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South African Minister Urges BRICS Youth to Shape AI Governance and Challenge Digital Inequality

Today at 19:56 PM, via iAfrica

South Africa’s Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has challenged young people across BRICS nations to take the lead in setting global standards for artificial intelligence governance, warning that the technology risks deepening inequality rather than advancing equity if left ungoverned by diverse voices. Delivering the keynote address at the fourth […]

African Media Embraces AI Tools but Lacks Strategies, Expertise and Regulation to Support Them, Survey Finds

Today at 19:52 PM, via iAfrica

A new survey of African media organizations reveals a striking paradox: while generative AI has been adopted universally among respondents, the formal strategies, in-house expertise and regulatory frameworks needed to govern its use are largely absent. The AI and Transformation of Media — Africa Readiness Survey 2026, released by Broadcast Media Africa, captured perspectives from […]

OpenAI Launches $100 Monthly Plan to Challenge Anthropic’s Claude Pricing

Today at 19:42 PM, via iAfrica

OpenAI has introduced a $100 per month subscription tier for ChatGPT, filling a pricing gap between its existing $20 Plus plan and $200 Pro plan as the company moves to compete more directly with Anthropic’s Claude, which has long offered a $100 monthly option. The new tier is designed to support heavier daily usage of […]

Standard Bank Continues To Back Pioneering Optasia, AI‑led Fintech With Landmark USD 330 Million Syndicated Refinancing

Today at 19:26 PM, via iAfrica

Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, continues to support Optasia, a leading AI‑led fintech company with the largest fintech IPO on the JSE in 2025, through a joint underwrite and participation in the syndicated refinancing and upsizing of its term facilities of USD 180 million and bank guarantees of USD 150 million. The bank […]

Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity

Today at 07:55 AM, via SAnews

Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has embarked on a significant shift to strengthen its internal delivery capacity, following its first strategic engagement focused on the leadership role of the Heidelberg Construction Office in provincial road construction.

The pioneering initiative marks a transformative...

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