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Fraudsters are using AI-generated images and fabricated back stories to pose as small, family-run UK businesses and deceive shoppers into buying cheap products shipped from Asia, a BBC investigation has revealed. Websites such as C’est La Vie and Mabel & Daisy have been accused of presenting themselves as long-established local boutiques run by couples or […]
The buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is doing more than generating excitement—it is transforming the structure and priorities of journalism, according to new research published in Digital Journalism by University of Massachusetts Amherst journalism scholar Rodrigo Zamith and co-authors. “Hype is about more than just possibilities or disappointment,” said Zamith, associate...
Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science Felix C. Mutati has urged the African Development Bank (AfDB) to strengthen its collaboration with the country by supporting the establishment of AI-driven polytechnics and the University of Zambia’s (UNZA) Innovation Village (I-Village). The appeal is part of Zambia’s broader strategy to equip its workforce with future-ready skills in […]
African leaders and experts called for stronger development and deployment of home-grown artificial intelligence solutions to tackle climate change during the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee AI for Climate Action Forum 2025, held as a hybrid event in Dar es Salaam. Prof. Peter Msoffe, Deputy Permanent Secretary in Tanzania’s Vice President’s Office (Environment), noted that while […]
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft South Africa to strengthen public-private collaboration in developing AI and digital skills across South Africa’s workforce. The agreement aims to bridge the digital skills gap, enhance employability, and prepare students for the rapidly evolving digital economy. It […]
French law enforcement authorities are working with a Mthethwa family representative in the investigation into ambassador Nathi Mthethwa’s death in a Paris hotel.
Despite the country’s relative wealth, South Africa has shockingly high levels of childhood malnutrition and stunting. Here is a small team that has made it their business to bring solutions to the table and get nutritious meals to the children of farm workers in the Western Cape.
By: Sir Roger Jantio, Senior Managing Director & CEO of Sterling Merchant Finance Ltd Africa’s optimal AI path lies in application development and strategic use of global computing resources rather than replicating expensive data center buildouts. India’s emergence as an AI superpower through its massive user base and application ecosystem, rather than infrastructure ownership, validates […]
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President Cyril Ramaphosa was in all likelihood not aware of the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).
Google is offering university students across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe free access to its most advanced AI tools for one year, part of a major initiative to equip Africa’s next generation with digital and artificial intelligence skills. The program, announced as part of Google’s ongoing expansion of its Gemini learning ecosystem, […]
Artificial intelligence-powered fintech firm Optasia plans to raise R6.3 billion ($365 million) through a combination of public and private share sales in South Africa to fund acquisitions amid surging global demand for digital financial services. The Dubai-based company, founded by Nigerian-born Lebanese entrepreneur Bassim Haidar, will raise R1.3 billion via an initial public offering (IPO) […]
A sculptor’s chisel and an AI model walk into a bar… I don’t know how the rest of the joke should go but an AI model may have a few clever answers. What I do know is that the chisel and the AI model have more in common than we may realise. That’s because the […]
Collaborate Lagos is returning bigger and bolder at Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 (AOT 7.0) with a mission to unlock opportunities for innovation-driven startups and scale impactful solutions across Africa’s most dynamic tech hub. This year’s edition offers a ₦25 million prize pool, comprising cash, mentorship, investor access, and ecosystem visibility, to empower founders building […]
Modern data centres are evolving into agile, high-efficiency ecosystems designed to meet rising digital demands. What started as basic mainframe storage has transformed into globally distributed, hyperscale infrastructure powered by cloud computing. The rise of virtualisation and cloud-native architectures has replaced energy-intensive legacy servers with scalable solutions, leading to enhanced...
Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town has one of the busiest emergency centres in the Western Cape. As it turns to the public to raise R20 million for the opening of a new emergency centre, Dr Deidre McPherson chats to Spotlight about the hospital’s trauma frontline.
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SAS, a global leader in data and AI, has unveiled new research that explores the use, impact and trustworthiness of AI. The IDC Data and AI Impact Report: The Trust Imperative, commissioned by SAS, found that IT and business leaders report having greater trust in generative AI than any other form of AI. The global research […]
Content creation today moves faster than ever, and audiences expect fresh ideas and polished execution. For creators, that means finding ways to keep up without burning out. Meta AI is your creative sidekick, tucked inside apps you already use like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and meta.ai. It helps you plan, produce, and share content without […]
BT and Infobip have announced the global expansion of their partnership to deliver AI-powered advanced communication services to multinational businesses worldwide. The extended partnership builds on a successful collaboration in the UK, announced in 2022, and combines BT’s Global Voice and inbound contact capabilities with Infobip’s market-leading cloud communications platform. Together,...
South Africa is urbanising at speed. Every day, thousands of people move into cities in search of work, education and opportunity. However, the same forces that make cities engines of growth also create silent risks for health. Sedentary lifestyles, fast food on the go, long commutes and relentless stress are reshaping the nation’s health profile. […]