epic celebration.

Film director Clive Mathibe and musical-theatre multi-hyphenate Lebohang Toko seal their 17-year love story with an epic celebration.

SA cinema continues to shine on the world stage as DON’T GIVE UP – the Videovision Entertainment film directed by Darrell James Roodt and produced by Anant Singh, – scooped the coveted Golden Nymph Award in a special category at the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival.

Selby “Selbeyonce” Mkhize says her abrupt exit from Ukhozi FM after 13 years was a hard decision to make.

Tebogo and Andiswa Thokkie’s unforgettable adventure-seeker’s wedding with magnificent views.

Burson, the global communications agency purpose-built to create value for clients through reputation, today announced the launch of Reputation Capital, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered technology and consulting solution designed to connect drivers of reputation to specific business outcomes such as stock price, sales or purchase intent. This new offer fundamentally advances how reputation is...

Meta, in collaboration with national innovation agencies and ecosystem partners across Africa, has launched a Sub-Saharan Africa-wide initiative to accelerate the development of impactful, open-source AI solutions through Llama. The program, running from May to November 2025, includes in-country AI accelerator tracks in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal. Designed to support startups in...

Namibia is moving forward with comprehensive legislation to govern artificial intelligence and digital safety, including a Draft AI Bill, Data Protection Bill, and Cybercrime Bill. The effort is part of a broader digital transformation strategy aimed at modernising governance and managing emerging tech risks. Speaking in Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said the...

As data breaches surge globally, South Africa’s healthcare sector remains a prime target—highlighted by a recent ransomware attack on the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS). Legal experts warn that while privacy protections exist, they are not being effectively implemented in practice. Writing in the South African Medical Journal, attorney Safia Mahomed calls for stronger governance […]

Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani, the co-founders of Tunisian fintech startup Expensya, are back with a new venture – Thunder Code, a generative AI-powered platform for automating software testing. The France- and Tunisia-based startup has raised $9 million in seed funding, TechCrunch reports. The launch comes nearly two years after the pair sold Expensya to […]

Shalate Sekhabi is textbook entertainment royalty with well-established showbiz parents, although she is discreet about her multi-generational showbiz legacy.

Singer-songwriter Berita has described her journey in the industry as one of quiet strength and remarkable resilience.

Master’s students in Data Science and Big Data at Hassan II University in Casablanca have developed an AI-powered system that predicts wildfire risks and supports smarter agricultural management. Unveiled at the “AI for All–ESSOR” event, the project uses historical weather data and real-time satellite imagery from NASA’s FIRMS to forecast wildfires. It applies machine learning […]