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MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has urged African governments and businesses to be “paranoid about not being left behind” in the rapidly advancing global race for artificial intelligence (AI) leadership. Speaking at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation Inclusive Growth Forum, Mupita said AI offers Africa a historic opportunity to unlock the potential of its […]
South African technology leader Altron has officially launched the country’s first operational Artificial Intelligence (AI) Factory, a major milestone that combines world-class AI infrastructure with a strong focus on local data sovereignty and regulatory compliance. The platform, powered by Nvidia’s accelerated computing and AI enterprise software, delivers comprehensive AI infrastructure,...
Three men accused of murdering an off-duty police officer while assisting his girlfriend with her broken down vehicle in Benrose, Johannesburg, have been arrested.
October is turning out to be a big month for enquiries into what happened to the money, with the ongoing Madlanga Commission into allegedly corrupt police tenders, the spat between Lucky Montana and SARS, and the Road Accident Fund hearing currently in Parliament.
OpenAI announced on Monday that it is partnering with Broadcom to design and develop custom artificial intelligence (AI) computer chips, expanding its growing network of hardware alliances to meet surging global demand for AI processing power. The companies did not disclose financial details but said the new AI accelerator racks will begin deployment in late […]
Artificial intelligence is facing a credibility crisis in the workplace, as new studies reveal that poor implementation and lack of training are producing a flood of low-quality, AI-generated output—what researchers are calling “workslop.” A recent Harvard Business Review study found that more than 40% of full-time U.S. employees have received AI-generated work that “masquerades as […]
Financial services group Sanlam has introduced Coach, an AI-powered personal finance guide designed to help South Africans better understand their money habits, strengths, and blind spots through simple, conversational interactions. The virtual coach, available 24/7, acts like a fitness trainer for personal finance—listening before responding, learning before guiding, and offering tailored...
Africa’s largest mobile operator, MTN Group, has warned that the continent risks creating a “digital underclass” if it fails to act quickly on artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation Inclusive Growth Forum, MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita described AI as the most powerful tool for inclusive growth—but said Africa must […]
Research from the Children’s Institute at the University of Cape Town shows that without support, many young people are left to navigate anxiety, depression, academic pressures, and the trauma of abuse entirely on their own. Furthermore, South Africa’s mental health landscape is marked by a critical shortage of mental health practitioners. One innovative solution helping […]
One person has died and approximately 80 others have been displaced after a fire tore through an informal settlement in Masiphumelele, Cape Town, in the early hours of Monday morning.
A Presidential Protection Service officer who was wanted for the murder of a sergeant and attempted murder of his wife, has taken his own life, according to police.
Africa has inaugurated its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) data center, a landmark project that aims to repatriate African data from foreign servers, strengthen data sovereignty, and position the continent as a global hub for digital innovation. The facility, spearheaded by Synectics Technologies in partnership with Schneider Electric, Nvidia, and Turner & Townsend, is being developed […]
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has announced plans to establish a research and development (R&D) centre in Angola by 2027, as part of its broader strategy to boost digital inclusion and accelerate technological development across Africa. The announcement was made on 3 October 2025, with Huawei emphasizing that the facility will focus on strengthening innovation and […]
The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has launched the Smart Factory Academy, a permanent training and technology showcase center designed to help African industries transition toward Industry 4.0. Unveiled during the NextGen Manufacturing Summit Africa at UM6P’s campus in Benguerir, the initiative represents a shift from one-off industry gatherings to a sustained, hands-on platform...
Energy company StarOil Ghana Limited has announced a nationwide community development initiative aimed at expanding access to education, technology, healthcare, clean water, and youth empowerment. The company’s first project under the plan — an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Smart Lab in Bleamezado, Anloga Municipality — marks a major step toward integrating AI education into local communities. […]
At the Techne Alexandria 2025 Summit, Söderhub and FORAS AI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly establish the AI Park, a landmark regional initiative set to launch between 2026 and 2027. The signing ceremony was witnessed by H.E. the Ambassador of Sweden to Egypt. The AI Park will serve as a regional hub […]
A 26-year-old Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (Leap) officer has succumbed to his injuries while trying to get away from two suspects who had hijacked, stabbed and stoned him in Marikana informal settlement in Philippi on Sunday.
Young women are contracting HIV faster than anyone else in South Africa, with about four out of every 10 new infections coming from just this group, even though they make up only about 8% of the total population. Here’s how an AI chatbot is trying to change that.
Umyezo Drive residents in Luzuko Park, Philippi East, Cape Town, can finally breathe a sigh of relief after critical repairs were conducted to fix potholes, and clear blocked drains, which led to flooding in the area.
Passengers aboard LIFT’s Flight GE133 disembarked safely at Cape Town International Airport on Friday evening after the craft was forced to make an emergency landing.
Before the explosive press conference by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the country’s top cop, General Fannie Masemola, did not know who exactly the high rollers of the criminal underworld were.