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Abu Dhabi’s Presight signs AI deals with three African nations

Today at 14:49 PM, via iAfrica

Big data analytics and AI company Presight, majority-owned by Abu Dhabi technology group G42, has signed separate memoranda of understanding with the governments of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon to support national digital transformation programs, extending the company’s African presence to at least 11 markets. The agreements cover the design and deployment of AI-driven […]

Nigeria Launches AI-Powered App to Bridge Gap Between Citizens and Government Services

Today at 14:46 PM, via iAfrica

Nigeria’s government has launched CLHEEAN, an AI-powered mobile application designed to improve interactions between citizens and public institutions, the National Orientation Agency announced March 30. The platform functions as a virtual assistant accessible via mobile devices, allowing users to access information on public policies, ask questions and interact directly with government...

UN Report Urges Africa to Embrace AI and Frontier Technologies to Break Low-Productivity Cycle

Today at 14:43 PM, via iAfrica

African economies have repeatedly posted strong growth rates but failed to convert that momentum into structural economic transformation, largely because growth has been driven by the accumulation of labor and capital rather than improvements in productivity — a gap that frontier technologies including artificial intelligence could help close, according to the 2026 Economic Report on […]

South Africa Publishes Draft AI Policy for Public Comment, With Full Implementation Expected by 2028

Today at 14:41 PM, via iAfrica

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved the publication of a draft national artificial intelligence policy for public comment, with full implementation expected in the 2027-2028 financial year, marking a significant step in the country’s years-long effort to establish a regulatory framework for the technology. “The aim of the AI policy is to ensure that both the […]

Fuelling dignity, one refill at a time

Today at 10:00 AM, via SAnews

Fuelling dignity, one refill at a time

By Sihle Manda

In the villages and busy taxi ranks of Rustenburg, North West, blue LPG cylinders are becoming unlikely symbols of dignity and safety.

At the centre of this quiet energy shift is Refilwe Sebothoma, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hakem Energies, a self-funded enterprise determined to tackle energy poverty while building...

Arrive Alive: road safety tips

Today at 08:00 AM, via SAnews

Arrive Alive: road safety tips

Traffic volumes along major corridors across the country are expected to increase as travellers return from various religious and holiday destinations.

With the majority of road crashes attributed to human behaviour, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has urged drivers, passengers and pedestrians to take responsibility for their conduct on shared...

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