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South Africa

From Ore to Intelligence: How AI Will Rewrite Africa’s Resource Power

Yesterday at 16:32 PM, via iAfrica

by Enoch Antwi, Founder and Chairman of Northrock Africa sits atop approximately 30% of the world’s known mineral reserves, including roughly 70% of global cobalt production primarily from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as well as dominant shares of platinum group metals, manganese, and bauxite, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS 2024). […]

South Africa

MTN Maps Out AI-Powered Future at MWC Barcelona, Eyes Shift From Telecom to Tech Platform

Yesterday at 16:29 PM, via iAfrica

MTN Group is embracing artificial intelligence, expanding digital infrastructure and scaling connectivity as central pillars of its growth strategy, with the African telecommunications giant positioning itself as a technology platform rather than a conventional telecom provider. Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita outlined the company’s vision during his keynote address at MWC Barcelona 2026...

Business

Why are UK prices still rising?

Yesterday at 17:54 PM, via BBC News

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

Sport

Osula on practicing match-winning finish

Today at 01:24 AM, via BBC News

Newcastle’s match-winner William Osula talks about how he practiced in training the exact finish that gave the Magpies their 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester United at St James’ Park.

Education

Who’s Feeding the Kids?

Yesterday at 21:14 PM, via New York Times

Plus, what SNAP cuts bring to the cafeteria table.

Entertainment

10-man Sundowns see off Golden Arrows

Yesterday at 22:00 PM, via The Citizen

Jayden Adams was dismissed early in the second half for a dangerous tackle on Ayabulela Maxwele.

Science/Tech

Google Ends Its 30% App Store Fee, Welcomes Third-Party App Stores

Today at 01:00 AM, via Slashdot

Google is eliminating its traditional 30% Play Store fee and introducing lower commissions, while at the same time allowing alternative billing systems and making it easier for third-party app stores to operate on Android. The changes stem largely from Google’s settlement with Epic Games. Engadget reports: The biggest change is to how Google will collect fees from developers publishing apps on...

Motoring

Big change of plans for the Gautrain

Yesterday at 16:57 PM, via TopAuto

The Gautrain’s management has announced that it will continue to operate as a public-private partnership for an extended period, despite previous reports that it would be taken over by the Gauteng government by the end of March.

Health

Gemma Oaten on eating disorders

Yesterday at 13:02 PM, via BBC News

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio