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Africa’s AI Opportunity: A Journey of Agency and Innovation

Today at 09:03 AM, via iAfrica

All over the world, technology that once felt like science fiction is becoming a part of daily life. Just recently, AI helped researchers decode the genetic roots of diseases like sickle cell with incredible precision. Here in Africa, our teams are applying that same spirit of innovation to everyday challenges, from providing more accurate weather predictions to supporting organizations...

AI Experts Don’t Think OpenClaw Is All That Exciting

Today at 09:01 AM, via iAfrica

A brief wave of online speculation suggesting artificial intelligence agents were organizing independently has been traced to human activity and security weaknesses, not autonomous machine behavior, researchers said. The speculation followed the launch of Moltbook, a Reddit-style platform where AI agents built with the open-source framework OpenClaw appeared to communicate with one another....

Google Warns of Rising AI Use by State-Backed Hackers in Late 2025

Today at 08:59 AM, via iAfrica

Threat actors increasingly integrated artificial intelligence into cyber operations in the final quarter of 2025, accelerating reconnaissance, social engineering and malware development, according to a new report from Google Threat Intelligence Group. The report, which updates findings published in November 2025, said AI tools delivered significant productivity gains for malicious actors and...

Youth urged to pursue agricultural employment opportunities

Today at 08:58 AM, via SAnews

Youth urged to pursue agricultural employment opportunities

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has urged young people in Sundays River Valley to actively pursue employment opportunities in the agricultural sector, describing it as a key driver of economic growth and job creation in the region.Meth delivered this message during a community outreach campaign in Addo,...

Mozambique Charts Digital Government Agenda at First National Conference

Today at 08:57 AM, via iAfrica

The Mozambique government hosted its first National Conference on Digital Transformation on Feb. 11-12, 2026, setting out a roadmap toward a modern, digital and citizen-centered state. Organized by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation, the conference was held at the Montebelo Indy Maputo Congress Hotel and brought together public officials, private-sector representatives,...

Terra Industries Raises $22 Million to Expand Autonomous Security Systems Across Africa

Today at 08:55 AM, via iAfrica

Africa-focused defense technology company Terra Industries has raised an additional $22 million in funding to scale its autonomous security systems, extending a previously announced $11.8 million round and bringing total funding in the round to $34 million. The extension was led by Lux Capital and included participation from existing investors 8VC, Nova Global, Silent Ventures, […]

Google-Ipsos Report Finds South Africans Rapidly Adopting AI for Learning, Work

Today at 08:47 AM, via iAfrica

Residents of South Africa are increasingly using artificial intelligence as a practical tool for learning, work and major life decisions, according to a new report by Google and Ipsos. The study, titled “Our Life with AI: Helpfulness in the Hands of More People,” shows that South Africans are moving beyond experimentation with AI and adopting […]

Employers urged to attend UIF ssession in Gqeberha

Today at 08:22 AM, via SAnews

Employers urged to attend UIF ssession in Gqeberha

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth is calling on employers in Gqeberha and surrounding areas to actively participate in the upcoming Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Commissioner’s Breakfast Session. The breakfast session is scheduled for Wednesday, 18 February, at the Southern Sun – The Marine – in Gqeberha in...

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