Savea new All Blacks captain as Rennie calls up Fineanganofo
Ardie Savea has been made the All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie’s first squad announcement, while Newcastle-bound winger Fehi Fineanganofo gets a first call-up.
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Police seize stolen copper worth more than R12 million at City Deep
Police seize stolen copper worth more than R12 million at City Deep
The South African Police Service (SAPS), working with other law enforcement agencies, has dealt a significant blow to transnational organised smuggling syndicates, following the seizure of suspected stolen copper worth more than R12 million at City Deep in Johannesburg.
A multidisciplinary team comprising Gauteng...
Starmer is stepping down – what could happen next?
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
Several US States Bet That AI Can Solve Their Prison Recidivism Crisis
America’s state prison systems need ways “to keep people from returning to prison,” reports the Wall Street Journal, “when an estimated 40% end up back behind bars within three years.”Part of the problem comes in the form of filing cabinets, manila folders and legacy digital databases. In other words, records for a single prisoner might be kept in a dozen places… Now a group of 19 prison...
Bafana must play to their strengths – Da Gama
Our players are nippy and have a lot of skill. I think we have to play to the strengths of our players,” he said.
Watch: Cameraman crashes into Kolbe during Springboks demolition of the Barbarians
Cheslin Kolbe walked away with 23 points and a cut to his face after a bizarre incident with a TV cameraman in Gqeberha.
‘It is what it is’: Jub Jub ‘shocked’ by allegations against him
According to the National Prosecuting Authority, a pellet gun was seized at Jub Jub’s residence following an investigation.
South African-Founded Supascale AI Launches Cloud Marketplace to Make AI Compute Cheaper and Greener
As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates worldwide, a South African-founded startup is seeking to make AI infrastructure more affordable, accessible and sustainable. Supascale AI has officially launched its cloud AI marketplace — a platform that enables businesses, developers and creators to access leading AI models at significantly lower costs while allowing GPU owners to monetize...
Junior Boks get new skipper after losing captain to Springboks
The Junior Boks have been forced into a captaincy change after their skipper was roped into the Springbok squad for the upcoming Tests against England, Scotland and Wales.
Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers’ body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.
Kenya Expands Microsoft Partnership to Scale AI and Digital Skills Training Across All 47 Counties
Kenya is accelerating its national digital skills agenda through an expanded partnership between the government, Microsoft and technology sector stakeholders aimed at increasing access to artificial intelligence and digital skills training across the country. Speaking during a strategic engagement held on June 17, Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and Digital Economy John […]
Government engages members of Zulu royal house on illegal migration
Government engages members of Zulu royal house on illegal migration
A government delegation led by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has met with the Prime Minister of the Zulu Kingdom, Inkosi Thulasizwe Buthelezi, and members of the Royal House to discuss planned protests against illegal immigration at the end of the month.
The engagement focused...
Outages this week: City Power raises concerns over rising criminal attacks delaying electricity restoration
City Power says it is concerned about a rise in criminal activity targeting its infrastructure and personnel in Roodepoort, following an incident that left security officers traumatised.
The bank is now firmly at the centre of everything Discovery does
New products from other verticals are being launched into the bank app (and nowhere else).
Kenya in Talks With OpenAI to Bring First OpenAI Academy in Eastern Africa to Nairobi
Kenya is in discussions with OpenAI to establish Nairobi as the home of the first OpenAI Academy initiative in Eastern Africa, President William Ruto has revealed — a move that could cement the country’s standing as the region’s leading artificial intelligence hub. Ruto disclosed the development after meeting OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman on […]