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South Africa

Investor Warns of AI Investment Bubble, Calls for Guardrails in South Africa

Today at 17:25 PM, via iAfrica

Thato Ntseare, an investment manager at E-Squared Investments, has called for stronger governance guardrails around artificial intelligence investments in South Africa, warning that a potential AI bubble could pose risks to markets and investors. In an interview with Business Times, Ntseare said growing enthusiasm around AI investments is increasingly resembling a speculative bubble, driven in […]

South Africa

University of Pretoria Professor Appointed to U.N. Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence

Today at 17:23 PM, via iAfrica

University of Pretoria professor Vukosi Marivate has been appointed as one of 40 experts to serve on the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres recommended Marivate and the other panel members for appointment by the U.N. General Assembly. According to the United Nations, the panel members were selected […]

South Africa

Absa Expands ElevateHer AI Program Across Nine African Markets

Today at 17:21 PM, via iAfrica

As Africa’s digital economy expands, demand for artificial intelligence and digital skills is rising rapidly across the continent. Women, however, remain underrepresented in technology-driven roles despite growing participation and strong early adoption. Absa, working with Microsoft Elevate and Women in Tech, is extending the ElevateHer AI Program across nine African markets. The expansion...

South Africa

Addis Ababa to Host AI Leadership Forum During African Union Summit Week

Today at 16:57 PM, via iAfrica

Africa Fintech Summit, in partnership with OpenAI and ALX Ethiopia, will convene policymakers, technology builders, investors and infrastructure leaders in Addis Ababa on Feb. 17 for the Addis AI Leadership Forum, held during African Union Summit week. The forum, titled The Addis AI Forum: Talent, Infrastructure, and Opportunity in Africa, will examine Africa’s position across […]

Business

Major rebound for the rand

Today at 15:54 PM, via BusinessTech

The South African rand has shaken off some of the weakness that gathered last week, rebounding to back below R16.00 to the dollar.

Sport

Romero ‘a leader but needs to learn’ – Frank

Today at 18:42 PM, via BBC News

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is a “leader” but has more to learn, manager Thomas Frank says following the defender’s second sending-off of the season.

Sport

Ward rejoins Ireland squad as Furlong nears return

Today at 18:28 PM, via BBC News

Ulster back row Bryn Ward rejoins the Ireland squad while prop Tadhg Furlong resumes full training before Saturday’s Six Nations game against Italy (14:10 GMT).

Education

Nigeria: NCDMB, Yougrich Train 30 Delta Youths in Welding, Fabrication

Today at 18:29 PM, via AllAfrica

[Leadership] The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with YougRich Heritage Nigeria Limited, has completed a one-month intensive training programme in welding and fabrication for 30 youths in Delta State.

Entertainment

24 hours in pictures, 9 February 2026

Today at 18:30 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

CT3 and Jemdean Ltd Announce Ten‑Year Data Storage Partnership Supporting Pension-Fund Workflows

Today at 19:01 PM, via Tech Financials

CT3 and Jemdean Ltd today announced a partnership agreement focused on long-horizon data retention for fiduciary and corporate pension-plan operations. Under the agreement, CT3 will store Jemdean Ltd’s data for 10 years, with unlimited storage volume available upon request, enabling archives to scale as reporting obligations and datasets expand. Partnership details The agreement covers...

Science/Tech

Gacha Galaxy Raises 3 Million USD Seed Round to Expand Web3 Discovery Platform

Today at 18:55 PM, via Tech Financials

Gacha Galaxy, a Web3 discovery platform focused on data-driven market intelligence, today announced the completion of a $3 million Seed funding round. The capital will be used to support global expansion and further development of the platform’s discovery infrastructure, including new tools for analyzing prediction market activity. The Seed round included participation from Bora Ecosystem […]

Science/Tech

Discord Will Require a Face Scan or ID for Full Access Next Month

Today at 18:01 PM, via Slashdot

Discord said today it’s rolling out age verification on its platform globally starting next month, when it will automatically set all users’ accounts to a “teen-appropriate” experience unless they demonstrate that they’re adults. From a report: Users who aren’t verified as adults will not be able to access age-restricted servers and channels, won’t be able to speak in Discord’s livestream-like...