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Pakistan out after rain-hit defeat by South Africa

Today at 19:53 PM, via BBC News

South Africa return to the top of the table and eliminate Pakistan from the World Cup with a 150-run win on the DLS method in a rain-plagued match in Colombo.

South Africa

OpenAI Launches “Project Mercury” to Train AI for Investment Banking Automation

Today at 20:14 PM, via iAfrica

OpenAI has quietly launched a new initiative called Project Mercury, assembling a team of more than 100 former investment bankers to train its AI systems to automate the manual, time-consuming tasks typically assigned to junior bankers. According to internal documents obtained by Bloomberg, the contractors — many of whom previously worked at Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan […]

South Africa

GSMA Unites African Telcos to Tackle Smartphone Costs and Build Local Language AI Ecosystem

Today at 20:11 PM, via iAfrica

The GSMA has announced two major initiatives aimed at closing Africa’s digital divide — one focused on smartphone affordability and the other on inclusive AI language development. Together, these efforts mark a coordinated push to expand digital access for millions across the continent. Affordable Smartphones for All The GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition has brought together […]

South Africa

Zoho Expands Agentic AI Access Across Africa to Boost Collaboration, Customer Experience, and HR Efficiency

Today at 20:08 PM, via iAfrica

Global technology company Zoho has unveiled a new wave of agentic AI capabilities, expanding free access to advanced AI tools across its collaboration, customer experience, and HR platforms. The move reinforces Zoho’s commitment to making artificial intelligence practical, affordable, and accessible for businesses throughout Africa. The rollout builds on the company’s long-term AI vision,...

South Africa

UNDP Launches AI Hub in Rome to Accelerate Africa’s Sustainable Development and Innovation

Today at 20:06 PM, via iAfrica

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a groundbreaking AI Hub for Sustainable Development, a global platform aimed at advancing AI innovation and infrastructure in Africa. The initiative, unveiled on June 20, 2025, in Rome, is sponsored by Italy’s Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) and implemented by UNDP. The AI Hub […]

World

News24 | Trump threatens Hamas amid push on next Gaza truce steps

Today at 17:46 PM, via News24

US President Donald Trump threatened Hamas on Tuesday with “FAST, FURIOUS & BRUTAL” force if it does not “do what is right” as he pushes for the next, more complex, stage of a Gaza ceasefire that has already been repeatedly tested.

Education

Ghana: MP Donates Assorted Items to Students

Today at 19:47 PM, via AllAfrica

[Ghanaian Times] The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Odododiodoo Constituency, Nii Kotey Ashie, has donated assorted items to a total of 400 students in the constituency.

Education

The Guardian view on post-16 education: colleges need attention, but the latest proposals are a mixed bag | Editorial

Today at 19:45 PM, via The Guardian

Another qualifications upheaval risks undermining the government’s good ideas

Further education is one of the public sector’s Cinderellas – chronically neglected by policymakers who care more about schools. The government’s latest white paper is a welcome attempt to rectify this. If the plan succeeds, it would go some way towards fulfilling Labour’s pledge to break down barriers that...

Education

The Costs of Protecting Campus Speech

Today at 19:26 PM, via New York Times

Readers respond to a guest essay by Danielle Sassoon about her experience at N.Y.U. Also: A crackdown on science; a plea to the former presidents.

Lifestyle

[WATCH] Handre Pollard becomes a dad again!

Today at 19:32 PM, via The South African

Handre Pollard is the latest Springbok to welcome a new addition to his family. Take a look at the first glimpse of his baby girl…

Science/Tech

The Universal Privacy Hub: How Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Links Every Blockchain in Silence

Today at 20:44 PM, via Tech Financials

The biggest misconception in crypto is that one chain will dominate all others. The truth is the future will be multi-chain, with Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and others thriving together. But this shared growth brings a hidden flaw, every transaction leaves a traceable mark across chains. That’s where Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) steps in. Rather than […]

Science/Tech

France and Spain Call on EU To Uphold 2035 Combustion Engine Ban

Today at 20:05 PM, via Slashdot

France and Spain are calling on the European Union to stick with plans to ban combustion engine cars in the bloc after 2035, at odds with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ahead of a meeting of leaders in Brussels this week. From a report: The European Commission, the bloc’s executive branch, is currently reviewing rules designed to accelerate the automotive sector’s green transition. Merz has...