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The Artificial Future: What Does AI Look Like When Africans Are The Ones Building It?

Yesterday at 20:19 PM, via iAfrica

A hackathon, workshops, and a conference built around one question. HACKATHON May 30 – June 6 · Free · Virtual + In-person (Lagos) The next Artificial Future hackathons bring together builders to creatively solve real African problems using AI — across four thematic areas: There is also a non-technical track for those working in data […]

World

Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill about Cuba

Yesterday at 22:20 PM, via NPR

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Cuba needs systemic reforms. But the administration is talking to Cuban officials like ex-leader Raul Castro’s grandson.

Africa

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern

Yesterday at 21:28 PM, via BBC News

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Business

Bad news for burger lovers in South Africa

Yesterday at 17:00 PM, via BusinessTech

New data shares that the cost of a single burger has increased by R64 in the last three decades in South Africa—far outstripping inflation.

Sport

England players will be ready for heat, says Henderson

Yesterday at 23:09 PM, via BBC News

Jordan Henderson urges England’s players to expose themselves to the sweltering Florida conditions so they can acclimatise to the intense heat expected at the World Cup.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 2 June 2026

Yesterday at 20:48 PM, via The Citizen

Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.

Science/Tech

European Parliament Ditches Google For French Search Firm

Today at 00:00 AM, via Slashdot

The European Parliament is replacing Google with French search engine Qwant as the default on in-house computers, citing digital sovereignty and privacy concerns. Politico reports: As of Thursday June 4, “Qwant will replace Google as default search engine on European Parliament computers,” officials told lawmakers in an email seen by POLITICO. The change is being made “in line with the...

Science/Tech

Russian Spy Agency Says Foreign Spies Turned Officials’ Smartphones Into Surveillance Devices

Yesterday at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

Russia’s FSB claims foreign intelligence services compromised smartphones belonging to senior Russian officials, allegedly turning them into surveillance devices capable of stealing data, recording conversations, and activating microphones or cameras. “This software is used to steal existing data, eavesdrop on ongoing conversations, and conduct covert acoustic and video monitoring of the...

Science/Tech

Microsoft Deliberately Bricking All Office For Mac 2019/2021 Installations

Yesterday at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

Microsoft Office 2019 and 2021 for Mac will reportedly drop into “reduced functionality mode” on July 13, 2026, when a license-validation certificate expires, leaving perpetually licensed apps able to open files but not edit or save them. Slashdot reader joshuark shares a report from OSnews: “Microsoft Office 2019 and 2021 for Mac view-only conversion (2026) is a scheduled remote degradation of...