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South African startup Eden AI has launched BlossomCare, a confidential, AI-powered mental health companion designed to support vulnerable women in Africa, including sex workers and pregnant teens. Founded in 2021 by Oluwabamigbe Oni, Eden AI began as a small consulting firm specializing in data science, machine learning, and computer vision. It has since grown into […]
Renew Capital has invested in Hypeo Ai, a Morocco-based startup that uses artificial intelligence to streamline influencer marketing across Africa and the Middle East. Hypeo Ai connects brands with both human and AI-powered creators in under 15 minutes, offering an end-to-end workflow that includes smart matching, pricing insights, and real-time campaign tracking. The platform eliminates […]
The Future Minds AI Summer Camp 2025 wrapped up on Saturday, August 17, with a Demo Day at the Alliance Française de Lagos / Mike Adenuga Centre, showcasing how African children are stepping into the age of artificial intelligence. Powered by Digital Equity Africa in partnership with Oracle Academy and UNESCO, the two-week program is […]
Media, advertising and communication sector vital in connecting SA
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says the media, advertising and communication (MAC) sector not only connects South Africans as compatriots but also with the rest of the continent and the global community.
“It is a sector that draws on the creative spirit of our nation, both to celebrate and magnify...
Government hands over houses to KZN flood victims
Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane, alongside KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Human Settlements and Transport Siboniso Duma and local municipalities’ mayors, is leading a two-day programme to hand over homes to families affected by the 2022 floods.
The programme, taking place from 19–20 August forms part of Operation Siyahlola to...
A hunt is under way for a 25-year-old man who is accused of killing a police officer and two Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) officers after he escaped from police custody.
SA’s agricultural exports to US demonstrates resilience despite global trade challenges
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says South Africa’s increase in agricultural exports to the United States (US) demonstrates remarkable growth and resilience in the face of significant global trade headwinds.
According to recent data from Trade Map and analysis by the Agricultural Business...
NHLS targets 50% reduction in toxicology backlog by 2025/26
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has announced a targeted strategic initiative to achieve a 50% reduction in the toxicology case backlog by the end of the 2025/26 financial year.
According to the NHLS, this initiative, supported by new investments in infrastructure, technology, and human resources, aims to...
Authorities dismantle major transnational rhino horn trafficking network
Six suspects appeared in the Pretoria magistrate’s court on Tuesday in connection with a scheme involving the trade of 964 rhino horns that were destined for illegal markets in Southeast Asia.
Investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly defrauded the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the...
The body of a 6-year-old boy was found in a pool in Brazilia Place, Durban, on Monday night.
Mpumalanga police are investigating whether a 33-year-old man died in a collision in eMbalenhle in the early hours of Sunday or whether he died as a result of alleged police brutality at the scene of the crash.
At the UN AI for Good Global Summit, hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Africa emerged as a leader in AI-driven solutions, with innovations like Ele-vate AI Africa’s MamaMate transforming lives. ALX is fueling this revolution by empowering over 250,000 learners with the skills to shape AI’s future. Discover how Africa is redefining the […]
Ghana and Lesotho have agreed to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation in a bid to accelerate Africa’s role in the global technology ecosystem. Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, hosted Lesotho’s Minister of Communication, Science and Technology, Nthati Moorosi, in Accra this week for talks...
Four global tech companies — Lakeba Group (Australia), Next Digital (Nigeria), AqlanX (UAE), and Agentic Dynamic (Netherlands) — have joined forces to launch AfricAI, a new joint venture dedicated to developing enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI) solutions built in Africa for African markets. The initiative, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, will focus initially on...
The global insurance industry is undergoing a major transformation as artificial intelligence (AI), big data and behavioral science reshape how companies manage risk and serve customers. A Deloitte report notes that insurers, historically slow to modernize, are now embracing these tools to drive efficiency, strengthen risk frameworks and design more customer-centric products. According to a […]
According to Kaspersky’s recent global survey less than a third (28%) of respondents trust AI to plan trips, however 96% of those that do are satisfied with this experience with 84% planning to use it in the future. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of using the Internet, transforming the […]
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator (GFSA) program for South African founders. The program will be a hybrid-modelled accelerator that will run for a three-month period and feature seed funding to Series A technology startups from South Africa that are leveraging AI to create critical solutions for […]
Six people were shot in Lower Crossroads, Philippi East, in Cape Town on Sunday evening, leaving two men dead and four others seriously injured.
A police officer is one of three suspects that will appear in the Giyani Magistrate’s Court on Monday following a business robbery in Giyani D2 store, Limpopo on Friday.
Amapiano producer and DJ Kelvin Momo has apologised for missing his headlining performance at Sun City Resort’s Outside event after the resort labelled his conduct “unprofessional.”
Stellenbosch University researchers identified 79 phenolic compounds, known for their health benefits, in three Cannabis strains. These rare flavoalkaloids are difficult to identify because of their low concentration.