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Free State plan to reposition economy as Premier tackles unemployment ‘crisis’

Today at 12:36 PM, via SAnews

Free State plan to reposition economy as Premier tackles unemployment ‘crisis’

Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has named unemployment as one of the most pressing challenges confronting the province.The Premier was speaking during an engagement led by President Cyril Ramaphosa between the National Executive and the provincial government on Friday.Statistics South Africa’s...

Algeria Launches National Innovation Call to Deploy AI and Smart Technology in Water Management

Today at 12:35 PM, via iAfrica

Algeria is turning to digital technologies and artificial intelligence to tackle its growing water security challenges, with the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises launching a national call for projects aimed at building a domestic innovation ecosystem in the water sector. The initiative, announced March 18, targets innovators, startups, scale-ups, micro-enterprises,...

Côte d’Ivoire Launches AI Chatbot on WhatsApp and Messenger to Improve Access to Public Services

Today at 12:32 PM, via iAfrica

The government of Côte d’Ivoire has launched an AI-powered chatbot designed to improve citizens’ access to public services and government information through WhatsApp and Messenger, as part of a broader effort to modernize public administration. The chatbot, named EMY 101, was announced March 15 and functions as an intelligent conversational assistant that allows citizens to […]

Liberia: British Envoy Backs Greater Access for PWDs to UK Scholarships

Today at 12:31 PM, via AllAfrica

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Chargé d’ Affaires at the British Embassy near Monrovia has offered to collaborate with the National Commission on Disabilities or NCD in a partnership aimed at making UK scholarship opportunities more accessible to diverse applicants of people with disabilities otherwise known as PWDs in Liberia.

What is Francois Pienaar doing now?

Today at 12:26 PM, via The South African

Francois Pienaar received an honorary doctorate this week, and here we look at what the iconic Springbok has been doing since retiring.

Only 21% of Nigerian Women Have Access to AI Tools, Analysts Warn at Abuja Forum

Today at 12:25 PM, via iAfrica

Only 21% of women in Nigeria have access to artificial intelligence technology and tools, a technology analyst warned Tuesday at an event in Abuja, as stakeholders called for greater inclusion of women in the country’s growing AI sector. Technology analyst Kunle Kakanfo, citing the figure at the forum, said there is an urgent need to […]

Tanzania Sends 32 Scholars to Ireland’s University of Limerick for AI and Data Science Studies

Today at 12:24 PM, via iAfrica

Thirty-two Tanzanian students have secured places at the University of Limerick in Ireland to pursue undergraduate studies in data science, artificial intelligence and allied disciplines, as part of a government scholarship program aimed at building the country’s pool of technology specialists. The students are among 50 high-performing beneficiaries selected in 2025 from Mainland Tanzania and […]

The Iran war, the need for vigilance in SA — and accountability

Today at 12:24 PM, via Daily Maverick

As the US and Israel confront Iran amid escalating tensions, global stability falters. Donald Trump’s chaotic leadership and disregard for democracy complicate the crisis, while South Africa braces for fuel impacts and deeper economic instability.

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