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Is South Africa’s EV market reaching a tipping point?

Today at 17:08 PM, via SowetanLIVE

South Africa’s fledgling electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a significant growth spurt, driven by the launch of more affordable battery-powered models and rising fuel prices linked to geopolitical tensions, including the Iran war.

South Africa

Moroccan Companies Introduce AI Skin Analysis Tools at Casablanca Beauty Expo

Today at 17:28 PM, via iAfrica

Moroccan companies are deploying artificial intelligence tools capable of analyzing skin conditions in seconds at this year’s Cosmetista Expo North and West Africa in Casablanca, signalling how the local beauty industry is integrating AI to deliver more personalized treatments. The AI systems on display can assess factors including wrinkles, pores and skin texture, offering detailed […]

South Africa

Zanzibar Launches AI-Powered Drone Project to Accelerate Malaria Elimination

Today at 17:26 PM, via iAfrica

The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar has launched the Smart Drone Technology for a Malaria-Free Future in Zanzibar project, a new initiative using artificial intelligence and drone technology to accelerate malaria elimination efforts in the semi-autonomous territory. The project is delivered by the Ministry of Health and the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme in collaboration with the […]

South Africa

Algeria Reviews National AI Strategy Progress and Approves Launch of Dzair Digital Services Portal

Today at 17:23 PM, via iAfrica

Algeria’s government has reviewed progress on its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and approved the launch plan for its centralized Dzair Digital Services portal, signalling a shift from planning to delivery across two of the country’s flagship digital initiatives. The decisions came at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb on May 25. The […]

Africa

Eswatini’s oil reserve gamble

Wednesday at 03:25 AM, via Mail & Guardian

Eswatini has signed a $300 million agreement with Taiwan to build a massive strategic oil reserve but the project is raising difficult questions in a country battling deepening poverty, soaring unemployment and allegations of elite enrichment

Education

South Africa: Rising Student Debt Sparks Concern As Universities Withhold Academic Records and Certificates

Today at 14:13 PM, via AllAfrica

[Parliament of South Africa] Student debt has become a major concern affecting the whole post-school education system value chain. Everyone is affected, not just students and university administrations but also government revenue. Universities withhold certificates and academic records when students do not pay their debts. These same students are then caught in a vicious circle, as they are...

Science/Tech

Supreme Court Lets Vermont’s Meta Lawsuit Proceed, Opening Door To 50-State Legal Wave

Today at 17:00 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Fortune: The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users, a decision that comes as social media companies increasingly face legal scrutiny. Parent company Meta appealed after Vermont’s highest court allowed a suit filed by its attorney general in 2023 to move forward. The company is...

Science/Tech

Harry Howard AI Secures $3 Million Seed Round to Scale AI-Powered Workspace for One-Person Companies

Today at 16:18 PM, via Tech Financials

Victoria, BC  – Harry Howard AI, the innovative AI-powered startup execution platform, today announced the successful closing of its $3,000,000 USD Seed funding round. The funding round saw strong participation from a prominent group of global venture capital firms and angel networks, including B Strategy , Metalabs Ventures , Neuralhash Capital, Mantella Venture Partners, Inovia […]