TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2026, 16:03
A Western Cape mother has turned personal tragedy into hope for others, starting a swimming foundation in honour of her late daughter which has taught more than 1 000 children swimming survival skills and a further 7 000 how to be water safe.
Extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions are expected in parts of the Western Cape, while thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds persist in at least six provinces, according to the South African Weather Service.
The University of Malawi has launched a research project that will use artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies to improve quality control and reduce waste in small-scale food processing. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the NASFAM Commodity and Marketing Exchange and the National Commission for Science and Technology. It was officially […]
The United States military said the upcoming African Lion 2026 exercises in Morocco will incorporate artificial intelligence systems and next-generation warfare technologies for the first time, marking a significant shift in how the multinational drills are conducted. According to the United States Army, the exercises will run from April 20 to May 8 and will […]
The Namibia University of Science and Technology has launched the country’s first dedicated degree programs in artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a pioneer in AI education in Namibia. The university last week introduced a Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and a Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Honours program. NUST said the courses are intended to support the […]
Nigeria has launched its first National Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence, marking a milestone in efforts to strengthen local AI research, develop skills and position the country as an active participant in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem. The centre was unveiled at the University of Jos during the institution’s 50th convocation ceremony by Bosun Tijani, […]
Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia is preparing to establish a dedicated artificial intelligence university, which would become only the second institution in the world focused exclusively on AI. Speaking at a forum held at Addis Ababa University, the prime minister said preparations for the new institution are underway and that it is expected to graduate up […]
Another crash on the R23 between Balfour and Greylingstad in Mpumalanga has claimed the lives of five people.
Western Cape provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile’s office number is being used to intimidate and defraud members of the public.
Firefighters have worked throughout the night to attempt to bring three fires in the Kouga Municipality under control.
insureAI, an actuarial technology and consulting firm specializing in machine learning and deep learning for financial services, said it has become the first South African organization to receive accreditation under the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ Quality Assurance Scheme. The accreditation marks a milestone for the firm, which develops proprietary neural network architectures and...
AI-native retail technology platform Fynd has entered the South African market, marking its first expansion into Africa. The move is anchored by the onboarding of Surtee Group as Fynd’s first strategic customer in the region. Fynd is backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and provides unified, AI-driven commerce infrastructure for retailers. Its South African launch […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a passing trend; it is reshaping industrial operations at every level. Nowhere is this transformation more visible than in the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supply chain, where AI is driving efficiency, predictive insight, and smarter decision-making. Industrial organisations have long relied on data to guide decisions, but […]
The Masakhane African Languages Hub (the Hub) has announced a major Request for Proposals (RFP) to address the severe underrepresentation of African languages in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Hub invites African researchers, linguists, startups, technologists and community organizations to build high-quality, inclusive and community-driven datasets for 50 African languages. While Africa...
Five people have been killed during a shootout with KwaZulu-Natal police.
None of the cramps and jellyfish stings hurt world record swimmer Howard Warrington as much as having to abandon his maiden attempt at the False Bay Crossing, in a bid to raise funds for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA. But he is determined to go back and complete the crossing, and continue raising funds for the animal welfare organisation.
A 62-year-old Eastern Cape man has been arrested for allegedly beating his 14-year-old son to death after accusing the child of stealing his bank card.
Three firefighters have been injured while fighting a blaze outside Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. The fire, which has spread across an estimated 12 square kilometres, saw residents evacuated on Tuesday night.
As Africa moves deeper into the era of artificial intelligence, organizations across the continent face mounting pressure to build the skills needed to compete in a rapidly changing global economy. A new report by SAP found that two-thirds of organizations in Africa are already introducing career development initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, aimed at upskilling […]
Organizers of the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit 2026 have announced a strategic focus on Africa’s tourism and hospitality sector, positioning artificial intelligence as a key driver of the continent’s estimated $100 billion experience economy. The summit will take place Sept. 22–23 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City and is expected to bring […]
As Ericsson closed 2025 with solid financial results and long-term infrastructure agreements worldwide, its continued investment in automation, cloud-native core networks and next-generation connectivity has positioned Africa to play a growing role in the global digital economy. The second half of 2025 marked a period of sustained innovation for Ericsson, with progress in 5G, AI-driven […]